Art Dean

Thank you for checking to see if you have rockers and stands. Appreciated

Hello all I am still in need of a distributor for my 1916 McLaughlin Buick. I would also appreciate finding 8 valve rockers and 4 rocker stands. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Art Dean

This question is for Arcticbuicks. I believe back in January you mentioned someone north of Winnipeg Manitoba that could have McLaughlin Buick parts. Would you possibly have a contact number or email for him? If so, it would be much appreciated. Thank you Art

Thanks for that information. You are right the 4 and 6 cylinder are different cars. Some parts I can make, others may turn up. Thanks for replying

Sorry my McLaughlin is a D35 touring, not a D34 which I believe is a roadster.Mine is a 4 cylinder. If anyone knows of where I might get a distributer for it, I would appreciate knowing. Thank you

Can anyone tell me if 1916 Buick (McLaughlin) D34 four cylinder and the same year six cylinder valve rockers, rocker stands, and push rods are the same? Again thanks

Well, I'm back to working on my 4 cylinder 1916 D34 McLaughlin (Buick). The engine rebuild is now a priorty. I now know what parts are needed..... _ Distributor, push rods, rockers and rocker stands, with the distributor being the most urgent, as I may be able to have the other parts cast. After much penetrating oil, time and frustration, the engine is turning over freely by hand, including the frozen water pump. Now going to the engine re-builder. Aside from the engine, I am still in need of the spark and throttle levers, and quadrant for the steering wheel, engine hood and hold down latches. Eventually other body parts will be needed also. Any help locating the above parts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

That’s interesting, although the engine parts would be different between the 4 and 6 cylinder, I suspect the body parts might be the same. Do you have any body parts? I am also in need of 2 hood latches.

No sir, I am not aware of him. It would be very much appreciated if you could send his contact my way. He is in Canada, a plus, due to the exchange rate! I look forward to hearing from you. Art

Thanks for that information. I was afraid they might be different. I may need to get valve train parts cast as I do have one complete set. I could probably have new levers and quadrant made also if I had a pattern. Will keep looking. Thanks again PS- What year is your car? Possible to send a picture?

OK thanks, I will check the spare engine I have to see if the carb is salvageable. Do you know if the valve rockers, towers, and push rods are the same on 4&6 cylinder engines? You wouldn’t happen to have the throttle and spark levers on the steering wheel by chance? Thanks again for replying

After partially recovering from a large devastating fire I am back to working on restoring my 1916 D35 McLaughlin touring car, which fortunately was stored in another building. The engine has been removed and stripped of starter generator, transmission, water pump,etc. preparing for a re-build. The head was missing which I have located on a spare 4 cylinder engine. I have one pair of rockers and one good rocker stand. I will use these to have new ones cast at a local foundry, unless someone has ones they will part with. Also missing push rods. The starter generator is complete but unsure of condition. Water pump probably seized, so I'll need to work on that. What I need is a distributor, as it is missing completely. I am also in need of a carburetor, and still looking for the spark and throttle lever setup for the steering wheel. Any help with needed parts would be greatly appreciated. I have a long road ahead with restoring this car, but I'm picking away at it as money and time permits. Thanks

Don My dash instruments are pretty rusty and I haven’t had a chance to see how many work yet. I just removed the engine for a rebuild and restoration has been halted due to a large fire I had in April. Fortunately the car was in another building as was the 1913 McLaughlin. Let me know what parts you have. Good to see you are in Canada.🇨🇦 Best Art

Yes, I have finally found a wheelwright in Ontario and he has finished making 4 new wood spoke wheels for my McLaughln. I paid to have them spray painted and pin striped also. I had new tires and tubes mounted and now installed on the car. They look great. my latest challenge is finding the spark advance and throttle control for the steering wheel. As stated previously it is a D35 touring car. Any help with finding this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Art

The previous post concerning McLaughlin engine parts should read 1916.

I am now to the point of looking at the engine of the 1016 McLaughlin (Buick) and am missing push rods, rockers, and the supports that hold the rockers. It is a 4 cylinder and has only 2 push rods, one rocker, and 3 rocker supports are broken. i could also use a distributer, and Baker wheel wedges. Any help obtaining these items would be greatly appreciated. Art Dean

Sorry, the previous post should have indicated the parts needed for the 1916 McLaughlin engine is a 4 cylinder touring. Apologies Art Dean

Distributor. push rods, rockers for a cylinder McLaughlin engine. Engine # 245479, Frame # 233617 Also needed - Baker wheel wedges, throttle and spark levers for the steering wheel. Any information for these parts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Art Dean marshfes@gmail.com

I have just located a Mennonite fellow who claims he can make my wheels. He turns his own spokes, buys the wood fellows and assembles the wheels. I haven’t had a chance to get the old wheels and hubs to him yet, but he is within driving distance from me. Ot seems wheelwrights are harder to find in CA. Thanks to everyone who offered help with this. Much appreciated. Art

Thanks Carl, you have a good memory. With the exchange at approx. 30% and shipping about the same as the wheel cost, it puts us Canadians at a bit of a disadvantage in buying US.

Sounds good, I agree. Thanks to all. art

Thanks for that information Greg. That was actually my first thought and I agree best in the lomg run. Thanks again Art

OK, I will check. Thanks

Thank you, did you say your wheels had steel felloes? Mine are wood. My car is at a different location than my home, so I will need to go and check the wheel size and get back to you. Thanks again

Thanks for that info, I learn something each day about this beautiful old car. I will check that tomorrow.