[1920 Big Six repairs]

Next question. I'm to the point in the picture removing the clutch. Any help as to what's next? Do I need to make a tool to pull the nut? Pointed to?

[1920 Big Six repairs]

IF I were to pull my motor to have a minor block crack repaired, is there a source for gaskets to re-seal it as long as it's out? Someone has repaired it with some type of epoxy but it still seeps. Nothing major. Car has 26000 miles on it, never torn down as far as I know and runs great. I'm currently taking out the radiator to have a small leak repaired and pulling the clutch to replace the leather. Any sources to repair the radiator? How about the clutch leather? This is my first time working on this old of a car so it's a steep learning curve. Any answers would be appreciated. 

[1920 Studebaker Big 6 Touring questions]

Any vendors out there that rebuild these old radiators? Mine has a leak that I know has been going on for years. My father used sealants to some effect but I wouldn't mind just fixing it right.

[1920 Studebaker Big 6 Touring questions]

On 6/22/2020 at 8:48 PM, Stude Light said:

The Big Six uses a cone clutch  which can be a bit more finicky than a flat plate clutch and cold vs warm performance can make a difference. It sounds like once it's warm, and you are shifting out of neutral into a gear while depressing the clutch pedal you cannot get it in gear without it grinding.  Is that correct?  If so, the clutch brake is not the issue, it is the adjustment or wearing of the cone clutch.

Scott

 

 

That's exactly what's happening. I've adjusted it for maximum throw and I still can't shift when it gets warm without stopping the motor. If I have to reface the clutch, is their a better modern material than the leather recommended in the old manuals. I know my father did replace the leather once years ago.

[1920 Studebaker Big 6 Touring questions]

Thank you all.

 

The clutch is not stuck as I can shift into any gear initially but once it warms up if I shift into neutral, that's when I can't get it back into a gear without shutting off the engine.

 

I'll try leaving the coolant lower and see what happens.

 

Think I'll drive around the neighborhood tomorrow practicing my shifting.

 

Attached a picture of my new toy.

[1920 Studebaker Big 6 Touring questions]

I just inherited this car from my father who passed away quickly before he could show me these things and I now have a couple basic questions that I can't seem to find answers to. It's a nice mostly original survivor that's been in my family mostly since new. 

1) The spark advance lever, How do I use it and which way is advanced vs retarded?

2) It runs well but when I stop and shut off the engine, it pukes out a lot of anti-freeze. The radiator temp gauge says the temp is fine.

3) Struggling to figure out the clutch. so far I just start in 2nd or 3rd and leave it there but it would be nice to shift. I've tried adjusting the linkage but nothing seems to help. Double clutching does not help nor does pressing the peddle only half way. If I take it out of gear while using it, I need to stop the engine to get it back in a gear.

 

The oldest car I've ever owned previously was a 39 Ford coupe so this car is completely alien to me. I have a huge learning curve ahead of me.

[1920 Studebaker Big 6 Touring questions]

I just inherited this car from my father who passed away quickly before he could show me these things and I now have a couple basic questions that I can't seem to find answers to. It's a nice mostly original survivor that's been in my family mostly since new. 

1) The spark advance lever, How do I use it and which way is advanced vs retarded?

2) It runs well but when I stop and shut off the engine, it pukes out a lot of anti-freeze. The radiator temp gauge says the temp is fine.

3) Struggling to figure out the clutch. so far I just start in 2nd or 3rd and leave it there but it would be nice to shift. I've tried adjusting the linkage but nothing seems to help. Double clutching does not help nor does pressing the peddle only half way. If I take it out of gear while using it, I need to stop the engine to get it back in a gear.

 

The oldest car I've ever owned previously was a 39 Ford coupe so this car is completely alien to me. I have a huge learning curve ahead of me.