Projects Building My First Roadster in San Francisco

I know that had to grate on your emotions watching then all tear away with out you. It so close! But you taking your time will let you enjoy it a lot more when the time comes.

 

Hey @J.Ukrop
Hey Joey, "Imitation is the highest form of flattery"

That being said, when I saw the very cool "Echlin" starter solenoid that you are using, I said, that is the most unintended, kick ass, natural robot face, that reminds me of cool vintage toys and space stuff from the 50's.

So I had to tinker with it and use it as one of my many whacked out avatars for the H.A.M.B.

Thanks for all of the continuing cool updates on this magnificent obsession that is culminating in one cool, kick ass ride!
Thanks from Dennis.

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Ya know while you wait on parts you could “bench bleed” the master while it’s mounted in the chassis.

 

Check the torque on those axle nuts periodically. The first season I was driving my '40 I checked them 3 times and they tightened up a bit each time. Now they get done once a year even though they've stopped moving... just ensuring there's no movement of the hub on the axle.

 

I'm yet to have a proper look at my axle tapers, but since I've been in this job I have learnt the value of a well lapped taper, the key shouldn't be doing the work, but the fit of the taper. We aim for some where near 8 tons of 'break away' albeit a larger shaft size.

Your roadster is coming along so nicely Joey, it's exciting to see!

 

Good stuff. Outback is right about the taper fit. It should be possible to run without the key. It is just an aid to make it last longer and be tougher. At any rate a good fit makes it less likely to shear a key. Maybe more likely to break an axle. Do you have safety hubs?
There is a version of that solenoid with a button on the bottom. Several of my old Fords had them, some tractors & Internationals too. It allows you to turn the engine from under the hood without help to getting to the dash button. Very handy.

 

Keep an eye on the new tie-rod rubber boots as well. They are made of the same junk rubber. I had some that look just like yours go bad sitting still in the garage after 0 miles and 1 year. Replaced with old ones and no issues.