Recent content by John R

Glass shape is different between 3 and 5 window coupes.

What Karl has outlined very succinctly is not impossible. It can be done. This is too good a resource to let die. I can attest to Brad's work - it's excellent!

Nice looking column drop. Even though it's not a 32 part, it still should work OK since the problem seems to be only with the lock cylinder/key function.

What TomT said x2!

Mercman, What is the wall thickness of those sleeves? From the condition of the packaging, those sleeves look very old. Any idea of their vintage? Just curious about when such sleeves became available. John

Al, That's a nice looking gauge. Where did it and the sender come from? John

The IR-2916 inner ring for a needle bearing has an OD of 2.0625 OD like the Ford axle housing. The ID of the IR-2916 is 1.8125, so the Ford axle housing has to be cut down about 1/8" (1/4" on the diameter). Being only 1.0 inch long, two of the IR-2916s would be needed on each side. Two of the...

Lawrie, I for one would appreciate the drawings. Thank you. John

IR-2016 is 1.5" ID. They sure won't sleeve the 2 1/16 axle housing! The earlier post showed a photo of IR-2916.

Quick look on curren Timken catalog turned up nothing with that part number.

The diameter of the bearing stub on the Ford axle housing would need to be cut down by 0.094" to fit the NU 1010 bearing inner race. Undoubtedly the ID of the hub would need to be either cut or sleeved to fit the bearing outer race. Since the inner race has no flanges to constrain rollers, the...

What Rockwell test number is the minimum required? I suggest at least Rockwell C 60.

Definitely not 32

The first place I'd try is TCP Global. They were very helpful when I sourced paint for my 32 Tudor. In any case, the original Ditzler code for the "Brewster Green Medium" color (real dark) is IM-328. You also may be able to get paint from your local automotive paint supplier using the Ditzler...

Interesting article. However, I doubt any of us are using E85, especially in our carbureted engines. There also may be reasons other than fuel dilution not to use E85.