I have several computer nerd millennial people in our family that could do it but they are not necessary antique car lovers. Since this is sort of a private forum how much maintenance does it take? I know the FB forums fight constantly to keep spammers out but I don't know how much of a issue it is here. We have some time to figure it out. I would volunteer some time and money to do my part. To be honest my main passion is tri-five Chevys but our Plymouth is important to me too and this is a great resource.

The end of this forum would be sad indeed. Realistically however, I doubt many of the older guys have the computer skills to take it over (I certainly don't) and the younger guys who do probably don't have the time so it may be inevitable. As far as I know most forums are run by volunteers and it is a thankless task that is becoming ever more difficult because of the morons who seem to enjoy doing anything they can to disrupt things. That said if someone with the technical skill is willing to step up and keep things going I would be glad to kick in for any costs associated with keeping the website going.

Is there any way we can save this forum? It's the best resource for these cars that I have found and contains lots of info and friendships that will be lost. What are our options? A fee? Advertizing? Someone new to take it over? I don't know but I do know that without it our car wouldn't be near as good as it is today and I bet we aren't the only one.

Hello,

  What should the Schrader valves look like on a 1930 Plymouth 30U with wire wheels?  The attached photo is what I have on there currently.  Is this correct, or should it be something slightly more modern, but not what we have today?  Any knowledge or photos of what is known to be correct are greatly appreciated!  -Chris

I used fairly thick cork gasket material liberally soaked in shellack to stop my gas gauge from leaking. I tightened it down slowly over a few days and no leaks so far.

The gasket I am using does not require the glands or rings as it is located by the studs. I assume the engine rebuilder tossed the glands and rings as there were none when I took the manifolds off. I am familiar with the issue you are describing as Model T Ford manifolds use them and at one time a parts supplier was reproducing them incorrectly so they were too proud and the glands could not be compressed.  First question, Is my recollection that Plymouth used glands and rings correct and if so is there a source for them?  I can make up the rings but not the glands. I can't believe I can't remember if there were any when I took the engine apart and brought it to the rebuilder.  But, then again, these days there are times when I can't remember what I had for breakfast!

Those gland rings can be a problem. If the new gasket is thinner than the designed one the rings can keep it from being compressed and cause leaks. They don't seal anything they just help line up the manifold & the block. When you have it apart again put it together with no gasket and see how much gap between them and your problem night be easier to spot.

Thanks Chet but I am running a Carter BB-1 carburetor and I tried swapping it for one from one of my other cars that ran fine when I first had the problem with no change so I don't think the issue is with the carburetor.

John,

There is some info at the bottom of this report that details what I did to get the gauge working without leeks.

see link to info: >>>  Feb 14, 2020

Chet...

You know, I had this exact same problem, but I don't remember exactly what caused it.  You are correct it is vacuum. I think it had something to do with the acceleration pump on the carburetor.  Mine is a RT-08 Carter.  Do you have another carburetor to troubleshoot with?  I'll look back on my adventures and see if it will jog my memory, but I believe something loose on the carb caused more air to mix with the gas.  I keep thinking the acceleration pump was loose and sucking air.

Chet...