Blocking off the Heat Riser- OK ?

[Guest outlaw car man]

Don't know much about a 1925, but it looks as if you got the heat riser problem figured out. Wish I could comment more on the starving fuel problem, but others can.

I would take a shot and move from the fuel pump back for your issue.

I think I have a front bumper for your car if interested- Send a PM, if so.

Keep us posted, I've done the wife run too, but my cars are to big to push.

Sandy

[dibarlaw]

I have actually made some progress on my 1925. Took her to a local car show this weekend without incident. Made new gaskets for the heat riser, blocking all exhaust inlets to the riser. The manifolds were leaking since the spotfaces were not parallel. On one I needed to make a .040 shim. On one stud the nut had bottomed out and the washer was just loose. I made new washers and shims. Retorqued all, and it is amazing how much smoother the old girl runs. I installed the rebuilt vacuum tank(not plumbed in yet). After 4 small trips no overheating, no foaming, no spit ups! I still have to attend to the sticking clutch and redo the brakes on 3 more wheels.

But finally some progress on my end.

Larry

[Guest outlaw car man]

Looking good- There is a nice high temp paint you can get for the exhaust manifold, clean it up while you're at it, I have some, can't recall what it's called, like high temp manifold paint, Haaa.

What the hell is that you made, a bomb for the crank hole ? Whatever it it, it's cool. Not a 25 guy, as you know.

Sandy