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ORIGINAL MG T SERIES Restorer's guide to MG, TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Dust cover repaired at one corner and is slightly curled at top and bottom. No issues noted with the book itself. 103 pages. Email requests for additional information or pictures to catalan9@verizon.net $45 plus $8.50 shipping

National Service Data, Tune Up and Electrical for cars listed from A-Z for 1929-1941. Initial publication was in 1936 for years 1929-1936 and annual supplements were then added for years 1937-1941. Excellent original binder. Binder posts were replaced as needed to accommodate annual supplements. Index includes MFR and part number for components on each model of car. Index provides page numbers for the tune up specs where the wiring diagrams and the technical specs are listed for each model. A wealth of information for cars from 1929 - 1941. Email me for additional pictures or to ask questions - catalan9@verizon.net. $250 plus shipping.

Thank you very much for sharing this. It is very interesting and helpful. I find it surprising that there are only two bent stem options listed, 4136 and 4137. Neither of these will work on these "B" wheels. The dimension from the disk to the bend is the same for both of them. The only difference is the length of the threads on the portion going through the rim and the length of the stem from the bend to the end. I have some of both and so based upon this I will stop looking for some that will work and will modify the 4136s and/or the 4137s I have. thanks again.

Thank you for your reply. I am unaware of the TR numbers. The 1.5" dimensions is pretty much the maximum. I can't provide an exact number but that is what I have measured taking into consideration the bridge washer that holds the disk/tube away from the rim and the fact that the potential interference is with a pair of spokes crossing in line with the valve hole in the rim. The car they are for is a 1930 Cadillac. Cadillac literature I have lists Schraeder 4137 for these cars using 19" wheels. However, during the production run, a Type B wheel was introduced with a wider rim and constant diameter spokes as opposed to the Type A wheels that have tapered spokes. The hole for the valve stem on the Type A wheels is in a space where there is plenty of room for the 4137 stems which have a dimension of about 2 1/8" where I have specified the 1.5" dimension. The B wheel rims have the hole for the rim directly under two crossed spokes. I need these stems for Type B wheels. I had this same problem in the 1990s when I was restoring the car I am driving now. I ended up removing the disk from 4137 stems, cutting the treaded portion shorter, and reattaching the disks (welded). One challenge was finding a tap with the same threads as those on the stems to put new threads on the cut-off disks. I forget what it was. Anyway, 30 years later I thought with the ability these days to get the word out to a lot of people as on this Forum that there might be a chance that someone would have the stems as needed. (As an aside, years ago I had access to an original, unrestored car with the B wheels and metal stems. I checked the stems and they were numbered 4137.) I did not know what to conclude from that.

I still need these valve stems. Those offered in previous post did not meet the dimensional requirement.

Need 6 Schrader 90 degree valve stems that have the bent end about 1.5" from the disc at the end of the stem as per the picture. Length of the threaded portions not critical but the dimension shown must be close to 1.5". Thank you. catalan9@verizon.net

Wow! Thank you very much for your considerable time and effort.

Thank you Do you know the application?

Can anyone ID this distributor cap? Thank you.

I need to buy a new meter to measure dwell on my 6v system. The new instruments currently advertised do not say if they will work on 6v systems. Do they need to specify that or do they work on 6v and 12v? Does anyone have any recommendations on one that is currently available like possibly at the local auto parts stores or Walmart? thank you.

Today the washers Bob made and sent to me for the Delco-Remy distributor arrived and I have installed one set as shown in the pictures. They are perfect - actually better than the originals in my opinion because they are a bit thicker than the originals and therefore only one is required on the stud within the bracket and it should provide excellent protection against shorting of the stud to the bracket. A BIG SHOUT-OUT TO BOB IS IN ORDER! And now for the rest of the story: Because our mail service has been less than "up to standard" lately, the set Bob made and sent to me last week had not arrived by the beginning of this week so Bob made another set, without being asked, and mailed those today. As you would expect, the first set arrived today. The good news is that I have two cars using this distributor and so another set for that car is very welcome.

Two flat washer sizes are required. Both need IDs to fit over the #8 screw (5/32"). The two smaller washers sit side by side within the 1/4" hole in the base plate bracket keeping the #8 stud from touching the bracket on the inside of the hole. Their OD needs to be just under 1/4". According to the Parts List, their ODs were originally .248". As stated above, their ID needs to fit over a #8 screw (5/32"). That results in a width of the washer of 3/64". They are 1/32" (.03125") thick but since they sit side by side, one 1/16" (.0625") thick will also work. The smaller washer - 1/4" OD, 5/32" ID, 1/32' or 1/16" thick. The larger flat washers sit on the #8 screws on either side of the base plate bracket and need to have an OD of about 1/2" to ensure the breaker springs and condenser terminals do not touch the bracket. They capture the two smaller washers within the hole in the bracket. The larger washer - 1/2" OD, 5/32" ID, 1/32" thick. There are two brackets in the distributor so I need 4 of each size for a complete set. My hardware store has a similar assortment as pictured. The 5/32" by 5/16" are a possibility - maybe could be stacked tightly on a #8 screw and turned down on a lathe. The larger washers could be made if I can locate the material to cut them from. Thanks again and thank you for the lead. I will try to contact him.

Does anyone know of a source for the insulating washers used in Delco Remy distributors in the 1930s? They are used on the breaker lever spring studs where the stud is mounted to the breaker plate post. The smaller washers fit inside the hole in the post and they have a .248" OD and a .156" ID making them small and difficult to make. I have found close to them at McMaster-Carr but only with the correct ID or OD, not both. I have been unable to hold them while attempting to enlarge the hole or reduce the OD. I was thinking about trying o-rings for the smaller washers, but not sure that soft material will keep the stud centered and prevent it from contacting the bracket. Mybe there is someone who has stocked Delco-Remy small parts? I believe the part numbers are 1837223 and 1837224 Any thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated.

This appears to be a gas cap and is the same size as used on a '30 Cadillac but there is no vent hole. Also, it has a clip on the other side that might have been for attaching an anti-theft device. Diameter is approx. 3 1/2 inches. Does anyone know what it is and for what car or truck? Possibly Cord? Thank you in advance.

The OD is about 3 3/8" and the threaded part is 2 1/2". Thank you in advance.