Daves1940Buick56S

Larry: So you know I only work on newer stuff but I have 2 ideas. 1. Do a blowdown test on #6 to see if the leakage is thru the valves or rings/piston. 2. Get a quart bottle and hook it up to your carb IV-style in place of vac tank. That will at least tell you about the idle issue. Cheers Dave

I saw this a few minutes after he posted it. Just luck. Boy, I had to think really hard. I would have 3 coupes, 36, 38, and 40. But I would be single again.

If you are concerned about VR grounding, also run a line from the VR chassis to the engine block, at least for test purposes.

Yes I stand corrected. Pontiacs

Those are Chevys

If the path to the battery is interrupted, a (theoretical) infinite resistance is in the circuit and no current will flow.

Make sure the cutout voltage is adjusted correctly. Use the procedures in the 1940 Shop Manual to check out VR settings. It doesn't take long to do. Cheers, Dave

This is the one I use. 300 amp. I mount them on the inner fender wall and use #00 cable. Only adds about 2 feet of cable, but my batteries are under hood. Menards https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/light-switches-dimmers-outlets/light-switches/gardner-bender-reg-battery-shutoff-switch/gsw-bt/p-1642874300255863-c-6324.htm?exp=false

Three terminals is correct for 1940.

Replace it with a WCD. 663S will work nicely. You will thank me later. Cheers Dave

Oops not clear. 1 set = for both sides for 1 car. So 4 bearing assys for outer and 2 assys for inner. Dave

John. Sorry for the delay. I would like 2 sets routers and 1 set inners. PM me as usual for money delivery. Cheers Dave

Stock Numbers Delco 1115026 Niehoff DR 170 But I see someone has one for you. Good luck!

You see these for sale NOS on ebay from time to time. I got a nice Niehoff one a few years ago. I will try to find the stock number. How is the coil failing? Just no workee? Cheers Dave

Every one I have seen has the insulation wrapper

Longer hood on the 70 series. The flat area on the front fender between the front door edge and where the fender starts to flare out is a few inches wider on the 70 series.

Just saw this. We are so sorry. Dave and Norene

Just a followup. Finally got the carb pulled. It is completely plugged up. Very fine red powder everywhere, and lots of it. I have to overhaul it again. This time I am insisting on a modern gas filter. To heck with authentic appearance.

So glad I could make it! It exceeded all expectations! Cheers, Dave

I am in Commerce GA for the night. See y'all tomorrow!

9 days to go! I am starting to head your way in 1 week! Cheers, Dave

It just keeps getting better and better!

How about the guy that shows up dressed in full duster with hat and goggles...and it's 90 degrees in the shade.

Ok you know the score then. I have a full bench setup to test distributors and I will do some testing myself. I think 400 VDC will be sufficient but it's always good to test to a full range.

Thought you all might like to see what this cluster looks like at night for those who had the UV filters removed. I got this cluster off E-bay and fixed it up. I am going to make a display of this along with the Studebaker UV-lit panel and hang on my shop door. Enjoy! Dave