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  1. Okay, Yes that makes sense. I will do everything you suggested and see what I end up with. Thank you for the advice! I'll try it!!
  2. Well, Thanks for your response... Yes, the why is slow start and whenever I take it out for a little ride and sometimes my wife is with me. Anyway if I stop someplace and turn it off it never wants to start again and have to bum a jump. Starter turns real slow until I jump it. This gets very frustrating and frankly I'm getting tired of it. And no, I do believe there is not anything else wrong with. It runs good and charges. I am 70 and I used to work on these old cars long ago. When I Jump it with my truck or my charger on boost it turns faster and starts in two or three turns. So, Yes I want a 12 volt system. Problem solved. Unless some very nice person gives me another idea that will work.
  3. Hi All, Have any of you guys made this voltage change over? Well i have been thinking about it and I was looking on Ebay for parts. They have a complete changeover kit for my 41 Ford and it was like $957 and I can't handle that right now. Is that a more simple changeover that cheaper to buy and do? Just asking...
  4. Okay all you Pre-War Ford owners and previous owners. I have a 41 Ford Super Deluxe with a factory radio. It has vacuum wipers. I sent and got a 6-volt electric wiper motor and looking at the directions on installation and they say the electric motor cannot be installed leaving the radio in. Well, the radio doesn't work anyway and having electric wipers is more important to me. Does anyone know if a radio delete plate exists? If so, does anyone have one or know where I can get one? Thanks in advance! John Craig
  5. I was talking to an oldtimer today and said I should short across the pos and negative on the voltage regulator while it's running and it will start charging. He said you have to do that every time you disconnect the battery, I will have to think about that one. I seem to recall back in the 60's we did do that to reverse polarity on the regulator. It's been way too long to remember those things. LOL.
  6. I will do those things and see what I get. Thanks a lot for the info!!
  7. Okay, I just bought a 41 Ford Super Deluxe. Wife and I took it out for a ride last night and all was good. Well today I took it out for gas and put in a lead additive in the gas. After filling up at the station I hit the starter button and just one short grunt...Had I guy with a jump box, and it cranked right up. The guy I bought from put in an eight-volt battery in it. came home and started a little research. I read that the timing might a little off. Then I remembered as a young guy on our old cars sometimes we had that same problem. Pulled in the garage turned it off and same thing, nothing. Checked the battery and it showed 8.2 volts on an 8-volt battery. To me that says the generator is charging. Otherwise, it would have been running off the battery. Now, my question is: Is it a little off on timing or maybe a weak coil? I recall that also in the past 1960's Any help or suggestions would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance. John
  8. Looks almost like my 29. Model 27. Mine is dark blue body and black top and fenders. Lot of work to do yet. I did get it running and just have to put tailpipe on to have the new exaulst on. Love the old car.
  9. Okay all you Pre-war Buick guys. I am in search of a gas cap for a 1929 Buick Model 27 Series 116. I am told only a 29 will fit. I have tried 2 other different ones and they were both too small. I tried Bob's Automobilia and couldn't find one there. Does anyone have one they can part with or know where I can get one? Any help is appreciated. Thanks, John
  10. Raydurr, Please send me an email with info on the pump you have... john_craig53@hotmail.com
  11. Thank you! I figured that was a good idea. It just stands to reason...
  12. After talking to Bill McLaughlin today I believe I have a later production 29. I should have the mechanical pump but does not, for whatever reason. I will probably use the 6-volt electric fuel pump I already bought, out of sight of course.
  13. I must have an early 29 Model 27 because it has the vacuum fuel pump mounted on the firewall passenger side. I think I might mount an electric pump on the frame rail not far from the tank in the rear. A friend of mine is a very good mechanic and said it might be better to put it in the rear near the tank as to be better to push the gas instead of pulling it. Have you guys ever here of that?
  14. I tried to bring some pics over but the file was to big... Thanks
  15. I tried to bring pics over but the file was to big. Not sure about using the original one. I may install the electric one out of view. Thanks
  16. Okay all you pre war Buick owners. I kept looking for a standard looking fuel pump and today what I kept thinking was an oil filter canister turned out to be a vacuum gasoline system. Do these work good? what kind of pressure do they produce? I am now in between on what to use. I have already bought an electric 6 volt one. Anyone have any insight? I tried to bring pics over but it said the file was too big...
  17. Hello everyone, I need a gas cap for my 1929 Buick model 27 series 116. I am having a hard time finding one. I bought two different ones that were supposed to fit and neither one fit. Luckily I was able to return them. I had a gentleman tell me the 29 was different than the years before and after. The filler neck is bigger. So if anyone has one or knows where I can get one please let me know. Thanks in advance...
  18. Hi Ted, I have a few things to do to it but I hope to be out to some of the local shows. Maybe we will meet at one... Thanks
  19. Yes I have recently.. Thanks
  20. Thank you Raydurr. I will check Bob's. I am looking on there for something too...
  21. I have bought two different gas caps off Ebay and both of them were wrong. Both were supposed to be for a 29. Both were too small. Does anyone have an extra one that will fit, that they will sell? Or, have a resource where I can get the proper gas cap? All replies are welcome and appreciated. Thanks all...
  22. Southeastern Indiana Tri-State About 25 minutes from Cincinnati OH.
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