Recent content by EDavid

Oil leaking from water pump packing nut. Where can I get 2 split rings and grease? Will this solve my problem? First problem, why is there oil dripping in the first place? I'm puzzled. Solution? All help appreciated.

I've had my 31' for over 60 years. When I purchased the car (mostly at my dad's urging I believe he wanted it more than me). It Needed lots of work. My dad was the "Chief" mechanic and I learned by watching, listening and doing. My issue is I've decided to convert from the generator to an...

Thank you Jay. All is well. All is working. Car runs like a top as they say. Regards to to you. E. David

Harness I checked but not the rod. After all these years you'd think I'd remember the little things. Thanks for the tip.

My thanks to everyone. Leak problem solved. Broke down carb and cleaned all jets. Everything fine now. Thanks again. This by the way is my first car. 1964 I wanted a hot rod dad talked me into buying this car. Paid $450.00 and it ran but what a mess. We restored over the years. I drove...

Here's where I'm at. Replaced gas tank valve with new. That solved half the problem. Valve closed and no gas runs through to carb. However, when open I still get fuel leakage out of the GAV on the carb. Will now move to plan "B" to see if I've got something in the carb itself causing the...

This is my first post. Never had issues before. I have a 31 Sedan with a Zenith "B". The car is not new to me I've owned it more than 50 years. Starts great, idles great, runs great. After running the carb dry it stays that way for about a day then I start to get a fuel drip from the GAV...