marc1122 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Just acquired this seagrave t head. Thought some of you might like pictures of it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 neat, looks huge (or there is a really small dizzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 3 hours ago, hidden_hunter said: neat, looks huge (or there is a really small dizzy) There have been others of these here before - about 1000 cubic inches I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yes, 1013 cubic inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Good for you! Are you lucky in that it will roll over? Is it a runner or a builder? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 It rolls over, valves are free. Hasn't ran in who knows how long. Going to drop the pan and pull valves to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Did you get any other good bits with the purchase of this Seagrave engine? Frame, trans, shifter, radiator, clutch, dash, switches, etc.? Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 It is actually the whole truck. 1929. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Looks like you have plenty of pieces from which to base your second speedster? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase392 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Nice score My T-head is a 1929 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Marc, Any new updates for us to enjoy? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Al, not had much time in the shop lately as we are a little over halfway through our harvest here in Indiana. Although, the crankcase for the lafrance is done at the machine shop, new Babbitt bearings, ground the cams and crank, line bored. Reconditioned rods. Going to pick it up first rainy day or as soon as harvest is done. I took the pan, intake and water domes to my plating and polishing shop a few weeks ago. Should be done soon. The seagrave engine is free and waiting on me for disassembly and inspection. I bought the apperson jackrabbit chassis that was on this site for sale. That will be the seagrave or lafrance engines home. I have not decided yet. I have to go retrieve it as soon as harvest is done or I get a couple rain days. Yes, it will take some reinforcement but I think it's a great platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 You mention plating. Are you going with bright nickel or chrome? I have decided bright nickel. My Gray and Davis electric headlights, side lights and tail light will all be bright nickel. So I decided that any trim on the engine , dash board and controls will be also nickel. Do you have your Alf. pistons yet? Al PS: I am just a few weeks ahead of you. My silage corn and alfalfa are all complete and out of the field. I am dressed and ready for snow....I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Al, the Pistons in the alf engine cleaned up and are good to use. Just needed a set of new rings. When we got the engine apart the jugs and Pistons were stamped +.010. Machine shop said didn't look like much run time after the rebuild. Cross hatching still in cylinder walls. They are just polishing the cast aluminum pan, water domes and intake. I am going to have the steel timing cover, lifter hold downs and fan nickel plated. I feel like chrome is too modern for these engines. wish our field work was done. About three more weeks and we will be done. Fighting wet, cold weather now. marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase392 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Hello Marc, Do you have any pics of your Seagrave T-head take apart? If you did I'd love to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Marc, Do you have a good local source for bright nickel plating? You have the same thoughts as do I on that subject. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Al, i use a plating shop about an hour and a half from me. It is owned by two brothers in their late 50's. Their father started the shop in 60's. Small mom and pop shop. Top notch work. I feel fortunate they are so close to me. marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Chase, the seagrave engine is free and I have it on a stand in my shop. I will start disassembly after harvest and will post pictures along the process. I am also going to be reassembling the lafrance engine after harvest. marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Marc, What crop is the tail end of your harvest? We have a few seed corn growers that like to let the corn dry as much as possible before threshing and they are still at it but not much left. My corn was gone during the first two weeks of Sept., but mine went to market as feed corn (silage). We have short on water this year but a few farmers have enough left over to plant fall wheat. My area flood irrigates from winter snow in the mountains. Sadly, the futures on wheat do not look good. I chose not to plant any fall wheat as I do not like to loose my shirt on it! It is much more pleasant to invest in a speedster. Al Edited November 13, 2017 by alsfarms spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Al, both corn and soybeans. We had a good start to spring planting then it turned cold and very wet. A lot of replant had to be done so part of the crop harvest was pushed back somewhat. We hope to be wrapped up by late next week. Can't come soon enough. I am more than ready to clean up equipment and put it to bed for the winter and turn my attention to the shop. marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Nuts Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I just bought two early Seagrave fire trucks with the F6 T head engines. One is absolutely complete and is the 24 sparkplug engine. The other one is missing the carb and magneto and is the 18 sparkplug engine. I have too many other projects and need to move these. One has cast spoke wheels and the other has discs. I will sell all or part. Let me know of your needs. Rusted Nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusted Nuts Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I also picked up a frame that has the transaxle, brakes, and chain drive. It is not Seagrave, but may be a Packard. I had thoughts of building a Speedster, but lack the time. Rusted Nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22Seagrave Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Hi Rusted nuts, I am looking for seagrave engines parts as I am restoring a 1922 seagrave fire truck. How can I reach you to discuss the motors you have for sale? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraski Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 LOOKING FOR INFO ON f6 t heads seagrave engines...manuals and more...where to buy and the name rcaskey03@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsten - Seagrave Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Trying to complete my Seagrave F6 Thead engines history. Anybody knows when Seagrave started production of this 1013 cci engine? Somewher read it was 1910. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anouk Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Hello, Anyone have knowledge of the felt seal that supposedly was at the rear of the crank shaft on the F6 motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1122 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Yes. The felt seal cam be made. I determined the thickness that it would have beenand order a square of felt from mcmaster carr. Cut my own seal. It worked quite well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anouk Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Did your drive shaft have the oil deflection ring on the shaft? The best I can tell it’s one other the other but you can’t have the felt and the deflection ring in use at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagraves Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Good morning Karsten, I am building a 1918 Seagraves speedster and I would like to connect with you to exchange tips. I tried to send you a message through the board but the system does not allow me yet because I do not have enough postings. My email is Agracig@gmail.com and I am located in Maryland, US. If you read this message please contact me. Thank you and good luck with your project! Cheers. Roberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsten - Seagrave Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Sorry Roberto, just reading your post. Mail me to cirrus001@yahoo.de. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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