Glenn Manes

An anecdote for all… Brings back the memory of Mom, or Grandma for you younger folks, shaking the mercury down in the thermometer before placing it under my tongue..

Pete, First, does the flood light have its own built in switch? If not you will need to find one that you can install to toggle the light on and off. Second I would also buy an inline fuse to protect the wiring for the spotlight. The best place to connect under the dash would be terminal 1 on the light switch, ( same lug for power to the horn) or on the Non Battery side of the ammeter. See the attached wiring diagram. Good Luck, Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO, USA

if you decide to use the stewart vacuum pump you MUST remove the electric pump. The electric pump will simply fill the vacuum tank and then force gasoline out the overflow/ atmosphere vent and spray gasoline everywhere.

Try Ebay…there are always some available there.

Chuck, The crescent sits to right hand side of the steering wheel approximately from the 1 o’clock to 5 o’clock position. The short lever is the spark advance and when sitting at the top “1 o’clock” position spark timing should be retarded to just past top dead center. This prevents ignition while hand cranking occurring before piston reaches top dead center and “kicking the engine counter clockwise”. The long lever is the throttle. Top 1 o’clock position is idle and more throttle applied as lever is moved down. I hope this helps. Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO USA

Problem solved. I found the proper clips today at none-other than.... EBay.

I am looking for some help on a 1949 Buick sun visor mounting. The visor I have was in the trunk when I purchased the car. it is a Fulton Sun Shield, but it appears to be missing the bracket that attached the two center brackets to the center windshield post of the car. If anyone has one of these installed can you take a photo of what that bracket looks like so I can start the process of finding one or making one. See attached photos. Thanks., Glenn Manes BCA 40198 Wheat Ridge CO

Can anyone help me with how the jack was stored in a 1949 Buick Super 4 door sedan? A photo of the hold down mechanism would be great. Thanks, Glenn Manes BCA 40198 Wheat Ridge CO.

Try tying the steering wheel so the front wheels are straight. I would not recommend towing very fast. Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge Co.

Try heating it with a propane torch, getting it just hot enough that a paraffin candle will melt and flow into the threads when rubbed onto the end.... Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO

Thanks Bob. The search continues. Glenn

Thanks Bob, I do not know which winding it is , field or armature.

Hello all, There is a member in our club who has a bad generator on his 31 model 8-67. Delco 940T2 2. We have had it to a couple of shops here in Denver area, but have had no success in getting it repaired. Does anyone have a good spare they are willing to part with, or know if a reputable shop that can possibly rebuild the one we have? We have been told that the problem is in the winding. Thanks for any help. Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO

Morgan, I agree with Don. The babbitt looks to be in good condition. I think if you go to the local auto parts store and purchase some "plasti-gauge" ,probably about $5, and verify current clearance you will find everything to be ok. Give everything a good cleaning, adjust clearances to about .003/.004". If you haven't yet, go to regresspress.com and get yourself a reprint copy of the Buick 1918 Six Cylinder Instruction Book. There are youtube videos of plastiguage usage if you are new to that process. Good Luck Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO

Morgan, Personally I think that option 2 is in your best interest for peace of mind and time. If there are any problems you will discover them in that process. The rear end itself is pretty much indestructible as long as it never was run dry, or got water contamination that sat in it for a long period of time. The whole process could be completed in a good afternoon. Good luck. Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO.

Hugh, Looking at the wiring diagram, if you wire 2 and 3 together, I believe you would not be able to shut the engine off after started, The ignition coil would be wired indirectly to the output of the generator. Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO

The saddle arrived this weekend and I was successful in enlarging the bore to 3/4" from 5/8". There was not a terrible amount of steel left at a couple of points but I think it will be fine. Glenn

OK, I bought one on EBay today that has the smaller hole. I will see if it can stand a larger bore once it arrives. Thanks to all for the help. Glenn

#18 has a 3/4" strap but only 1/2" mounting hole. But thanks again for the try. Glenn

Thanks Larry, From all I have seen it looks like the 1/2 and 5/8 use the same casting, the 5/8 just has a larger hole. I am not sure there is enough meat left after the 5/8 bore to go another 1/8". I will continue my search. Worse case I can learn to do some sand casting and try to make my own from the one I do have. Glenn Manes, Wheat Ridge CO.

I checked the catalog. Same problem, 1/2 or 5/8 hole. but thanks for the lead.

I am in search of a top bow saddle or rest for a 1913 Buick Model 25. These saddles were pretty common for cars and carriages from this era. I have seen many of these come up on EBay. Mine is about 3 1/2" in over all length, but the mounting hole is a 3/4" bore, and all I have seen have either 1/2 or 5/8 holes. Thanks for any leads, Glenn Manes BCA 40198 Wheat Ridge CO

Try Hastings. You will need to know what size you require. https://www.hastingspistonrings.com/piston-rings Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO

Steve, Check out the http://www.buickheritagealliance.org/ Buick Heritage Alliance. I Have a 1913 Model 25 I am restoring and was able get a owners manual reprint from them. Post some photos if you can. Good luck, Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO

John, The Drive train is designed with a shear key between the tapered axle and hub on the rear wheels. The key helps protect the other components. It is most likely that you have sheared one those keys. If you broke a ring or piñon gear or universal joint there would likely be quite a bit of chatter when towing the car. I would check both sides for a sheared key first, a relatively easy fix. Glenn Manes Wheat Ridge CO