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Hello again Going back to the original question, "how do I shield or insulate the fuel linn from the exhaust manifold heat. My insulation suggestion would be material equivalent to a welders glove. I would suggest an experiment. Put a welders glove on one hand and wrap the other hand in Reynolds aluminum wrap. Hold both hands 1 inch from a hot exhaust manifold. Which hand would you have to remove first? You have to remember that the underhood area gets to about 150 F on hot days. The fuel in the tank maybe 90 or 100F. this cooler fuel in moving thru the line and tries to cool the fuel line. If the car is shut off and soaking, thats a different story. However, with the weave type wrap, it delays the heating up of the fuel line. Al Ruckey Detroit

Don Thanks for all the suggestions. I am at the point that I am going to remove the intake manifold to get at the lifters. I did purchase 15 NOS lifters and had to puchase number 16 from NAPA. So no. 16 is suspect. I did have a sludge issue and some RTV got into the oil purchase because of some work done by the previous owner. I'm going back to square one and go back thru and measure all the lifters, check leak down, measue spring loan, etc I did isolate it to one bank and toward the rear. Also notice at last sold start up the lots of blue smoke from left tailpipe until it warmed up. Might have a ring problem. Thanks again Al Ruckey Detroit

My suggestion is to purchase the cloth type (weave) used to wrap exhaust systems. It is available from a number of hot rod type suppliers. It is approx. 2-3 inches wide and comes in various lengths. Wrap it around fuel lines and get it as thick as you can. It is an excellent insulator to keep exhaust manifold heat away. The mechanical fuel pump is another issue. In the past in hot weather I fashioned a temporary wire mesh basket around the pump. When I get vapor lock I simply drop in some Ice cubes from my cooler. The basket holds the ice against the fuel pump and cools it as it melts. Too much variation in gasoline these days. Lots on alochol being added which boils off too fast and creates vapor inside the fuel lines. Not a problem in car has fuel injection.

Hello Gentleman Thanks for replys. Since I posted "ticking noise" I have installed new oil pump and increased oil pressure. Ticking noise appears to be valve train. Spark plugs tight. New exhaust manifold gaskets and no exh leaks. This is a "net build" rocker arm assemble. There is no adjustment on the rocker arms like a chevy v-8. You just bolt on the rocker arm assembly on the head. Still chasing noise. Today, with valve covers off and engine running, I plan to hold each push with a pair of pliars and push and pull to see if noise changes. Al Detroit

Hello Need some ideas. Have 1957 327 in cu Nash V-8. Quiet when cold and when warmed up sounds like valve train "ticking noise". However, all valve train components have been replaced including hydraulic lifters. Hydraulic lifters are keeping all pushrod to rockers at zero lash. Used a "stethascope" on each lifter with valve covers removed and no noise from valve train. Sounds like coming from inside of engine toward rear. Used plastigage on main and rod bearing and all within spec. Any suggestions on where to look next? Thanks Al Ruckey

To: DRWatson Thanks for tip on cleaning the gold. I was thinking of buffing it, but not just soap and water. Thanks Al Detroit

Keiser31 You hit the nail on the head. I went to Google images and typed in 1957 dodge lancer and it came up with a photo of the same hubcap. Now and can sleep tonight! Plan to polish them up and put them on E-bay. Should be a nice addition to someone with a dodge lancer. Thanks Al Ruckey

Hello Need help to I.D. of this hubcap which is one of four. It is not a spanish conquisdor which is used on DeSoto. It appears to be a Knight Templar. Thanks Al Detroit

Matt Hinson OK, thanks for looking at you old duste. I will check out HCCA store. Bye the way, are you attending the Port Townsend Tour in Sept.? Al Ruckey

I normally take an x-large. However I may buy one for my wife and a large might work. So how much would you ask for yours? Al R.

Hello Can anyone help me with sources for purchasing a man's duster (clothing) that is normally worn when driving an open car on dusty roads. Would like to buy a reproduction and not an antique. Thanks Al Ruckey Detroit

Hello Please contact me at my e-mail address and let me know if you still have the Rolls Royce engine block. Also, is the car still availabe.? Thanks Al Ruckey <aruckey@yahoo.com>

Need help to identify which automobile this "BIRD" is for? Thanks Al Ruckey Detroit

Hello Looking for a supplier source for a 6 volt electric cooling fan. I am quite sure I have seen ads in the past for this item. Thanks Al Detroit

Hello Looking for web site or e-mail address of Olsen's Gaskets in Washington State. Want to purchase a head gasket for 1926 Nash Advanced six. Thanks Al Ruckey Michigan

Question: Where there any 1920's Nash race cars at the Indy 500?

Question: Where there any 1920's or 1930's Buick race cars at the INdy 500? If yes, where can I locate photos of same.

Go to www.nashcarclubofamerica.org and post question there. That should get you a great deal of opinions. If no interest on your part, someone there certainly would like a shot at it.

One day left for manual (today is Jan 3rd) Item number 170181736081

Currently listed on E-Bay is Type 53 Owners manual 1 day left- item 170181736088 (today is Jan 3rd)

Want to find member Mr. Royal Roach of Orange, Massachusetts. Went to his home to find he has moved and no forwarding informatin available. Owns a 1926 Nash Touring Car. Al Ruckey E-mail: aruckey@yahoo.com

Need help to identify this intake manifold. It's been in my garage for 20 years and now want to sell it but don't know what it's for. Please comment.

Just noticed 4 solid brass 1929 Oakland Hub caps on E-Bay. Item number 170113463733. For Sale by a seller called "casharoundthehouse". Look pretty good and don't see a set very often.

Looking for complete valve train from 250 or 327 V-8 (not Packard). Also NOS oil pump and oversided rod bearings.

Looking for valve train parts for 1955-56 Nash 327 cu in V-8. Lifters, push rods and rockers.