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- Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HCCT Magneto Coatings - What, if anything, needs to be bare?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 409
Re: HCCT Magneto Coatings - What, if anything, needs to be bare?
HCCT, just spray that with WD40.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question about Canadian 13 cars?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 523
Re: Question about Canadian 13 cars?
Dan, your post is not worded right, 1913 Canada started their own serial numbers on engines, still grinding the made in USA until they started casting engines for them self's in 1918.
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Threaded studs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 285
Re: Threaded studs
Early and late manifold studs.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2144
Re: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*
Keep going with the dismantling, besides getting the block pressure tested, the pistons need oil holes drilled for the wrist pins and do away with the wire on the pinch bolts, it will end up in the magneto, use as original, cotters, or go modern, spring washers. Also consider new band linings as tho...
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2144
Re: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*
Check inside the top of the valve chamber, inline above that coolant lying in there, the late T blocks are well known to rust through into the water jacket.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trying to figure out what this car is
- Replies: 14
- Views: 909
Re: Trying to figure out what this car is
They may be truly ignorant of what it really is or running a scam waiting for an over enthusiastic buyer not doing a serious check on it. You did the right thing on asking, but I'm sure if it had been the real deal, the price would 3+ times the asking price.
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing a Ruckstell by removing axle housing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 844
Re: Installing a Ruckstell by removing axle housing
Your not saying remove and replace so assuming you want to fit a ruckstell side, will need to have it out of the car to set the ring and pinion lash.
- Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1918 engine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 542
Re: 1918 engine
In my opinion and experience at my end of the world, veteran blocks are worth more.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: U-joint problem on 1922 Canadian touring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 467
Re: U-joint problem on 1922 Canadian touring
There was a bad batch of uni's made some several years ago that do exactly what you describe, you may have old stock or let's hope that new ones aren't made with the same mistake.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Scored transmission drums
- Replies: 6
- Views: 626
Re: Scored transmission drums
More of an issue would be the condition of the clutch plate lugs inside the drum, if serviceable and drum has no cracks as well then yes, it is a user.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Does anyone know the history of this T?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1736
Re: Does anyone know the history of this T?
I don't think, restored would be the right word but with some imagination it was created. A mix of a few years of parts.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Connecting rod shims
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1001
Re: Connecting rod shims
T Fords never left the factory with metal shims in the rods, parts supplied rods had a paper shim called a broaching shim and was .003" thick that could be removed, then the filing of the cap was the way for adjustment.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Timer brush help
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1627
Re: Timer brush help
Looks to me that you use a Ford timer casing, just replacing the roller, correct?
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Kelly Unit on Auction today in Indiana
- Replies: 1
- Views: 431
Re: 1912 Kelly Unit on Auction today in Indiana
The claim was it's all original but it had later parts on it.
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Aluminun head. What make is this
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1047
Re: Aluminun head. What make is this
PARKER was another maker of low aluminum heads, also his name inside the water port.
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HIGH FLO ALUMINUM INTAKE?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1361
Re: HIGH FLO ALUMINUM INTAKE?
We, as in Australia do have a con, it is just wide enough that it has to be removed to get the generator out with the RHD steering in the way.
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Direction of rotation of a motoring generator
- Replies: 8
- Views: 657
Re: Direction of rotation of a motoring generator
Motoring a T generator can spin either way if the brush plate has not been set to the null point, best to read up on how to set in the workshop manual.
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator...time to cut it shorter.
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2925
Re: Radiator...time to cut it shorter.
Everything should have been cleaned and tinned, header plate, tank and all the tubes before assembling..
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Camshaft front bearing loose in block, any fixes ??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4393
Re: Camshaft front bearing loose in block, any fixes ??
Allan, if you are thinking of the yellow Duncan & Fraser, well, it did last about 10 years with the brass shim then spat it out in pieces. Those front bearings seem to take a flogging over time.
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator...time to cut it shorter.
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2925
Re: Radiator...time to cut it shorter.
If you go by what was available in the period parts books, the options for round tube radiators, 3, 4 or 5 tubes, the one that I'm sure would have been a piece of crap is 1924-26, is listed as a single row flat tube radiator.
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto Batttery charger
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1197
Re: Magneto Batttery charger
I have a 15 in the shop at the moment, it is fitted with a diode # 70HF60, and no light globe, it's been on the car for years. When I get it up and running I'll check out what it is doing.
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator...time to cut it shorter.
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2925
Re: Radiator...time to cut it shorter.
With over 50 years of family-owned radiator service up my sleeve, trust me, if you don't have any experience, you will turn it to a pile of scrap.
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clutch meltdown
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1053
Re: Clutch meltdown
Bob, this is a modern made replacement drum.
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clutch meltdown
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1053
Re: Clutch meltdown
Doesn't look damaged enough to affect the fitting of the shoes.
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 12:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine splash pans causing boiling over?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1490
Re: Engine splash pans causing boiling over?
And just where is the flow of air going to go with a 1913 non- louver hood and engine pans fitted? if the radiator is marginal at best being over 100 years old, with even less flow by fitting the pans, well, yes it could very well run hotter than it should.
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Miss on battery
- Replies: 11
- Views: 789
Re: Miss on battery
Don't like the way your car starts on battery? runs fine on mag, simple fix, follow Fords manual instructions on how to start engine and use magneto.
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Connecting rod shims
- Replies: 8
- Views: 825
Re: Connecting rod shims
Art, the bolts never were wired, a cotter pin fitted correctly is what should be used.
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 T - Low Power - Suggestions Needed
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1949
Re: 1915 T - Low Power - Suggestions Needed
The engine has enough compression to run as good as it is. it needs a rebuild.
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 T - Low Power - Suggestions Needed
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1949
Re: 1915 T - Low Power - Suggestions Needed
The obvious seemed to have been missed, if Tuckett's didn't get it running better and still an old cast iron piston engine, then it's just plumb wore out.
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Holley G bowl - brass or steel?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 448
Re: Holley G bowl - brass or steel?
Can't tell you if brass or steel but my parts books of the teens show that up to 1916 the holley had the 2 screws on the top plate a center drain and changed to the 3 screw and a bowl drain in 17.
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Connecting rod shims
- Replies: 8
- Views: 825
Re: Connecting rod shims
Pull all the pistons and drill oil holes for the wrist pins, they will run hot and lock up if you don't, it was a problem with the pistons made back some 50 years ago. Also do away with the wire on the wrist pin lock bolts, that has a bad habit of breaking off and you will find it stuck in the magne...
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine burning oil
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1475
Re: Engine burning oil
Honing a bore and using old rings is a NO-NO, rings when running in conform to the bore and seat them to run the rest of their life as a seal, that is now undone, fit new rings and start over.
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator and Shell
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1117
Re: Radiator and Shell
Yes it should., looks to be an earlier shell for the shorter radiator.
- Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Timer... "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That."
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1082
Re: Timer... "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That."
Your cam nut is fitted with a modern seal, forget about the felt and the disc.
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rod cap, run it loose or make a shim?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1510
Re: Rod cap, run it loose or make a shim?
Going by the % of surface contact on the smear, I'd say the reason on one bolt being left a little loose is that the cap, A, is fitted 180 degrees out or, B, the cap doesn't belong to that rod. They are machined to be a match and not interchangeable.
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tail shaft and clutch shift
- Replies: 4
- Views: 425
Re: Tail shaft and clutch shift
1909 parts book, a drawing shows the shifter sliding key.
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tail shaft and clutch shift
- Replies: 4
- Views: 425
Re: Tail shaft and clutch shift
I have come across one before, very early transmission, the shift was keyed as more of a guide to keep it in one spot but slide as well.
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 4th main babbitt pouring question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1014
Re: 4th main babbitt pouring question
Looks OK is not the issue, working OK is, they are tinned for a correct bond, if not then all you have is a babbitt sleeve which will fail.
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rebuilt Engine Break-In Advice Wanted
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1336
Re: Rebuilt Engine Break-In Advice Wanted
Several miles at low speed and then medium speed and repeat. over revving is not the problem, seating the rings is what running in is about. The likes of running in early engines, Dodge, Ford v8 Chevs etc. are doing 1600 rpm at 35/40 mph to run in on engines the rev out to 3400, that's about full bo...
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re band lining
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1757
Re: Question re band lining
Some of the things that gave Ford grief in the first T's and changed designs to be successful for the next 15,000,000, 3 piece lining's per band, con rod dippers, X'ing babbitt and water pump.
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sedan with no Driver’s Door
- Replies: 10
- Views: 988
Re: Sedan with no Driver’s Door
George, parts book starts at 1915 for the sedan, but lists 3 pieces for 1916 and on, but doesn't show what was used in 15, it may be so, the 1 piece could have been used but not to successful. It seems that only 989 built in 15, how many still around?
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sedan with no Driver’s Door
- Replies: 10
- Views: 988
Re: Sedan with no Driver’s Door
Not a pre starter engine, 1922 as stated in the original listing.
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Speedster Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1089
Re: Speedster Question
You would need an auxiliary box with a reverse if you are going to scrap the trans drum, or still run it's hub, they are all needed to run the triple gears for the T reverse.
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Batteries: a 12 volt jumping a 6 volt
- Replies: 3
- Views: 586
Re: Batteries: a 12 volt jumping a 6 volt
If the 6v was dead flat, the safest was and easiest without dicking around under the floor boards, is switch to magneto and just jump the starter motor.
- Mon May 29, 2023 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: crank shaft/piston arm question
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2145
Re: crank shaft/piston arm question
Although I've never heard of the term piston arm for a connecting rod before. but need to be broad minded as we are talking to people all around the world that may use different names for parts, if you google it, guess what comes up.
- Fri May 26, 2023 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass magnet plates?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 641
Re: Brass magnet plates?
Wouldn't work, must be a typo.
- Fri May 26, 2023 3:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TIMING TOOL
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1012
Re: TIMING TOOL
It would have been quicker for you to check the vendors on line catalogs than post your question with photo's here. but to answer your question, Langs, $1.45
- Thu May 25, 2023 7:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Roller Timer Geometry
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1022
Re: Roller Timer Geometry
Profile lists a 15 and 16 T's so if original they will have cams with the pin hole going through so 180 degrees out is easily done.
- Thu May 25, 2023 4:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Foot Pedals
- Replies: 3
- Views: 412
Re: Foot Pedals
Yes, for several more years.
- Tue May 23, 2023 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What’s the trick to a smooth transition between low and high gear?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2607
Re: What’s the trick to a smooth transition between low and high gear?
To many clutch packs (especially modern ones), drive plates, key ways, axles and diff pinions etc, are stuffed by bad driving habits. I don't blame the driver but the one who taught him. The throttle needs to be fully backed off when releasing from low to high.
- Tue May 23, 2023 2:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Distributor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1054
Re: Distributor
Probably trying to tell you that it doesn't belong on a T.
- Mon May 15, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Interesting Video
- Replies: 1
- Views: 414
Re: Interesting Video
I call BS on the vanadium steel block
- Mon May 15, 2023 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: forked steel headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 776
Re: forked steel headlights
By 1916 the part number was deleted from parts book, just the picture still listed.
- Mon May 15, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: forked steel headlights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 776
Re: forked steel headlights
Not unusual for Canadian T's, even listed in parts books for 15 model.
- Sun May 14, 2023 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brake band alignment
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1314
Re: Brake band alignment
Mark, the spacing of the shafts shows it to be pre 26.
- Sat May 13, 2023 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brake band alignment
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1314
Re: Brake band alignment
The whole thing looks to be a cock up, trying to marry up a 26/7 drive plate to an earlier drum will never run true, the outside diameter of the plate is smaller, the bolt up pattern is way off, it must have had the crap filed out of the holes to sort of fit.
- Sat May 13, 2023 5:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bittner voltage regulator WANTED
- Replies: 4
- Views: 528
Re: Bittner voltage regulator WANTED
Toon, yes, I have seen that set up, I like the bitner ones as they were a nice sealed unit that one could mount under the floor or frame rail and be out of sight.
- Sat May 13, 2023 3:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bittner voltage regulator WANTED
- Replies: 4
- Views: 528
Re: Bittner voltage regulator WANTED
It is a shame that they are not made anymore, I use 2 of them, one 6v and a 12v.
- Thu May 11, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruxstell Grease
- Replies: 8
- Views: 888
Re: Ruxstell Grease
You would think by the end run of T's when Ford approved of the Ruckstell that there would be a recommended lube for it. But period literature that I can find, only lists for T's and TT's a semi fluid oil Mobiloil C which I believe is 600w and what the vendors sell, by todays grading.
- Tue May 09, 2023 11:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Identify radiator year
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1076
Re: Identify radiator year
According to the encyclopedia, the drawings to indicate the rivets for filler neck, was October 1911.
- Sun May 07, 2023 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T production
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1082
Re: Model T production
Ford Parts books printed in 1928 and 29 in USA and Canada, defiantly end the T and TT as year 1927.
- Tue May 02, 2023 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Open Valve Gallery Engine
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2017
Re: Open Valve Gallery Engine
Back in open valve times of the T, it would come with instructions on "How to run the Model T Ford" I don't see any mention of lubricating the valve train, maybe there is enough graphite in the cast iron to do the job? but does mention that intense heat on oil leaves deposit of carbon, maybe not suc...
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: For the mechanic or machinist who might think they have seen it all.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1457
Re: For the mechanic or machinist who might think they have seen it all.
Yes Allan, sleeving was first option until the expense of other repairs, some crazy size valves in it, 7/16" stem + worn as well.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: For the mechanic or machinist who might think they have seen it all.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1457
Re: For the mechanic or machinist who might think they have seen it all.
It's a 1916 and still with all DB rods and mains caps. the bore has been taken out to 3-7/8". The T hasn't been started for 25 years as it needed to be towed to get it started when cold, only had about 15psi per cylinder. I'd say it was done in the 60's as the head gasket still has the price on it i...
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: For the mechanic or machinist who might think they have seen it all.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1457
For the mechanic or machinist who might think they have seen it all.
Engine in for a re-build, fitted with pistons from?? So what do you do if piston travel is too long and surpasses the deck
. simple, just leave the top rings out.- Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T clutch
- Replies: 2
- Views: 523
Re: T clutch
All the aftermarket clutch kits do, if set up right and driven correctly.
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Australia tires
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1304
Re: Australia tires
That photo of the side wall looks the same as an Olympic tyre.
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Australia tires
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1304
Re: Australia tires
Before 2000, Australian tyers were dated with a 3 digit code number, first 2 for the number of weeks into the year and the last number for the decade it was made.
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Australia tires
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1304
Re: Australia tires
I have no knowledge of unbranded tyres being made in Australia and could be over 50 years sense branded ones being made.
- Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine blocks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 962
Re: Engine blocks
This was posted back in 2005
- Sat Apr 15, 2023 3:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sanity Check - Clutch adjustment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 965
Re: Sanity Check - Clutch adjustment
Clockwise, as in screwing them deeper into the fingers, now the question would be, was the spring replaced? as the Ford ones do not have enough pressure to work on the modern clutch pack.
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine knock
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1637
Re: Engine knock
Could be that the rods need to be checked for alignment, it is very easy to twist one when fitting wrist pin bolt if not done correctly.
- Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Split Rim
- Replies: 12
- Views: 979
Re: Split Rim
The valve is awfully close to the split, is it a T rim?
- Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sound
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2045
Re: Sound
A couple of things can sound like a big end knock, the big end it's self and the float in the cam shaft, both are easy to check. Also I see washers on the head bolts so assuming a Z head, was all the pistons checked for clearance?
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Problems installing engine 1927 Touring
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1378
Re: Problems installing engine 1927 Touring
About 10 years ago, there was a bad batch of uni's made, instead of clearance being taken off it was added. 880 is the trans drive shaft size and the uni should be about 875.
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 1:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Generator gear lash
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1426
Re: Generator gear lash
I don't get to see the ones that people have good runs out of, as an T engine builder, all I get are the ones that fail. Striped teeth and those big-end pick-ups lying in the pan.
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Generator gear lash
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1426
Re: Generator gear lash
I see 2 No-No's in your photo, first the fiber gear and those brass oil pick up's on the big ends.
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trained Ear, engine idle
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2573
Re: Trained Ear, engine idle
Revving too fast for an idle.
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Measuring piston clearance after rebore
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1438
Re: Measuring piston clearance after rebore
Still sounds like a piston problem, no way they are to taper from the oil ring base of the thrust sides of the pistons to the bottom by .0015" I double checked with new pistons I have in stock to be sure, spot on the same top to bottom.
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Measuring piston clearance after rebore
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1438
Re: Measuring piston clearance after rebore
Agreed, todays pistons are good, but measuring the clearance at the same spot of the bore as the photo's show, and the only thing you have moved is the piston, then it can only be a variance in the piston wall.
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Measuring piston clearance after rebore
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1438
Re: Measuring piston clearance after rebore
Not the bore, you have a bit of variance on the piston skirt, a bit of sand paper will fix that.
- Mon Mar 27, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo- Guys at work
- Replies: 6
- Views: 948
Re: Old Photo- Guys at work
Who needs a jig to straighten a pan!
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 non brass radiator?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 716
Re: 1915 non brass radiator?
"Non brass radiator" well, not really such a thing or phased out, the radiators are still brass and restyled to be covered with a cowl on the 17 model and on.
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Factory drawing of two piece valve
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1938
Re: Factory drawing of two piece valve
I find that hard to believe, first off, the head is cast iron, smack that and it breaks like a biscuit, and second, those holes have been in valves of many makes for the lapping tool right up into the 70's.
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Factory drawing of two piece valve
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1938
- Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help me identify these pistons
- Replies: 3
- Views: 535
Re: Help me identify these pistons
Standard shape for a T, can't tell make from just the top, need to see the whole piston to get an idea of time frame and manufacturer.
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto and battery charging system
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1177
Re: Magneto and battery charging system
Why splice, leave the mag wiring alone, just run your charge wire from the mag post to the diode, globe then battery.
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stupid Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1219
Re: Stupid Question
Yes, starting on mag with starter or crank handle hot or cold is what a good mag is supposed to do.
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 cylinder head minimum thickness
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1064
Re: 26 cylinder head minimum thickness
I have a set of pistons that I was told came out of a T engine, the wrist pins are too big for A rods so thought may be chev, so just checking on that, may be questionable, chev at .850"? These come in at 910"
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Opinions Please
- Replies: 8
- Views: 955
Re: Opinions Please
According to the encyclopedia, both are correct for 1914.
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Model T FS on FB marketplace
- Replies: 4
- Views: 875
Re: 1909 Model T FS on FB marketplace
if it was the real deal, parting it out would make more $'s, but I think it is priced for what it is, converted block etc.
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Parts Manufacturer Mark - W in a circle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1216
Re: Parts Manufacturer Mark - W in a circle
May never know, Ford used so many suppliers, this list is just for T con rods.
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clutch drive hub / basket
- Replies: 4
- Views: 576
Re: Clutch drive hub / basket
Nice but I wouldn't bother, the Turbo 400 clutch kit comes with a new hub.
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Touring Top mounting issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 640
Re: Touring Top mounting issue
Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, the bow should go well into the up-right bow so the screw is going into wood, do an old carpentry trick to make a screw tight, fill the hole with thin wood sticks, back in the day matches would do the job. I don't know if you can even buy a box of matches these ...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Crankshaft Differences??
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1632
Re: Crankshaft Differences??
John, the way I read it, the cap is not the issue but crank to block.
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Crankshaft Differences??
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1632
Re: Crankshaft Differences??
I don't think others are seeing your problem, first as you say, the length should be 3.125, 3-1/8". I can't see that crank ever coming out of a T block unless the bearing saddle had been shortened, I've seen them shortened before and babbitted to double the thrust area, which is one option for you, ...
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Horn will not fit inside 1926 Coupe hood after installing a water pump
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3623
Re: Horn will not fit inside 1926 Coupe hood after installing a water pump
The horn would be the least of your problems if you have to fit a water pump.
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 piece Full Floating Rear Hub
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1284
Re: 2 piece Full Floating Rear Hub
Out of the 5 T's I have for my own personal collection, only one has failed in the rear axle bearings and they were some fandangle after market things, never a problem with Henry's original set up of Hyatts.
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Show some love for the Coupe
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1423
Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Nice, I have one and my wife's favorite T. Looks to have a after market front spring.
- Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Bendix is it OK?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1743
Re: Starter Bendix is it OK?
The shield that is missing holds a pin and spring that stops the gear from working it's way into the flywheel ring gear when not being used.