This little dandy may have a history as a moonshine hauler based on where we acquired it. After retirement it sat in a pasture for a long time where we found it. The radiator, engine, and transmission have been removed but I have the engine that was supposed to have been from this car. It has...
Engine mechanical technology hasn't changed much since the 1920's but motor oil has changed a bunch. Modern long-life 15-40 motor oil, as compounded for HD diesel engines is so far superior to any previous motor oil, I seriously wonder why any operator would consider anything else. DO start...
The ground cables are absolutely critical. 12Volt systems are more tolerant of poor grounding, but 6Volt systems require a perfect ground. The reason is obvious--less static pressure on the connections. If you are using a DC generator, a poor ground will ruin it. Be certain there is no paint...
C-4's and C-6s are almost a bolt-up and go project. The cast iron Cruise-O-Matic is a bolt up. The cruiseomatic is as bulletproof as a Ford-O-Matic but features low-gear starts. It has a vacuum modulator which only requires the addition of a line from the intake manifold, but uses the same...