hddennis

Thanks Henry, I appreciate the response. I have a 1916 and a 1917 parts book and they are not very clear on what goes in the front and rear fender attachment to the running boards. I'm away from home for several weeks but just remembered I also have a copy of a 1914-1921 parts book at home and need to check it to see if it's any help in what goes where. If I find anything out in several weeks when I get home I'll post it here. Howard Dennis

While we are on the subject of original Maxwell's could you guys tell me what is correct fasteners that hold the running board ends to the front and rear fenders? The parts book lists 5/16 x 3/4 SAE cap screws but I would have thought they would have used round head stove bolts which are more decorative in this location. What's on your cars? Howard Dennis

You're Welcome. Howard Dennis

Did you call George? Howard Dennis

Henry, could I trouble you for the overall length on your belt, Please? Howard Dennis

Henry, Thanks a million for your response and pictures. You've solved the mystery! I actually overthought my solution and forgot The KISS rule: Keep It Simple Stupid! It makes all the sense in the world, the only thing I was missing was the strap. If you want to replace yours I went to Hobby Lobby and bought a dog collar kit # C4710-02 and cut it to length. Those gears show up often on eBay for Model T Ford's or I bought a New Old Stock one from Russ Furstnow at 1stnow@msn.com Russ runs a speedometer restoration business and has been an enormous help in getting my speedometer system functioning again. Howard Dennis

Thanks for taking those pictures and responding. Sometimes this hobby seems to involve skills that seem more archeological than mechanical. I know from past experience and research that Stewart cables were usually slung in leather when they were used on other cars and I see no reason why Maxwell would eliminate it. Most pictures of surviving Maxwell's I've found look just like yours but it seems this would wear on both the cable and spring over time not to mention the shock to the Stewart system every time the spring flexes up and down from bumps. My first picture shows a bracket I made but was just not happy with. I took it off the other day and while crawling around under the car looking for different ways to hold the cable I spotted a large stamped hole at the bottom of the fender apron. It was also on the other side which to my eye would have been used IF the car was a right hand drive export model. A slight re-bending of my bracket allowed it to use a factory hole in the frame and pass through the fender hole and hold the cable off the spring. It works great and seems like a period correct mounting. I can't find any other reason for the fenders to have this hole other than how I have used it. Howard Dennis

Since these do not have horns made separately, I don't believe these are factory caps but aftermarket lookalikes. Howard Dennis

Have you tried George Bachleda at Olcar Bearing Co. 135 James Creek Southern Pines, NC 28387 Ph: 910-693-3324 He's helped me with Maxwell bearing no one else had. Howard Dennis

I think I already know the answer but thought I'd ask just in case. Has anybody else ever gotten this response to a parts request? "Well, I have a whole lot of parts stashed in the ware-house and it's time to let them go. Used and brand new. Write me a message on morgansgarage75@gmail.com including a list of items you're looking to acquire from the market as well as a good phone number. Thanks, Morgan Fields USA." I seem to recall getting this in the past and if it's what I think it is isn't it time to ban this individual? Howard Dennis

I think I already know the answer but thought I'd ask just in case. Has anybody else ever gotten this response to a parts request? "Well, I have a whole lot of parts stashed in the ware-house and it's time to let them go. Used and brand new. Write me a message on morgansgarage75@gmail.com including a list of items you're looking to acquire from the market as well as a good phone number. Thanks, Morgan Fields USA." I seem to recall getting this in the past and if it's what I think it is isn't it time to ban this individual? Howard Dennis

I've got to be honest with you I had the worst time of my life trying to get a K D to function properly on my car which is one of the reasons I was interested in your experiences with a Johnson carburetor. I put my car away last winter running perfectly and when I got it out this spring it was flooding and wouldn't run at all. Turns out my problems this year were ethanol related. The gas left in the carb turned to epoxy and stuck the float and plugged and jammed all the other moving parts! Check here under the post "ethanol problems" http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/708324.html There is a Johnson A320 on eBay right now but other than that I don't know where else you could get parts.

MRCVS, do me a favor and tell me the numbers on your Johnson carburetor. If I can't get my K D working properly I may try a Johnson but can't seem to find one with the proper numbers. Pamphlet lists Model A A-375 and all I can find is a Model A A-320. Wonder what the difference is? Howard Dennis

Here's mine leaking from a too heavy soldered float. Howard Dennis

Thanks Layden, that looks awfully close to mine. Would you happen to have any measurements? Howard Dennis

Does anyone have a brass float for a K D Type B carburetor for a Maxwell Model 25 late teens to 1920's? Howard Dennis

Does anyone have a brass float for a K D Type B carburetor for a Maxwell Model 25 late teens to early 1920's? Howard Dennis

Does anyone have any information on how Maxwell originally supported the end of the speedometer cable as it approached the swivel on the front wheel? Any pictures of what are known to be original setups helpful. I could also use any ideas of what has worked for you. I'm trying to stop it from rubbing on the front spring and my setup now works but is sliding back and forth on the belt and will eventually wear through the leather. Howard Dennis

Don't have anything to do with this sale just hope someone can use this good deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/292142214794?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Howard Dennis

Sure wish I could help on the car but someone on here should know. Not common but has a few odd features that should nail it down like that tail light which I've never seen. The item on the running board is a collapsible luggage rack which was an aftermarket accessory. Howard Dennis

See, I said there was probably a simple explanation for this. Thanks John, after looking again I think you are correct. Howard Dennis

There is probably a simple explanation for this but I'll ask anyway. While researching another Duesenberg photo online I ran across this photo and noticed the spelling on the drivers suit. It depicts Joe Boyer in France in 1921. What is up with his suits spelling? Howard Dennis

Here's hoping your doing this with the radiator off. The cylinder head has a pin right next to the threaded hole that the fan support bolt B5083 screws into that engages the holes in the spring lock plate B5600. If the radiator is out of the way you can loosen the bolt, disengage the pin and the fan can be rotated to set the tension. It will be a trial and error to get it right but is very easy, with the radiator out of the way. The last time I did it the radiator was on and it was a royal pain !! I had to set the spring lock plate B5600 where I thought it should be, set the fan in the proper position for a tight belt and then coax the spring back into it's hole in the fan support B5630 with a bunch of jury rigged hose clamps and baling wire tensioners. NOT FUN !! Your mileage may vary. Howard Dennis

Judging by the paint around the edge of the data plate, I'd have to call this a repainted car and not all original. Howard Dennis

Marty, occasionally you can run across New Old Stock SMOKE on eBay thereby allowing you to get the British species back on the road. Howard Dennis