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I just learned about muriatic acid being able to strip chrome but I wanted to verify. Did you scrub it with a scotch bright pad afterwards? Thank you for making this video. I'm going to strip my valve covers down to nickel as well.
Too many parts way too many things can go wrong if it ain't put together perfect. ... just stick to a Warford auxiliary or nothing . That's been my experience. A 3 speed auxiliary if shifting is done properly like double clutching... never an issue and outlast the engines 3 times over
I tried this the other day with no results. It was a plumbing, drain part chrome and a brass substrate. I left it in there for hours. Nothing happened.disappointing.
The Harbor Freight gauge set is universal. They have an Amperes, Water Temp, Oil pressure. The oil pressure will be of no use to you because Model A's don't have a pressure oil system, They only have a lift pump and it is low pressure- 5lbs max. The Amp gauge is a +/- 60 amp it'll work but a standard generator will not deflect the needle much. The water temp gauge is a sealed capillary tube it'll work with a modification to add the probe.
My dear friend, I am not someone who puts on a mask, eye protection, and rubber gloves to pop a pimple myself, but don´t grab in muriatic acid with gloves. If there´s a leak, you will remember it for a long long time. Use tweezers of some kind and keep your eyes (and face for that matter) away in case you accidentaly drop the item back in the jar. (splash up, blind !) Enjoy your hobby !
@@tracer409 I wasn´t born yet ! 😂 No seriously, I thought "muriatic acid" was sulphuric acid, I´m not English speaking so I got a bit lost in the translation. It is not THAT dangerous of course. You still use this method ?
Interesting and helpful video Mike, and no doubt it your experienced feel gives you the right backlash. But you are getting a very false reading with the dial gauge set at that angle, a finger type test indicator would get down in there better and be much more accurate.
Thanks Bernard! You’re right it could be more accurate. For all intents and purposes, the accuracy will be more than precise enough for the life of the vehicle.
When the 2 housing are together it was hard to turn with your thumbs, are you say there is no end play what so ever on the thrust washers? Or do you then add a gasket between the housing giving them a .005 clearance.
@@neildorey3978 Correct, there was no endplay. You don't want any endplay. A little preload is acceptable. Too much preload and you can prematurely wear out your thrust washers or bearing. I didn't add a gasket between the housings, I only used silicone to seal the halves.
Greetings, More questions. Are those Chevy four cylinder disc wheels? They look good speedsters with bodies. Is the fuel pump wired so you can kill it? Maybe fit a fuel regulator and a return line to the tank? That Model A carburetor is intended for gravity feed, a fuel pump might overwhelm the float valve. I’m not trying to be a pain, I’m just asking questions that come to mind. Let’s be careful out there.
Thanks for the questions. Are those Chevy four cylinder disc wheels? No, Dodge Is the fuel pump wired so you can kill it? Yes via the ignition switch Maybe fit a fuel regulator and a return line to the tank? Not needed
Greetings, It’s been a few years since I had a Model T to play with, but I’m enjoying the variety of RU-vid videos. What’s the output of the Model T flywheel magneto? I seem to remember some people trying to hook the output of the magneto to rectifier bridge to get DC output. You’d have to add a voltage regulator, but it might eliminate that modern alternator. Of course the flywheel effect would be increased, but again, no visible alternator. Regarding improved brakes….. Charles Yapp’s Secrets of Speed Society magazine had a couple short articles about better brakes for Model T Fords. I think one mentioned fitting brake drums and backing plates from a VW Rabbit to the rear axle. Another showed motorcycle front discs and calipers adapted to the front spindles. Some of Jay Leno’s aero engined cars have had brakes fitted to the front axles. Those cars are in his Restoration Update segments. Remember, it doesn’t matter how powerful the brakes you fit are, you’ve only got a tiny tire patch. Four wheel brakes would improve the situation, and hydraulics might make them more controllable, but once the brakes are locked up, you’re just along for the ride. Let’s be careful out there.
What’s the output of the Model T flywheel magneto? Varies on Engine RPM 6v AC to 30-40Vac. I have used a diode to rectify the ACwaveform and charge the battery. With the use of lights and electric start as well as the ignition system, it typically doesn't keep up. a good idea that isn't practical for this system. Brakes... I personally am more interested in the ability to keep up with traffic rather than the need to stop on a dime. I have seen more Antique car accidents cause by the antique car not driving at posted speed limits. Brakes are important, but not as important as people think- Drive defensively!
I took mine apart and the nut was off the pinion gear but not enough space to fall of the end. The gear was still riding on the key. Amazing it was working. I had to replace the drive shaft bearing the nut the gear the whole damn thing. New u joint also.
In case you want to know, 5 months later that exhaust manifold is still for sale on Evil Bay. I believe it's coming up on it's one year anniversary. You better act fast or you'll miss it! :D
The engine is a splash oil system, there was no pressurized oil to the valve train assembly. It was on the operator at regular intervals to lubricate the system. This particular cylinder head didn't even have a rocker cover to keep dirt and debris out of the moving parts.
I don't have a Ruckstell but your comments about using original style parts on the axles and drive shaft made me feel better... I guess I did something right. Keep up the videos.
One more thing I could use some guidance on with my speedster. BRAKES! As of now I have no brakes when in neutral. Using T Trans with Model A as auxiliary Trans, small drum with wire wheels! No room for Rocky Mtns. Looking at Texas T disc brakes (once again expensive). Called them and seems I have to wait on "Bill" to call me due to that combination of rear-end and wire wheels. Any other brake ideas u know of man?
I do know of an idea! There were small drum brake assemblies that were available. Tom at Antique Auto Ranch in Spokane, Wa had some early small drum brake assemblies for sale a while back! I don't recommend Rocky Mountain brakes, In a future video I will go into some of those reasons!
Working on a 1912 boat tail speedster myself! Love the tips! Nice work! Wish I had Rajo! EXPENSIVE! Any reason u we t with Rajo over Frontenac? Just curious. I own a 26 touring also but speedster is my 1st complete rebuild.
The Rajo is what was supplied. With any OHV conversion you pretty much take what you can get! This Rajo is what is known as the Model 30 one Joe Jagersberger's first models.
