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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By drpepper1885
Front Bearing Adjustment

My late 31 Victoria has the Rocky Mountain style front hubs. After replacing the bearings and races and spinning the hub to "preload" the bearings, I still have some in-and-out movement on the hub....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,059
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

My late 31 Victoria has the Rocky Mountain style front hubs. After replacing the bearings and races and spinning the hub to "preload" the bearings, I still have some in-and-out movement on the hub. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 814
Posted By drpepper1885
V8 era front hubs on a 1931 Victoria

Hello. I recently purchased a 1931 Victoria and removed the 19" spoke wheels to repack on the front wheel bearings. To my surprise, the front hubs are a later V8 style (circa 1935) hub. I am not...
Forum: Model-A 06-05-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,144
Posted By drpepper1885
Slant Windshield Sun Visor Bracket

Hello. I am searching for a pair of sun visor brackets for a 1931 Victoria. Please send me a message if you can help. Thanks.

Mike Hanson
drpepper1885@suddenlink (dot) net
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-22-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,044
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: All White Tyres

I haven't seen the White Riversides, but I did purchase a set of the "new formula" Universal white tires last year. All was good until the last month or so when they developed the infamous brown...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 04-16-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,388
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: Aluminum Z Head Saver

Good point about being able to tighten the hose. I like the idea of just attaching to the overflow tube in the top of the radiator. That would make it a lot easier to monitor when to replace. ...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 04-16-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,388
Posted By drpepper1885
Aluminum Z Head Saver

I recently acquired a 1915 roadster with an aluminum Z head. I was told that these type of heads tend to deteriorate if you do not use a "head saver". I got the pictured head saver part from one...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-12-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 23,819
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: 1920-25 1/2 scale model t build

Fantastic work. Looks great!
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 10-12-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,724
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: Timing with a True-Fire System

Hello everyone. I received the following reply from a poster on the MTCFA board, which answered my questions. The position of the commutator was correct after all. I sucessfully timed the engine...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 10-10-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,724
Posted By drpepper1885
Timing with a True-Fire System

Hello everyone,

I recently purchased a 1912 Touring car that has a True-Fire system. I realize that there are many opinions regarding this system, but it is all I have at this time. I really...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-28-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,091
Posted By drpepper1885
Changing head gasket on a 1912

Good evening,

When you torque the head bolts on one of the early blocks (mine is a 1912), do you torque to 55 lbs or something less? At 55 lbs, I have already had to helicoil two bolts. I...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-12-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,976
Posted By drpepper1885
Unhappy Water in piston chamber

Well, I probably did it this time...

I went out tonight to see if I could loosen up the head bolts (so that I could change a head gasket for the first time this weekend) and was successful on all...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-12-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,445
Posted By drpepper1885
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-11-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,445
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: Transmission Bands

Thanks guys for the quick replies.

Redmodelt - I was curious about your statement "brake bands before the improved model used the drive plate as part of the brake drum." By "drive plate," are...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-11-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,445
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: Transmission Bands

Here is a picture showing the brake band and its position relative to the drum. The arrow shows how far over the band is.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-11-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,445
Posted By drpepper1885
Transmission Bands

Hello everyone. I purchased a 1912 touring this weekend and have started to get into the engine. The pictures below are of the transmission bands. Are the bands supposed to line up exactly over...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-04-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: Moving a 1917 in garage

The wooden wheels are newly reworded...an expensive proposition to say the least. That is the reason for my concern - just not wanting to mess them up. I will try oiling/ grading the casters to see...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-04-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Posted By drpepper1885
Moving a 1917 in garage

Hello. I recently purchased a set of car dollies/skates from one of the large Model T parts houses so that I could reposition my Model T when I needed some extra space in the garage. I have found...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-22-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 28,577
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: Vendor Disappointment

I have had positive experiences with Bert's in Denver and also Mike's in Georgia. I believe that all the parts suppliers are trying their best to provide good service and products. When I recently...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-06-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,457
Posted By drpepper1885
Model T front wheel hubs

Hello. In the course of searching for replacement wooden wheels for my 1917, I have run across different types of front hubs. Does anyone know of a source that would have pictures of the different...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-05-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,520
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: Emergency Brake Issue!

Hello. You might want to check that the cotter pins are not causing the arm and the remainder of the emergency brake levers to bind.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-04-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,417
Posted By drpepper1885
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-03-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,417
Posted By drpepper1885
Passenger front wheel wooble ???

Everyone,

I finished putting my newly rewooded front wheels on today and took my 1917 car out for a spin. My wheels are the non-demountable clincher type and the original hubs are new to my...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 05-31-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,559
Posted By drpepper1885
Re: Safe Spindles????

Thanks everyone for your input. The spindles are original, not reproduction. The supplier has offered to replace the worn out piece with one that is safe.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 05-30-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,559
Posted By drpepper1885
Safe Spindles????

I received the spindles below in today's mail from a well known Model T parts supplier in the Midwest. As you can see, one of the spindles is significantly more worn than the other. Since I was...
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