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Kevin,
I believe your car has a hypoid differential and should take an Extreme Pressure, GL-4 type of gear oil. See “1603 Differential gear oil recommendations”” a few posts back for more info. I don’t believe that your differential has any “”yellow”” metals. Some 1933 models have a worm drive rear axle that has a brass bull gear. In that type of differential you should use a GL-1 or 2 equivalent oil that does not have the EP additives. Dave”
Chris,
The Sta-Lube Stu mentioned should work fine for you. Redline and Chevron (Caltex) also sell GL-4 Gear Oils. I have used Sta lube gear oil for many years in a variety of vehicles and never had a problem.
The main difference between GL-4 and 5 is the amount of Extreme Pressure additive (sulfur/phosphorus), which can be bad for yellow metals. I think I would stay away from the GL-4+/5 oil although I don’t think it would hurt your differential, but why take the chance. Most of the problems with GL-5 have been when it is used in a transmission that has brass synchro rings. It either causes corrosion of the brass, or the different friction characteristics cause poor shifting. Hypoid differentials such as yours require an EP type (such as GL-4) gear oil- Dave
Tony, there is a posting “2020 Winter Weekend-Williamsburg Virginia”” about 15 posts down the Message Board list that has the information. Dave
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My 1928 Series 36 has the same one that Robert shows in his photo. It is nickel plated brass.
Looking good Rich.
Pierce-Arrows at the ACD Museum.
The Pierce-Arrow parking area at the Hotel.
Peter, I wasn’t sure if you’d seen the video. I believe that Bill Morris took photos of all the cars as they came on the show field. I am sure the regular photo page will get posted. Here’s a photo of the Weis Award winner to tide you over.
Peter,
There is a link posted by Liz Horne on the Message Board that has a copy of the slide and video show presented at the banquet. It is under “2019 Pierce-Arrow Meet Video Link”, already a page or two back in the Message Board postings. A copy of the link is below.
Dave
Go to the “Library”” tab under “”Member Pages”” on the left side of the webpage and you can look up what year/model manual reprints are available from the AACA library. There is also information on how to order reprints from AACA.”
My browser (Firefox) gives the option using Password Manager to save logins. Once saved, all I have to do is click OK when the login window comes up. Internet Explorer and Edge also have a similar option.
Liz – Your link worked fine for me. Thanks for posting. Dave
and don’t forget the show…… a little more rain.
Glad to hear you all made it home OK. Sounds like a great trip.
Eric,
I would be happy to do a few (4 or 5), It only takes a minute. If you could put together a description of what you did and the photos and e-mail them to me, I can put it in a future issue of the Service Bulletin. Dave
I had been following them to see what the sold for, just out of curiosity. The prices came from the auction company’s website. Dave
Karl, wrong lot numbers. The 1917 48-B-4, lot 435 went for $84,000. The 1928 Series 81 , lot 433, went for $44,800. These included fees.
The 906 V-12 was a Seagrave design, and was designed as a fire service engine to replace a 1013 cu in. 6. It was first available in 1932. Originally 240 hp, later 268. These were used in the large Seagrave pumpers with big pumps primarily used in large cities. Road speed was probably a secondary consideration. The Pierce-Arrow 12 was adopted as the “small” V-12 around 1936.
Based on the number of discharges and size of the hard suctions in the photos, the pump on the engine in the ad was either 1000 or 1250 gpm, large for the time.
Don – Have you been having races with Greg in his ’25?
Luke – A great looking car. I hope to meet you and see your car at the Indiana meet.
Don – I’m looking forward to a trip around the block in your new ride at Indiana.
Dave
