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Have a collection of vacuum tanks, mostly 4 bolt Stewart Warner have one 8 bolt. On the 8 bolt the internal parts seem to be the same (float etc) as other 8 bolts tanks. Cars like the Packard had very large outer tanks but seemed to have the same internal parts, basically an 8 bolt unit. My 23 EK has an 8 bolt SW 117-1 tank. My extra 8 bolt is the same size but has ribs where the bands that mount the unit go, my 23 is smooth on the outside from top to bottom. Some of my 4 bolt tanks have ribs some not. Seems to me that the inside workings of the 8 bolt units are the same. most of the time you cannot read any markings on the top used for identification.
Love them vacuum tanks, they work great and are easy to maintain.
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Nice pics, people tell me that cracks can been fixed, had a cousin in Milwaukee that had a metal stitching company, would travel around fixing large engines that were cracked on very large ships that traveled the great lakes and oceans. I am lucky I have a big six with no problems. The engine breaks down into three parts does the big six do the same?
very nice special six, just got my EK and am in a learning faze. you may have the smaller engine. looking for a 1923 big six to play with.
took the EK for a ride today all seems well.
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here is bf Goodrich 500-24, any thoughts in thread, no skid???? comments please
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going with blackwall , not sure 34 x 5 , 33 4 1/2, 32 x 4. the 32 x 4 on car seem small, they are no skid.
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Thanks! going thru the learning curve here, my EK runs great! not in a hurry but the EW sounds interesting.
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Thanks for info, Joliet is close!
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Ladies and Gents
this is supposed to be a 1926 big six engine that looks like my 1923 big six other than the air cleaner. is the engine block itself the same?
Ken
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Scott
thank you for your help, hope to get some tires soon.
Ken
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yes, I am new to this, the former owner indicated in his notes that there is 32 x 4 (confirmed) on the car now but originally it came with 33 x 4 1/2. The car has disc wheels.
I was under the impression that it has 24 inch wheels and split rims. I thought they made tires larger than both of those sizes for 24 inch wheel with the split rim.
here is one I am looking at, please comment
34-10=24 , I was not aware of that calculation
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Ladies and Gents:
car has 32 x 4 right now (should be 33 x 4 ) want to go with 35 x 5. anyone tried? perhaps 34 x 4. Comments please.
Ken
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Ladies and Gents
how hard is it finding a big six for backup for my 23 EK.
Ken
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James
any pics to share?
Ken
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Great info Guys! Very interesting information!
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I am thinking float not adjusted right, other than that when rebuilding did you soak in something like a heated ultrasonic tank, I have a small one for small carbs and it works wonders, cleans all the jets and seats and idle tubes.
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Ladies and Gents
looking at non detergent oils for engines, I see Mineral Oil and Motor Oil. Never noted that before Is one better than the other?
Ken
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Ladies and GentsI have in my possession a Penberthy SV 14 carburetor which I think came on 1925, I have a 1923 Big Six which should have a SV 12, The model number is unreadable on the carburetor on the car (1923) but the carb looks like a SV 14. Did some 1923's come with SV 14? Anyone got spec sheets on these two carbs?
Ken
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All of mine leak. Thanks everyone for input!
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Pan coming off in morning, going with pin made from 5/32 hardened steel drill bit shank end. 7/8 long.
maybe I will find the other pin in the pan.
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Ladies and Gents
after reassembly and cool down I restarted engine and noted valve train noise that went away after warm up. I then recalled installing the rear lifter assembly and having a hard time sliding unit back into hole in block onto cam. Had a hard time removing it also. The others in and out. Upon cooling off and restart noise comes back so I removed cover and lifter assembly with pry bar and wood block in place, upon removal I quickly noted that the valve keeper had fallen out and there laid the spring and cap with no keeper. The keeper had fallen into the hole and disappeared. After looking at the diagrams of the engine it appeared to me that it could only fall into the oil pan below, IS THAT A GOOD GUESS??? Where can I get a keeper??? Time to remove pan.
Comments please
Ken
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I WANT ONE OF THOSE!
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does the 27 have a bell housing or is it open like my 23
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Who needs non-detergent motor oil and why?
Your engine gets extremely hot after operating for a long period of time. Using non-detergent motor oil on your engine helps you combat high temperatures. Its primary function is to lubricate the engine and keep the internal parts of the engine cool. By keeping the temperature down in your engine, you ensure that your engine runs most efficiently. This also indirectly helps protect and extend the life of your engine
how about non detergent all summer and detergent in winter
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great piece of history, someday I want to own something that old.
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Ladies and Gents
The 1923 EK I purchased sat in a heated garage for 35 years without starting or driving it just sat there. The oil was drained and filled and drained with marvel mystery stuff and has always showed 5 lbs of oil pressure high idle and 2 lbs idle when hot. Now that it appears to be running well, starts right up, and is ready for fun I would like to run the engine and drain the oil a few more times, probably use some mystery stuff also. Anyone got some advise on flushing the oil system, pushrod cover removal revealed a good amount of sludge and indicates non detergent oil, all comments on oil appreciated.
Ken
Oiler vs Alemite
in Studebaker, Erskine & Rockne
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Ladies and Gents
I have seen pics of a 1922 Studebaker touring car front spindle king pin lubricating system with Alemite grease fitting while my 1923 has oilers with cap for oil. I do not think Alemite grease fittings would work, the old fashioned oilers would be required to accomplish lubrication all the way to the bottom, perhaps I am wrong. My car also sat for a long time and I am not sure if the king pins were ever removed. They are tight.
Ken