Hello Friends
Here this weeks what did Pat get into update.
This week was a very productive week. Mainly worked on 2 jobs. The Model T engine I’ve been working on and I continued on my engine/pouring jig project.
First customer engine…
So as you probably have read already, I’be been working on repairs to this Model T engine. I’m happy to report that it is 98% done! Just needs exhaust and intake manifolds installed, then it’s ready to reinstall.
This weeks task was to final assemble the transmission, set the mag to flywheel clearance, then final assembly. First step was to get the mag to flywheel clearances set. This step can either go easy and smooth or be a battle. Of course this one was a battle but managed to win the battle. Then smooth sailing from this point on. Transmission was finished off next, and then engine was assembled. This one customer said not to worry about paint work. Usually I would have prepainted all the hardware and repainted all the parts. I forgot to take a finished picture but you get the idea.
This project took up basically my whole week. So I decided to spend sometime over this past weekend on some of my stuff. Saturday was spent doing yard work don’t need to discuss that. Sunday however was a very productive garage day.
So Sunday I started the day making a new backing plate for my connecting rod pouring jig I made. The first plate I made some of the holes I made too big. The test pour I did was successful but did have some leaks. So I decided to make another.
This plate should work good as I tightened up the tolerances. My plan is to make maybe 2-3 jigs total. Which should speed up the time it takes to pour since each piece will be poured individually and there’s a total of 8 pieces per engine.
I was eager to test if the new plate but it was drizzly and cold out so decided to wait for a better day.
Installed I got started on Align boring my engine for my roadster. I’m happy to report that it came out well and I got more done on it than I figured I would. I’m happy to say the crankshaft now fits and is ready for a final fit. I can spin it by hand but it is snug. So the next step is to move it to my lathe and use the lathe and lapping compound to work the crank in. More on that hopefully later this week.
More to come soon!
SAVE THE DATE!!!!!
It was recently brought up that we should have some sort of “dust off” spring time get together/meet whatever you’d like to call it. So here’s what I’m thinking….MAY 17th!
I’m planning on another workshop/maintenance day. So my Model A truck, Jenns Truck and I’m sure plenty of other club members can use spring time tune ups/maintenance work.
So here’s my plan….oil change on the engine, transmission, and rear axle. Then grease chassis and front wheel bearings. Probably points if they need it. Of course anything else maintenance wise they’ll need on a as needed basis.
I figure will some planing we can basically make a day of it, and knock out least maybe 3-4 cars? Maybe more?
So keep that date in mind and if your interested in having your cars maintenance work done let me know and let’s see how many club members are interested in doing so.
