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by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tobin Arp TA 14 set up
Replies: 4
Views: 568

Re: Tobin Arp TA 14 set up

1stt step is to secure the block to the parallels using the lever clamps on the sides of the parallel uprights. Block is then adjusted to align with the bar supports. Next to Final step is to connect corner straps/braces from the pan rail to the machine columns, being careful to not shift/move the b...
by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shipping?
Replies: 18
Views: 925

Re: Shipping?

Thats going to be an LTL shipment. Go to Freight Quote.com and set up a shipment with terminal delivery and pickup at both ends. you will need to strap it to a pallet. The website will return multiple options and shipment times. You will need the freight class- contact them and they will provide tha...
by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Hot Does Your "Pumpkin" Get?
Replies: 12
Views: 716

Re: How Hot Does Your "Pumpkin" Get?

How was the side thrust clearance set when the rear end was assembled? A warm rear end is ok but if its too hot to keep your hand on, then something is in need of attention. Exhaust impinging on the housing will heat it some but...... about the only thing that can generate excessive amounts of heat ...
by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cracked block
Replies: 22
Views: 1609

Re: Cracked block

Bottom of water jacket or?? a picture would help.
by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedometer installation problem
Replies: 3
Views: 256

Re: Speedometer installation problem

The clamp is a separate piece and should be lose on the spindle nut extension, and should be able to rotate. Remove the bolt in the end and tap the clamp until it breaks loose.
by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Happy Birthday to my T
Replies: 4
Views: 235

Re: Happy Birthday to my T

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO IT!
by Dan McEachern
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KRW gap gauge
Replies: 27
Views: 1233

Re: KRW gap gauge

I have a job coming up next week to do one. I'll measure the crank to field coil distance and make some notes and report back.
by Dan McEachern
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KRW gap gauge
Replies: 27
Views: 1233

Re: KRW gap gauge

So--------- the fly in the ointment here is that the distance from the crank flange to the mag ring mounting surface on the back of the block is not necessarily the same on every engine, and that exact dimension needs to be considered when using a gauge to set the gap. Anyone have any info on what t...
by Dan McEachern
Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: a wheel adaptors
Replies: 22
Views: 912

Re: a wheel adaptors

Any Ford 21" welded spoke wire wheel will eventually crack around the lug bolt holes if the hub does not support the wheel shell out near the outer bearing. Unsupported, the area around the lugs is constantly being flexed and will develop fatigue cracks. Further, although powdercoating a wheel looks...
by Dan McEachern
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KRW gap gauge
Replies: 27
Views: 1233

Re: KRW gap gauge

Thank you both!!
by Dan McEachern
Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KRW gap gauge
Replies: 27
Views: 1233

Re: KRW gap gauge

Anyone have an instruction sheet for the gap gauge they could post here?
by Dan McEachern
Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission drum
Replies: 13
Views: 682

Re: Transmission drum

Yup- looks like the lugs are full size. Sometimes ya get real lucky.
by Dan McEachern
Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Scat crankshafts
Replies: 22
Views: 2328

Re: Scat crankshafts

Scat was sold to Taglish back in December 2021.
by Dan McEachern
Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission drum
Replies: 13
Views: 682

Re: Transmission drum

Nice drum for sure, but I'm pretty sure it will need to groove machined in it for the retaining tab in the replaceable shoes. Nice find. Also, I have driven gears in stock with undersize bores that will allow you to salvage brake drums with undersize press fit areas. Just FYI.
by Dan McEachern
Mon Nov 13, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Camshaft flange detail
Replies: 7
Views: 392

Re: Camshaft flange detail

Many commercial Rajo heads used 1:1 rocker arms, so be aware.
by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- NORS Ruckstell P206 Shift Rod Support
Replies: 16
Views: 871

Re: FS- NORS Ruckstell P206 Shift Rod Support

Ron- will do. Thanks!!
by Dan McEachern
Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: who does babbit in starter snout?
Replies: 22
Views: 1376

Re: who does babbit in starter snout?

For those of you replacing the bushing, remove the babbitt and a Model A wrist pin bushing is just the correct dimensions for a nice press fit and leaves enough material to be bored to size. No need to make up special bushings.
by Dan McEachern
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Storing inner tubes
Replies: 11
Views: 534

Re: Storing inner tubes

Folded or rolled, they seem to crack along the unadvoidable flat edge, at least mine have. Probably best is lightly inflated with nitrogen and in a dark cool place, but....
by Dan McEachern
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- 26-26 pair Large Brake Drum Rear Shoes
Replies: 0
Views: 194

FS- 26-26 pair Large Brake Drum Rear Shoes

Nice pair large drum rear brake shoes. Original patina included. $45.00 plus shipping.
dmcgearsATyahooDOTcom or PM. PayPal preferred but.....
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by Dan McEachern
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: ROOF HEAD
Replies: 2
Views: 529

Re: ROOF HEAD

https://www.ebay.com/itm/335108344575?hash=item4e06038aff:g:ZpwAAOSwjfxlSlqY&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4PK4wqA4ncbCCT7Ix5AKu1q5vrxrkdSLET20LIiJbc6XDqk93mFinEdu4TUxYhdn6lVBeBxwQ2Hw9dKP6c2f0nuTMZ6XaK4woH48pycpMlmKNw4T1lyhzuxibOHNvKldJvf221pn1yGmsc7Ev01DQSU9NXWGfxVy%2BgjS8GeU82nKj8TBmFrDDYZFRe2djDuEksa1pV5W...
by Dan McEachern
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- NORS Ruckstell P206 Shift Rod Support
Replies: 16
Views: 871

Re: FS- NORS Ruckstell P206 Shift Rod Support

Ralph- e-mail sent
by Dan McEachern
Wed Nov 08, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gallivan Update
Replies: 18
Views: 1439

Re: Gallivan Update

We need a picture(s) or it does not exist!
by Dan McEachern
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted; Hayes wire wheel hubcaps
Replies: 13
Views: 1962

Re: Wanted; Hayes wire wheel hubcaps

Just for the record, the octagon on the cap is very close to 1 5/8" across the flats.
by Dan McEachern
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- NORS Ruckstell P206 Shift Rod Support
Replies: 16
Views: 871

Re: FS- NORS Ruckstell P206 Shift Rod Support

Ron- no PM received. i sent you an email and PM.
by Dan McEachern
Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- NORS Ruckstell P206 Shift Rod Support
Replies: 16
Views: 871

FS- NORS Ruckstell P206 Shift Rod Support

For Sale- nice repro Ruckstell shift rod support. Old shelf stock made years ago by a well known manufacturer. $12.00 plus $10 USPS priority mail ride. This is the support bracket that clamps on the drive shaft tube that the shift rod passes thru to prevent banging and clanking. dmcgearsATyahooDOT c...
by Dan McEachern
Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS-Neil Jurn Chevy Head Adapter Plates- Sold pending pmt.
Replies: 3
Views: 405

Re: FS-Neil Jurn Chevy Head Adapter Plates- Sold pending pmt.

Larry- you have a PM from me. Shannon- e-mail sent. Gene- e-mail sent. Dan
by Dan McEachern
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stromberg OF parts
Replies: 7
Views: 620

Re: Stromberg OF parts

You might try Russ Potter, they were rebuilding them before Stan Howe cornered that market. carbking@soltec.com
by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with Houk wire wheel front hubs
Replies: 3
Views: 280

Re: Help with Houk wire wheel front hubs

You don't really need a dust cover- the bearings / grease pack is well enough protected that a cover is not really needed anyway. Outer bearing, keyed washer, spindle nut, cotter pin, mount the wheel and you're good to go.
by Dan McEachern
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS-Neil Jurn Chevy Head Adapter Plates- Sold pending pmt.
Replies: 3
Views: 405

FS-Neil Jurn Chevy Head Adapter Plates- Sold pending pmt.

For Sale- Adapter plate to install a Chevrolet or Oldsmobile head on a T block. These aluminum plates are the last of a batch of plates done for Neil many years ago and have been sitting on a shelf. The are marked "6.5:1" and that is probably the compression ratio, since these were made in different...
by Dan McEachern
Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted; Hayes wire wheel hubcaps
Replies: 13
Views: 1962

Re: Wanted; Hayes wire wheel hubcaps

If anyone needs a set, I still have a few sets available.
From my recent posting regarding these:
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... ps#p297581
by Dan McEachern
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Scott Conger's Float-Valve
Replies: 22
Views: 1978

Re: Scott Conger's Float-Valve

John Saylor is in California and he got one somehow.......................
by Dan McEachern
Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Whippet radiator shells
Replies: 7
Views: 541

Re: Whippet radiator shells

Most all use the shell and the radiator together
by Dan McEachern
Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pesky oil leaks
Replies: 16
Views: 642

Re: Pesky oil leaks

Believe what John posted above regarding using the shop vac. I told a friend about John's method and he had 100% success using it to stop a huge hogshead leak. Key is to get everything as clean as possible 1st. Joe says thanks John!!
by Dan McEachern
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What oil do I use?
Replies: 38
Views: 1366

Re: What oil do I use?

I used synthetic oil and this happened!!
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by Dan McEachern
Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gotta be something simple - what are we missing?
Replies: 18
Views: 962

Re: Gotta be something simple - what are we missing?

Run a ground wire from the block to the distributor body if it does not have one currently.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
Replies: 28
Views: 1647

Re: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T

On using A tappets: They are too large to be used in the T tappet bosses. You would have to grind the shanks down in order to make them useable in a T block. Using T or A tappets will not have any effect on cam duration- duration is totally controlled by the cam profile and nothing else.
by Dan McEachern
Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS EARLY OPEN VALVE ENGINE VALVES, GUIDES AND RETAINERS (SOLD)
Replies: 5
Views: 423

Re: FS EARLY OPEN VALVE ENGINE VALVES, GUIDES AND RETAINERS (SOLD)

Those look like Model A valves and guides...might be mistaken, but.......
by Dan McEachern
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clincher Tire Change Look What I Found
Replies: 2
Views: 351

Re: Clincher Tire Rim Liner

Yes, the 4 mil pipe wrap works well for rim liners. Never use duct tape, as it will degrade over time.
by Dan McEachern
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:26 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB 1913 2 screw holley.
Replies: 2
Views: 210

Re: WTB 1913 2 screw holley.

Contact Russ Potter.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coker Flaps
Replies: 20
Views: 977

Re: Coker Flaps

What kind of oil should I put in my Model T?
by Dan McEachern
Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Panhard Bars on a Model T
Replies: 11
Views: 923

Panhard rod as long

Always best to keep the Panhard rod as long as possible and also as horizontal as possible to minimize bump steer. Modified Model T drag links work pretty well and look like they were made for the purpose.
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by Dan McEachern
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: SCVMTFC 53rd Annual Speedster Endurance Run & Lowland Tour - Save the Date
Replies: 30
Views: 1895

Re: SCVMTFC 53rd Annual Speedster Endurance Run & Lowland Tour - Save the Date

Not too many old car tours run up and over Mt. Hamilton. Just saying. I'm sure the organizers will make every effort to put on a great event. Thank you in advance to all the folks that donate their time and effort to make even the smallest tour or event a success and something special.
by Dan McEachern
Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Shipping Box for Brass Radiator
Replies: 7
Views: 571

Re: WTB Shipping Box for Brass Radiator

call Brassworks??
by Dan McEachern
Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24' Touring Changing Front Wheel Bearing
Replies: 12
Views: 577

Re: 24' Touring Changing Front Wheel Bearing

Welding a bead on the race works because as the weld puddle cools, the metal shrinks, shrinking the race. Simply heating the race and letting it cool , not so much
by Dan McEachern
Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wrist Pin Lubrication in Jahns Pistons
Replies: 5
Views: 407

Re: Wrist Pin Lubrication in Jahns Pistons

Remove the pistons, remove from rods, and just drill an 1/8" hole thru the pin boss on each side. You could use an egg beater drill, a battery powered drill or a CNC machining center and the piston won't know the difference. Deburr the pin bore with a small scraper and some fine abrasive cloth or sa...
by Dan McEachern
Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Aluminum Downdraft Manifold for Model A/B
Replies: 13
Views: 964

Re: WTB Aluminum Downdraft Manifold for Model A/B

Charlie Yap/Secrets of Speed has a few different manifolds for A/B engines available. Some have the Stromberg 97 flange, some are Model A.
You could always weld different flanges on one.
by Dan McEachern
Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24' Touring Changing Front Wheel Bearing
Replies: 12
Views: 577

Re: 24' Touring Changing Front Wheel Bearing

Simply use a steel or other hard head hammer to drive the bearing cups out with a drift as shown above. Not sure its even possible to remove bearing cups using a rubber hammer. You will need to alternate your hits from one side of the bearing cup to the other in order to remove it.
by Dan McEachern
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting Item not sure what it’s for but bolt holes line up on the 4th main fit
Replies: 1
Views: 379

Re: Interesting Item not sure what it’s for but bolt holes line up on the 4th main fit

Bill Rader (Vintage Authentic Reproductions) sold these many years ago as an accessory adjustable clamp to tighten up a loose ball joint/4th main fit. It replaced the stamped driveshaft housing flange.
by Dan McEachern
Sat Oct 07, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: RaJo intake manifold
Replies: 5
Views: 378

Re: WTB: RaJo intake manifold

I have new intake and exhaust manifold flanges for the B/BB heads if you want to fabricate manifolds.
by Dan McEachern
Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD: 1948-1979 Horseless Carriage Club of America Gazettes (HCCA) Magazines
Replies: 12
Views: 755

Re: For Sale: 1948-1979 Horseless Carriage Club of America Gazettes (HCCA) Magazines

Many of the old HCCA front cover illustrations were done by Ben Sharpsteen who was also a Disney employee. Many of Ben's illustrations were inspired by tours and scenes around the SF Bay Area and many depicted early members and members cars belonging to the Bay Area HCCA. For many years a longtime B...
by Dan McEachern
Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Locking ring wheel help
Replies: 21
Views: 781

Re: Locking ring wheel help

If you are going to attempt to remove the snap ring yourself, remove the valve stem to get all the pressure out of the tube. Then wrap a chain around the rim and snap ring before you start prying on it to remove it. They are called widow makers for a reason.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 3393

Re: Hershey pictures

C'mon Chris- we need another Mercury in the neighborhood!!
by Dan McEachern
Tue Oct 03, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt/ Good Running Holley NH at Hershey?
Replies: 5
Views: 402

Re: Rebuilt/ Good Running Holley NH at Hershey?

Contact Russ Potter- you won't get a better rebuild- he is at Hershey.
by Dan McEachern
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cam Timing gear mounting
Replies: 8
Views: 657

Re: Cam Timing gear mounting

"less than .003" and you are on the edge of having issues. Our shop standard is .004/.006" backlash. On T generators you need to really careful that the generator bracket is dead square to the front of the block. There is nothing in the design to make it straight when bolted up. Best way is to tempo...
by Dan McEachern
Sat Sep 30, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post your favorite photo with a Model T as the main subject.
Replies: 27
Views: 1526

Re: Post your favorite photo with a Model T as the main subject.

Here's a bunch of Redwood Empire Model T Ford Club members on a little tour in the Sacramento delta last weekend. This is a cable operated car ferry. Why?? To get to the other side!
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by Dan McEachern
Thu Sep 28, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ID KRW engine mount???
Replies: 8
Views: 414

Re: ID KRW engine mount???

Might well be a head for a Packard engine, as it has the later spline connection for the index plate. Yes KRW made Packard service tools also. I thought it might have been for the Ford 6 cylinder engine produced in the 40's but it has a KRW part number 6000-BE.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes
Replies: 15
Views: 793

Re: WANTED - Sidmore AC Brakes

Don's brake set might possibly be a set of the outside brakes that were on the market many years ago and made by Jess Bonar (sp) in Florida.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: B Crankshaft in a T clearance
Replies: 14
Views: 948

Re: B Crankshaft in a T clearance

Cut the horseshoe and tack weld in in. Bolt the pan, spacer and cover together and take a large welding torch and quickly heat the pan and form the pan down into the recess in the spacer- the metal will stretch out with very little effort. You will have room to tack weld nuts into place to clear the...
by Dan McEachern
Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHY DO T CRANKS BREAK BEHIND #1 ROD?
Replies: 25
Views: 1220

Re: WHY DO T CRANKS BREAK BEHIND #1 ROD?

Just more fuel for the fire. We had two crankshafts on two different cars break in #3 Rod journal in the same place on the same 3 day tour a few weeks ago............the angle suggests a torsional failure but........... both engines would still run due to the break being held together by the connect...
by Dan McEachern
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Buffalo wire wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 2866

Re: Buffalo wire wheels

Kevin Pharis can supply new hubs and hub caps for these. 26-27 wire wheel hubs will not work with these wheels.
by Dan McEachern
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHY DO T CRANKS BREAK BEHIND #1 ROD?
Replies: 25
Views: 1220

Re: WHY DO T CRANKS BREAK BEHIND #1 ROD?

THINGS HATE PEOPLE~
by Dan McEachern
Sun Sep 17, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rocky mountain brake lining
Replies: 1
Views: 181

Re: Rocky mountain brake lining

Best modern woven lining is Green Gripper. If you can get old stock woven lining, that would be good as well. Be aware of modern woven lining as it is pretty hard and not work as well as you might prefer.
by Dan McEachern
Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clutching at clutches ?
Replies: 15
Views: 542

Re: Clutching at clutches ?

What John said above is true, but only if the last disc to be installed is a large disc. The last disc in needs to rotate with the brake drum/ driven plate assembly. It is a common mistake to over look this detail if you don't fully understand how the clutch pack should be installed. All those drive...
by Dan McEachern
Fri Sep 15, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Mercury Body Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 622

Re: WTB Mercury Body Parts

Larry- contact Tim Mosher- I think he has a pattern, but lost his foundry. I would be interested in a set as well and know another person as well that might be interested.
by Dan McEachern
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lock N Stitch
Replies: 17
Views: 1118

Re: Lock N Stitch

The biggest concern when you start to pin a water jacket crack is finding out the metal around the crack is not thick enough to hold the pins. There has to be sufficient thickness for there to be enough threads to keep the pin in place. As far as doing it yourself- no reason not to try. Its tedious ...
by Dan McEachern
Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:08 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Re-built model T transmission - For Sale
Replies: 11
Views: 1233

Re: Re-built model T transmission - For Sale

FYI, when Marie's father brought the parts to me for rebuilding, the triple gear pins were already installed as was the ring gear using the magnet spools and bolts you see. I added my oil slingers to ensure adequate oil circulation. The retainer plate could be added if desired. Additionally, every r...
by Dan McEachern
Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in September?
Replies: 45
Views: 2975

Re: What have you done to your Model T in September?

Richard- the problem with those horn brackets is they are put together with soft solder. The only way to make them stay together- both on the horn tube and the body side bracket is to desolder them and then put them back together with silver solder.
by Dan McEachern
Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Finned RAJO exhaust manifold question
Replies: 5
Views: 413

Re: Finned RAJO exhaust manifold question

There is an extension piece that routs the exhaust down from the exhaust manifold and around the water connection casting. They are pretty rare.
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by Dan McEachern
Fri Sep 08, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clutching at clutches ?
Replies: 15
Views: 542

Re: Clutching at clutches ?

Just a comment on blasting clutch discs- its very easy to warp clutch discs if they get blasted with coarse media or high pressure. Contrary to the beliefs of some folks, clutch discs need to be dead flat in order to function properly. Some may disagree with that statement, and that's ok as well.......
by Dan McEachern
Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- HAYES WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS- SET OF 4- Nice Repros.
Replies: 7
Views: 706

Re: FS- HAYES WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS- SET OF 4- Nice Repros.

bump TTT- i have a few sets remaining. Thanks, Dan
by Dan McEachern
Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bocsh Magento Questions
Replies: 23
Views: 878

Re: Bocsh Magento Questions

Yes, these use a non-Ford front cylinder cover. Contact Kevin Pharis as he was reproducing this cover several years ago. Many early models of magnetos did not have the advance feature- Bosch DU4 mags were made both with and without the advance. The coupling for the mag side is pretty much a mirror i...
by Dan McEachern
Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NH Idle Screw Thread
Replies: 2
Views: 189

Re: NH Idle Screw Thread

They are 8-36. You can purchase them from Russ Potter.
by Dan McEachern
Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What did I get myself into:-)
Replies: 25
Views: 1571

Re: What did I get myself into:-)

For the stuck valve- put some Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas or even just some engine oil. That may be enough to free up the stuck valve, or pull the plugs and squirt some diesel fuel over the valve area in the cylinder. Its less work than removing the valve side door as a beginning. If your water ou...
by Dan McEachern
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- HAYES WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS- SET OF 4- Nice Repros.
Replies: 7
Views: 706

Re: FS- HAYES WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS- SET OF 4- Nice Repros.

Jakekj and Mike- thank you. PM and e-mail sent.
by Dan McEachern
Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1924 Model T Racer
Replies: 3
Views: 592

Re: 1924 Model T Racer

Pretty much the default steering box used back in the day was from a Franklin automobile. Because of their construction, it was pretty simple to add an additional support tube for the right side, allowing it to be mounted with two pretty simple support brackets coming up off the frame on both sides ...
by Dan McEachern
Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- HAYES WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS- SET OF 4- Nice Repros.
Replies: 7
Views: 706

Re: FS- HAYES WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS- SET OF 4- Nice Repros.

Thanks Rich-e-mail sent. One set sold.
by Dan McEachern
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- HAYES WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS- SET OF 4- Nice Repros.
Replies: 7
Views: 706

FS- HAYES WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS- SET OF 4- Nice Repros.

For Sale- set of four nice reproduction hubcaps for 30X3½ and 21" Hayes Wire Wheels. Polished and ready to use or send them to your plater for nickle or chrome. I have several sets available. These are quality reproductions with good graphics. $475.00 plus shipping. PM or e-mail to dmcgearsATyahooDO...
by Dan McEachern
Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS All original 1914 Model T Touring car
Replies: 33
Views: 8125

Re: FS All original 1914 Model T Touring car

Thanks Bob- it is a wonderful looking car!!
by Dan McEachern
Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals
Replies: 9
Views: 540

Re: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals

McMaster-Carr Supply might well be better source of felt material than Grainger. Can you post some pictures of what you need this felt for?
by Dan McEachern
Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS All original 1914 Model T Touring car
Replies: 33
Views: 8125

Re: FS All original 1914 Model T Touring car

Interesting that it has front fender with the lips- when did the change take place to or from the narrower lip style??
by Dan McEachern
Thu Aug 24, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: AC brakes being produced?
Replies: 6
Views: 625

Re: AC brakes being produced?

What "Rights? there are no "Rights" to reproduce aftermarket Model T parts other than the FMC licensing for factory parts.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cylinder Head Flatness
Replies: 16
Views: 1036

Re: Cylinder Head Flatness

Did you torque it from the center out in a pattern or just randomly tightened the bolts? Not retorquing it initially may have added to the problem.
T head gaskets are pretty forgiving in most cases, but they do need to be retorqued.
by Dan McEachern
Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission
Replies: 11
Views: 1074

Re: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission

I made up some new counter shafts for these a few years ago and still have a few if it turns out you need one.
by Dan McEachern
Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Zinc Plating - experience anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 1095

Re: Zinc Plating - experience anyone?

Zinc plating is not the same as galvanizing. Galvanizing is the process of dipping parts into a vat of molten zinc. Do not confuse this with electroplating zinc. I'm with Jerry- leave plating to a [plater. Zinc for sure- it's an inexpensive process so just pay for it. Dealing with the hazmat issues ...
by Dan McEachern
Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Voltage Regulators - I Need To Buy: OLD Cutouts!
Replies: 40
Views: 2775

Re: Voltage Regulators - I Need To Buy: OLD Cutouts!

Clear zinc (not galvanize) would clean up old covers and look pretty close to cad plating. Just an idea to consider. Note sure why you think Cad has a yellow tint??
by Dan McEachern
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: safety hubs
Replies: 15
Views: 1016

Re: safety hubs

Thanks Jerry for the added commentary. Here are a few pictures- I was on another machine yesterday and had no pictures. Regarding wood wheel installations- the 6 wood wheel bolts cannot ( in my experience) be torqued tight enough to provide a sufficient and reliable clamp force between the safety hu...
by Dan McEachern
Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: safety hubs
Replies: 15
Views: 1016

Re: safety hubs

The flange breaking off of hubs is 99% of the time due to the outer plate not being a tight fit on the hub and the bolts not being tight. These two conditions allows the hub flange to flex while cornering, fatigue and ultimately fail. (Repeated Left and right turns create a fully reversed bending mo...
by Dan McEachern
Tue Aug 01, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: safety hubs
Replies: 15
Views: 1016

Re: safety hubs

It's a really bad idea to use the 5 Ford wire wheel studs to attach a safety hub to the wheel hub/brake drum assembly. Same goes for using the 6 wheel bolts on a wood wheel to mount the safety hub flange. A safety hub flange needs to be bolted to the wheel hub with its own set of grade 8 bolts. This...
by Dan McEachern
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fake one piece pan patch panel
Replies: 16
Views: 1448

Re: Fake one piece pan patch panel

Mike's experience is why the KRW pan jig is the best tool for checking pans. The KRW jig has a plug that checks the hand crank bushing alignment.
by Dan McEachern
Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Delco Remy 635B Gear Set
Replies: 21
Views: 1467

Re: Delco Remy 635B Gear Set

cut off as much of the threaded end as you can, take a Dremel or die grinder and grind out any remaining threads. slip the gear on the cam, make a thin sleeve/spacer , slip that on the nose and a narrow ½-20 nut (cut or grind a standard nut in half) and run it. There is almost no load on those gears...
by Dan McEachern
Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS ACCESSORY WIRE WHEELS AND HUBS
Replies: 8
Views: 1119

Re: FS ACCESSORY WIRE WHEELS AND HUBS

Guys- post a picture of your wheels!
by Dan McEachern
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this Rajo stuff?
Replies: 4
Views: 634

Re: Is this Rajo stuff?

Looks like small block Ford- 292-312 etc. Some folks think they will work on a T overhead, but the geometry is totally incorrect.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fake one piece pan patch panel
Replies: 16
Views: 1448

Re: Fake one piece pan patch panel

YOu might contact John Borinakis (SP), the top bow maker in Auburn Ca.. He took over Ron Brown's top bow business many years ago and Ron did make repro 1 piece pans at one point.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For sale
Replies: 2
Views: 711

Re: For sale

You might edit your title to tell folks what you are selling.
by Dan McEachern
Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wire Wheels Barter Swap Three Budd Wire Wheels and hubs, trade for PASCO
Replies: 5
Views: 433

Re: Wire Wheels Barter Swap Three Budd Wire Wheels and hubs, trade for PASCO

We have some Pasco wheels available- there are several styles- can you post a picture?
by Dan McEachern
Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS- 11/40 Ring and Pinion Gear Set-SOLD_PENDING PAYMENT
Replies: 0
Views: 322

FS- 11/40 Ring and Pinion Gear Set-SOLD_PENDING PAYMENT

Pinion was sitting in water and is pretty pitted and the bore is scored. The Ring gear only had surface rust and the pitting is pretty shallow- the ring gear appears to have very little wear. Ring gear would be perfect for an occasional driver if you have a good pinion. This is a Ford gear set. $100...
by Dan McEachern
Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Failed Reproduction Part & The Luckiest Guy on Tour
Replies: 9
Views: 1026

Re: Failed Reproduction Part & The Luckiest Guy on Tour

Lots of possibilities here but one that would concern me the most is if these were heat treated, was the failure due to a crack that started in heat treating, or were these parts heat treated and then zinc plated after without a post plating bake to prevent hydrogen embrittlement. ? Multiple things ...
by Dan McEachern
Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tranny pin reference
Replies: 2
Views: 333

Re: tranny pin reference

George- my guess regarding the surface finish values you reported are for measurements taken on the END of the pin and not the outside diameter surface. Agreed, a 32 finish on a ground surface would be unsuitable as a bearing surface. Just a guess on my part. The only surface finish callouts on the ...
by Dan McEachern
Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clutch meltdown
Replies: 12
Views: 995

Re: Clutch meltdown

The new brake drums are not steel, they are ductile iron. Welding on this is not a real good option.
by Dan McEachern
Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Delco Remy 635B Gear Set
Replies: 21
Views: 1467

Re: Delco Remy 635B Gear Set

A Delco 635B distributor is for a late '20s Chevrolet. Did someone adapt that distributor head into a Model T drive plate? Post a picture of your complete assembly. From the wear on your gear teeth, those gears were not meshing correctly as the cross bearing suggests that they were never a set- just...