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I got the tubes (2 for $40) and installed one. They seem about the same weight as the old one and don't think there is any difference between bias-ply and radial tubes. The only issue I had was the size of the valve stem. I solved the small diameter/large hole problem with a rubber plumbing...

AI says, "Size: A 4.10/4.50-19 tube can physically expand to fit a 4.50-19 tire, so the size itself is acceptable. Valve stem: The TR4 stem is intended for motorcycle rims. Many Model A artillery wheels use a larger automotive valve stem hole and typically take a TR13 or TR15 stem. A TR4 stem...

I guess nobody has an answer to my original question so I guess I'll order the 4.10/4.50 motorcycle inner tube from Amazon and hope for the best. According to one discussion website, a radial tube is a better choice because of the thicker rubber...

This for my 1929 Whippet.

I need an inner tube for a 4.75/5.0 x 20 bias-ply tire. Is it possible to use a 4.10/4.50 motorcycle inner tube? Anyone have any experience with this?

I'd do it the easy way and use Heavy Duty Double Sided Mounting Tape. Works great and will never come off. Used it on my '52 Ford pickup to mount my emblems. No drilling and no fuss. Water can't get in so no rust.

Thanks. Learned something new today.

I've never heard of a 3/8 size belt. They come in A (1/2") and B (5/8) as far as I know. You can probably buy them cheaper at a farm store.

Here in Alberta we only pay a one time fee of around $36 to register your antique. We do have to get an "out of province" inspection done by an approved garage and licensed mechanic. My three have all passed on the first try.

I've restored 4 vehicles, 3 were frame off, plus the body of a 1929 Oldsmobile since I retired 20 years ago and have done all the work myself.

I assume that the specs are for bias ply tires. Would radial specs be the same?

Personally I would leave it negative ground as it is less confusing especially if your other vehicles are negative ground. You need to polarize the battery, switch the wiring on the coil and the wiring on the ammeter if it shows a discharge when it's actually charging.

I fixed a hole in a gas tank with JB weld. It started leaking again about a year later. Solder works better but be careful.

One of my uncles had a Hillman back in the fifties. He said that when they got to a steep hill the whole family had to get out and push! Must not be the original motor.

I have too many times but be careful. This summer things went sideways for me and "KABOOM". Acid all over the place but luckily no serious injuries but had to do some repainting and buy a new battery.

Re: ‘34 Spark confusion If you have a weak or inconsistent spark the first thing to check for is a short between the distributor points and the coil. Use a multimeter to check for continuity or resistance between the points in open position and the distributor body. If there is check the...

You can get the benefits of #1 and 2 by installing a 6 volt to 12 volt converter. I just bought one on Amazon to replace the many dinkey ones I have installed. This one is 10 amps which will easily power any 12 volt item I will use. You can get bigger ones. I plan to install mine on the firewall...

Thanks. I thought I had a great idea in converting to 12 volts but I guess everyone was too polite to point out the obvious flaw in my thinking. The problem is simply that it doesn't account for the fact that a 6 volt generator doesn't charge a 12 volt battery adequately. So its back to getting...

All of this has been checked but back to the original question asked in this thread: What is the best way to convert a 6 volt system to a 12 volt system? Obvious the car companies saw advantages to switching in 1956. So far I have not received an answer as to why my proposed method wouldn't...

The starter is used and came with the engine. It is working as it should but not turning the engine over fast enough. It spins the motor way faster on 12 volts. What specific problems do you see with my proposed setup? The truck would basically run on 6 volts, have the benefits of 12 volt easy...