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Merlin’s jack crank is not OEM. A pic of the correct crank is on the cover of Arrow 69-3 (which is available in “Back Issues”). I got a crank with my trailer, but someone has “liberated” it. That’s why I am trying to find another.

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Got them, Merlin. Thanks

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I think the airbags would be a good choice, as we do not have load-equalizing hitches on the PA. The bags can be cross-connected to keep the pressures equal.

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The tongue weight on my Model B was measured today. It is right at 500 lbs.

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Yes, it is the correct can. Thank you. I have contacted Gene Reeves and now have the info I needed.

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No, but I know that the tongue weight of my Model B exceeds 400 lbs. I searched all my files and found no numbers.

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I have asked this before and got no response. Does anyone have info on the OEM trailer hitch used by PA for the Travelodge and/or info on the vacuum connection to the tow car for the trailer brakes?

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I think that some additional comments on PASB 2019-1 are in order, for the benefit of anyone contemplating repairs to their B-K Vacuum Power Brake system:

1. A dash mounted vacuum gauge is not OEM on PA’s and would be considered not “authentic” for judging purposes. As would be the tee fitting, modern compression tubing fitting and incorrect hose clamp.

2. The correct hose size would be 1/2″.

3. The pictured check valve is correct for only 1936. !937-38 valve use a two-bolt rubber mount, which is not available from Steele.

4. Adding lube via the vacuum hose fitting is not correct. One of the four front plate mounting bolt-holes is drilled thru to the interior (the other three are blind holes). Removal of that bolt allows the addition of lube to the correct side of the leather cup.

5. The use of inner tube rubber for the control valve diaphragm is not correct and is likely to fail. The 10psi pressure is too much for unsupported inner tube rubber. The diaphragm must be a fabric reinforced material, which is available from Karp’s Power Brake, Upland, CA.

Hope this is of some help.

Bob

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Dave,

A real challenge, as this unit is not self-propelled. Its huge engine powers only the plow blades. A regular train engine pushes it forward.

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Please provide a link in the “Optional URL”” box.”

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Greg,

A little clarification is in order. The tool I showed at the Annual Meet was a telescoping cargo spreader bar, used to secure loads in a pickup bed. They are inexpensive and available from Harbor Freight Co. I replaced the rubber feet with wooden wedges. Also, the brand name of the body shop tool you mention is “Porta Power””.”

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Craig,

The 1937 Pierce-Arrow sales booklet lists “dome and corner lights”” as “”among the appointments””.”

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The long dimension is fore and aft.

It has a two-filament bulb; one (along with the corner lights and vanity lights, if present) is controlled by the rear pillar switch, the other one by the door open switch. I chose to have the brightest filament on the door open circuit.

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Peter,

Avocado number? What do I care about the number of atoms in a mole? They are pesky little lawn pests. The only Avocado number I care about is the price per pound.

Dilly, Dilly

Bob

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Good catch Tony. I wondered if anyone would notice that the Hemmings coverage of the Pebble Beach Concours included our 1703.

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Jim,

The discussion above does not mention the need for a thread sealant on the block end of the studs. A sealant is necessary to preclude water leakage by the threads which will corrode the studs up in the head area. There are many sealant choices out there; I use one with a methacrylate component.

Bob

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A 1934 Model 840A is, indeed, a positive ground system.

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I am happy that I do not live in the Peoples Republic of California. In Washington, antique car YOM plates are $35.00 – one time only. No annual renewal thereafter is required.

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I read the story of the inventor of power steering. He, the name escapes me, installed a demo unit into a Pierce and attempted to sell the idea to Detroit. He did not succeed in his efforts to market it, and others eventually stole his invention. I’ll have to search further for the book.

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I notice a few problems with authenticity, fairly easy to correct though:

Hinges and light trim rings should be body color, missing Startix and rear emblem, wheel pinstriping, wiper arms and hose clamps are incorrect, automatic choke cannot operate (interference with heater hose).

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