The Ford Barn

nkaminar · 12-01-2025, 06:51 AM

The shipping cost is not the cost of the stamps that is expensive but the labor to put it in the envelope. It also adds to the bottom line. I try to wait until I have a bunch of things to order so that shipping cost can be combined.

Ted Duke · 12-01-2025, 12:27 PM

Has shipping become a moneymaker?

https://www.excelerateamerica.com/ve...ping-discounts

joncrane · 12-01-2025, 12:48 PM

Model A 1929
I was always told DO NOT TURN MOTOR OVER WITH THE FAN. That is one of the most likely causes of Fan cracking and blade failure. Crank it or use a wrench on the crank nut.

I am always tempted to try and nudge it one way or the other with the fan blade, but have resisted...Have not lost a fan blade yet.

alexiskai · 12-01-2025, 01:13 PM

I don’t know that I would try to use the fan to turn a motor against compression, but if the plugs are out you absolutely can use the fan. Won’t hurt it a bit.

ModelA29 · 12-01-2025, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by joncrane

Model A 1929
I was always told DO NOT TURN MOTOR OVER WITH THE FAN. That is one of the most likely causes of Fan cracking and blade failure. Crank it or use a wrench on the crank nut.

I am always tempted to try and nudge it one way or the other with the fan blade, but have resisted...Have not lost a fan blade yet.

Neither have I. I doubt I'd try it with an original fan or a plastic one but the new aluminum ones no problem. You'll probably need to push on the belt at the same time to get it tight enough to have enough traction to turn the engine.

AKJurnee · 12-02-2025, 06:48 AM

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Takes two minutes to remove the sparkplugs, might as well check the plug gaps while your feeler gage tool set is out at that point.

With the plugs out the engine is so easy to turn even if you use the fan belt to turn it.

BTW , you can legally mail a potato through the USPS by writing a mailing to and return address with a sharpie and a few stamps. It’s recommended you take it in the post office for actual weight though.

Ray in La Mesa · 12-02-2025, 12:50 PM

I've seen bananas mailed that way, the first postal employee in line smiles & the last one goes "UGH".

Bruce of MN · 12-02-2025, 02:08 PM

Our post office has an addressed flip-flop on display.

katy · 12-05-2025, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

Our post office has an addressed flip-flop on display.

Why aren't they delivering it?

Bruce of MN · 12-05-2025, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by katy

Why aren't they delivering it?

I assume it was donated, I'll ask next time.

Mel Larsen · 12-06-2025, 12:51 AM

After reading this post about the "quick point gap setter" I went out to my shop and machined one with my lathe, then milled the needed feeler gage, and it works ok.

Y-Blockhead · 12-06-2025, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mel Larsen

After reading this post about the "quick point gap setter" I went out to my shop and machined one with my lathe, then milled the needed feeler gage, and it works ok.

Fantastic! I love to hear when people make their own tools.

katy · 12-06-2025, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Fantastic! I love to hear when people make their own tools.

Here ya go: https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/

Y-Blockhead · 12-06-2025, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by katy

Here ya go: https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/

Thanks Katy. That should keep me out of trouble for awhile...

nkaminar · 12-06-2025, 11:37 AM

Machine shop time is now about @80 per hour. So if you like making tools in your machine shop then go for it. Otherwise it is usually less expensive to buy them.

12-01-2025, 06:51 AM	#21
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter The shipping cost is not the cost of the stamps that is expensive but the labor to put it in the envelope. It also adds to the bottom line. I try to wait until I have a bunch of things to order so that shipping cost can be combined. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

12-01-2025, 12:27 PM	#22
Ted Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fairfield, Virginia Posts: 621	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter Has shipping become a moneymaker? https://www.excelerateamerica.com/ve...ping-discounts

12-01-2025, 12:48 PM	#23
joncrane Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: rochester Michigan Posts: 91	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter Model A 1929 I was always told DO NOT TURN MOTOR OVER WITH THE FAN. That is one of the most likely causes of Fan cracking and blade failure. Crank it or use a wrench on the crank nut. I am always tempted to try and nudge it one way or the other with the fan blade, but have resisted...Have not lost a fan blade yet.

12-01-2025, 01:13 PM	#24
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 3,179	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter I don’t know that I would try to use the fan to turn a motor against compression, but if the plugs are out you absolutely can use the fan. Won’t hurt it a bit.

12-02-2025, 06:48 AM	#26
AKJurnee Member Join Date: Jun 2025 Posts: 32	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Takes two minutes to remove the sparkplugs, might as well check the plug gaps while your feeler gage tool set is out at that point. With the plugs out the engine is so easy to turn even if you use the fan belt to turn it. BTW , you can legally mail a potato through the USPS by writing a mailing to and return address with a sharpie and a few stamps. It’s recommended you take it in the post office for actual weight though.

12-02-2025, 12:50 PM	#27
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,328	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter I've seen bananas mailed that way, the first postal employee in line smiles & the last one goes "UGH".

12-02-2025, 02:08 PM	#28
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 2,051	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter Our post office has an addressed flip-flop on display.

12-06-2025, 12:51 AM	#31
Mel Larsen Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 40	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter After reading this post about the "quick point gap setter" I went out to my shop and machined one with my lathe, then milled the needed feeler gage, and it works ok.

12-06-2025, 11:37 AM	#35
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: Quick Point Gap Setter Machine shop time is now about @80 per hour. So if you like making tools in your machine shop then go for it. Otherwise it is usually less expensive to buy them. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.