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by Craig French
Tue Oct 08, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS Modern Unusual parts
Replies: 4
Views: 1741

Re: FS Modern Unusual parts

Hi,
I'm interested in the turn signal switch. If it is still for sale, please contact me.
Craig French
candbfrench@gmail.com
by Craig French
Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Open trailering poll
Replies: 25
Views: 3933

Re: Open trailering poll

I've used both open and enclosed trailers for many years. I currently have both styles of trailers. I made my open trailer using an old boat trailer for the frame and installed new axle with electric brakes along with new decking and rails. The deck is about 12 feet long by 8 feet wide. It has an el...
by Craig French
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tony Bowker
Replies: 31
Views: 7985

Re: Tony Bowker

Tony was one of the first people I met when I got my touring car in the 1970's. We instantly became good friends, and have been for all these years. We've been on dozens of tours together, National, Regional and Local, for thousands of miles. Tony could never pass anybody that broke down on a tour o...
by Craig French
Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt Engine Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2730

Re: Rebuilt Engine Issues

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will check out the valve movements and other intake manifold concerns today. As noted in the comments, my compression is over 90 PSI on all cylinders. So something is working right in the valve train. Also, please note that I've used two complete different ignition ...
by Craig French
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt Engine Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2730

Re: Rebuilt Engine Issues

Thanks for the ideas. I will check the intake manifold gaskets. I don't think the valves are an issue since I get all four cylinders showing the same compression, 90-92 PSI. The compression tests should resolve any issues with the rings and valves. Any other ideas? I appreciate all your advise. Than...
by Craig French
Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt Engine Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 2730

Rebuilt Engine Issues

I rebuilt an engine with new sleeves, pistons, rings, valves, babbitt, and other new parts. I put it on my test stand and got it running just fine. It has only run about a half hour with no issues. My last test was to short out each plug to see if the engine speed slows down. Nothing changed on plug...
by Craig French
Fri Oct 28, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted Stewart accessory wire wheel bits.
Replies: 5
Views: 1558

Re: Wanted Stewart accessory wire wheel bits.

I have two complete sets of Stewart wire wheels/tires. They are very hard to find. I've been looking for extra locking hub caps for years and haven't found anything. One set of wheels has brass non original locking hub caps that I'm trying to upgrade or replace. I plan to use these wheels on two of ...
by Craig French
Thu Jan 06, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 Coupe upper interior fabric?
Replies: 10
Views: 2650

Re: 26-27 Coupe upper interior fabric?

A few years ago I purchased a 1926 Coupe from the estate of a local member. The interior material was pretty faded and dirty. I bought the entire kit from Mike and chose the white stripe material since the green and red stripes didn't have much of a contrast. My car is green so the green stripe woul...
by Craig French
Mon May 10, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sure Stop Disk Brakes on a 26 with Wire Wheels
Replies: 25
Views: 5913

Re: Sure Stop Disk Brakes on a 26 with Wire Wheels

My previous posting is incorrect. I installed my brakes on a car with safety hubs or floating hubs. Those hubs had the studs installed already and I only needed to slip the new brake drum over the hub studs. If you don't have those style hubs you will need to install the old studs on the brake drum ...
by Craig French
Mon May 10, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sure Stop Disk Brakes on a 26 with Wire Wheels
Replies: 25
Views: 5913

Re: Sure Stop Disk Brakes on a 26 with Wire Wheels

The brake kit comes with new brake drums that include the disc portion welded to them. The new brake drums also have the lugs installed. I hope this helps.
Thanks,
Craig French