1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck

[cas3]

Since you are 12 volt, I think I would figure out how to bypass the coil inside the signal, and only use the contacts to signal a modern flasher unit. I have some NOS 32 headlight reflectors with parking light feature that will not get used here, PM me if interested

[sugarmaker]

Bob,
I did not get a exact dimensions on the oil pipe but I think it was 6 inches?? I did not get a good picture of it. End play? Well the reality is I never checked it. So that could be the reason too.
Thanks for the information on that tube.
Regards,
Chris

[sugarmaker]

Ford folks,
Worked with Nic in the shop as his ground man. He installed 90 feet of LED lights and the two ceiling fans:






Had to fire up the 32 and move it to another bay.


It is running much better! The new bushings in the distributor really helped even the engine out too.
Regards,
Chris

[DavidG]

Chris,


The oil leak isn't from the bearing drain tube as it ends below the seal between the oil pan and the rear main bearing cap and no, they do not all leak like that. It may well be as Bob C suggests that crankshaft end play is the culprit.

[sugarmaker]

David,
Yes even the tube I built is down below the baffle. So as you describe. The oil leak may be from excessive for aft clearance in the crank. That is something that I did not check on this engine when it was apart. Really good chance that is it. As I believe I did a good job of getting all the gaskets and seals in place.
Was thinking about the package I need to get on its way to you. Hope things are good!
Folks,
Roads are dry, may take another test run in the truck!
Next will be to try to get all lights on the truck, in position and ready to be wired.
Continue to add more tools to the tool box in case I am stranded!
Just tore down the rolling scaffold, that has been a wonderful tool to have while working on the shop. Thanks to my neighbor for letting me use this for a year or more!
Regards,
Chris

[sugarmaker]

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Ford folks,
Happy Halloween!
Just had 14 neighbors stop in , traveling in a coverd wagon hay ride to town. And the great grand kids stopped also.
Took the 32 for a ride at dusk and it is sure running better. Thanks to all the folks pointing to the distributor needing work. If the pesky oil leak would be that easy.!
What is the fix for a crank clearance issue?
Regards,
Chris

[petehoovie]

"Just had 14 neighbors stop in , traveling in a covered wagon hay ride to town."

[DavidG]

Chris,


Unfortunately, excess crankshaft end play suggests that the babbitt shoulder on the back of the rear main bearing is worn.

[cas3]

We have a talented old guy in our Model T club who will " drip " some new babbitt on the thrust surface and machine it back to spec. That way, you only need to remove the rear main cap. Generally, If thats worn out, a lot of other stuff is too though, is the problem with that

[Tinker]

Dig the shop photos also. A great site to check out run under the umbrella here. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/

[sugarmaker]

Guys,
Thanks! Yes I am sure there are other items with much wear also. If I would rebuild engine #1 we would try to cover/ correct as much of the wear as possible. For now we provide a drip try and check the oil. This is not going on any tours!

I looked at the garage journal a while back and could not load pictures easily. I gave up. All the shop work is in a thread in the allis-chalmers forum. Titled Shop Talk.
Regards,
Chris

[sugarmaker]

Ford Barners,
These are from a excursion yesterday:




I did a little work on the headlights and installed parking lights in the headlight buckets. Just some rough wiring in place here for testing. Need some basic wiring and it may be ready to venture out on the highway.


Regards,
Chris

[flatford8]

Chris, I like the arrow turn signal lights front and rear on your truck. I got one off a ‘36 dump truck I pulled out of the woods about ten years ago. It’s not in very good shape so it just sits on a shelf.........Mark

[sugarmaker]

Mark,
Yes I really like them too. Not Ford but have the 80 year old patina and vintage look. These came to me from friend John K. He seen the truck had some very similar to these on the front only but the plastic material in mine were in very poor shape. How and why he had theses and gave them to me is just part of the story of this truck. These are really nice, front and back and look really good lit up! They will look great blinking! What a great detail for this ragged ol' truck!

I think in the next few days I am going to try to get the rest of the components to complete the turn signal system and lay out the wiring diagram. It's not going to be as original equipment. Functional and serviceable.

Took the truck out for a couple mile jaunt tonight at dusk. Toped off the oil and the radiator. Didn't push it much and it seemed to like to lug down in high gear, then have enough power to pick up speed pretty quickly. Probably about how it should be driven. I took a dirt road and had to dodge some mud holes, as we chugged along about 20 mph. enjoying the cool fall evening in north west Pennsylvania.
Regards,
Chris

[STEVE O]

Hi,
Still loving all your posts. Truck is coming along great. Just curious have you had a chance to check the crankshaft endplay? Keep the posts and updates coming.
Steve

[sugarmaker]

Steve,
Humm I never thought about checking the end play with the engine buttoned up. But can I gently move the crank for and aft at the front pulley??
Seems possible?
If that is feasible then I could probably try that. Sounds like some push and pull things happening to do that? Suggestions always welcome!
Regards,
Chris

[STEVE O]

Chris,
Yes, you don't want to put a lot of force on the pulley, but it doesn't to just check end play. A little push and pull and if it seems excessive try to get a dial indicator in there somehow.
Steve

[cas3]

The front pulley should be cast iron, easy to break. I would set a dial indicator on the front, and remove the inspection cover on the transmission, then I would assume there are enough things going on in there that you can figure a way to pry it forward and back to get a reading for the endplay

[sugarmaker]

Folks,
Things are closing in on the 32 as winter is not far away. Equipment moves inside and jockeys for position. I have too many toys. The box is about full!






Getting the second heat source ready if needed:


The loft area above the shop. Super quiet. Starting to think about materials for this too. Maybe more hemlock for the walls? This area is 14 x 28 x 7 high.


It is storing stuff and my 32's extra parts.

Regards,
Chris

[sugarmaker]

Folks,
Great suggestions on prying on the flywheel end of the system. Yes I have been warned many times of these delicate cast pulleys. Thanks for the suggestion. I could use a dial indicator. A tool I dont have.
Might be a good reason to get one too.
Inspection cover?? Up on top of transmission/ bell housing? By the way with my luck it will be about 1/8 inch! That's just how things go for me most of the time.
Regards,
Chris