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Is there a preferred material to use for the carburetor-to-manifold gasket? I have 1/16" gray gasket material.

Phil

Thank you all for the great comments. Now I will pursue to learn the proper operation. I have removed a couple of tires from clincher rims and split rims. Not sure if it was the proper way or not but was a lot easier than removing them with the wheel on the floor. I've had one of these for several ...

I'd be interested to know how it is used. Could you make a video? I can find no instructions for this tool.

Phil

I had a similar problem. The fuel valve wasn't fully on and the carb starved for gas. If you bowl has a drain, you could check to see if it's full.

According to Franklin Tucker's 1967 article in Antique Automobile : "[In] 1916, the officials from the Metz Company obtained control of the American Watch Tool Company and in addition to the regular lines, parts for motor cars were made; horns, carburetors, etc. This is where the erroneous rumor aro...

My spring measures 8" long total, made of two straight pieces with round bends at each end. The coiled part (22 coils) is 2.75". The spring steel is .108"D. The top part (straight with a hook) is 3.5" long. The hooks are face opposite directions. Attached is a sketch.

Phil

The Buick Club of America is quite active. They have a Pre-War Division, also.

www.buickprewar.org

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Phil

Thanks. Here is a photo of two Pacific Rim Tool spreaders. I think the small one fits the T. The larger one will do the 25.5" rims. No model number on it. I'm sure many others made them, also.

Phil

Seeking a larger-size rim spreader that will fit 25-1/2" O.D. rims.

Phil Jamison
West Chester, PA

I would fill the hole with solder, unless it is now just out of site below the rim. It's full of solder. The black is just some carbon powder around the cable. I pulled on it, and it seems tight. I now must figure how to install the other connector so the length is correct for the cable housing. It...

I followed Mark's advice and drilled out the fitting and silver-soldered the cable inside. I'm not sure if I got the correct end in there, but it seems to be solid.

Phil

I don't know what was wrong with the orignal chain. The new cable was there when I got the car. Perhaps they brazed the cable on a bit crooked and it eventually broke. Langs sold an adapter (photo below), but they no longer have it. That looks better than brazing.

Phil

My Stewart speedometer "chain" cable was replaced with a steel cable. The speedo end was brazed on, and broke off there. Does anyone know if this end was hollow or had a hole in it for brazing the cable? I had no luck finding new fittings as Langs is out of stock and no other dealers I found sell th...

The old enameled porcelain signs were produced by applying colored glass powders to a steel sheet and then melting the glass onto the steel in an oven; the same way enamel jewelry is made. The early license plates were also made this way. Is anyone making signs like that today?

A repro Model T battery grounding strap. Original style copper.
$10 includes postage to 48 states.

Phil

A Model T starting crank ratchet which I think is an original. Anyway, it's in good condition
Price $15 includes postage to 48 States.

Phil

Looks like a fun movie:

https://youtu.be/FkUEjI2dB7g

Got this video from the Willys Overland Forum. Some Polish car guys share a unique toast to their newly-restored Overland Model 90 engine:

https://youtu.be/wamjRPRBbJ0

Thanks. I'm hoping it will fit my 1915 Overland.

Phil

Could some tell me the Model T Valve Spring Seat diameter?

Phil

Does J-B Weld stick to nickel plating?

I used a torch to remove the emblem on a similar spare radiator shell and the neck fell right off. I was thinking, for re-attaching the emblem, to position a piece of solder beneath it, then holding the iron underneath.

Phil

The radiator badge on my 1924 Citroen is soldered in place and must be removed to nickel plate the shell. I'm afraid to re-solder the restored badge on the re-plated shell. Any suggestions? A badge restoration guy says to use silicone adhesive.

Phil

I don't see the Australian Tautflex paint in the USA, but there is 'vinyl paint" such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/ColorBond-Cream-Leather-Plastic-Refinisher/dp/B00K77FAEM?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00K77F...

I have a pair of E&J side lamps missing their burners. Let me know if you make any extra!

Phil

Saw it last Sunday in PA. A lovely film. I got a little teary.

Phil