The Ford Barn

tinman080 · 01-31-2018, 10:02 AM

I'm posting this with a smile on my face....here's the sure cure for what ails ya be it condenser. points or electronic gizmo box. In my REO truck replica I installed a nice 3 cylinder Kubota diesel, no wires, no points, condenser, etc. Ha Now the discussion can shift to the merits or shortcomings of diesel vs gas ''A''or''T'' propulsion....

Gary

Licensed to kill · 01-31-2018, 10:33 AM

That is a GREAT solution. Being a diesel fan, I am putting a 2.4L mercedes diesel in my 31 DD. It fits better than OJ's glove.

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Cool Hand Lurker · 01-31-2018, 11:10 AM

Yeah, but what will the exhaust note sound like? Some things just can't be improved, ya know!
Another upside to the diesel is that you can burn waste vegetable oil too.

Sparky · 01-31-2018, 11:22 AM

I think we should discuss that sideways radiator...

Jwilli · 01-31-2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

I think we should discuss that sideways radiator...

Cools good while spinning.

Tacoma Bob · 01-31-2018, 11:55 AM

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Is this the same engine the Cubans use in their vintage cars?

Licensed to kill · 01-31-2018, 12:20 PM

In my case, the exhaust note will be perfect (IMO). Also, more range (better fuel economy) and safer having diesel sitting over my lap rather than gas. When we were in cuba, we hired a taxi that was a 1950 chevy sedan with a diesel. It was a Hyundai (IIRC) with a "5 on the tree". The guy told me they buy them new (motor/trans) over the counter and IIRC said they are about $4000USD.

3.6rs · 01-31-2018, 02:15 PM

No more future for diesel car-engines. They will be banned all over the world. The sooner, the better.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 01-31-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.6rs

No more future for diesel car-engines. They will be banned all over the world. The sooner, the better.

SOON, all OLD MEN will be BANNED,also
Bill 82

Purdy Swoft · 01-31-2018, 03:12 PM

A person can do whatever they want with their car . I just don't understand the fascination with diesel . Diesel is more expensive, it stinks, if you get it on you it is difficult to remove the smell. Diesel engines are more expensive to repair . Diesel engines use to last longer but nowdays gas engines last just as long in some cases .

Cool Hand Lurker · 01-31-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

A person can do whatever they want with their car . I just don't understand the fascination with diesel . Diesel is more expensive, it stinks, if you get it on you it is difficult to remove the smell. Diesel engines are more expensive to repair . Diesel engines use to last longer but nowdays gas engines last just as long in some cases .

Yeah, but they can't put ethanol in diesel. I think. Maybe.

Purdy Swoft · 01-31-2018, 04:09 PM

Good thought . Thank goodness that we have a station here that offers real gas ,so far . In some cases you really don't know what you are getting untill its too late .

tinman080 · 01-31-2018, 05:12 PM

The sound of the 3 cylinder Kubota clattering brought a wide smile to everyone's face for 2 days at a show/fair last summer, in fact every where I've shown it. Everyone's face. That's the reason I put a diesel in it. It sounds right for a 1910 era vehicle. Sorry for the shaking I have a terrible tremor in my right arm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqGSEy4f_KY

Jw · 01-31-2018, 05:20 PM

that's really cool, whats the drive drain comprised of, looks like an auto trans?

zzlegend · 01-31-2018, 05:39 PM

I am in no way, a fan of diesel's, but for some reason, that just looks and sounds right. You did good.

tinman080 · 01-31-2018, 05:43 PM

Jw it has a Series 40 Variable ratio drive clutch, good for up to 18hp powerplants. It will go from 0 to 30 mph, no shifting needed, the pulley diameter changes with the engine speed. I built a jackshaft assembly that converts the drive from belt to chain drive. The rear axle is homemade housing, no differential and with Model T axle shafts with Ford Escort rear drum brakes. Single wheel drive by chain. Here's a good video showing the bare chassis being test run. Thanks for asking. Gary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7fcM5r7JfE

1930-Pickup · 01-31-2018, 06:04 PM

So, if I read this right, "The ABSOLUTE CURE" is to not get a Model A, because there are newer and better systems out there. Should this post be moved to the Anti-A forum?

California Travieso · 01-31-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1930-Pickup

So, if I read this right, "The ABSOLUTE CURE" is to not get a Model A, because there are newer and better systems out there. Should this post be moved to the Anti-A forum?

No, I think it's just in fun I think he just put it up for all those guys bitchin' about ignition problems.

Plus, no more trying to fiddle withe spark advance! It's a win-win.

David Serrano

tinman080 · 01-31-2018, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1930-Pickup

So, if I read this right, "The ABSOLUTE CURE" is to not get a Model A, because there are newer and better systems out there. Should this post be moved to the Anti-A forum?

NO WAY this is anti-A. It was posted tongue-in-cheek to try to get everyone to not snipe too much about the ignition questions. Nothing more meant. Posted with a smile....

Gary

Purdy Swoft · 01-31-2018, 07:27 PM

No harm meant in my post #10

01-31-2018, 10:33 AM	#2
Licensed to kill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 930	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... That is a GREAT solution. Being a diesel fan, I am putting a 2.4L mercedes diesel in my 31 DD. It fits better than OJ's glove. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

01-31-2018, 11:10 AM	#3
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... Yeah, but what will the exhaust note sound like? Some things just can't be improved, ya know! Another upside to the diesel is that you can burn waste vegetable oil too.

01-31-2018, 11:22 AM	#4
Sparky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 649	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... I think we should discuss that sideways radiator...

01-31-2018, 11:55 AM	#6
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Is this the same engine the Cubans use in their vintage cars?

01-31-2018, 12:20 PM	#7
Licensed to kill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 930	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... In my case, the exhaust note will be perfect (IMO). Also, more range (better fuel economy) and safer having diesel sitting over my lap rather than gas. When we were in cuba, we hired a taxi that was a 1950 chevy sedan with a diesel. It was a Hyundai (IIRC) with a "5 on the tree". The guy told me they buy them new (motor/trans) over the counter and IIRC said they are about $4000USD.

01-31-2018, 02:15 PM	#8
3.6rs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Belgistan (formerly known as Belgium) Posts: 573	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... No more future for diesel car-engines. They will be banned all over the world. The sooner, the better.

01-31-2018, 03:12 PM	#10
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... A person can do whatever they want with their car . I just don't understand the fascination with diesel . Diesel is more expensive, it stinks, if you get it on you it is difficult to remove the smell. Diesel engines are more expensive to repair . Diesel engines use to last longer but nowdays gas engines last just as long in some cases .

01-31-2018, 04:09 PM	#12
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... Good thought . Thank goodness that we have a station here that offers real gas ,so far . In some cases you really don't know what you are getting untill its too late .

01-31-2018, 05:12 PM	#13
tinman080 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Forest, Virginia Posts: 250	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... The sound of the 3 cylinder Kubota clattering brought a wide smile to everyone's face for 2 days at a show/fair last summer, in fact every where I've shown it. Everyone's face. That's the reason I put a diesel in it. It sounds right for a 1910 era vehicle. Sorry for the shaking I have a terrible tremor in my right arm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqGSEy4f_KY __________________ Just Passin' Thru.....Slowly! Last edited by tinman080; 01-31-2018 at 05:20 PM.

01-31-2018, 05:20 PM	#14
Jw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 110	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... that's really cool, whats the drive drain comprised of, looks like an auto trans?

01-31-2018, 05:39 PM	#15
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... I am in no way, a fan of diesel's, but for some reason, that just looks and sounds right. You did good.

01-31-2018, 06:04 PM	#17
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... So, if I read this right, "The ABSOLUTE CURE" is to not get a Model A, because there are newer and better systems out there. Should this post be moved to the Anti-A forum? __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

01-31-2018, 07:27 PM	#20
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: The ABSOLUTE CURE for all ignition problems..... No harm meant in my post #10

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