Recent content by TPR1930

In mid-2017, I bought a replacement heavy duty radiator (For 1930 -31, 8 Fins per inch) from Bratton’s. Since then, I have put no more that 1,000 miles on my car. The radiator is filled with Sierra Safer-Formula antifreeze. Approximately 100 miles ago, I started to notice a mineral-type deposit...

As my update .. My restored carburetor has returned from Mike’s looking like a gem. It has been installed, and the car is running like a champ. Started up on second try. I can only think that my initial problem may have been a case of when it rains, it pours. Prior to not being able to start...

Thank you again for all these thoughts. I'll report back when this is resolved!

Thank you for the advice. I readjusted the fuel line, and after a few tries got it started. It ran well for about 5 minutes, at idle, and then stopped. At that moment, it did sound like the gas was being shut off. I think my next step might be taking the carb off and giving it a visual exam. I'm...

I’ve replaced my shut-off valve successfully and a now have no leaks and terrific flow to my carburetor. Prior to this, my car was running very well. Now after hooking everything back up, I’m having trouble getting started. After repeated tries of almost catching, it will run for a few seconds...

I have moved to Florida recently where ethanol-free seems to be easy to find. I've now gone through two full tanks of it. The difference, and improvement in performance, has been night to day. Also, no more "off" gas smell. I'm sold on it.

You need to "Delete Cookies and Temporary Files" in you Internet Explorer settings. If you use Google Chrome, go to "Customize Settings (in the upper right hand corner)/More Tools/Clear Browsing Data..." Stay on top of it. I get some, but not a lot of ads.

Thank you so much for your thoughts. I filled the clam shell with a whole 14 oz. tube of Cornhead grease, clearly it needed it (so glad I did.) Just had the car out for two hours, and find that the noise is still audible between 30 - 35 m.p.h. I'll keep on top of it and try to be prepared for...

I would appreciate thoughts on the noise I hear coming from my transmission. For background, my car was restored about 30 years ago, and I don’t know if there was ever an engine or transmission rebuild. I have owned it for the last 5 years, and this noise has always been present for me. The...

Is that the car they used in "The Great Gatsby" movie?