1918 Oakland Update !!

[Jboyce]

Success !! The distributor in the 1918 oakland engine was way too far advanced for the engine to run properly.. I couldn't find any timing marks so did it the hard way 1/8th inch at a time.. The backfire disappearing was the first noticeable improvement, followed by adjusting the old up draft carburetor.. Engine starts right up with no hesitation and goes from an idle to mid range and beyond if I wanted it too.. How trippy to watch those exposed rocker arms move.. I need to get a hold of a few fellas that some other members graciously gave us some contact info.. I really need to know what the valve lash adjustment is for the intake and exhaust valves are ?? Another member said that this 6 cly. engine is referred to as a Northway engine and quite popular for the time ?? We tried Egge to no avail.. Ok, not to learn how to repack a leaking water pump.. Thanx, Jim & Marilyn..

[keiser31]

Not to be picky, but you have an updraft carburetor on your car. The fuel must go UP into the cylinders instead of down.

[Jboyce]

Yes, thank you !! Updraft carburetor.. Please be picky.. I need to get it correct in the first place.. Thanx, Jim..

[AWISE]

Hi, you will have fun driving your 18 Oakland , I love driving my 17 Oakland . the value clearance is .003 to .005 Points gag .020 plugs .030 The timing mark is on flywheel right hand side If you have any other question. call me Andy Wise 302 422 4855

[Jboyce]

Andy, Thank you so much for the 1918 Oakland engine specs.. Is the engine timing TDC ?? I'll adjust the valve lash tomorrow..
May I ask what the oiling procedure for the upper rocker arms is ?? I found two small spring loaded clips on each side.. Is this where the oil goes and how much ?? Thanx, Jim & Marilyn...

[Jboyce]

Water pump is leaking on the 1918 Oakland.. Go figure.. lol How does one go about repacking the water pump and is the packing still available ?? Thanx, Jim & Marilyn..

[AWISE]

The timing markers are on the flywheel at the right side . The clips are for oiling the rocker arms. You should put a few drops of oil under the clips,before starting,and on top of the push rods and at the lifters , the oil I use is mixture of 15w40 and additive like stp. On the water pump, packing rope can be found at a plumbing store. Andy

[Jboyce]

Andy, Thank you so much for the info.. The valve lash at the valve stems were all set between 0.10 & 0.12 This is why I was really concerned about the correct settings.. I will heed your advice tomorrow regarding the oiling tips when I go to light the engine up.. How are the valve guides lubricated ?? Thanx again, Jim & Marilyn..