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I have been using ordinary reproduction Model A Ford spark plugs in my 1920 Maxwell with excellent results. These are easily obtainable thru any Model A Fords supplier and cost around three dollars each.
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Dwight, on reconsidering your dilema; my previous suggestion may be extreme for your situation. It is best used when plugs have deteriorated to the point that the porcelain section falls right out and a hole is left in the base. In your case; be sure to spray and, more importantly, tap the bases, at different angles, using a blunt punch and hammer to set up the oil penetration process. Heat is best, but this should get you results, too.
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Dwight,
I have encountered the worst case possible of this situation and triumphed. The spark plug porcelain jackets were mostly broken on an ancient, poorly stored motor I bought, so I removed the rest of the pieces leaving the metal plug shell in place. I then soaked the threaded shells and tapped them using WD-40 and a hammer and punch. I did this for several days. I fabricated the appropriate size "E Z OUT" by grinding length wise flutes (cuts) on the shaft of slightly oversized bolts, tapering the ends. I then hammered the bolts into the holes left by the porcelain shells and turned the entire unit, plug shell and bolt, out easily with a socket wrench. Just be sure to soak liberally and tap for several days. This will work. Chances are, your porcelain shells will break as you attempt to extract the plugs anyway.
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Mark,
If Dwight is now supplied with his Buick lugs, would you sell me 6-8 of them (assuming they are still for sale)?
Gary
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I need one 23" rear artillery wheel. Any chance you might consider selling me one?
Gary
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Don't feel bad, Larry. I towed out camper for ten hours from RI to attend Hershey and arrived Wednesday night. Washout isn't the word for it!!
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he uses : iamphil89
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I do not have his forum name. To see his reaction, I asked him for HIS phone number and he actually sent it;
Of course, you can call me on +44793745744.
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I can help with parts. Let me know what you are looking to purchase. A
phone number will be great.
Cheers,
Philip McCord
Cardiff, United Kingdom.
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Phillip McCord
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Here is the email he used:
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I was contacted by someone replying to my "want to buy" posting on the AACA Buick forum. This person Phillip McCord, is (supposedly) from England and claimed to have the wood wheels and split rims for my 1922 Buick. Here is one of his emails:
Hello Gary, Of course ! I have the split rims to go with the wheels if
you want me to include them. After talking with the courier this
morning, I figured a total of £550 GBP including freight cost and
handling.
However, your complete shipping address has been noted down to enable
me setup shipping with the courier from this end. I also checked on
the map to obtain nearby Money Gram Terminals where you can easily
send out payment by visiting any of the below -
CVS - #2358
More Information
10 TURNPIKE AVE
PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871-1416
(401) 682-2098
PORTSMOUTH GETTY - #0001
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3381 E MAIN RD
PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871-4233
(401) 683-3844
ADVANCE AMERICA - #4220
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238 E MAIN RD STE 5
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
(401) 841-9610
Please proceed with a wire transfer via any of the above Money Gram
Terminals with the information of my Wife below -
Full Names: Katherine McCord
Address: 48, Overdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5AJ, United Kingdom.
Amount to send: £550 GBP
E-mail to me the below information from your Money Gram payment
receipt or a scanned copy for proper confirmation -
Sender's Name:
Address:
Reference Number:
Amount sent:
I will e-mail to you a tracking number and other shipping information
once payment is confirmed.
Phil
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I can help with parts. Let me know what you are looking to purchase. A
phone number will be great.
Cheers,
Philip McCord
Cardiff, United Kingdom.
I wrote him that I was interested but, in light of all the scams going on, asked for pictures. He replied that his computer didn't process pictures correctly so he couldn't send any. Also, that his PayPal was "dormant" so he could only deal in MoneyGrams. Notice in the email all the grammatical errors. It resembles the writing of someone who doesn't normally speak the English language. This person is clearly a load of BS and a scam artist. BEWARE!
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A little off the exact subject, but would you be kind enough to give me the dimensions of your tank? Mine (1922) is missing and am hoping to adapt other oval tank.
BTW, I have had good results pressure washer,steam cleaning rusty old tanks as long as they weren't full of holes. I then would dry them with a heat gun. Looking inside with a light, I often saw nice clean metal.
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Gary,
My 22-35 has 30 x 3 1/2 tires on it: 30 - (3.5 + 3.5) = 23
That is a 1909-1925 Model T tire. Used ones should be cheap and plentiful
Dwight
Thank you , Dwight. (I just noticed this post). This makes perfect sense and should work. In my case, I DID luck out, however, and was able to purchase a set of new tires, exact size, tubes and flaps from a BCA member who no longer needed them and at a great price.
Your observation about the Model T tires is super. I outfitted my 20 Maxwell with them.
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Seems like the rougher they are, the more I like them. Good luck, looks like a lot of fun!
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Dwight, hope yours still has a distributor cap. Have you seen the asking prices for these??? I need to mortgage the farm!
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Purchased a spare motor/generator at a good price. I replaced a couple of brushes and tension springs from my old unit then gave it a thorough cleaning with electronic cleaner spray. Oiled up the shafts and it ran when 6 volts was put to it! Hope I get this lucky finding a front and rear spoke wheel and split rims for this beast at Hershey.
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Dwight,
If I were you, I would let the old oil drain out as much as possible, even helping it along with some 10w-30 oil added. Dropping the oil pan and really cleaning it out would be the best thing, though. Refill with 4 quarts 30 weight. Remove your spark plugs, squirt in plenty of light oil or trans fluid from a squirt oil can into the cylinders, crank over several times. You might want to oil your overhead valves, rockers and springs with same squirt oil can. Use plenty. Replace plugs loosely but plan on doing a first class clean up pretty soon.
Always a good idea to drain out the trans and rear end and refill (probably with 120 weight rather than 90 weight gear oil) but that can keep for a while if necessary. Oil the motor/generator cups, starter cups, fan pulley, too. Hey, hope to see you at Hershey.
Gary
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Still seeking wooden spoke wheels for my 1922 Buick. measure 23 inches in diameter, 12 spoke, I.D. of hubcap meausres 2 3/4 inches.
I'll be in Hershey if that helps. Thank!
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Hey, Dwight! Any parts you don't want, please give me a shout! This is a tough car to find parts for.
Gary
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want to buy: for 1922 Buick touring car, Need one front, one rear wood spoke wheels, with bearings if possible. Will be in Hershey.
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I have a 1923 23-45 Buick touring parts for sale
Complete engine with carb all electrics and linkages, reringed by previous owner
Complete transmission , rear axle with all brake linkages
Complete front axle assy , speedo drive is damaged
4 wooden wheel and rims excellent condition
Many miscellaneous parts
parts are located in south eastern PA
I desperately need one
rear and one front complete wood spoke wheel assemblies for my 1922 Buick touring car 22-35 4 cylinder. I will be in Hershey, too.
Gary
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Upon close inspection, after opening the case, I have found that many wires are missing most of their insulation, due to age and deterioration. Some were originally fastened to the inside of the case with metal clips to keep them out of the way of the turning armature. These are dead shorted!
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If you decide to remove your starter/generator (sometimes called the motor/generator) the trick is to tap out the tapered pin on the shaft between the water pump and the unit. Next, remove the small bolts holding the flange plate behind the coupler. Next, using plenty of WD-40, tap the coupler towards the water pump. It may be necessary to tap forward then back to loosen but it will come free. After this, you can unbolt the unit from the block and wiggle it loose.
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Little Compton, RI 02837. Thanks!
1922 Buick pushrod
in Buick - Buy/Sell
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Anyone have a spare pushrod from a four cylinder early 20's Buick motor they'd care to sell? The threaded end snapped off one of mine as I adjusted it. I did weld on a piece of threaded rod but do not know how it will hold up and would prefer the real thing.
Thanks!
Gary