Jan 23, 2011 · I have not seen any Mapp gas cylinders in any Philadelphia area stores for several years now ! A number of years ago a giant warehouse for a big retail store chain burned to the ground. Tens Of Millions $$$ were lost in this fire. Several firefighters were also killed ! It was later traced to a new case of leaking Mapp gas cylinders !

Jul 3, 2019 · Oxygen gas will not combine with free oxygen, thus not meeting the classic definition of "combustible" or "flammable". Under ambient conditions, nitrous oxide is, as you stated, not flammable; however under high temperatures (such as in a combustion chamber, it will break down, releasing free oxygen, thus accelerating the combustion process.

Oct 30, 2017 · With that much carbon, it must have been a real oil burner. Shot rings. The "old style" carbon removal was to get it on TDC, stick a lit oxy acetylene torch in the sparkplug holes and when the carbon lights, turn off the acetylene and let it blow until the carbon is gone.

May 22, 2020 · Find the worst BRASS carb you have, so you can try the procedure. Get a pair of vise-grips, a five gallon bucket, a piece of foam rubber, 3 gallons of water, and an acetyline torch (NOT MAPP gas or propane). Put the foam rubber in the bottom of the bucket, and add the water. Grasp the carburetor body with the vise-grips. Turn on the torch.

Mar 16, 2015 · My friend, who some call Scotty Ruxton, asked me to help him with a project. The 1939 Steyr is an Austrian-made low-cost people's car reminiscent of the VW beetle, with a different drivetrain arrangement.The car was in the process of assembly after a beautiful paint job, but the restorer was unab...

Mar 9, 2022 · A MAPP gas blowtorch doesn't seem to pinpoint heat where I want it very well. I also tried an acetylene only, soldering tip that came with my Henrob torch. That was better, but I still wasn't happy.

Mar 12, 2005 · Hi all,I recently bought a 1916 7 passenger touring with a 4 cyl. I bought the car knowing it wasnt running, but knowing it had compression in all four cyl. So I said, if it has compression, it has to run! Today I was preparing to see if the car was to start. I have it cranking no problem with th...

Jan 12, 2025 · The original building was constructed by my grandfather and father in the late 60's. I remember it as a Sinclair. I thought the big dinosaur sign was the coolest. Then it became a BP. It was a mom n pop family run full service station. Had a gas attendant (named Snake) that did the pump gas, check oil, clean the window.

Feb 12, 2024 · Hi, Jim and others. FYI: The BUICK gas door that Jim is looking for fits 1938, 1939, and 1940, 80 and 90 series cars. The gas filler door from the small series cars of this vintage is different. Hope this helps. John Edited February …

Oct 23, 2024 · I have a 1916 Diamond T truck with a 4 cylinder Hercules gasoline engine. I am looking for detailed information about the engine such as how to identify the model, spark plug type/gap, clearances, etc..