Recent content by switchkid0

Depending on what part of the country you're in, I'd like to think you could find a used engine to run without too much trouble. Perhaps asking around the local clubs? Lots of hoarders out there, and if you have something interesting to trade, you could get lucky.

As a quick side note, a Google search on "Harbor Freight Bead Roller" yields a great deal of reading. Bracing, converting to power, and custom dies. Another great resource is http://www.homemadetools.net/.

W(ater) D(isplacer)-40 is not a penetrating fluid, nor is it a lubricant. I think it has been successfully marketed as a "Do-All", when in fact, it does little.

As an alternative to Marvel Mystery Oil (if it is not available in S.A.), one might use automatic transmission fluid. Or even a concoction of ATF and Kerosene.

Guess I don't need a new diff after all. Not rusted solid, it just looked that way. Bearings should do the trick. I would still consider a complete rear axle, close to home. I'm in need of a diff unit for a Model A, or at the very least, spider gears and yoke. I could be interested in a...

I recently bought a drill press (from that well known auction site) made from model T parts. It's really nifty, and should make a nice display piece for the lounge. I doubt I'll be drilling any holes with it. I'll try to post some photos tomorrow, if I get the chance.

I've purchased several, and that's what I asked the wife to get me for Christmas. Funny, I've been asking her to get me a toy like this for years, and this is the first time she hasn't just laughed at me. In her defense, I think I asked for an Eagle E-type Jaguar last year. $25 per ticket...

I thought it was kind of funny, the first time I saw it in a movie, some elegant, smartly-dressed gal scooting across the front seat to exit on the passenger side. Makes good sense to me. Can't count the times I've seen someone nearly lose a door because they couldn't be bothered to use their...

The Hot Rod Works offers an open drive adapter, as well as Speedway motors. There was a recent post on the HAMB (by me) that referenced a thread by "Tman" showing how to make your own. I got a good deal on an "open box" from Speedway, but was otherwise going to make my own. I don't have...

Looks like it's for a gas valve. Look around your furnace.

Ihate to ask the obvious question, but have you posted a want-ad here on Fordbarn? Seems the best place to find a hard-to-find part.

Reversing the eye in your main leaf will give you 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches of drop, removing leaves will also lower it some. I think the prevailing wisdom is to remove a leaf, leave a leaf, remove a leaf... and so on, until you have achieved your stance. An added benefit is that you should become...

Reverse-eye mainspring, and remove a couple of leaves? A 55 gallon drum of booze in the back might settle it right down.:D

Thank you, corny.

I hate to hi-jack, but I just have to know... spdwy1, where can we find a larger version of that avatar pic? That's funny right there. I'd love to save a copy for posterior-ity.