[AJD] 1930 GP Leaky Radiator, Ensign Carb, Air Cleaner

[Luke Tonneberger]

Hi Charlie,

Thanks alot for the info on oiling the valves. It has
backfired a couple times and man your right about
tearing your ears off. 

Luke Tonneberger
Rockford, Michigan
USA
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--- "Chas. C." <jdgp1931 at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Luke,
> >>How much oil should be in the valve chamber on top
> of the engine?<<
>  Refill with 1 1/2 pints
> consisting of 3 parts engine 
> oil and one part kerosene.
> The above pertained to my 31 GP with is the big bore
> but I believe that the 
> valve chamber is the same size.
> Personally, I did not use the kerosene method. When
> I got my 31 GP this 
> chamber was almost dry and the valves were sticking
> which created a back 
> fire that would tear your ears off. After cleaning
> mine out I used the 1 1/2 
> pints of equal amounts of motor oil and Marvel
> Lubricating oil. It worked 
> wonders.
> 
> Charlie
> 
> I notice by your signature line that you are in
> Rockford, MI. I am your 
> neighbor to the south. Live just outside of Alto.

> 


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