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Distributor Grounding Photo #2 (by Richard Coulombe)
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Distributor Grounding Photo #2 (by Richard Coulombe)

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  • Fuel Pump - fits all 1929 Buick models and supposedly also fits: 1929-30 Franklin models 130,135, 137,145,147, GMC 1928-29 models T20, T30, T40, T42, T60, T80, Yellow Coach 1929 model YZ, 1930 model Z2-250 and 1932 Z series CF.
  • Fuel Pump - fits all 1929 Buick models and supposedly also fits: 1929-30 Franklin models 130,135, 137,145,147, GMC 1928-29 models T20, T30, T40, T42, T60, T80, Yellow Coach 1929 model YZ, 1930 model Z2-250 and 1932 Z series CF.
  • FUEL PUMP IN SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM: A news clipping from Sept. 28, 1952. It covers the donation of the first fuel pump from AC Spark Plug Division to the Smithsonian Museum. It’s believed that the first mechanical pumps were used on 29 Buicks.
  • Airtex now makes two 6V electric fuel pumps, model E 8011 with 5-8 PSI and a new, lower pressure model E 8902 with 2.5-4 PSI.
  • Electric Fuel Pump from CarQuest Automotive (Model # )
  • 29-25 - unrestored with approx. 25 K miles (sat in a barn from 1939-2006). Note: likely original, red fan belt and radiator hose plus "Lock-Roll Buick" hose clamps. Also, note paint colour on engine.
  • Steering Wheel Dimensions - Master & Standard (courtesy Gary Blesi)
  • Steering Wheel Dimensions - Master & Standard (courtesy Gary Blesi)
  • Cam Gear (Fiber) Standard - Measurements
  • Overflow tank on 29-44 McLaughlin Buick roadster. Tank made in Spain. Sealed system with customized screw-down radiator cap and water pump rebuilt with sealed bearings.
  • OVERFLOW TANK:
  • Distributor Grounding Photo #1 (by Richard Coulombe)
  • Distributor Grounding Photo #2 (by Richard Coulombe)
  • Distributor Grounding Photo #3 (by Richard Coulombe)
  • Master Front Motor Mount Dimensions (trim length)
  • Original Water Return Pipe - confirming that it was orig. painted black after being manufactured and then painted engine green over the black after being installed on the engine (confirmed by the green overspray on the gen., fan and oil lines).
  • Stamp on top of very original valve cover. "Wheeling Steel Corporation, Portsmouth, VA". Likely, this is the valve cover steel (and possibly the actual valve cover, too) manufacturer.
  • AC Fuel Pump Testing - Oct. 1929
  • Close-up on Picture in AC Fuel Pump Testing Lab
  • Sealed-up Valve Cover w/handles - maybe to assist in cooking (?)
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