Re: 1930 Detroit Lubricator Model 51
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/8/2 16:18:14
Have you tried the "search" function? I don't have a lot on the DL51 but I did post some original service information here a while back in response to a similar inquiry, and as I recall there was additional information posted by someone else.
And although they will no longer rebuild them (new ones are now available), you might talk to Daytona Parts who did rebuild them for years and they are quite knowledgeable about them. From the little first-hand experience, check the accelerator pump check valve, but also suspect would be warped vanes. Repro vanes were available for some time from (now deceased) Henry Yeska but I also heard comments that their quality was poor. There also is a man who does rebuilt the DL-51s, John Hardgrove. I understand the cost of a rebuild is about $1500+, no personal experience with him or his work.
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And although they will no longer rebuild them (new ones are now available), you might talk to Daytona Parts who did rebuild them for years and they are quite knowledgeable about them. From the little first-hand experience, check the accelerator pump check valve, but also suspect would be warped vanes. Repro vanes were available for some time from (now deceased) Henry Yeska but I also heard comments that their quality was poor. There also is a man who does rebuilt the DL-51s, John Hardgrove. I understand the cost of a rebuild is about $1500+, no personal experience with him or his work.
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