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  1. doug.nichols

    1929 Model A Roadster

    Reduced to $17,500
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    1929 Model A Roadster

    The following items are new with approximately 200 miles on them: • Rebuilt engine (by Schwalm’s Babbitted Bearings Inc.) o 5.5:1 HC head o Balanced engine components o Counterbalanced crankshaft o Oversize tappets o Pressurized center main o Oil filter kit o Drilled water neck o V8 pressure...
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    Got it all hooked up and it works beautifully. Very happy with the kinder/gentler engagement of the starter gear with the ring gear. Thanks to all. Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    John: Yes, this is a 12V car. Thanks for thinking of that. Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    Thanks to all for your help. Attached is the drawing showing how I intend to hook things up. Look for a mushroom cloud on the horizon. Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    Thanks to all for your valuable input. I am attaching the setup that I have landed on. Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    GeneBob: Not sure how to wire a solenoid into this system. What if the starter already has a solenoid in it? Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    brokenspoke: What is the purpose of the jumper wire? Could you do a quick sketch of your wiring setup? Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    rotorwrench: I do not know for sure if the unit has a starter solenoid in it. Similar starters that I see on the web do. This one is distributed by (built by?) Wosp. Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    Thank you nkaminar. That is exactly the kind of input I was looking for. Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    Katy: The basic drawing (post #1) came with the starter. I added the had written notes. Snyders recommended the 14 ga wire. I made an assumption about where to connect the ammeter wire based on the original wiring of the car. The starter came from Snyders with no instructions. Doug
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    John So, the fuse would be in the wire between the starter to the push button? D
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    John: are you using fuse or circuit breaker protection on your installations?
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    Thanks John. I am using a push button rated for 60 A.
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    Wiring for 12V Gear Reduction Starter

    I am installing a 12V gear reduction starter from Snyder's. Not quite sure how to wire it up. Can someone take a look at the attached image and tell me if I have it right? Also, does anyone know if this type of starter should have a fuse, and if so, how to wire it into the system? Thanks
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    Wanted: 21" Wheels

    Seeking a set of 4-21" wheels in good condition.
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    Stock vs Repro 21" Wheels

    Can someone tell me how to identify a stock vs reproduction 21" spoke wheel? The welds on mine have sharp/pointy irregular shapes to them (ouch!). Is that normal? Thanks
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    Front end Rebuild?

    My brake actuating arms have more play in their joints with the king pin, maybe 1/16" to 1/8" wiggle, than I would have have expected. But I don't know what is normal. On the passenger side, the brake actuating arm connection to the brake rod is quite sloppy, but seems to work ok. The king...
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    Roadster Top Tie Down

    Thanks old 31
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    Roadster Top Tie Down

    Would anyone like to share if or how they are securing their roadster top when it is down, to prevent flutter/rattling? Thanks...
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