Hupmobil 29 engine

[rubenyayu]

Hi every body, im Ruben from spain and im restorating a pontiac 33 that it comes with a hupmobil engine. The engine runs but i would like to change some parts like water pump or fuel pump. where i can get does pieces and some books about this engine??

 

best regards and thanks in advance

 

ruben

[Fordy]

Talk to someone in the Hupp club or contact the Hupmobile Register in Australia. You probably need to look at the serial number on the side of the engine - the letter prefix will tell you the model - in this case I suspect it is series A.

Olsens gaskets in the US can do gasket sets, I believe distributor caps and points are available and people in the relevant clubs have reproduced some parts for these.

My car that uses that engine has a vacuum fuel system and not a pump. I think someone has reproduced water pump impellers.

Steve

[rubenyayu]

On 12/8/2023 at 11:39 AM, Fordy said:

Talk to someone in the Hupp club or contact the Hupmobile Register in Australia. You probably need to look at the serial number on the side of the engine - the letter prefix will tell you the model - in this case I suspect it is series A.

Olsens gaskets in the US can do gasket sets, I believe distributor caps and points are available and people in the relevant clubs have reproduced some parts for these.

My car that uses that engine has a vacuum fuel system and not a pump. I think someone has reproduced water pump impellers.

Steve

thanks Fordy, it was a good help. Im talking with olsens gaskets and i will get one of their products. 

[Fordy]

If you pull down the engine- be wary of the oil seal retainer on the rear main bearing. Well known to disintegrate on removal!

Steve

[JFranklin]

7 hours ago, Fordy said:

If you pull down the engine- be wary of the oil seal retainer on the rear main bearing. Well known to disintegrate on removal!

Steve

This is where 3D printing may be real helpful in our hobby.

[Fordy]

1 hour ago, JFranklin said:

This is where 3D printing may be real helpful in our hobby.

Agreed - I already have used it on spark / throttle levers and fuel gauge housings for the Model R and am impressed by the results. I went a direct to aluminium print and they polish nicely, and very little machine work is needed. The material is surprisingly a lot harder than billet.

Steve