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Re: special engine tool
Of the five we have , I have pulled the engines on 3 and being on a stand sure helps. But I too have ground a 1/2 " wrench to work. The smaller nuts that Service has work well too. I generally use several tools to get them tight. A quarter inch drive ratchet, extension and socket help in the beginning. One of the old distributor wrenches help too.
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Re: special engine tool
paul
I wondered about the distributor wrench once I saw the post about turning it into a "U" when Jaks said that it was a "smack my temple with the heel of my hand" moment. thanks all, now I will do something besides stare at those 2 nuts and scratch my neck. it'll take longer to make the tool than get them off but the pleasure of "I did it" wins out. that's the 47 convertible.
first today I'm chasing the engine surge in the runabout (Saturday pictures from Wauseon near the bottom right column). today I try plugs, rotor, timing, and maybe wires. it idles pretty decent, responds to the throttle no load but surges and falls flat, back and forth just off idle under load. get it moving, full throttle and it chirps the tire going into second, really strong, but heck it probably doesn't weigh 600 lbs and has a grabby clutch. I changed the Tillitson main jet because the other one was screwed almost in to keep it from leaking. checked the fuel pressure, sprayed the carb throat, the easy ,cheap stuff. why do I keep buying things cheaply and wondering why they're not perfect? Becky likes it because it keeps me in the driveway not the bars.. Paul Rinehart On 7/29/2018 12:53 PM, Tim Hamblen via Groups.Io wrote: Of the five we have , I have pulled the engines on 3 and being on a stand sure helps. But I too have ground a 1/2 " wrench to work. The smaller nuts that Service has work well too. I generally use several tools to get them tight. A quarter inch drive ratchet, extension and socket help in the beginning. One of the old distributor wrenches help too.,
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NOS doors at the Nationals Auction, who had them?
Todd Swangstu
I was at the Nationals in Wauseon and got there just after the auction. I saw a gentlemen with a pair of NOS door he said did not sell ad was taking them home. I did not need them at the time but could use them now. Does anyone know who this person was or have his information. I would like to possible purchase the doors. Thanks Todd Toledo Ohio
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Re: NOS doors at the Nationals Auction, who had them?
Jeremy Rutherford
Those were nice doors, wish I could have bought them to have on the shelf. They were part of the garage sale, I’m sure whoever was in charge of that will know who they belonged to
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On Jul 29, 2018, at 10:39 PM, Todd Swangstu <bastardbus@...> wrote:
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Re: NOS doors at the Nationals Auction, who had them?
crosleyshortsport
I believe they were the super sport doors that Dave Anspach took home.
On Mon, Jul 30, 2018, 12:03 AM Jeremy Rutherford <jruthe2@...> wrote:
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Re: special engine tool
Ron D.
I did the manifold nuts the old fashion way. I used an open end wrench, moved it a fraction of an inch, then flipped the wrench, and moved it a fraction, then flipped the wrench and moved it a fraction, ........ you get the picture. When I reinstall them, I will have built, ground, bent, a special wrench for them.
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Re: NOS doors at the Nationals Auction, who had them?
Todd Swangstu
The fellow with the doors has contacted me, thanks guys!
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Das Aught Fest, Macungie PA
Michael Braun
Are there going to be any Crosley parts venders at Macungie this weekend? I need interior panels and a headliner for a CC Pick Up.
Mike Braun 302-270-4703.
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Re: Das Aught Fest, Macungie PA
Spock Arnold
Mike; probably not. However, the guy who made mine is just a few miles away from there. Fixitall in Hamburg Pa. Tell Rob I sent you. Also, you could contact Tim Hamblim who does nice work also. Dave Anspach
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Re: Das Aught Fest, Macungie PA
crosleyshortsport
Michael, You can also get those panels from Yankee Crosley Parts. He has a nice set of originals to trace and cut new ones.
On Mon, Jul 30, 2018, 9:43 PM Spock Arnold via Groups.Io <tmkldwwj=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Exhaust
Ken Acheson
Does it pay to enlarge exhaust from stock size to 1.5 inches straight thru will there be a noticeable increase in power?
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Re: Exhaust
I have 1&1/2 put on all mine and yes it helps a lot. By straight thru I assume you intend a muffler too ? I'd use at least a resonator, otherwise the sound is a bit rough.
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Re: First of the 2019 National Photos
Michael Chicconi
Does anyone have the contact information for the person selling instrument clusters at the Nationals? (picture 1 of 5 on Saturday) Thank you, Mike Chicconi
On Wednesday, July 18, 2018 10:43:37 AM PDT, Jim Bollman <Jim@...> wrote:
I put a summary of the show on the main web page and uploaded the Early Bird photos. t only gets harder from here on as there are more photos to sort and prepare each day for the rest of the week. Jim...
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Re: First of the 2019 National Photos
crosleyshortsport
That is Joe Kaczmar of Kalazamoo Michigan
On Tue, Jul 31, 2018, 8:32 PM Michael Chicconi via Groups.Io <chicconim=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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August Crosley of the Month
The new Crosley of the Month is ready.
http://crosleyautoclub.com/ Enjoy Jom...
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Re: August Crosley of the Month
parkhunter@...
That is pretty nifty! Always liked the Buick straight 8’s.
- Park
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Crosley Carter Carburetor
nobadrivers
Hi,
My 51 Crosley with the Carter WO carburetor has a wicked vacuum leak at the end of the throttle shaft in the base of the carburetor. Can't keep the car running stalls at idle. Has anyone had any luck reaming the throttle shaft bores and installing brass bushings? Is this common with these? Thanks, Glenn
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Re: Crosley Carter Carburetor
crosleyshortsport
Some may disagree with me, however I suggest changing the carb to a Tillotson. Once they are properly set, they keep working, trouble free.
On Wed, Aug 1, 2018, 7:27 PM nobadrivers <scanner2@...> wrote: Hi,
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Re: Crosley Carter Carburetor
L.E. Hardee
A temporary fix might be to pack the gap with some thick old fashioned axle grease to seal the leak. You would have to reapply every now and then when the gas fumes dissolve the grease.
On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 7:40 PM, crosleyshortsport <crosleyshortsport@...> wrote:
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Re: Crosley Carter Carburetor
nobadrivers
I ordered a reamer and bushing kit on eBay. I’m going to give that a try. I used to use those kits many years ago. However I do have a Tillotson carb on a 50 Crosley wagon that I might throw on the Hot Shot for now and try it while I’m waiting to fix the Carter.
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