Guest Henry Kandzerski Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Looking for an engine rebuilding kit for my Model A Century Six Roadster. Nice car but, recently took up a bad smoking habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Sounds like maybe rings & valve job is in order. Vintage Auto parts Inc. has the rings you need. Olsons gasket can supply you with all the gaskets. They are both on the net. I f your machine shop cannot save your valves, Northwestern Auto,616-241-5611 should have new valves for your Hupp.I hope this helps you and Have a Huppy day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Henry, would you please post a pic of your roadster, if i live long enough I have a 28 Hupp A roadster to restore. I love open cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henry Kandzerski Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thank You for this valuable information....I have been avoiding this move. Now, I must move forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henry Kandzerski Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Well, here you go. This is Isabelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Very worthy of her name, i took the liberty to down load her to my personal album , I hope you do not mind. Thank you for sharing. Chuck M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henry Kandzerski Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Chuck: Glad you enjoyed the Pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Henry, with only 2 hrs on a rebuild on my 1929 Hupp A, it started leaking oil out of the rear main seal. Closer inspection told me that the housing that the seal was housed in was made of pot metal or pig metal as it is called. It cracked in half letting the oil leak out of the end of the pan between the block & the fly wheel. I am reseaching this to find out how many Hupp engines used this type of seal holder. I am going to machine 1 for now for my engine but I think there is a great need for more. Just wanted you to know as this could be a problem for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henry Kandzerski Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Henry, with only 2 hrs on a rebuild on my 1929 Hupp A, it started leaking oil out of the rear main seal. Closer inspection told me that the housing that the seal was housed in was made of pot metal or pig metal as it is called. It cracked in half letting the oil leak out of the end of the pan between the block & the fly wheel. I am reseaching this to find out how many Hupp engines used this type of seal holder. I am going to machine 1 for now for my engine but I think there is a great need for more. Just wanted you to know as this could be a problem for you.Thank You for this Heads Up....This is very helpful. Please keep me informed on what you find. I am looking at my 28 Hup as a Winter Project.Thank You; Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yes I will, I am very concerned that there are quite a few other Hupp owners that need to replace this oil seal holder as they rebuild there engines. I have 2 other Hupps that have never been taken apart & do not leak. I think that when the holder is disturbed that the problem occurs . I will keep you posted. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 After checking the Hupmobile Factory parts book for the 1928-1929 Model A Hupp engine, the part # for the Rear main oil seal retainer is #63317 for both years. I then checked the 1930-1931 Model S which is also a 6cyl. engine and the part # for that seal retainer is #66168. This tells me that they are different. Being that we have about 35 1928 Hupp A in the club and 70 1929 Hupp A's. I am going to post a notice in the hupp parts locator to see how many would be interested in having some cast. If I get enough interest, I have a friend that is a pattern maker and he will help me get this project going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henry Kandzerski Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Those interested. For the 28 Hupmobile....removed the oil pan, removed the head, removed the pistons and installed new rings. Cylinder walls were like new. Reinstalled the pistols, head and pan. Hup runs great with not even a puff. Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Super so glad to hear you got the engine running great. Maybe now I will get back to restoring my 28 Hupp roadster The pic of your car give me the push I need to finish my roadster.. Now I sold the 29 Hupp A sedan I brought to Fl, I need to finish the 26 Ajax and then the 28 Hupp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henry Kandzerski Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I wish you the best of Luck...Very worthwhile car to focus on. It is all about the fun and experience you obtain toward the goal of satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 On 11/22/2013 at 10:14 AM, Hupp36 said: After checking the Hupmobile Factory parts book for the 1928-1929 Model A Hupp engine, the part # for the Rear main oil seal retainer is #63317 for both years. I then checked the 1930-1931 Model S which is also a 6cyl. engine and the part # for that seal retainer is #66168. This tells me that they are different. Being that we have about 35 1928 Hupp A in the club and 70 1929 Hupp A's. I am going to post a notice in the hupp parts locator to see how many would be interested in having some cast. If I get enough interest, I have a friend that is a pattern maker and he will help me get this project going. HUPP36, did you ever go ahead with this project? If so how did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp36 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I made one for the 29 A Hupp that I was working on to sell .One of the Hupmobile Club members Dave Romani has taken up the project and is having at least 10 made. A fellow contacted me for 1 he needed so I told him to contact Dave. I have at least 2 other Hupps that may need one so I am going to call Dave and get on the list .Thanks for asking. Chuck Moore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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