Steve Braverman

Ok, I'm not crazy (ok maybe a little). Yesterday the noise was gone. It had been getting worse and worse over the last few weeks, and now it's quiet. Any explanation?

Is the distributor by Atwater Kent?

The fluid is dirty looking, but not low. The groaning is constant, but get louder under load. I hate working on this truck, so it's going in for service next week. We'll see what the dealer says.

This looks like a made-up creation for a limo company. It's not authentic.

looks like you got lots of goodies with that Olympic Mike.

This is a modern car question. My 2001 Dodge Dakota's power steering pump is groaning. The steering has not been affected. Does noise from the pump indicate that failure is on its way? Also, can a failing or noisy pump be responsible for a recent drop in fuel economy?

A friend of mine used a marine sending unit in his PA. While the appearance is different, it will probably function. I had my unit rebuilt by Atwater Kent in Mass., but I did use a marine gasket available at any West Marine for about $5. The bolt pattern is exactly the same. The manufacturer is Moeller, and the part number is 35728-10.

Any name on the door sill?

It will be worth the wait. I've purchased sills from him, and they are beautiful. You could never restore a set as nice as the ones he makes.

Doesn't a '67 Camaro have 14" wheels? Those are even harder. Corvairs used 13" wheels, and those tires are even hard to get new now.

I'd love to see the Chevy version.

I don't think anyone has a registry of existing Plymouth PA cars. I seem to recall seeing a few of the Thrift models, so I doubt there are only eight surviving. Bob, is your sedan a Deluxe? Those are rare, with only 4,385 built vs. 49,465 regular sedans. Can you post some pictures of your car?

Be sure to watch the whole video. The Chevrolet toward the end is really neat. Snow Vehicle Concept (1924)

1932 PLYMOUTH PB ORIGINAL WATER PUMP - eBay (item 310291605446 end time Feb-06-11 16:24:59 PST) Here's your water pump.

My Franklins are "supercharged." The "supercharger" is a duct that routs air from the cooling fan into the carburetor under what may be a tiny bit of pressure. This duct can be opened and closed by a knob on the dash. There is no difference in performance. It is fun to tell my passengers, "I'm gonna turn on the supercharger now," and watch their anticipation of rocket-like acceleration.

That wheel looks so familiar to me. I took me a while to place it, then I remembered the giant antique coffee grinder that my grandmother had. It had a large cast iron wheel on it to crank. I couldn't find one exactly like the one on Steve's "car," but this one is very similar. Mr. Moskowitz, I'd like to apply for the librarian job if it's still available.

Studebakers were built in Indiana.

It's an automobile lamp. The red jewel is to see if it's still lit from behind. My dad's 1910 Sears has similar lights, handles and all.

I've never seen one. I have a bronze casting that a friend had made up, but originals are almost non-existant.

We have been running a Sears for over 40 years, and the oiler has never required ANY attention. I believe the brand is something other than Kinsey, but I can't remember what. I'll see if I can find out.

Why do you want to change it? What are the reasons?

It's probably safer for you to drive it, than to have somebody else haul it.

Still haven't received mine. The anticipation is killing me.

The first Franklin is at the Onandaga Historical Society Museum in Syracuse. It's on loan from the Smithsonian. Museum Exhibits - Visitor's Guide

Nobody knows?