Recent content by CCWKen

I've made some out of an old lawn mower recoil spring. You have to anneal it, bend it then re-temper. Took a few tries to get the temper right but they looked like originals.

If a "new" block is that hard to find, I think it would be better to build it up with nickel rods then machine. You can plate iron on iron but it would be hard to "spot plate". The whole area would have to be machined and/or ground. Also, the plating build-up would be about .001" per hour so to...

There's nothing particularly reliable about a point system ignition whether it is stock Model T or distributor. The advantage of the Model T system is that there are four points and four coils (one for each cylinder). Loss of one may slow you down but isn't likely to leave parked on the side of...

I wouldn't think so. The magneto is alternating current (AC). Thus the plugs are firing from ground as well as to ground in alternating frequency. If anything, this insures each collapse of the magnetic field is complete and the next field ramp-up is complete. I'm not an electrical engineer but...

The generator doesn't care what voltage you use. It will output up to a couple of volts above the field voltage. What does matter is that you will cut the available charging current in half too. The T generator should be limited to about 100W maximum output and about 75% of that for continuous...

Can't help with the measurements but the 26/27 Coupe and Tudor doors have the same part number. 24" is pretty narrow. That sounds like a door off a Center Door Sedan.

There's nothing cheap about my old ESAB and it has a dial on the torch and a pedal. You use which ever is most convenient. Pretty tough to use a pedal when you're on your back or on a ladder. But I guess you could "cheap-out" and hold the pedal in your non-torch hand somehow. Or maybe in your...

I don't believe Fordwood sells plans--Just the wood. Contact Leon Parker. He hangs out on the MTFCA forum. He has full size wood drawings for many models and years.

Nice work Flop! What did you do the second day? :D

Didn't get my supplies from that seller but I made some lenses a few years back. For red lenses, be sure to get the transparent tinting dye. Not all of them are--Some contain solids (like paint). These are NOT for lenses so they'll make a lens look muddy. It wasn't clear from the link what type...

You should probably number these so there's no confusion. :cool: This was an earlier post.

I thought it was supposed to end Thursday. :rolleyes: I protest! Since it hasn't "officially" ended, my guess is 252. :D

Is that a constant on thermometer? How long does the battery last?

You can do the same thing with heavy muslin for 1/4 the price and no dope needed. It's 100% cotton and will steam shrink. I don't know why folks have in their head to use "chicken wire" in tops. It gives little or no support and doesn't spring back. Once stretched, it just sags. Not to mention...

Except for the green and copper, it's the same material but different thicknesses. Here's a run-down on the types of thread sealing tapes.