mattg Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Can anyone help with tune up specs or engine operation tips for a 1906 Orient 1 cyl 4hp. I would like to know the proper gaps for the points and plug. Also if any info on the oiling of the engine. It has an oil box and a hand pump to inject oil into the engine. From what I can find you are supposed to drain the engine oil and replace the oil with 1 pump full every 20 miles. Does this sound right?Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Joe Kieliszek Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hello,In the case of the Buick model 14 (an opposed 2 cylinder;manufactured 1910-11), the oil simply drained out as fastas it was pumped in. There is a brass plug gadget in thebottom of the engine case with a spring loaded steel ball.This limits the oil level within the motor. Also there isthe centrifical oil slinger also known as the flywheel behind the engine which spews lubricant via therear bearing. The Detroit lubricator on the engine ofmy vehicle (a 1911) has individual drip adjusting valvesfor 4 lines (2 for cylinder jugs, 2 for end bearings).According to the original Buick literature for the model14 "On all new cars sent out, the oil pumps are regulatedto throw a generous amount of oil.""The cylinders should recieve two drops for each strokeof the pump."I have not started my rebuilt engine yet, so this is thesetting I'll go by for that point in time...As far as a plug and point setting, .025" of an inch is agood starting point for engines of the era (works on my dad'sBuick model 10, anyway).The platinum points are the biggest culprit for a rough runningmotor with no power; these should be checked every couple ofyears...Thanks and Happy Motoring,Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest winton Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 This is probably a deDion type engine. The early deDion oiling system involved dumping all of the crank case oil every 20 miles Then using a measuring reserve "tank" holding ?perhaps 1/2 pint of oil to fill the crankcase. The Orient (ours is 1907) usually has a brass oil pump & probably ?????????????? one full pump load would fill the crankcase properly. I have never found the answer to this. The deDion engines require about a cup of oil and possibly this would hold for Orients as well.--winton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest winton Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 By the way, a reasonable way to determine the amount of oil to put into the crankcase is to start with two full pumps. If the car shows blue smoke, drain the oil and try 1 1/2 pumps. If the blue smoke still is seen, try 1 1/4 pumps etc. You won't be far wrong if you pump in just a little less than causes the car to smoke. This also will use up a lot of your spare time--good luck. -winton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve_Heald Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 If you haven't contacted them already, perhaps the AACA Library and Research Center has the information you're seeking. The collection includes a vast amount of literature on early vehicles, and they might just have the answers to your Orient questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldenguy Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hi Matt- If you still need info on your Orient I think this man can help you. He has owned several thru the years and is very knowlegable regarding their mechanics. His name is Vince Chimera and resides in Sunrise, Florida. He is a member of the Horseless Carriage Club also. --Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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