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A real air filter for the Studebaker

Posted on December 8, 2024 by nvonadaDecember 8, 2024
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The “factory” air filter is just this ring of copper “wool” soaked in oil. This was used in “clean” regions. Studebaker also had an oil bath version used in “dusty” regions. I have never been happy with it, you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Repair and Upgrades | Tagged Carburetor | 4 Replies

2024 Fall maintenance

Posted on November 3, 2024 by nvonadaDecember 8, 2024
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It is bound to get cold soon so I decided to jump on the nice weather while it lasts. I wanted to check out the oil pressure regulator while changing the oil but I seem to have misplaced the rebuild … Continue reading →

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Tearing into my spare differential

Posted on October 11, 2024 by nvonadaDecember 8, 2024
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20 years or so ago I lucked into a guy who was street rodding a 41 Studebaker. I bought all the parts he did not want including a spare engine, overdrive transmission, and a differential. I always meant to tear … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance | Tagged Axle, brakes, Differential | 1 Reply

New turn signal flasher

Posted on June 2, 2024 by nvonadaDecember 8, 2024
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I figured out more than a year ago that my flasher was the reason the indicator light in my turn signal switch is not working. I have tried a couple of flashers. I even took one apart to see if … Continue reading →

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Rear seat installed

Posted on April 30, 2024 by nvonadaApril 30, 2024
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Last night I got the third brake light installed but did not install the rear seat. Part of the reason is that there has been a loud squeak coming from back there and I want to take a stab at … Continue reading →

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CHMSL in the Studebaker

Posted on April 29, 2024 by nvonadaApril 29, 2024
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Otherwise known as a third brake light. Since my feeble attempt at LED taillights almost 20 years ago (!!!) I have been trying to figure out what to do about the pathetic dim taillights on this car. I finally found … Continue reading →

Posted in Repair and Upgrades | Tagged brake light, Wiring | Leave a reply

Carburetor repairs

Posted on March 17, 2024 by nvonadaMarch 17, 2024
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Now that the weather is warming up I decided to try and fix some of the damage done by my now-ex rebuilder. JB Weld to the rescue?!? There were two stripped holes on the carb. The plan was to find … Continue reading →

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New(er) front brake shoes

Posted on March 3, 2024 by nvonadaMarch 3, 2024
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Back in December I put the old brake shoes back on the car. I kinda knew this was a bad idea, and it turns out it was. The brakes did not work very well and squealed a lot. So, I … Continue reading →

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Carburetor 2024

Posted on February 19, 2024 by nvonadaFebruary 19, 2024
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12/17/2023 to 2/11/2024 When I was working on the brakes I found that the car would not idle. Stalled every time. It has been nearly 20 years (!!!) since I rebuilt the carb back in 2005 so I took it … Continue reading →

Posted in Repair and Upgrades | Tagged Carburetor | 1 Reply

Brake centering and adjustment part deux

Posted on December 17, 2023 by nvonadaDecember 17, 2023
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I left off the last post with the passenger side front brake locking up when the brakes were applied. Time has been short but over the last week or so I have been pecking away at it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance, Repair and Upgrades | Tagged brakes | 2 Replies

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