Recent content by Rocketsled

I installed a Weber on an MG, ran great. The next time it wouldn't rev up or take a load. It seemed like a carb. problem, but it was a failed condenser. Rocketsled

You should be able to order from an industrial distributor.

Back in the 1950's and early 1960's at our Texaco we sold mostly Havoline HD 20W. The old timers used SAE 20 year 'round in Southcoast Mass. When 10W-30 came out, it became an instant best-seller at $.75/qt. Havoline HD sold for $.65 at our station and Texaco HD was $.50. Texaco ND was $.40 and...

The MMO story is that the owner of a garment manufacturing ('sweat shop') in NYC got many complaints from the stitchers that the sewing machine oil smelled bad. The owner combined some spindle oil with some Oil of Wintergreen which has a pleasant aroma. Oil of Wintergreen, an organic ester...

What needles would you suggest for the S.U. HS4's?

Years ago, when I made the Hubley Model A's I used my Dremel tool with polishing discs and toothpaste to shine-up the radiator shell and other metal parts.

Modern low end multi-viscosity oils enable new car makers to achieve the MPG figures required by Gov. In an A, I use SAE 30HD. I would switch to SAE 20 HD if cold weather usage is planned. Old timers who came into our family Texaco in the 1950's used SAE 20 year 'round in southern New England...

Where can I purchase a vinyl top for a '29 roadster, like the one on the green car? Thanks, Rocketsled

Actually, they went with a low-bid supplier. There are very few actual grease manufacturers. What you want is a Lithium Complex grease fortified with MoS2 and having either a mineral oil, or synthetic PAO base oil. Rocketsled

Re: Fuel Filter & Magnet Has anyone put a magnet in the tank?

I always got good service and value for J.C.W. My first A was nearly a '29 coupe that belonged to my old neighbor. It was alway garaged and we kids used to play in it, but I missed it by one day. They sold it for $25 and said they would have given it to me if they had known I was interested! So...

Hot charcoal briquets in the bore is how we free up old one-lungers that have been sunk, or buried for decades.

One dozen butternuts, all black with age.

66, and havin' fun!

Our friends the Saudis, by holding their cards, expect the that more costly methods of recovering oil in North America will fold-up. Then they can raise the limit with impunity!