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Re: 433 skinner rectifier information needed
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Bob Supina
Ours is not connected and I have no interest in hooking it up... it's just fun to explain the theory to folks.
It is also fun to talk about the spark plug in the top of the carb.

Bob

Posted on: 2016/9/6 21:54
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Re: 433 skinner rectifier information needed
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We have a Skinner Oil Rectifier on our late Third Series SIX.

I am not an engineer, but this is what I have been told.

The basic assumption is that the oil is being contaminated by fuel residue on the cylinder walls.
Accordingly, lines were installed into the cylinders and oil sucked from the bottom ring groove. Since the Rectifier is mounted on the exhaust manifold, the oil is 'cooked'.
The 'light ends' are returned to the carb and the 'heavy' is returned to the crankcase.

You might say this is a miniature cracking plant.

...and THAT's the rest of the story!

Posted on: 2016/9/6 21:10
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Re: 1928 bumper diamonds
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Bob Supina
What do they look like?

Posted on: 2016/9/4 21:35
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Re: hot engine hard starting
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Bob Supina
Thanks, everyone, for the input.
Have not been able to follow up on each idea today...
I needed to take our Third Series Six engine to a shop to be rebuilt.
Will get back to the Super Eight tomorrow...

Thanks again.

Posted on: 2016/7/11 15:21
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Re: hot engine hard starting
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Bob Supina
Hmmmm...My father taught me (back in 1957) to ALWAYS use distilled water. Certainly would not use our well water...too much calcium.
Will spend most of today stepping through your list and will report back tonight...

Thanks!

Posted on: 2016/7/8 8:16
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Re: hot engine hard starting
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Bob Supina
Thanks, Fred,for the questions....
Yes, it cranks fast.
Will have to run a test today to answer your other questions.
I am wondering if it could be a weak coil that tends to fail when the engine gets hot?!?!?!!?

I also am running antifreeze in the system. I have a vague memory of reading that plain distilled water conducts heat better than antifreeze.
Yesterday I drove about 15 miles...Outside temp was 96, humidity 85..Temp gauge was at 200. I drive this car 1000 miles a year and it has never overheated.

Thanks for helping in the analysis.

(Sure wish I could go back and spend the summers on my old farm in Tranquility, NJ!!!)

Posted on: 2016/7/7 7:02
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hot engine hard starting
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Bob Supina
Ok...my 1937 Super Eight has now started causing me grief.
I know that this topic has been discussed many times in the past..(but I never paid attention because I didn't have the problem at the time.)
My electric fuel pump is working fine, so vapor lock is not the problem.
Battery is at 6.3V so that doesn't seem to be the problem.
As soon as it cools down, it starts in 2 seconds.

Any creative hints would be appreciated.

It makes me reluctant to stop at a gas station....

Posted on: 2016/7/6 22:22
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Re: Autoworld Brussel Belgium
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Bob Supina
I was fortunate to visit the museum about 20 years ago. One of my favorite museums!!!!
I made a video of the entire collection as I walked around and talked to the camera.
As I was leaving, the Director of the Museum stopped me and pressured me to pay an admission for my camcorder....
It was well worth it. I have enjoyed revisiting the museum numerous time.
At the time, there was also a custom '47 limo with a clam shell top to allow the owner (a Catholic Bishop) to enter without bending over because of back problems.

Posted on: 2016/7/6 22:04
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Re: Running Board Antennas
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Bob Supina
The antenna kit contains two types of leadin wire with connectors, two side cowl mounted antenna and a rear fender mounted antenna.
Found this neat item in a pseudo antique shop outside Hot Springs, Arkansas about 10 years ago.

Posted on: 2016/6/6 11:13
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Re: 51Packards....52 Packard 200 Deluxe!
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Bob Supina
Do you know of anyone who could use a couple of NOS rear windows? I have TWO that I believe are for a '51-52 Junior..
FREE...FREE....FREEEE
..but they would have to be picked up 25 west of Houston....
Trying to downsize and anxious to find someone who can use them....just no way to ship.

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Posted on: 2016/6/2 20:39
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