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In his book 4-bangers & me Jim Brierley recommends using ARP 12 point rod nuts. Are these to be used without lock washers and can they be re-used to adjust shims? When I dropped my pan the other day I found the carter pins so far down and loose they served no practical purpose. thanks Bob

On my way to Hershey, any advice on how to check Rims other than take a lug nut along. Also determin determine value? Bob

I have seen several sport coups with a stainless steel snap on center on their landau irons. Do any of you know who made them or has a set for sale? Thanks Bob

OK gang, I am going to Hershey to look for 19" rims. Can anyone recommend a booth among that giant maze that might be fruitful? Thanks

I have a problem with my wheels that I have not seen on the Barn. My lug nut holes are to big from years of use. I have the thicker SS washers but still need to grind them down so they do not protrude beyond the rim. I have also bought SS lug nuts that are used on boat trailers. They have a...

Was under the car looking for an oil leak when I noticed about a 1/8th inch of shiny crankshaft indicating that it has moved forward. Is this normal or do I have a problem? Car runs fine. Bob

My sport coup came with a black canvas top, Now gray. Does anyone know what to use to dye,stain,or paint to get it back to black? Thanks for any info Bob

What would be a good summer tire pressure for a light sport coup and new 19 inch radial tires? Bob

The crossover throttle linkage between the fire wall and the back of my engine is really loose and sloppy. are there any new parts available?

My 1930 sport coup is so noisy at 45mph that you cannot carry on a conversation with the person sitting next to you let alone hear anyone on the phone. At 35mph everything is tolerable so my guess is that it is wind noise. Makes no difference weather windows are up or down. Is this normal...

What exactly causes vapor lock? And how can changing to another up-draft carb be a cure? Is it the engine itself running to hot in the summer? Or is it the carb sucking in hot air from the exhaust manifold? I have read the service bulletins cover to cover and there is no mention of there...

Help Car ran flawlessly during a 1500 mile tour to the great smoky mountains. But coming home it would not run at low RPM's in traffic or stop lights. If I poured water over the carb I could get it to started again and would run ok as long as I did not slow down. outside temp 90 deg and car...

Thanks to everyone that responded to my post. Completely rebuilt the distributor, new base,upper & lower shafts, Cap,body,rotor and modern points & condenser. Reset timing, Flushed the radiator, tightened fan belt and sprinkled holy water on the engine. Runs great and at a temp. of 170 deg...

Returning to the east coast from the Smoky Mountains I had a distributor cap come apart. After replacing it The car would run fine at speed but would back fire, spit & sputter at every stop light and then quit. Poring water over the carb and giving it a few minutes it would start and run fine...

I am planning on using a counterbalanced Burlington crank on an upcoming re build. Babbette or insert bearings ??? What is the current thinking?

How hot should the rear end get after an hour's run. outside temp about 90 deg. Mine gets too hot to hold your hand on. The torqe tube also is hot but not as bad. I have had it apart during a TX swap out and replaced the bearings and cups (races) in the rear end. Maybe I am just being...

Is there anyone left that still makes a kit or an adapter for an overdrive TX ?? 4 or 5 speed would be ok. All my searches have lead to dead ends, 1930 sport coup daily driver Thanx in advance Bob