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To quote George Teebay: Transmission & Rear End Oil: P-A [the company] only provided owners with the push-type heavy-liquid-dispensing grease gun, called, ‘compressor, grease’ in the owner’s manual. Because of the frequency of required lube, they assumed that much of the routine lubrication would be done by owners. That heavy liquid was ‘Special Compound,’ which was their proprietary name for 600W.

I use 600W ONLY for the transmission and the steering box. (You should also use 600W for the Bowen auto-lube system.) I do NOT use the push-type gun for any of them–especially not for the steering box because you can still blow out seals with that. Heat a bottle in a pan of near-boiling water then pour using a small-aperture funnel. I’d prefer to use the 600W from a Model A Ford supplier for all 600W applications other than the transmission–but make sure you’re getting the dark, smelly, viscous 600W and not the clearer, thinner stuff some sell as 600W but which I think is just repackaged SAE 140.

Differential: They did not have hypoid-style gear oils in 1928 (but they were close to it at that time), which is STRONGLY PREFERRED these days for the differential. As far as I know, SAE 140 hypoid-style gear oil is about as heavy as hypoid oil as we can find nowadays–but be sure to USE ONLY GL-4 rated, not synthetic (GL-6) or the now-common GL-5 which is for limited-slip diffs.

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It was a great meet and gave us an opportunity to know each other better. Many thanks to Marc and the delightful Ms. Deedee for their flowing hospitality. They are the epitome of Southern charm. Also kudos to Rick Horne and Elizabeth Enney for the tour of their garage. What a pleasant weekend with great weather, outstanding accommodations and fun people. Peter

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Try an RV store, as the fuses are the same size as those used in RVs. If you still have problems finding them, contact me and I will send you some.

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Hello kids,

Here is one of my Pierce loaded with kids in the 1980s

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Hello Syd,

I have a few cigar lighters in various states of repair that may fit a rear vanity.

Perhaps, you can send a pic of the vanity and I can determine if I have something that will fit it.Best regards,

Peter Williams

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Hello Carl,

Bravo!

You will be very happy with a real Pierce engine in your real Pierce!

Best regards,

Peter Williams

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You must be kidding. If you don’t like it as it is, sell it!

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Hello Kyle,

Do you need just the spring, or the whole assembly including the gear and sleeve?

If you need just the spring, can’t you find one of equal length, wire size & tension in a industrial parts supply company like McMaster-Carr.com?

I did my timing chain last year and I am not sure the spring in the tensioner is anything special, per se.

I have an extra assembly and I think the spring is good, but I have to look to see how hard it is to get out of the assembly.

Please advise as to your thoughts on the matter.

Peter Williams

978-465-3366

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Hi Randy,

Some of the instruments on my Series 80 have a “Bar” that runs flat across the back of the instrument through two bar holders and attaches over the two bolts.

In the next few days, I will check my ignition switch / lighting cluster.

The Delco ignition is correct, as is the Waltham “8-day” clock.

The toggles for the Delco ignition / lights are available in either nickel or chrome through a 20’s Buick supplier, like Bob’s Automobilia.

Peter Williams

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What type of lenses do you need? I have a pair of B&L Stars that may be appropriate for your vehicle. They are in very good shape, although they do not match in color, as one is slightly violet, while the other is nicely clear. I believe that they belong on a later Series 80 than mine, which is a 1924. Advise as you wish.

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