Hello all: As some one with limited experience with Crosleys and
rebuilding carbs, I am seeking advise. Bought a carb rebuild kit
from Service Motor folks and took carb off and somewhat apart.
Cleaned inside as best I could and replaced plunger & rod as the
plunger looked worn out, checked float and blew through the carb to
determine that needle and seat were working. Put barb back in car
and after testing fuel pump again (fuel flows out nicely)tried to
start 48 wagon. Cranked a while then engine roared to life but no
matter what I tried, it soon died. Same pattern 3-4 times. Feel
that all is not operating in carb but not sure of just what. Any
thoughts? All input welcome! Thanks Steve

Is crosley_az in phoenix or tucson?
I can easily reproduce the photo album if you like... as to the chat, i might
be able to reproduce something similar. I'll have to look into that. Course,
i understand your preference to leave it as is. Just let me know if you change
your mind.
I may jump into chat next thurs. In the mean time i'll be asking way to many
questions! THANKS!
Peter
--- Jim Bollman <Jim@...> wrote:

Peter, I've been hanging out on AACA for awhile too so I recognized
your name. I thought about asking for space on the AACA board but we
like our Thursday night chats and photo albums. Thanks for the offer.

Glad to hear your going to keep the Hot Shot. I see by the members
list you're in AZ. You will have to connect up with Crosley_AZ on
the board.

Jim...

Just so ya know, I manage the AACA website and discussion forum, so
if you need help with the Crosley Club website I can certianly help
and if you want to move the forum to the aaca discussion forum you
are most certainly welcome.

Thanks, and expect me to be a regular here from now on.

Peter

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Peter, I've been hanging out on AACA for awhile too so I recognized your name. I thought about asking for space on the AACA board but we like our Thursday night chats and photo albums. Thanks for the offer.

Glad to hear your going to keep the Hot Shot. I see by the members list you're in AZ. You will have to connect up with Crosley_AZ on the board.

Jim...

Jim,
I've decided to keep it and enjoy it! You'll see me joining the club
soon, and ordering lots of back issues of the newsletter etc. I've
got a lot to learn!

Just so ya know, I manage the AACA website and discussion forum, so
if you need help with the Crosley Club website I can certianly help
and if you want to move the forum to the aaca discussion forum you
are most certainly welcome.

Thanks, and expect me to be a regular here from now on.

Peter

Peter,

Great photo web page. Well your 52 is a very early 1950 Hot Shot. Yes those are disc brakes they came out on all Crosley models in mid 49 and were discontinued late in 50 after having corrosion problems in area that use salt on the road. It looks like a very complete unit to start a restoration. If you want to get in to a Crosley to restore this is a good model.

If you decide to sell instead of restore, I'm sure you will get some offers from this board. You can also place a free ad in our "Hot Sheet" that gets mailed to 1300+ club members 1/4ly by sending the ad to mailto:CAC@... please include a non Email method of getting hold of you for the 1/4ly. eBay is another good spot, Crosley stuff seems to bring good money.

Good luck

Jim...

What a great find!!!!! Looks like a good project to me. I sent you
a long E-Mail to your Yahoo address.

Find full details on the car, including photos at:

http://www.sillymonkey.com/crosley/

Let me know what you think.

I have a 47 Cros sedan for sale. If anyone is interested I can e
mail them pics, and more information

---Many Thanks to JIM & BARRY for all your time and help. - John
In Crosley_Gang@y..., Jim Bollman <Jim@B...> wrote:

The directions that Barry gave sound about right but if you want
pictures the Service Manual that Service Motors sells for $17 has
wiring diagrams.

Jim...

--Jim, I have a spare large generator and matching water pump, it
sounds like I should change to the Voltage regulator on the

firewall

for any kind of reliability. Where could I find a color and wiring
diagram for this regulator. It looks like only 3 wires on the
firewall regulator, but I need a wiring diagram. Thanks -

In a message dated 4/25/02 8:58:34 AM Central Daylight Time,
vortec57@... writes:

I have a 47 Cros sedan for sale. If anyone is interested I can e
mail them pics, and more information

I would appreciate both the information and pictures. I am in Texas.
Charles Harris

I'll post some photos tomorrow... with serial numbers hopefully.

Peter

--- In Crosley_Gang@y..., Jim Bollman <Jim@B...> wrote:

If you were not going to wait for an answer why did you ask if it

was OK.

Jim...

Jim:
Sorry for what appears inconsiderate on my part. The Ebay method of
uploading additional photos was not working.
Because of my schedule I was under a self imposed deadline. I solved
my problem by using Pongo hosting.

After posting this message I will be dumping the excessive photos.

Brian

The directions that Barry gave sound about right but if you want pictures the Service Manual that Service Motors sells for $17 has wiring diagrams.

Jim...

I saw this item for sale at eBayMotors, The World's Online Marketplace TM, and thought that you might be interested.

Title of item: CROSLEY CAR RUNNING CHASSIS 1948
Seller: wingedcruzers
Starts: Apr-23-02 16:14:48 PDT
Ends: Apr-30-02 16:14:48 PDT
Price: Currently $205.00
To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1824021306


Item Description:
THIS IS A COMPLETE RUNNING CHASSIS (SHORTENED) WITH THE
CAST ENGINE BLOCK. ENGINE RUNS GOOD BUT SMOKES, 3 SP TRANS WORKS GOOD, STEERING, FRONT AND REAR AXLE,FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS & BRACKETS, GASTANK, STEERING WHEEL.
RADIATOR (NEEDS REPAIR) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (RECTANGULAR)
5 WHEELS AND TIRES AND 4 HUBCAPS(SOME DENTS AND SCRAPES)
(NO BATTERY INCLUDED) FUEL PUMP IS BROKEN.--WE'VE USED AS A GO CART FOR SEVERAL YEARS-VERY FAST- (BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING NOW THOUGH) FRAME AND DRIVESHAFT WERE SHORTENED BY PREVIOUS OWNER TO MAKE A SMALL TRACTOR.. BUYER TO PICK UP OR ARRANGE SHIPPING....BUYER TO SEND MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK WITHIN 10 DAYS OF END OF AUCTION


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Peter,

Pictures and serial number would be a good start. There are some hard to find parts that if they are missing will drive down the cost. What kind of brakes does it have. I have found that a lot of 51-52 Hot Shots have turned in to Super Sports or 49-50. That's why the serial number and brake question.

Jim...

hi all
did anyone see that cool shortend crosley on ebay?just type in crosley and it is towards the bottom of the page.
thanks
jon

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clean the area around the generator terminals. One will be marked F,
and the other A. The voltage regulator will be marked on the post
where the wires fasten to. One is marked F(field), one A(armature),
and one B (battery). Connect the field terminal of the gen to the
fielf to the field terminal of the voltage regulator, connect the
armature terminal of the gen to the armature terminal of the voltage
regulator. Connect the battery terminal of the voltage regulator to
the constant hot terminal of the starter solenoid (the big terminal
that goes to the negative battery terminal) Now you must POLARIZE the
generator ( this is to tell the generator which terminal on the
battery is hooked to ground. To do this take a small piece of wire
and jump the battery, and armature terminals of the voltage regulator
for a split second!! If the generator and voltage regulator are good
it should charge. You may want to try and polarize the voltage
regulator you already have on the car, as this may start it working
again. Alot of times when the battery is removed from the car the
voltage regulator will forget it's polarity, and you will have to
polarize it again. Hope this helps you.
Barry

My brother inherited a 1951 Crosley Hot Shot a few years back, and
had all the intensions in the world of restoring it. Now, after
partially dismantling it and doing some misc repair work he's
interested in selling. It's complete, it does run, and its not rusty
or damaged. But it needs everything.

Anyone have a clue as to it's value?

Peter

--Jim, I have a spare large generator and matching water pump, it
sounds like I should change to the Voltage regulator on the firewall
for any kind of reliability. Where could I find a color and wiring
diagram for this regulator. It looks like only 3 wires on the
firewall regulator, but I need a wiring diagram. Thanks -
John - In Crosley_Gang@y..., Jim Bollman <Jim@B...>
wrote:

The small generator used a small cutout relay mounted on the
generator. It sounds like you have an after market replacement. It
basically charged full or not at all by controlling the field wire.

Jim...

I have an early 47 with the voltage regulator mounted on the inner
passenger fender.It is about 2x3 inches,one set of points that

spark

The small generator used a small cutout relay mounted on the generator. It sounds like you have an after market replacement. It basically charged full or not at all by controlling the field wire.

Jim...