Recent content by Bubby Sharp in KY

29As , I saw a pair of Model A heads being used as wheel chocks at Frog Follys car show flea market area at Evansville IN last month . Are they that cheap ? Bubby Sharp in KY

Sparkey , I do similar to what Afordmam31 did only I grind the head off , center punch and drill a 7/32 or so hole about I/2 " deep from both sides . This leaves a place in the center to push against with a 3/16" pin punch. Sometimes I shear the pin after drilling from both sides as described...

Texas Tom, You can cut out the studs with a 5/8 " metal cutting hole saw . If you have a drill press set speed to about 400 rpm , use coolant or cutting oil , and let the hub float on the drill press table . If you tie the hub down solid it will probably strip the teeth on the hole saw . Bubby...

Brent and others , I had the ted floaters on my car and they probably did as advertised but I removed them when I was having problems that I felt they added to . I feel the money is better spent on things like cast iron drums and new brake rods ect. Things to watch for( NOT the ones from Ted's...

sgwilson904, Check amp meter connections for looseness or melted plastic at terminals . If there is a open in the amp meter you can jump across the wing nuts on the terminal box as this will bypass the amp meter . Where is your battery ground...

TinCup, Check the cross shaft for slop in the bushings also check the brake and clutch pedal shaft and bushings for slop . All pins need to fit without slop , You can use oversize pins to compensate for wear. Bubby Sharp in KY

Tyler , Use no sealant as per instructions . Longer stud is for # 8 where the ignition cable clamp goes . Do not use the gasket on the water outlet that vevders supply unless you want to crack the outlet , either use a thin paper gasket or rtv silicone between head and outlet . You will probably...

Cape Codder , One great thing about these adapters is it lets you check the flywheel and flywheel housing runout while the engine is standing nose down . Reading the indicator is a lot easyier if you don't have to stand on yopur head to see . Bubby Sharp in KY

Jim, See Snyder's page 146 in new catalog for puller stud part # A-12130-DPS $ 13.25 . I made my own , but my buddy Joe used the bought one. If you know someone with a lathe they can make you one.

Bmita , I met Don and Steve Meadoes at the swap meet in OK a couple of years ago. Their card says" collector of old cars and parts " . Buisiness # 615-227-7460 . Address 1326 BaptistWorld Center Dr. Nashville TN 37207 . card has picture of 1911 Model T on it .

Jamie86 , This would be a good time to check the E brake carrier . There are at least three different carriers . 1 non reinforced 2 reinforced and, 3 reinforced with ears to keep band on carrier . If band slips off it wull lock up brakes . Bubby Sharp in KY

Tincup , Did you center the brake shoes by replacing or building up the roller track ? Another thing I have noticed is the holes for the roller pins in the shoes are sometimes wallered out oversize and if the shaft on the roller pins is undersize ( some are) it makes it harder to get shoes...

FlatheadTed , Sorry for the confusion about the pins. I was refering to the pins available from the parts houses , not yours . If you use an undersize pin (see your picture # 3 ) in a shoe with an oversize hole it will let the shoe droop due to the pin rocking and make centering difficult. Buy...

Texas Tom , I used Krylon fusion for plastics on my 30 tudor . They reccomend cleaning old plastic with an amonia based cleaner. It has been on for at least three years and no sign of chipping or peeling. Bubby Sharp in KY

How in the world does a head bolt work on a model T or a modern high compression engine? It would be nearly impossible to get full threads and proper tourque on a head bolt ! I think Purdy swoft has a good idea about using the ignition clamp studs . I am well pleased with the Snyder heads...