Recent content by bill44

Got one, thanks everyone

I am looking for the lower half of a Tillotson X carb. Need one that is not warped and with the jets and nozzel free, with good threads and tight throttle plate. In short one that is in great shape. contact me at: bill44@wavecable.com

I have made several of these wrenches. I cut down the length of the socket and weld them on a bar that is slightly bent. They work fine, be sure you don't forget to take them off before you start the engine. You can generally pick up the sockets at swap meets for around a dollar. They are an odd...

I am on my fourth tube since the first of the year. Two were from Tiwan and one from India. They all failed at the seams. Two were in the area where the valved is attached. I got the first two from Coker's when I bought new tires, and the other two from Mac's. I have rim liners and the wheels...

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I think they are great improvements. I like to tour too, and have done a lot of modifications to make touring easier. Most of which cannot be seen unless you know what you are looking for.

Well I will see if it works

My car has both the drabs. I think it looks Ok. I can send you some other pictures if you want. Email me direct at bill44@wavecable.com

I have the top of the line Premier card. It has 200 mile towing, and I think it is well worth it. I have only used it once, and I specified a flat bed. You also need the MAFCA directory in case you are more than 200 miles from home. I would be willing to help anyone who called me, and I think...

Les Andrew's green book covers hydraulic brakes.

You might try a cog belt.

I have been running one for several years that was done by one of our club members. It is great. I have a 29% 4th gear, but they have 4 different ratios all the way down to 21%. It doesn't climb very well, and you need to be going at least 45 to keep it from lugging.

I mounted mine in the fire wall, and used it on the positive cable. I can turn the switch with my foot and it is up out of the way. Also if you ever need to jump start the car you can attach the jumper to the switch on the fire wall instead of having to expose the battery.

I have about 6k miles on one of his touring engines and love it.

Let us know if Sac. Vintage actually has them in stock