Phil 32DL6

You don't suppose his eBay name: periodic31—element number 31 on the periodic table is Gallium (read Gall-ium)—might be a clue to what's behind this?

A signature a piece of standardized text or an image that you may want to repeat as your "sign off" after your message in an email program or on a chat site...like you've done just below the line at the bottom of your email above, Jason. However, what Peter is saying in his post above in the gold bar is that he has turned off the ability to add web addresses (which are written in HTML language) in a user's signature...to avoid web "crawlers" picking up the addresses and use them for sending out spam.

Wow, never knew that, Larry. That opens up a bunch of questions, most notably, how much taller? ...and WHERE does that extra height go? Is the top of the hood higher than the DL6? :confused:

Yeah...probably Dick Taylor & me!

Larry...please DO write up your procedure and I'll put it in the DB Club News as a little tech article. Take lots of photos of what you're doing and email those to me at DBCNews@cox.net Phil

Maybe this will help: The 23rd edition of Dyke's gives the instructions in the attached scanned image of page 860 for disassembling a typical (Mitchell "F") transmission. On the DL6 transmission you would remove the drain plugs on the main transmission and the free-wheeling unit. Then, I would imagine you would first unbolt and remove the freewheeling unit from the transmission before continuing.

There are snap rings for the DL6 transmission (see #43-45 in attached photo). I haven't taken mine apart, however.

A hairdryer is a good safe way to dry out electrical components. Using a gas can gravity feeding the carb via a siphon helped me pin down a fuel system problem a while back. Might be worth a try.

Dick...the '32 owners manual lists under engine bearings: "Four babbitt-lined bearings. The crankshaft main bearings are a special interchangeable type, manufactured to such close limits that new bearings may be installed without reaming, scraping, or burnishing." Further: "The camshaft...is mounted in four large bearings; the front is a detachable steel-back babbitt-lined bearing; Nos. 2 and 3 are steel-back babbitt-lined, and the rear bearing is machined in the crankcase. "The connecting rods are manufactured to exact size and are interchangeable without fitting, having bearings of babbitt, cast integrally by a centrifugal process, thereby providing a perfect bond and a bearing free from flaws or foreign substance." And to give you confidence: "Damaged bearings are positively and quickly repaired at small cost by installing new bearings, which restore the original factory alignment. Bearings are otherwise not adjustable. These bearings should not be tampered with in any way other than to replace them. A bearing cap should never be filed." Just drop by your local Dodge Brothers shop...

Does this mean I'm about to be haunted for the rest of my life? :eek:

That's also MY first car. Guess who I bought it from 45 years ago? My Delt Fraternity Brother! Life is full of twists and turns.

Came across this video today. Really gives the flavor of city traffic in the '20s! Is this the Worlds OLDEST Dash Cam Footage ? - YouTube

Wonder what happened to this video, Jason? Now, when you try to access it, you get a "private video" message. :confused:

Here ya go. DRT-08 CARTER UPDRAFT CARBURETOR 1928 1932 NASH DeSoto DODGE Chrysler | eBay

Turn car upsidedown and shake. Seriously, how about one of those thin-shafted tools with a small magnet on the end.

This might do for now? 1932 Dodge DL Ford Nash Locking Door Handle Lever Hot Rod Rat Rod | eBay

Costs are relative. Back in 1967 when I was searching for parts I bought an extra very nice Carter BB-1 carb at a flea market for $10. Today in the same condition (not fully restored) they might go for around $150. Yet, in 1967 a can of Campbell's tomato soup went for 10 cents and I earned $2.50 an hour (minimum wage was $1.25 an hour). Today, that can of soup goes for around $1.25, and people might earn $20 an hour for the same job. So, I don't see many of the prices on eBay being totally out of line. Spending $10 for that carb back in 1967 was dear. It would have bought 1/2 a week's groceries for us newlyweds!

When I bought my latest 32DL it didn't have the locking handle on it. It had an aftermarket replacement. I was lucky to pick up the locking handle about 3 years ago for around $85 on eBay, so they're out there. The photo shows both handles. The one in back (the cheaply made aftermarket replacement) is the one you DON'T want.

Gee, John...yours has sexy black-painted indents! Wonder if mine originally had that? Hmmm...just checked my earlier production DL and it has remnants of the black paint. Bet my later numbered DL (cap in picture above) had it, but was probably polished away over the years?

Imagine what it was like back in 1967 when I bought my first 32DL...before the Dodge Brothers Club...before the Internet...before eBay...!

I don't have any spares, but here's what you are looking for.

What years are you thinking of, Doug? My '32 consistently shows about 40 lbs. of pressure, even at idle. I'm using 30 weight non-detergent.

Thanks for the kudos! I had a ton of fun putting my first issue together, and now the next issue is almost ready to send to the printer. Remember...the DBC News is YOUR publication, too. I need LOTS of help and input from all of you DB enthusiasts out there. Send your driving adventure stories, photos of cars, developing projects, technical advice, local club updates and meets, ads, suggestions, etc. to me at DBCNews@cox.net or DBC News, 181 Ridge Rd, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

I have Carter BB-1s on both of my 32 DLs and they have always worked flawlessly. I've seen them pop up on eBay from time to time anywhere from $50 to $300 depending on condition. I've seen restored DRT-8 carter carbs for as low as $200 but make sure it's a long pump version.

In 1932 only 1,815 rumble seat coupes and 1,963 business coupes were made so even back then they were rare! Any that have survived, ESPECIALLY those in easily restorable condition deserve to be. There are people waiting in line to do it. Any fair-minded person would recognize and honor that basic principle.