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Latest Project: Manhole cover kingpins
No, they are not EXACT copies, but are darn close.
This was a fun project
This was a fun project
Scott Conger
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Full Flow Float Valves - deliver fuel like Henry intended!
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Re: Latest Project: Manhole cover kingpins
Scott,
Only John Regan can have a "Fun Project".
The rest of us are relegated to "
"A Good Time"
"A Fun Time"
"A Fun Adventure"
etc, etc, etc ...
BTW - Great work!!
Only John Regan can have a "Fun Project".
The rest of us are relegated to "
"A Good Time"
"A Fun Time"
"A Fun Adventure"
etc, etc, etc ...



BTW - Great work!!
Respectfully Submitted,
Be_Zero_Be
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You never used to be older
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For every Absolute Model T Fact there are at least three exceptions
You never used to be older

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Re: Latest Project: Manhole cover kingpins
Dang, Bob
I never thought of that...you made me laugh!
I never thought of that...you made me laugh!

Scott Conger
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Full Flow Float Valves - deliver fuel like Henry intended!
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Looks very, very nice Scott!
Hank
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I have thought those are the most delightful type of oilers and have a nice way of working. Can you tell or show any details of making them?
Rich
Rich
When did I do that?
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Re: Latest Project: Manhole cover kingpins
Hi Rich
there are no "build" pictures, unfortunately. I purchased a set of used originals from a forum member and used them for analysis. These are the result of that endeavour. The most surprising thing was the springs...those little fellows are a bit spendy. The originals have music wire springs and I think that's why so many lost their lids. If ignored and not lubed, I think that rust takes it's toll. I therefore used Stainless Steel, which did not really influence the price...they are simply expensive little fellers in any material.
Glad you like them
there are no "build" pictures, unfortunately. I purchased a set of used originals from a forum member and used them for analysis. These are the result of that endeavour. The most surprising thing was the springs...those little fellows are a bit spendy. The originals have music wire springs and I think that's why so many lost their lids. If ignored and not lubed, I think that rust takes it's toll. I therefore used Stainless Steel, which did not really influence the price...they are simply expensive little fellers in any material.
Glad you like them
Scott Conger
Full Flow Float Valves - deliver fuel like Henry intended!
Full Flow Float Valves - deliver fuel like Henry intended!
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Re: Latest Project: Manhole cover kingpins
They're beautiful! Wow.
Found the lower pins for the springs. Cool and simple.
Found the lower pins for the springs. Cool and simple.

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Scott,
I think I know where you got the "originals" you used for analysis. You have certainly done the T community a great service by producing such a fine product.
I think I know where you got the "originals" you used for analysis. You have certainly done the T community a great service by producing such a fine product.
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Tim, you probably do!
Scott Conger
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Full Flow Float Valves - deliver fuel like Henry intended!
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Always nice to see people build stuff to make life easier.
Life is good on the lunatic fringe. Tom
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Very nice!
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Re: Latest Project: Manhole cover kingpins
Hope you sell lots of them! I'd like to offer a suggestion for future runs. If you have a late king pin laying around, notice there is a vertical slot going from the oil hole down past where the bushing would be to allow the oil to get to the bottom bushing. Randall Anderson did that to his early spindle bolts, and since you can't see them it's something to consider. Ford did it, so why not?
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Good catch Larry!!
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Re: Latest Project: Manhole cover kingpins
I enjoy making stuff too. Especially the “brain teaser “ part of trying to figure out the best/cheapest way to a quality item!!
Looks great Scott
Looks great Scott