Mark Shaw

Anybody know what the bent end is for?

My father reproduced these rags over 30 years ago. I still have a few Chevrolet packages left, but since he had a Buick, he sold or gave away all the Buick rags to his buddies.

I sometimes go garage sailing in this 1924 Buick PU. When I arrive at a garage sale, just about everyone comes out to look at my truck while I go in to pick up the bargains....

Sorry, I have not seen this chain of posts for awhile... I can measure the 24 Master dipstick if you still need dimensions...

A brass drift and small taps with a hammer will work just fine after soaking in penetrating oil...

I always suggest the low-cost & easiest fix first.... Just saying....

Loss of compression might be due to a couple of bad valves. Buicks have cage valves that are easy to re-seat.

SAE 250 or 600wt depending on what standard is used... Microsoft PowerPoint - Viscosity Comparison Chart.ppt (petroliance.com)

Today's drivers are not much different than before. Most drive just over the speed limit, and a few far exceed it. I suggest you just stay off the freeways & multi-lane highways.

What Is White Gas? (reference.com)

Eric's question has been answered....

Not interested for vintage cars. I think preventing fire by prudent routing of metallic fuel lines along with routine use of a reliable fuel shut off valve just ahead of the carb & fuel filter are more practical. Your proposed system is for high powered race cars, not antiques.

Just fixed the S/G on the 15 Speedster, Working on installing a belt type starter/generator (S/G) for the 08 Model F, Plan to repair the Sylphon shudder control for the 31 Sedan, and the list goes on.... After posting this, I realized I am still waiting on parts for the S/G project. So, I removed the Sylphon unit in the 31 Buick and found a cheap source for the Methyl Alcohol (Mythanol) needed for the bellows. Instructions from The Internet: Buick Thermostat Bellows Repair These are fairly easy to repair. Perform an air leak-down test using 5-10 pounds of air. If necessary, solder the repair which is usually a crack in the bellows section. When disassembled, use bright light against the suspected section to see the leak area. After soldering together, fill the unit half way (and I mean only half way) with Methyl Alcohol using the "soldered over" fill area in the rear of the unit. You can also replace the soldered fill hole with a machine screw and nylon washer with sealant. Using the machine screw method also makes it easier to perform the leak-down test. Methyl Alcohol is used in some brands of Dry Gas products, so read the labels carefully. I found mine at a local Rite Aid drug store. Do not use Ethyl or Isopropel alcohol. Test the unit in a pot of boiling water before reinstalling. Cost of Solder: $2.50 Cost of Dry Gas: $2.99 Repairing it yourself: Priceless!

WOKR – Willys Overland Knight Registry

Just buy a 1 LB box and scarp cut your own.

Dimensions of the original would be helpful...

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I think just about any custom cabinet shop could do the wood parts. Finding a hood panel for a Hup will be more challenging....

Backlash is not a problem with unidirectional spiral gears.

This car was gifted to me by a friend after he passed. It had a few stuck valves and was missing the fuel pump when I got it. It only took a couple of weeks to get it running. It was repainted & a 1934 engine installed many years ago. I has the original upholstery with NOS seat covers I found during my friend's estate sale. It is a great driver and I doubt I will restore it as I am not a show car guy.

Bessie looks a lot like my 31-67 Buick....

From about 1969... I am the guy in shorts tying down the canoe on my 1947 Willys Wagon. It was a sleeper with a 389 Pontiac engine under the hood.....

I may have a pair.... I will check later. Stay tuned...

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