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Not near the car presently, maybe later if camera can get a good picture...

Yes. still haven't found the right socket yet. all so far don't go down over the plug...

Thanks. I'll check around here or ebay

Thanks

1930 Franklin 6 cylinder air cooled engine, the 18-155 plugs were in it when I bought the car 20 years ago....

Old plug # 18-155 The plug that was sold tIme ago is box #519 , D16, printing on the box was smeared so I GOT ANOTHER BOX WHICH WAS MUCH SHARPER...

I have , & all said 7/8, also taken top cap off plug. still won't fit, old champion plug is 7/8. frustrating will try a 15/16 socket next...

I have 4 7/8, none fit, maybe a 15/16 . Plugs are 419 champions.

Is there a specilal 7/8 socket to change spark plug on my 1930 series14? I have 4 & none will fit over the Plug. Whats the trick. Thanks Roy

I found Paul's write-up will now & print it to show the glass guy. If he;ll do it I need the back window changed also as it's crazed too,---Thanks for your info...

Thanks again, I;ll give it a try.

Thanks, but nothing on Q&A for that date.

What are the steps required to change the glass in the windshield on a 1930 145 town sedan?

At the moment my filter is a long cannisrer type --mounted on the right side of the block that has a handle on the side that you can turn ==not sure what its for--I was told it's a filter by=pass? Is the mopar ffilter similar& what is the mopar number? I tried the Roberts filter but they were flawed--end plates were misaligned-so cant thread fittings into it---Thanks

Whar is a good replacenent oil Filter for a 1930 145 ?

Thanks for the info on the Visionall. I added the word " tubular: as it is a long tube that fits under the visor outside of the windshield .& not the typical Trico Motor. I have been told that Cads, Lincolns ,Pierce Arrows ,etc used them or were available to these cars.& that some AACA Members do have them on their Cars. perhaps they have more info. or a parts diagram . I'm sure mine is not complete & any Picture wold be very helpful. Thanks again...Ed

1930, 145, Town Sedan, The visionall unit was either purchased by the Original Owner or the 2nd Owner as the 3rd Owner told me it was with the car since at least in the 40's or 50's as a comment was made about the unusual wiper system on the car. The 3rd Owner bought the car in the mid 80's was trailer from Michigan to Calif. All the items that could be removed to prevent theft while on the road were removed & put inside the car, 6 hub caps, crankhole cover, mirrors, gas cap--& the visionall unit. All were replaced except the wiper unit as he was told some parts to it "MAY" be Missing & was not installed by him & he is not 100% sure it ever was. I bought the Car in 03 & have not remounted it as i also think --parts are missing, like the right side wire arm that holds the blade, vacuum switch & parts to the mechanism in the center underneath between the blades. A flip/flop rocker thing with a thin wire hanging down . I'm not sure if it changes direction of the blades--or?. All the mounting brackets are present , so I would at least like to remount with the one blade present operating or not...Ed

Does anyone have any information, pictures, diagrams, parts, etc. for the tublar trico visionall wiper system--or know of anyone that does ? Thanks ...Ed

Do you have any information ,pictures, parts lists--or parts for a Tubular Trico Visionall wiper? Thanks Ed

I have located some of the Mobil 600 & or the equivalent with a GL-5 rating & will change to that & see what the results are. As far as 5 miles to warm up--No, when I drive to a Car Meet in the Town next to Me which is 10 miles away I stop & pick up a friend who is about 5 miles away. When I leave his house is when I have trouble getting a clean Shift without grinding gears. So it warms up probably the same as ant other Franklin a mile or so. Later when I make the change I'll post a message. Thanks for all the good information.

I have a 1930 145 & for the past 12 years + have had Ford 600 since most of the original Transmission fluid leaked out when I got the car. I do have problems getting a clean shift when the engine is hot--drive 5 miles or so. Not sure if this is because of the Ford 600 or needs an adjustment or-? My question is What is the proper Fluid for a 145 & is anyone else having the same problem with a 3 speed 145, if so what was your fix?