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Messages - Crazydave

#211
General Discussion / Re: Dave's 1929 U Resto project
February 15, 2015, 10:19:01 AM
Thanks Frank. It seems to fit a little too perfect for someone to just find a random cardboard tube, and slide it on the input shaft. I put it back on  ;)
#212
General Discussion / Re: Dave's 1929 U Resto project
February 14, 2015, 07:27:21 PM
The outer bearing cup was beat up pretty bad. No trace of a roller. Had I chose to try and drive this car without addressing this, the axle would have likely walked right out, leaving me a 3 wheeler.


#213
General Discussion / Re: Dave's 1929 U Resto project
February 14, 2015, 07:23:16 PM
Remember this? I pulled the axle out with one yank hand, using only my hand.




#214
General Discussion / Re: Dave's 1929 U Resto project
February 14, 2015, 06:27:10 PM
Believe it or not, inside the retainer shaft there was a piece of waxy cardboard. It slid down right to the those oil rings. Factory piece to help retain the trans oil? Frank took a picture I don't have one, maybe he will post it. So the rest of the piece got machined, with the little relief for the oil to splash into the dome. I ended up adjusting the final fit by removing material on the outside edge for clearance with a sand wheel on a disc grinder.


#215
General Discussion / Re: Dave's 1929 U Resto project
February 14, 2015, 06:17:34 PM
Ok, time to try and get this thread up to speed. It will be tough to remember all the details, but lots of pictures should tell the story. I went back and fixed the broken links on the previous pages as well.

Resolution on the pinion gear retainer. After seeing how difficult it is to deal with that old pot, I decided I didn't even want to deal with it again. Especially on a piece that no one will see. Answer is below. Thanks goes to Frank again for loaning me his broken one, (which is far less trashed than mine) for a pattern to reproduce.

#216
Quote from: racertb on February 08, 2015, 07:41:36 PM

I might wait to see what Dave's findings are first with his aluminum drive; also thinking about calling Tom at Antique Auto Parts Cellar and ask him about tolerances since he apparently makes a brass replacement housing with the drive. 

I can only hope that I am on the right track... either way, this is definitely a learning experience :)

Ted

Ted,

The aluminum housing was built by referencing the 28 housing I posted pictures of and Franks 29 spare. It will be as tight, or tighter as the pictures I posted above. It how ever is not perfect, and needs a few tweaks to make it right.  I have not any issues, but run time has been limited. I will plan on taking it apart soon and checking for wear inside. 
#217
Pictures! Maybe some day I'll get far enough to worry about the details like this. From my 29. They are just a touch a longer than 3/4 inch.


#218
I measured the mirrored spare believed to be from a 28. They are of the same design and operate the exact same way, tolerances should be the same. I pushed the mounting surface tight against my workbench, then pulled the shaft out and used a straight edge to mark. Then pushed it in, marked again, then measured. It came out to about 1/32nd of an inch. Very little movement. I also took pictures of how far the gear traveled in the housing, visually it reflected the measurement and collar movement. This base turns freely and does not have the weathered damage, I have seen on others. What does the inside of the housing look like? How far does the drive gear walk when you are pushing and pulling the shaft? I would take the shaft out and make sure the roll pin is holding it where it needs to be. See my attached pictures, hope it helps.

Pulled tight out

Pushed tight in. If you look close ypu can see the difference.
#219
General Discussion / Re: Dave's 1929 U Resto project
February 07, 2015, 06:30:07 PM
It's funny you bumped this thread today, I was just getting ready to revive it.

If you look at the first picture on the first page of this thread, you will see I have a distributor that is a mirror image of the one the 29's use and it is in very good shape. I will dig it out and check that one. I also plan on pulling the one I had made soon, to see how its doing, check for wear etc. We can reference that as well.

Quote from: racertb on February 07, 2015, 04:44:05 PM
Dave:

I have a question regarding your replicated distributor drive housing.  Can you tell me, or do you remember, how much play (if any) there was with the drive gear?  Is it in the housing fairly flush and no "back and forth" play?

The reason I'm asking is that my timing keeps jumping and I believe my problem lies in the play with my distributor drive and/or my distributor.  I think it's more my drive play, which is about 1/16" which allows the drive to move back and forth.  I believe if I close this gap with a shim or two, it might help and keep the drive in one position while turning freely.

Please let me know if you can.

Ted
#220
General Discussion / Re: 28 for sale
August 25, 2014, 07:57:33 PM
Now I notice thats the only car listed in miles, rest in kilometers lol

Someone posted it on my YouTube page.

Ahhhh it would be nice to get a set of levers for the lights and throttle. I did score a horn on my way out of the threshing show!
#221
General Discussion / 28 for sale
August 25, 2014, 04:55:04 PM
http://waynesautoworldltd.com/cars.html#_self

First car on the page. Any takers............................................
#222
General Discussion / Re: Dave's Car at Show
August 25, 2014, 04:47:54 PM
Thanks.

It got more attention than I anticipated, barely off the trailer and I had guys coming by. I guess it looks like it has a story to tell and they are interested in hearing it! 

Got an oil leak to fix that took a few days to show itself. Other than that and the radiator, shes mechanically ready to run.
#223
Well I did nothing, but plumb in the fuel pump and run it. Seems to work. Have not run it a lot as it is not quite road legal yet, so any stumbles or hesitates could be related to carb and timing tuning as well. (with I have tinkered with very minimally) Seems to run good. I may just do the gas plumbing to look stock, and continue to use the pump. Seems like it maybe more reliable than the vacuum cans.

This is what I bought in a panic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Fuel-Pump-6V-Plymouth-1932-1931-1930-1929-1928-can-be-assist-or-primar-/400754723854?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4ed7cc0e&vxp=mtr
#224
General Discussion / Re: Compression Test
August 14, 2014, 06:46:55 PM
I plan on doing one tomorrow night.  I'll let you know where I'm at.  59,300 on the clock and a broken speedo cable sometime long before I got it.
#225
General Discussion / Re: Dave's 1929 U Resto project
August 06, 2014, 09:46:40 PM
Thanks. Hope it helps some guys out, or at least makes them less afraid to tackle something they where reluctant to take on.