1930 Roadster, restored mid 70's, Dad bought it late 70's made it a Deluxe. I've been told repeatedly that the guy who restored it did a very good job. I'm sure my Dad did not do anything to the car. When my Dad died in 2003 the car came to me (4500 miles) and I've driven it around here 30 miles or so at a time and are now over 6000 miles. I replaced the distributor, redid wiring, put in working pop out switch, redid Zenith carb with original jets and tried to keep the car as original as I can. I did get good advice on a person rebuilding leakless water pumps and that has been flawless too. Motor starts and runs well. Now for the questions.
I wanted to slow down or limit a few minor oil leaks and do required long term maintenance. Good winter project to do undercarriage work. I want to drive this car at least until it's 100th birthday.
The oil pan paint is flaking off badly. I could put Hirsch chassis paint in place but wondering about needed maintenance on the engine. I run detergent half synthetic oil but was wondering about sludge over the years in the oil pan. Also wondering about setting valves, check bearing clearances etc. What should I be doing if I drop the pan? What do I watch for and not make mistakes dropping the pan?
The ****** is leaking slightly from the shaft retainer. Can that be removed and sealed or is that a ****** remove issue?
My original shocks appear to be seized as I can't budge them. Outside of shock of course painted and has original markings. I'll have to find a shock rebuilder as I can't tackle that type of project and there isn't an organized club in this area.
Advice on what I should be tackling and where to look for "how to's" to do the repairs?
I wanted to slow down or limit a few minor oil leaks and do required long term maintenance. Good winter project to do undercarriage work. I want to drive this car at least until it's 100th birthday.
The oil pan paint is flaking off badly. I could put Hirsch chassis paint in place but wondering about needed maintenance on the engine. I run detergent half synthetic oil but was wondering about sludge over the years in the oil pan. Also wondering about setting valves, check bearing clearances etc. What should I be doing if I drop the pan? What do I watch for and not make mistakes dropping the pan?
The ****** is leaking slightly from the shaft retainer. Can that be removed and sealed or is that a ****** remove issue?
My original shocks appear to be seized as I can't budge them. Outside of shock of course painted and has original markings. I'll have to find a shock rebuilder as I can't tackle that type of project and there isn't an organized club in this area.
Advice on what I should be tackling and where to look for "how to's" to do the repairs?
