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#1
Stuff 4 Sale / Edit all sold, please remove topic.
August 06, 2019, 03:41:34 PM
****Radiator Ornament SOLD****

I have the radiator ornament and Klaxon horn still available for a 30u.

I can ship, with paypal.  Make offers
#2
I used a piece of silicone hose and cut it down to size, works great
#3
Looking for a source for these headlamp springs, I'm in need of 3, would like to buy 6
#4
I ended up ordering a BB-1 from www.vintagecarb.com

I figured i'm this deep in the project I may as well dive in fully.

He has them with a 2-3/8 flange so it should bolt right up without the need for an adapter. 
#5
Quote from: Russ T. Fender on May 29, 2019, 01:28:05 PM
I run a Carter BB-1 carburetor on mt 30-U and all my other non Ford old cars.  It is a good universal carburetor easily adjusted to adopt to existing linkage and parts are available for them.  The earlier ones are brass and are more desirable but the later pot metal ones are OK too.

Does the bb1 bolt straight up or are there different bolt patterns to look out for?
#6
So checked all valves, that seems fine, no intake leaks.
I honestly think it's carb related, these carbs are so archaic!!

Took it for a drive down the road, pulls pretty good, but then in 2nd gear it seems to top out a little too low, then in 3rd I had some 'speed' wobble, so I had to slow down again, that's for another day though.

Here is a video of the engine running
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS1Q0r5FWr8

#7
Thanks Chet, i'll take another look at the intake for cracks and test it.  When I ran a compression test they were all equal, but I will test again.Then i'll pull the side cover off and check valve clearances.

Any thoughts on an alternative carb?
#8
Yes the radiator is in the back, that's a new one for me too, figured I like a challenge so go for it.  A TR6 came and went, a few Willys and a few Volvos over the last few months.
#9
So i've been working on the 30u a little more now that it's back from upholstery, a couple of notes/questions;
-Every time I wish to start the engine it needs just a little squirt of ether in the carb, then 9/10 it starts up, but always needs a little choke to run, just a hair, any thoughts on why this might be?  I've rebuilt the carb (drt08) and made sure all passageways are clear etc.
-Once the engine is warm, it will occasionally misfire
-I'm thinking I need to adjust the valves to try and get the engine to run smoother, I can't find what tappet clearance the valves need to be adjusted to, any leads?
-Is there a good alternative to the drt08 that bolts up and is slightly more adjustable?
#10
General Discussion / Re: Back from Upholstery!!!
May 24, 2019, 09:07:11 PM
More pics
#11
General Discussion / Back from Upholstery!!!
May 24, 2019, 09:06:23 PM
Obviously not stock, and a few little things to re-do/iron out, but i'm stocked!!
#12
Well, while my 30u is still down at the upholstery shop i've had a few cars come and go, however I decided to scratch build another roadster this year, started with a 1930 ford chassis and dropped a 351 Windsor in it. Popped on a steel bucket, fabbed the hood/grill and slowly working through the essentials.  Rear mounting the radiator was a challenge but I think it'll be worth it.
#13
Things you are looking for. / Re: Door sills
May 14, 2019, 09:55:58 AM
The total was $275 including shipping (not sure why it went up $25 but couldn't argue), had to mail in a check, he doesn't do "any of that fancy electronic payment stuff"
#14
Things you are looking for. / Re: Door sills
May 13, 2019, 10:09:20 AM
Just received this pic from Don over at the door sills place, they look purdy!!
#15
General Discussion / Re: What’s happening?
April 16, 2019, 09:45:32 AM
The wooden mechanism actually works flawlessly, but does need a bit of tidying up, not sure why they put it on the new upholstery at all, I guess if they scratch it, they fix it.  They also did the carpet, and it wasn't to my liking so they are having to do that again.