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Replaced valves from earlier work? Made of different material? ??

Just to be helpful. Give number from tag on Distributer. Essex distributor caps for cars prior to 1928 had physically larger diameter caps. In 1929 an Auto light distributer had a smaller diameter cap, right thru 1947.

If you feel you have an issue with cooling the following may be helpful. My experience with Essex engines is the block cooling system always needs cleaning......! With the thermo syphon it seems the sediment is thicker ( greater ) in the front of engine than near rear. I prefer to remove cyl head and clear all water passages to head from block as well a head too. Easier to use probes to loosen and chisel remnants inside water jacket. Your engine has small Welsh plugs on drivers' side to gain access. But remove mid engine water inlet bracket to aid removal of deposits. Enjoy your Essex

A coupe or a pillar 2 door sedan?

not mine / just saw on facebook 1929 Essex Frame (1) Marketplace - 1929 ESSEX 2DR SEDAN Parts | Facebook

Just today, checked on renting a hot water blaster. Gas engine runs pump and hot water boiler runs on diesel. $93. for four hours and $130 for 24 hrs. Tractor Supply for some cleaning fluid to put in the water. Looks heavy duty, they use it for cleaning their rental items: tractors, trenchers, heavy equipment. Black Swamp Equipment ( NW Ohio and S Michigan ) I will use them, instead of buying,

NO hands on experience with 26 and earlier, except observation of museum or looking over cars at meets. I think the similarity of '23 to '27 are quite likely. Some measurements of your chassis could be compared.

27, 28, 29 Frames almost the same. Each years same frame for 2 door - 4 door -coupes- and special bodies. Body bolt holes to frame same. There is a difference in "D" Chanel on the lower side frame supports that reinforce center of longer frame side rails. Also running board brackets and front spring to frame attachments. '28 and '29 frames would have brackets for the support of Front brake hangers, which would be helpful. As the '27 had no front brakes. 29 has two shoe Bendix brakes as opposed to the '28 with three shoe Bendix brakes. /////////////////// The '27, '28 and '29's, had different step heights, thus running board brackets were different each year. That is one reason fenders for each year don't fit as shape and depth of running boards are quite different. '29 running board brackets could be moved upward. ///////// More '29 Essex cars made, aprox 229,000.

James Sutcliffe and I met at Hershey and have camped there together for 50 years. He always wanted to find another '39 PLY to replace the one he had when entered the Army in WW2. At Hershey 3 years ago, he found this beautiful car. He Drives and Maintains his several cars, in particular his 1939 Plymouth 4 door convertible.

Thank you for your help. I apparently do not understand the process.

James Sutcliffe and I met at Hershey and have camped there together for 50 years. He always wanted to find another '39 PLY to replace the one he had when entered the Army in WW2. At Hershey 3 years ago, he found this beautiful car. He Drives and Maintains his several cars, in particular his 1939 Plymouth 4 door convertible.

Looks like the old days at Gas Light Auction So much fun there 11

From D. Vogel, with permission of his note to me: Yes I can make a key for you car Cost is $40.00 look on the transmission do you see the same key code? It should be the same Douglas Vogel 4779 Meadowlark Dexter Mich 48130 dvogelauto@aol.com Hans

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Essex used a Parabeam lens in 28 and 29. If you have one lens, look at bottom of lens, for a number like B-270, or similar. Check ads for lens you want.