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  1. Yes, you are absolutely correct. Obviously the rotor should be pointing to the spot on the cap where the #1 wire is AND the points should have been closed and just about to open. Note, the rotor could be easily repositioned BUT more important IS the distributer timed concentric with the valve timing? #1 cylinder should be near top dead center in the advanced lever position and the #4 exhaust valve should be just seated. All these little things add up.
  2. Guys, I just looked at the pic showing the wires in the cap. Question when were these new wires installed. If the pic is right when that cap is on the distributer so the retainer clip is fastened It looks like the wiring is one pin off. Yes the sequence is 1-3-4-2 but in my experience the Number 1 post in the cap should be forward AND away from the engine. Maybe it is a optical illusion but something to check. Good Luck. Remember it is the little things in life that cause the biggest problems.
  3. Very interesting! Good Info. Much of this data is relating to the Remy part. Did you know the origin of the word DELCO was Dayton Electric Labratory Company of Ohio?
  4. AIW, As mentioned previously by Bill look at the link to schematic. The two wires on the remote control head are as follows: 1 power in from ignition switch through an inline fuse to that switch in the control. 2 The other side of that switch goes to the dial light in the control AND out back to the radio chassis to supply power. Also on the schematic you will note the POWER is indicated by an 'A' with a little + -. That indicates the basic radio could care less if it is POS or NEG ground. The ground for the radio back to the battery is through the radio chassis and mounting bolts. As mentioned previously the mechanical vibrator in the original radio could care less polarity BUT replacement solid state vibrators ARE polarity sensitive and should be for whatever polarity your radio is connected to. Again Looking at the schematic you might notice those little Xs on leads. These indicate a connector, Look at the indicator light P/N 55 (in the control head) then past that X to the line filter capacitor P/N 56 which is inside the radio chassis. You will note other of those Xs at the vibrator indicating a removable part and its connectors. Also are Xs at the speaker indicating a connector to the remote speaker NOT in the chassis. I hope this helps.
  5. Thank You John. I did some digging based on your reply and here are some data regarding that rare car.
  6. RAH

    1918 DB starter

    The quick answer is time! see attached.
  7. Looking at the pic of those two caps, I believe one with vent hole is for Commercial Car (Screenside) where the fuel tank is under the seat. The correct one for the '15 should have NO vent hole since it needs to maintain pressure. Nice looking car by the way.
  8. This was pre Covid at a local 'Car Show'. I was a bit hesitant but mine was the tallest and oldest at the show and always had a group of lookers. It is a 1915 Dodge Brothers roadster with many period accessories the most expensive of which is that Rex Top nearly $200.00 original in the day. Enjoy!
  9. mlavin73, The important part that would narrow this down is missing. The identifying data would be on the switch contact assy. It does appear to be for Dodge Brothers from '24-'25 however.
  10. Guys, The reason that cutout looks funny is because it is an old headlight relay. It was used to reduce the current through the factory headlight switch which via. the relay which now only handles the current through the relay coils.
  11. Guys, As you can see from Machinist Bill's post from Ditzler Company, the Dodge Brothers original designation for engine color was "Ditzler Motor Grey". Unfortunately it was NOT a 'color fast' formula and had a tendency to vary over time NOT specifically or caused by heating and oxidizing although that may also have an effect. It has been described as a Grey 'porch and deck' enamel with a hint of green. This is relative only to 4-cyl DB engines not the later 6's.
  12. Alsance, Not a RR but here is a rare tool kit for a BMW 300 Isetta Motocoupe. Enjoy!
  13. Here are some data that should help. It is for Dodge Brothers but your Buick body looks very similar. Enjoy!
  14. Frank, I have much data on the Rex Co. Give me a PM and we can talk. Nice car, by the way! Do you still have it?
  15. Poppy 510, You are correct in that the Standard series is model 140 and the prefix letter would be "J". The Victory was series 130 and their prefix letter was "M'. There are series 140 Instruction books. Perhaps that series 130 book was all the previous owner could find?
  16. Poppy 510, My Std. chassis No. J-28xxx with engine. No. J-37xxx.and was built Apr-May '28. So with your engine No. of J89xxx your car would nearly the last one built and should have a chassis No. around that J-75xxx area in Dec.
  17. It clearly says right here in the instruction manual.... OH Never mind this is the left phone not the right one.
  18. With engine turning clockwise Goes like ^*)) backwards but NO forward!
  19. Guys, I think it is more important to ask yourself what is your reason for shopping for vintage signage? Are you looking for something nice looking to decorate your man cave, OR are you looking for some future investment to make money without doing something to earn it? I have been looking at the rediculous exorbitant prices on fleabay for bent scratched seriously overpriced pieces of crap that I personally would not make space for on any of my walls, even in the crapper! I definitely would rather buy a beautiful repop for decorating my shop. Anyway that is my take on the 'real' or 'repro' idea.
  20. Thank you kind Sir! Your information has been passed on.
  21. Friend looking for a replacement coil for 1918 Cadillac V8
  22. Follow Up. That young man seated in the first photo, with a bit of coaching, drove the car off the show field and over to the parking lot to be loaded in my van. To say he was elated would be an understatement. Later I heard him talking to his uncle and thought he should have one and could he buy him one! Ha! We need to encourage the young to appreciate our passions.
  23. Not DB specific but Small Talk related. I figure these munchkins couldn't brake things I could not fix on my '27 RED BUG and they seemed to enjoy! The 'Lil Rascals is just for fun!
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