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I really hoped to make it with my huckster this year and connect with some local A'ers, but I have to work......

I have a leaking valve cover gasket. I've ordered a replacement and two oil tube gaskets as well. It seems to be a pretty simple job. I assume I can access it easily by pulling the carb. Do I need to remove the exhaust manifold too? Any pointers to help me with the job are certainly...

I found it. It's not connected at either end. Thanks cpf240 for the comment. It seems the ignitor for the electronic ignition system replaced the red wire in the original harness.

I took the dashboard off my 1928 and saw a red wire behind it that is disconnected. Anyone know where it should be connected and a reason someone would have disconnected it? The car does have electronic ignition installed in the distributor and I am pretty sure the ignitor is wired to the...

Temperature guage and I've checked the fluid with a thermometer.

No thermostat. I run 50/50 and water wetter. The impeller is great. I have a new water pump.

I have a temp guage. It has gotten higher than 190, but never boiled over. I never have to add much water after it "finds its level." I have checked coolant with a thermometer and my guage seems to be well calibrated. The miniscule leak isn't as concerning as running too hot, to me.

I have never boiled over and never had to add much water after it "finds it level." I am however concerned about the high temperature it reaches when driving longer trips.

I live in Florida and have had issues with my car running hot at speed. I consistently run at or over 190 degrees and am confident that the timing is not an issue. I have a very small leak at the base of the inlet tube on my radiator and wonder if this is a indication of the inside of my cooling...

I live in Florida and have had issues with my car running hot at speed. I consistently run at or over 190 degrees and am confident that the timing is not an issue. I have a very small leak at the base of the inlet tube on my radiator and wonder if this is a indication of the inside of my...

What is the best way to seal the wood on my huckster? I would like something easy and durable.