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  • in reply to: Stromberg UU-2 Main Jets 1931 #480834

    <p style=”text-align: left;”>According to some Stromberg instructions I have read, it is pretty-much expected to need a little choke during the warm-up so with further checks like the ignition timing I may be normal. I suspect my car’s carb heat valve may be stuck closed as well.
    As for avgas: as Dave stated, it is high quality and resists deterioration during storage. It is made with a refining process somewhat different from motor fuel. There is obviously no need for high-octane nor for lead in a Pierce-Arrow.</p>

    in reply to: Stromberg UU-2 Main Jets 1931 #480831

    Hi, Carl. Fuel without added ethanol is easily available here. I use it or 100 octane LL from the airport when I can.

    in reply to: Stromberg UU-2 Main Jets 1931 #480829

    Thanks! I think I will try to find a pair of 0.050 jets for my car.

    in reply to: Stromberg UU-2 Main Jets 1931 #480824

    OK thanks, Dave. I was not certain but I assumed a larger number/diameter meant richer. Seems that is correct.

    in reply to: Greg Long #480657

    <p style=”text-align: left;”>Dear Friend, so glad to have you back! Both the tough resilience of your body and the care you received, supervised by Ken of course, were no doubt of Divine origin!</p>
    We will surely miss you at the board meeting, but will gladly swap that time for more healing time so you can attend the annual meet at Eureka Springs!

    Randy & Kathy Roberson

    in reply to: Greg Long #480051

    So sorry to hear this; hope he is mending well!

    in reply to: Today’s Action #479917

    Yes. She beat every muscle car there and got the “Peoples’ Choice” trophy

    in reply to: No Reverse in Free-Wheeling #479744

    Hi, Herb. I understand the workings of free wheeling; what I need is the details of how to dismantle the transmission and install the locking pin which was likely left out of my car’s transmission during previous work.

    I drove the ‘35 some in fw at Kalamazoo. It works fine on the open road when there is plenty of momentum to allow time to complete the shifts; best to lock it out around town though.
    regards,

    RR

    in reply to: No Reverse in Free-Wheeling #479740

    The ‘35 has the pin missing so I propose to rectify this…sooner or later.

    in reply to: Do You Know Where Your Pierce Has Been?! #479702

    I learned that Mary B Hecht owned my 1927 Series 80 once. Research reveals she was an interesting person and was editor of The Arrow once.

    in reply to: Series 80 Rear Hub Puller #479549

    I have s new hub puller! Thanks everyone for you help and advice. You’re the best!

    in reply to: Series 80 Rear Hub Puller #479450

    Hi, Peter, I have not. I had plenty of time to look for a tool but haven’t run across one. Sooner or later I will have to get serious about it.

    I hope all is well with you! RR

    in reply to: 1935 845 Front Spring Clips #479038

    Well… turns out “none” IS the correct answer.

    This example car has metal covers on the rear springs; none on the front springs. Assuming it was originally equipped with metal covers, and the fronts were not reinstalled during restoration, it would not have clips, according to several PAS Service Bulletins.

    I am ordering new covers for the front springs so now I can proceed.

    in reply to: Series 80 Auxiliary Headlights #478264

    Confirmed today my 1927 Series 80 has Mazda 1133 single-filament bulbs; they are marked 32 C which may mean 32 candlepower. The reflectors look like they are in good shape.

    in reply to: Series 80 Auxiliary Headlights #478262

    Good information, David. I plan to remove a bulb for positive ID then I’ll see what I can find.

    in reply to: Series 80 Auxiliary Headlights #478260

    Hi, Paul; I have not. I will look into it.

    thanks!

    in reply to: Hello to all #478238

    It’s a beauty; thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the Pierce pics as well.

    in reply to: 1935 845 Club Sedan At Auction #478211

    This car sold for $33,000

    in reply to: Ignition timing procedures for 1936 type 1601 straight 8 #478062

    I always thought (maybe unqualified to do so…) that timing controls were intended to enable the driver to retard spark in case of detonation and not to add advance. Therefore the timing setting was max advance with control so positioned. I realize we may run more advance with modern fuels etc. but I don’t care much for max performance on a Pierce with rare parts, etc.

    in reply to: Vapor lock and New exhaust system – per spec? #477525

    Sounds like a Buick straight eight muffler to me…

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