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Rear axle nut tightness
Dave, I've got a spec here, somewhere. I'll do some searching for it. "You tighten to snug and back off to the nearest hole. Other wise it will run hot." INCORRECT! This holds the drum/hub to the axle
Dave, I've got a spec here, somewhere. I'll do some searching for it. "You tighten to snug and back off to the nearest hole. Other wise it will run hot." INCORRECT! This holds the drum/hub to the axle
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Generator Motor Conversion
Bill, You don't need to replace the towershaft. You can get by, by just re-timing the camshaft by one tooth. The engine runs OK, with the spacer in place but will be down on power, quite a bit. As far
Bill, You don't need to replace the towershaft. You can get by, by just re-timing the camshaft by one tooth. The engine runs OK, with the spacer in place but will be down on power, quite a bit. As far
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Butch
· #35408
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How do you adjust carb for running rich at road speeds ?
Tim, Which carb? Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
Tim, Which carb? Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
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Butch
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correcting a title
In that case, it MIGHT be relatively easy. A few photos or original ads, showing the two series, would possibly be all it might take, to correct a "typo". Butch
In that case, it MIGHT be relatively easy. A few photos or original ads, showing the two series, would possibly be all it might take, to correct a "typo". Butch
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Butch
· #35226
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correcting a title
Paul, That is a "State" issue and as such, will vary from State to State. If the Title and VIN, designate it as a 49, then finding a 47 Title and VIN, will probably be the only way around it. If it's
Paul, That is a "State" issue and as such, will vary from State to State. If the Title and VIN, designate it as a 49, then finding a 47 Title and VIN, will probably be the only way around it. If it's
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Butch
· #35220
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electric fuel pump
Karl, There is no "setting" that will do that. The problem is, the fuel (especially today's formulations), evaporate from the carb's fuel bowl and it takes a lot of cranking, to re-prime the entire fu
Karl, There is no "setting" that will do that. The problem is, the fuel (especially today's formulations), evaporate from the carb's fuel bowl and it takes a lot of cranking, to re-prime the entire fu
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Butch
· #35213
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electric fuel pump
Hello Paul and Gang, Yes, anything above 3 to 3 1/2 pounds, will have a bad ending, sooner or later. The BIG advantages of electric pumps are, 1; on cars that sit for long periods, the fuel dries up i
Hello Paul and Gang, Yes, anything above 3 to 3 1/2 pounds, will have a bad ending, sooner or later. The BIG advantages of electric pumps are, 1; on cars that sit for long periods, the fuel dries up i
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Butch
· #35199
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Roto Caps don't turn
Al, Someone has been into your engine before, at least once. No surprises found there. Originally, Crosley used two long valve springs and no spacers or Roto Caps. Then they added Roto Caps under the
Al, Someone has been into your engine before, at least once. No surprises found there. Originally, Crosley used two long valve springs and no spacers or Roto Caps. Then they added Roto Caps under the
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Butch
· #35198
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Help Needed for PUP
Hello, We sold parts to Fred, he was in Great Britain. I heard, but it was not substantiated, that he had passed away. I hope not, as he was a very nice and interesting individual to talk and deal wit
Hello, We sold parts to Fred, he was in Great Britain. I heard, but it was not substantiated, that he had passed away. I hope not, as he was a very nice and interesting individual to talk and deal wit
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Butch
· #35149
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Neal Daglow?
I just heard, from a very reliable source, that Neal Daglow has passed away. Has anyone else heard anything of that nature? Butch
I just heard, from a very reliable source, that Neal Daglow has passed away. Has anyone else heard anything of that nature? Butch
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Butch
· #35000
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Interesting block
Actually Andy, those are the INTAKE ports. The exhaust ports are already separate from each other. Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
Actually Andy, those are the INTAKE ports. The exhaust ports are already separate from each other. Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
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Butch
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How to properly "ground" CC gas tank?
Hello Paul, Although, as others have said the straps will ground the tank and sender (as was original on Crosley), they aren't always reliable due to age, dirt and corrosion. It is MUCH better to add
Hello Paul, Although, as others have said the straps will ground the tank and sender (as was original on Crosley), they aren't always reliable due to age, dirt and corrosion. It is MUCH better to add
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Butch
· #34741
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Need to get new Vin # id tag
Bill, It's still this same one, butch46988@.... I've just been incredibly busy, trying to get our other house, finished and ready to sell. I've not forgotten your "other project" either, just ha
Bill, It's still this same one, butch46988@.... I've just been incredibly busy, trying to get our other house, finished and ready to sell. I've not forgotten your "other project" either, just ha
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Butch
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Shocks
Most modern shocks are gas pressurized and virtually all modern cars are several times heavier that the Crosleys. That leads to a harsh ride and also increased frame stress. Although far from perfect,
Most modern shocks are gas pressurized and virtually all modern cars are several times heavier that the Crosleys. That leads to a harsh ride and also increased frame stress. Although far from perfect,
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Butch
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Large distributor points , rotor , cap and condenser ...........who has them.
Tim, We had all of the parts for the large distributor, Dale probably still does, also. Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
Tim, We had all of the parts for the large distributor, Dale probably still does, also. Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
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Butch
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Transmission weeping gear oil after cleaning
Paul, Your transmission, is overfilled. There are no seals, in then Crosley/B-W T-92 transmission. There is a plug, on the side of the case, the gear oil needs to be NO higher than the bottom of that
Paul, Your transmission, is overfilled. There are no seals, in then Crosley/B-W T-92 transmission. There is a plug, on the side of the case, the gear oil needs to be NO higher than the bottom of that
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Butch
· #34362
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Fuel pump pressure
Dave, 3 pounds, is the HIGH end of fuel pump pressure for a Crosley. 1 1/2 to 3 is the range. Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
Dave, 3 pounds, is the HIGH end of fuel pump pressure for a Crosley. 1 1/2 to 3 is the range. Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
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Butch
· #34317
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Signal indicator in dash
Why spend $25 on one? Service Motors' last price sheet (website), has them listed for $5.75. I don't know if they've gone up that much or not. Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
Why spend $25 on one? Service Motors' last price sheet (website), has them listed for $5.75. I don't know if they've gone up that much or not. Butch Virus-free. www.avast.com
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Butch
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This is my test posting.
Well Gang, This is my test posting. Butch
Well Gang, This is my test posting. Butch
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Butch
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