2014-06-22


 * Removed the left-rear break shoes by pulling the springs with a pair of pliers.
 * The shoes are contaminated with oil and need to be soaked.
 * Applied Brasso to the radiator and discovered that it really is brass.
 * Discovered the chassis looks much better with headlights and a radiator in place.

Problem - how to remove oil from brake shoes
Solutions:
 * Soak in gasoline - Larry
 * Soak in alcohol
 * Alcohol won't grab oil. Use Gunk
 * Heat - see #18 - Put them in a cheap toaster oven on broil, leave them there for about two hours each, they will be fine. PS Place the toaster oven outside.
 * New inner seals - The neoprene seals are best.

Problem - which oil to use for the rear axel

 * Model T Forums say 600w
 * if you have the original babbit thrust washers you should stick to the old 600w with maybe some STP added to it
 * If you have the newer bronze thrust washers, you can use the modern 140 lube provided you use the GL4 version and not GL5.