Recent content by Vic in E-TN

Thanks to Joe K and Kurt in NJ for providing this information. I will check out all the Spindle Arms that I have not cleaned up to be sure what I have. I will try to reuse what parts I have that will meet the required dimensions/functions. If I need to put in new bushings, I will proceed in...

I am working on my 31 Vickie. Looking to put in front seat belts, but that is another thing. My steering was sort of OK but when I stopped in a certain way the infamous death wobble appeared. I will need to do something with the Radius Rod ball later. I replaced the passenger side steering...

Bruce: I looked at my e-mail this evening and Bill sent me a good write up. Vic

Bruce: Thanks. I don't know. I need to look. Hopefully I can find a response from Bill Cilker. Vic

Bill: I sent you two messages. No response. I want to send you a direct message but I get a '403" unable to use this message. Please review my messages with my e-mail. Vic

Two weeks ago a new Mitchell overdrive and syncro transmission were installed. I really like the way it drives and expect to put more miles on it. I found my box of front seat belts to be installed. It looks like I can easily install both outside belt fasteners to the frame rail. The inside...

For the first time in a long time I have seen a '30 hood with the side 3 swing out vents. What is the reason for these and the possible source? How common are these and how useful and possible value? I like the way they look. Vic

Please tell me about these new 21 inch wheels. Who has them, cost, availability, etc? I hate the original ones when mounting tires and tubes. I have a pair of new tires in the shop now. Vic

We put the Red engine on the test stand. Using a compression tester without a thing to hold the max value on a cold engine, all 4 cylinders showed high 60's in all cylinders. We got the distributor sorted out and the engine started right up. Without tuning things up we let it run for ten...

Correction - the engine has MF (no dash) on the head. Painted red like M-F tractors, etc. I am not sure that it is M-F. It is a Model A looking engine. Vic

The old engine from my previous post has been declared dead. We will pull the head at a later date to look inside. I found a complete M-F engine (Red color) far in the back of the garage and will check to make sure it can turn freely before we put it on the test stand. It has a "M-F" raised...

Pulled the starter and it spun with jumper cables. They used a borascope and took several pictures through the spark plug holes. Rust inside the cylinders was terrible and the engine was pronounced toast. I bought a borascope a few years ago for less than $100 and it is useful for many things...

A young club member purchased a 30 Roadster Saturday night and we brought it to his garage on a trailer. Today he put a new 6-volt battery in and was unable to get the engine to turn over. Also unable to free it up by crank. This is a first for me. The clutch is functional. One thought is...

rackops Thanks. That is an unbelievable parts list. Vic

CORRECTION Bolts are 7/16-20, not 3/8 in. Vic