CCCA - Tech Questions

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1. CCCA Tech Forum Rules

   By Peter Gariepy, June 20, 2005
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   • Peter Gariepy
   • June 20, 2005

2. Leaf springs-to grease or not to grease

   By Guest Peter Woyen, May 23, 2010
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   • HarryJ
   • September 17, 2010

3. sleeve valve engines

   By Guest, October 6, 2001
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   • R Holden
   • August 24, 2022

4. Nickle Plating

   By STuTZ693, March 28, 2007
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   • STuTZ693
   • August 31, 2008

5. Using an electric fuel pump with a vacuum tank

   By Mark_Kurth, February 25, 2011
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   • boler76
   • August 1, 2011

6. glass to convertible top adhesive?

   By Guest daveagain909, March 2, 2009
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   • Marty Roth
   • August 24, 2009

7. steering box grease

   By Guest daytona, April 5, 2012
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   • John_Mereness
   • March 21, 2021

8. 1947 Packard Super Clipper for sale

   By Su8overdrive, December 9, 2007
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   • Guest
   • March 17, 2009

9. Stuck brass plug

   By Richard F, January 20, 2003
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   • Guest
   • February 4, 2003

10. Engine Oil - Saybolt vs SAE

    By pughs, January 24, 2007
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    • pughs
    • March 2, 2007

11. Ross steering box

    By Guest xjn001, December 10, 2008
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    • mikewest
    • April 4, 2018

12. Preparing and repainting a classic 1 2

    By 6219_Rules, June 25, 2003
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    • mrpushbutton
    • November 8, 2005

13. Detroit Lubricator Carburetors

    By TexRiv_63, November 17, 2009
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    • TexRiv_63
    • March 3, 2011

14. 1925 Stutz Remy Generator Problem

    By STuTZ693, November 18, 2007
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    • STuTZ693
    • May 31, 2010

15. What is a Blackhawk??

    By Robert A. Borman, June 24, 2007
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    • K8096
    • November 26, 2008

16. Cast iron head crack repair - plasma or hot welding shop sought

    By EdA, August 28, 2003
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    • EdA
    • May 9, 2005

17. Advance/Retard?

    By Guest J446, October 2, 2003
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    • Guest
    • October 22, 2003

18. 6-volt, Pos-ground, 55-amp alternator for 1940-47 Packard Su-8s

    By Guest Water Jacket, April 3, 2013
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    • Guest
    • April 3, 2013

19. 1940 caddilac wiring poss or neg ground ???

    By bbowman59, April 24, 2007
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    • Su8overdrive
    • January 12, 2012

20. Connecting Rod Bearings

    By scott12180, December 27, 2005
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    • Guest
    • January 8, 2006

21. Pilot Ray Lights Linkage?

    By Guest Speedster, April 8, 2004
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    • Grandpa
    • November 13, 2007

22. Tire talc

    By gearboy, January 29, 2004
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    • Restorer32
    • January 30, 2004

23. Ohmmeter coolant test

    By gearboy, July 31, 2004
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    • OldsmoREO
    • June 9, 2009

24. synthetic oil in CCCA engines

    By gearboy, September 27, 2003
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    • 78Madallion318
    • October 11, 2005

25. Pertronix ignition

    By MrDynamic, June 2, 2004
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    • Pat_n_Pat
    • October 10, 2006

26. Gemmer Steering on KA/KB Lincolns

    By scott12180, January 15, 2010
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    • Guest
    • June 29, 2010

27. 1930 Cad.-Las. Lowboy trunk, best and correct cover material?

    By alsfarms, March 9, 2008
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    • Guest
    • July 16, 2009

28. NEED TO HAVE MADE A IGNITION POP-OUT

    By mikzjr@aol.com, May 20, 2008
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    • Franklin31
    • July 18, 2008

29. Lincoln Zephyr 3w Coupe 1937-39

    By Guest Jocke, June 29, 2012
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    • Guest
    • November 16, 2013

30. Modern truck transmission in a 1920s Packard?

    By Guest GLogan002, September 7, 2012
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    • GLong
    • March 30, 2014

31. Need advice & counsel on '30 Packard 745

    By Guest Water Jacket, February 26, 2013
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    • Restorer32
    • August 17, 2014

32. Bijur Lubrication Systems

    By Guest, July 12, 2002
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    • Guest
    • November 17, 2005

33. Tire Mounting - Wire Wheels

    By TexRiv_63, August 18, 2009
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    • Steve Braverman
    • January 6, 2010

34. Which straight 8 Lycoming engine?

    By Attitude928, September 27, 2014
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    • Attitude928
    • October 3, 2014

35. Gas Tank Gauge - Mechanical

    By D Bosco, October 1, 2010
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    • Guest
    • November 16, 2013

36. Tire Pressure for Reproduction Vintage Tires

    By WHSEWARD, November 4, 2013
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    • Owen_Dyneto
    • April 18, 2014

37. 1937 Packard Super 8 Club Sedan For Sale

    By Guest CharvetMagic, January 30, 2009
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    • Guest
    • January 30, 2009

38. Model L or KA Lincoln overdrive

    By scott12180, January 5, 2010
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    • voced
    • January 6, 2010

39. Headlamps

    By Johnny Nick, September 2, 2007
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    • keiser31
    • June 12, 2009

40. widest Cadillac ever built

    By Guest, April 1, 2001
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    • Dr Morbius
    • September 29, 2006

41. Stromberg UUR2 carburetor. Help needed

    By Mark Huston, January 12, 2002
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    • Guest
    • November 20, 2002

42. Duesenberg "J" carb/engine ??

    By Guest Silverghost, September 29, 2010
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    • Guest
    • September 30, 2010

43. Were can I get parts for my 54 Chieftain?

    By kennys54chief, April 21, 2007
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    • ahochy
    • August 14, 2007

44. 1947 cadillac

    By Larry Moss, August 19, 2003
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    • Constellation
    • August 26, 2003

45. Installing new rings in 1930 V8 Cadillac

    By Guest daytona, January 11, 2012
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    • John_Mereness
    • November 24, 2018

46. 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

    By Ron Gillis, January 6, 2008
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    • West Peterson
    • January 17, 2008

47. carb running too rich!

    By vepf, September 11, 2005
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    • carbking
    • September 12, 2005

48. 1935 Packard wiring question.

    By Myron Williams, July 8, 2002
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    • startergenrebuilder
    • February 17, 2011

49. Help identifying a few cars please...

    By rarivetti, December 6, 2004
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    • billv8
    • May 10, 2005

50. Smoking V-12

    By 48linc, October 11, 2004
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    • Guest
    • November 17, 2005

51. Need tires 700 x 19". Firestone? Excelsior?

    By scott12180, December 31, 2006
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    • tbirdman
    • October 22, 2011

52. 6 Volt Generator

    By mvmautorossa, January 3, 2015
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    • Noodles-Von-Noodlestein
    • May 6, 2019

53. For Sale - 1948 Tucker Topics

    By Guest John_Lawrence, April 29, 2008
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    • Guest
    • April 29, 2008

54. '40 Cadillac Hood Ornament

    By kimbolac, April 20, 2007
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    • Guest
    • June 1, 2008

55. HELP! Need literature in regaurd to 1916 Crane-Simplex

    By Orangegetee, May 28, 2004
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    • automuseum
    • October 31, 2011

56. 1954 Cadillac Engine Paint Color Code

    By tnt423, May 27, 2007
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    • Owen_Dyneto
    • June 21, 2007

57. Waxing - what's best?

    By EdA, March 21, 2003
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    • Guest
    • February 20, 2010

58. Edgewelt, Wire On, Windlace

    By Guest ghotson, February 17, 2004
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    • DizzyDale
    • February 19, 2004

59. Restorations in Tampa Fl area

    By Guest Brando & Joanne, September 16, 2013
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    • Dynaflash8
    • June 24, 2016

60. 1930 Cadillac V16 carburators floats

    By marcV16, July 26, 2005
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    • Johan Boltendal
    • July 20, 2006

61. Photo for '47 Packard Super Clipper for sale below

    By Su8overdrive, December 15, 2007
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    • Su8overdrive
    • December 15, 2007

62. Redyeing Leather

    By speed, January 25, 2009
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    • Guest
    • February 20, 2009

63. OPTIMA battery or Wet Cell?

    By scott12180, March 9, 2014
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    • Guest
    • November 11, 2015

64. side curtain rod sockets for buick/lasalle/cadillac phaetons

    By Guest, February 19, 2004
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    • John_Mereness
    • August 5, 2005

65. Gasoline longevity. Just the facts, ma'am.

    By gearboy, August 3, 2005
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    • gearboy
    • August 3, 2005

66. WANTED: BOAT-TAIL SKIFF COACH PLANS&PHOTOS!

    By Guest Silverghost, December 26, 2005
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    • RandyFerguson
    • May 5, 2006

67. Heater in 1930 car ????

    By Robert A. Borman, June 23, 2007
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    • Robert A. Borman
    • June 27, 2007

68. Dyna Beads

    By Mike Dube, April 30, 2013
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    • Guest
    • November 11, 2015

69. No Start Situation

    By Chacheska, September 11, 2006
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    • Chacheska
    • September 25, 2006

70. 1949 buick starting problems

    By Guest ed@augbur.com, September 2, 2003
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    • edinmass
    • September 4, 2003

71. Crankcase breather leaking oil

    By Guest dickt, December 11, 2006
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    • Guest
    • February 7, 2007

72. 1928 Cadillac 341-A , Body Style 7930, & 7940L

    By Guest, March 27, 2003
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    • Ivan Saxton
    • January 1, 2012

73. 1942-47 Packard Clipper parts

    By Su8overdrive, February 21, 2008
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    • Su8overdrive
    • February 21, 2008

74. radiator stop leak

    By mrspeedyt, April 30, 2010
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    • mrspeedyt
    • May 23, 2010

75. 1941 Cadillac Wiring Harness

    By John_Mereness, November 15, 2005
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    • Guest
    • November 19, 2005

76. How to remove a stuck rear wheel

    By scott12180, November 8, 2005
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    • John_Mereness
    • November 15, 2005

77. 1931 Franklin

    By robcars, February 24, 2016
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    • Dave Mitchell
    • March 16, 2016

78. Solution to Severe engine flooding

    By tom61, November 2, 2017
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    • tom61
    • November 9, 2017

79. Peerless 1925 wood trim restoration questions

    By Guest 25peerless72, December 4, 2008
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    • Richard Lichtfel
    • January 30, 2009

80. 49 Cadillac 62 series stalls on rev / plus parts questions

    By Dory, August 26, 2007
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    • Dory
    • September 7, 2007

81. 1928 Peerless

    By 1928Peerless, October 22, 2006
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    • Guest
    • October 21, 2008

82. To much smoke

    By Guest 27oldcry, April 29, 2013
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    • trimacar
    • October 1, 2013

83. Engine Enamel for 1930 Chrysler Imperial?

    By RoadsterRich, October 29, 2002
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    • RoadsterRich
    • May 1, 2003

84. Popping out of third gear

    By scott12180, July 9, 2011
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    • Pete K.
    • May 16, 2012

85. marmon

    By davenkellie, February 7, 2006
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    • davenkellie
    • October 11, 2006

86. HELP!!! Old Steering Wheel

    By rodsodd, July 21, 2004
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    • Guest
    • November 17, 2005

87. Trumpet Horns

    By Richard F, August 24, 2003
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    • Guest
    • August 30, 2003

88. Could or would this car be considered a classic?

    By Guest oldsmobile1915, August 13, 2007
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    • Guest
    • August 14, 2007

89. Door Handle Droop

    By 6219_Rules, June 25, 2003
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    • Guest
    • February 9, 2004

90. Diesel Mufflers Quiet or LOUD?

    By 78Madallion318, October 10, 2005
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    • Mufflerman
    • December 3, 2005

91. engine running hot 47 packard super clipper

    By Guest, July 7, 2001
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    • Guest
    • March 17, 2012

92. Stutz 1926 AA Speedster where do I get a manual?

    By Guest Industrialdeere, May 22, 2011   

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    • October 3, 2011

93. Engine Enamel for 1929 Chrysler Imperial?

    By Steve29, November 9, 2017
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    • Steve29
    • February 16, 2018

94. air cleaner metal wool

    By kdancy, June 8, 2011
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    • Dave Mitchell
    • June 11, 2011

95. Pierce Arrow fuel pump

    By Guest Randy Berger, January 14, 2006
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    • Mark66A
    • April 16, 2006

96. 34 Packard 8 ignition condensers

    By 34couperoadster, December 9, 2006
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    • mrpushbutton
    • December 21, 2006

97. Pierce Arrow Power Brakes

    By scott12180, February 11, 2005
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    • JLee
    • March 22, 2005

98. Source for braided copper fuel/old lines?

    By Dennis in CT, September 9, 2010
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    • Dave Mitchell
    • September 12, 2010

99. 1937 Cord tachometer

    By Jim Rohn, March 19, 2009
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    • Jim Rohn
    • March 22, 2009

100. 1912 Metz

     By Guest cooksey, January 8, 2013
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     • MochetVelo
     • February 21, 2014