I am looking for a replacement radiator cap for my 1939 1700. Anybody have a reference for a part number and vendor? Thanks!!

Is there a trick to removing the points from a 39 1700 series autolite distributor. It seems it should slip off the shaft easily nut no go.

Starts, runs and stops. This is a very smooth quiet ride with a nice interior. Located in Central Florida. $14,500

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I am desirous of checking the timing on my 1700 series. In looking in the service manual, it says to set the fuel compensator at zero. What is a fuel compensator?
And where do I find one?

Frank

To follow up, the car is registered with an ID number that corresponds to a 2 door coupe, which is what the car is.

The plate attached to the car has an ID number that identifies it to a 4 door vehicle. The plate is attached with some very loose fitting screws, not riveted.

How it got registered that way I don't know. I guess nobody checked the numbers.

Thank you for the info. Maybe I should pass on this car.

I just looked at a 1939 2 door coupe for possible purchase. The registration papers seem to match with that body style, but the plate in the engine compartment has a body number that goes with a 4 door sedan.

Is there any place on the body where there is a hidden body number? The plate is fastened by 4 screws and not rivets.

Any help from someone who knows would be appreciated.

Mine does the same thing but it did not change after I rebuilt the carb.

Does the car start smoking immediately when you start it or does it start smoking after it warms up?
Frank

I agree the brake components look good. I would just address the wheel cylinder issue and move on. Make sure you don't have any fluid on the lining.