John Lynn

Looking for Jim

Thanks for the photos - they are quite different. I have attached some photos of my friends 1929 Moon - thought you might be interested . Runs a Continental straight 8 engine.

Hi Thanks for the update and confirmation you are talking to Jim in New York. My 7R is now fully reconditioned and almost ready for its first start. The Continental engine is not well documented in New Zealand - in fact , I have exhausted all avenues and contacts in NZ to source any spare parts / parts motors for my &R and I suspect I will find the same with the 6Y and 7U models but I will utilise the NZ Vintage Car Club membership to try and source parts for Jim.

Hi Bud Yes , modern technology comes to the rescue with a perfect match to the originals. The product we used was called DSM Novamid 1030 CF 10 - high heat resistant plastic filament ( Google it) I got 10 made - seven for the distributor and 3 spares. I only needed 2 but decided to replace the full set as they were very fragile. Very cost efficient - total cost was $65 USD with $ 50 USD being the cost of design and purchase of product.

Hi Does anyone have a 6Y or a 7U Continental parts motor ? Looking for a head and crank shaft. My restoration project car - a 1920 Davis has a Continental 7R motor and I have been corresponding with a fellow owner in New York ( I am in New Zealand ). He has been a wonderful source of information , provider of manuals , advice etc. So I want to return the favour if I can ( he is not a member of AACA ).

Hi Does anyone have a 6Y or a 7U Continental parts motor ? Looking for a head and crank shaft. My restoration project car - a 1920 Davis has a Continental 7R motor and I have been corresponding with a fellow owner in New York ( I am in New Zealand ). He has been a wonderful source of information , provider of manuals , advice etc. So I want to return the favour if I can ( he is not a member of AACA ).

Hi Folks Another update on restoration progress - post coronavirus lockdown in NZ. Motor almost ready to be started - just some minor wiring to be completed. Woodwork started with four doors now repaired and installed . starting floorboards and front seat reconstruction. Rear end woodwork is going to be a nightmare - very little old frame left to work from but all metal body is intact.

Apologies Tom - did not get an email with your response. I have emailed you today. I have managed to solve the problem with 3D technology. Have been able to source high heat resistant plastic product and have had a 3D expert design and manufacture a full set of caps.

I am looking for two screw caps for the distributor for my above mentioned restoration project. Distributor cap is a Delco # 5207. Check out the photographs attached for details - has anyone seen this type of distributor before ?

Interestingly , I had engaged Motormeter Central in the USA to try and source an original Davis motometer. Before I could get to the EBay site to view the listing , it had been sold. Guess who to - Motometer Central. Currently , they are attempting to restore the temperature mechanism before I would consider purchasing it from them ( at cost price as I had paid a finders fee )

Hi Folks Another update on my Davis restoration. Some more photos. Next steps are wiring and exhaust system and hopefully all systems go for a start up ! Then the big job of starting the body work - all panels are ok and repairable - woodwork is a mess.

I have just completed a rebuild of the motor in my 1920 Davis Phaeton Tourer restoration project. I am looking for advice on how to adjust and set the Idler and Camshaft adjusters. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Jeff - I have emailed you the contact details for Jim in New York. Agree with previous comments - a really nice original condition Davis. ( would like to see a close up photo of the motometer to see if it has the Davis badge in the face ) plus some other photos. Also agree - change out the oil in the motor , gearbox and differential

Hi from New Zealand Jeff Great to see another Davis surviving all these years. Same comments as Carl - more photos please , Could you take a photo of the motor meter and radiator surround with the Davis badge. I have been trying to source an original Davis motometer for the last 12 months - very rare and hard to find. Is your car in running condition ? Also what motor do you have - mine is a Continental 7R. If you have the same motor , I can send you a copy of the complete manual for the engine and also a parts manual.( provide your email address if you want these items ) I have a contact in New York , Jim Davis who owns 4 Davis cars - 1920 , 1922, 1926 and a Davis Darby. He may also be able to help you out with parts ( I will email you his details when you send me your email address ). I thought I should give another update on my restoration of the 1920 Davis. New Radiator core had to be made $$$$$'s but looks great . I have repaired the radiator surround and headlamps and had them nickeled. Rebuild of the motor is almost complete - once stripped down , it was found to be in remarkable condition. Bore was great , no wear , valve guides etc all fantastic. Only new parts I replaced where a new set of rings.. Almost ready to be installed onto the chassis , with new exhaust system to be built and fitted in January. Still plenty to do on the electric side of things before i attempt to fire it up. Some photos attached - before and after of the motor and a couple of photos of the radiator, surround and headlamps.

I have recently purchased an older Boyce Motometer , however the red line heat indicator tube required replacement. Looking at the motometer , I cannot see how I can get the stem off the motometer face to replace the tube. The fluid in the existing tube moved up the glass under heating , however it has lost its colour and is almost a powdery substance. Any advice welcome. Photos attached

Thanks. My email address is elaine.john@xtra.co.nz. Much appreciated.

Hello from New Zealand. This is long shot request , however , does anyone know what has happened to this engine and/or does anyone have one of these engines as spare parts , as I am needing some parts for a Continental 7R engine rebuild I am completing for the restoration on my 1920 Davis Phaeton Tourer .

Thanks Jan. I have emailed EGGE for the piston parts , so will await their response. I have also managed to get a local company here in NZ to supply new rings for the Davis , so that will save me some time searching across the internet !

Hi Jan I am restoring a 1920 Davis Phaeton Tourer

Hello from New Zealand. I am currently restoring a 1920 Davis Phaeton Tourer which has a Continental 7R motor. The motor was stripped down and packed away in a packing crate and put into storage 50 years ago ( same as the car ). I now have an almost running chassis , once the motor has been fully reconditioned and put back together. The motor has only run 48000 miles , so is in remarkably good condition , however , I am missing some parts to complete the rebuild of the motor - drive pin between distributor and rge oil pump - piston big end bolts and nuts ( 3 of each ) - piston big end spacer shims 3-6 ) Does anyone have a spare parts motor that I could purchase these parts from ? ( see attached photo )