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Would anyone have an idea what clearances are proper for aluminum pistons in a Franklin 11A about 1927? Thanks
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I have an aluminum crankcase which is clean but dingy looking, is there a product I can apply that will brighten it up and make it look new?? (other than glass bead blasting)
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3/8 16 TPI 5/16
3/8 24 TPI 11/32
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A good friend has an auto-ette three wheeled electric car, made sometime in the forties. He is having a hard time locating information on this car and would like to know if there is a club or somone who knows more about it than he. He is particularly stumped about the electric switch wiring and the forward and reverse lever.I told him if anyone knows it would be on this forum. Thanks, Chuck F.
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Does anyone know of a co. that still rewinds magneto armatures??
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You know Tom , you are right, these early cars take a lot more effort and concentration to operate and drive. I would be willing to take this car off your hands any time to save you the effort and discomfort you might experiance in driving and showing. Let me know if I can be of any assistance. Chuck F.
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I noticed recently a 1918 Bearcat for sale, but the engine doesn't look quite right to me. I think it is supposed to have a T-head engine but this engine has the manifolds all on one side. However, I may be wrong as I really don't know much about these, so maybe someone else more familiar with this car could comment. The rear spare mount also looks incorrect. (the photos are on e-bay)
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One thing often overlooked is clogged exhaust. disconnect the exhaust pipoe and run it and see if any difference. It will be noisey but will tell you if that is the problem
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Does anyone have a way to resilver brass sidelight reflectors without taking them all apart?? Is there a kit availiable for this purpose?? Thanks
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I have a 29 Roadster and when I purchased it it would change lanes all by itself the steering was so sloppy. (Had about half a turn of slack.) A friend rebuilt it about 5 years ago and it was much better, but now it is getting sloppy again and is not fun to drive as you have to keep correcting it all the time. It appears that there is no adjustment, is that correct? I really need some advice before I go to all the work to remove it again. Is it possible the 29 gearbox is not a good box to have or are there rebuilt ones availiable that I could buy and exchange??? Sure would appreciate any help or advice you have regarding this. Thanks
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I vote no- If your wife is not on board, and you can't afford it, its not ever going to work out. Your not willing to sacrifice the Buick to get it either, so I really don't see a good future with this new car.(the only exception is if it is a Duesenberg). That changes everything!!
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I happen to notice the Baby Reo came up for sale at Gooding Auction in Pebble beach, It came with a full size car also and went for 275,000. Hard to know what something like this is worth it is so rare and unique. Amazing that it survived this long.
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I am using a carter BB1D it fits right on and workd perfectly, Many early cars use this one and everyone seems to like them a lot. Hard to find a Chalmers without one. I have driven several with the original Mayer but don't care for it much, they work better in the display cabinet!
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If you go to HCCA.org website click on outreach then gazette index. there is a list of articles.with the corresponding volumes and page number. Many many articles on REO and Pictures with year notation. Good Luck
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For Sale 1970 Ford Ranchero 500 Purchased new by my father at the Ford dealership in Salinas Ca. 351 Cleveland P/S P/B A/T A/C (needs Recharge been in storage) 126,000 original miles, good upholstry (tan) good carpet, very clean runs and drives great. repainted several years ago original color dark green. A really nice original car, perfect for the person who likes to screw up really nice orginal cars! Asking 3850.00
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I have very good luck with Champion C16-C plugs They are a higher heat range but I don't think they are availible anymore. I like to use the ports on the intake side for the plugs, runs better, I think Bosch recommends 18 thous, for plug gap on the magneto side, any more and they are hard starting, have hesitatiion, and burns out the mag coils. My Rayfield likes the air mixture turned out as lean as possible with out backfiring on acceleration. I screw the main jet in until it runs smooth on the straightaway. Idle is adjusted best when fully warmed up. It takes a lot of driving, stopping, adjusting and driving again to get it right but this Rayfield is a great carburator, much better than a modern one I had on it.
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Hi Steve, way out here on the West Coast I just got my issue yesterday afternoon. I was blown away by the cover, I think it is the finest I have ever seen. Just couldn't believe how they did the transformation from front to back. Just super- a fine job,well done, Thanks,,, Chuck F
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careful about letting people unfamiliar with your car drive it, damage can occur and it can also be dangerous. I used to let anyone drive mine but will not do that anymore, its amazing what can happen with someone else behind the wheel!
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Are there any modern spark plugs availiable for model T engines? Are there different heat ranges? and which ones work best in your engine? Thanks
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Right on Bill , I couldn't have said it better
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Could't help notice another high dollar car on E-Bay, from the same location as the Rambler, lots of bids, does the word Schill come to mind???
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I understand that the Seal Cove Museum has sold off the Mercer, Stutz, both Chadwicks, the Lozier,Thomas,11' Pierce 66, Simplex 90,among others. They are no longer at the Museum.
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Hi John; Ask for Chuck its my cell so I'll answer anyway.
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Hi John: I restored a very early olds several years ago It was a 1903 CDO. It is a great car to drive and i have really enjoyed it. If yours is a good original, it may be better to leave it original as there is a lot of interest in original cars nowadays. I live about 2 hours away from you on the coast, Would be glad to send photos but am reluctant to put my E-mail on the computer my cell is 831 818 4317 if you are interested.
1911 Buick
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Before starting (too late!) make sure non of the valves are stuck, other wise you will break things like rocker arms, and bend push rods.