Excuse me if this is off topic, I would like to let you all know that I have started a Brass Era Yahoogroup for Metz / Orient Cars and vehicles Built by...
I have 25lbs compression in my starboard jug and 35lbs port. I pressurized the jugs and the starboard jug was clearly leaking past the rings. The port jug...
Hello Chuck: I have no idea what a factory spec might be. On both the Maxwell engines I have rebuilt I get 45 lbs. on each cylinder. This is on jugs that ...
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Vern--45 lbs was my estimate; that would be a compression ratio of 4:1 which seems about standard for the era. I guess it is time to pull the engine and check...
... http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/5lTolB/TM ... Hello Chuck (and everyone): I'm kind of "new guy" around here, but hopefully with something to...
Kurt--The throttle was open. The car has always been a difficult starter. Once warmed up, she runs easier, I guess the rings and pistons expand and tighten a...
Hi All Readers, Chuck does your car syphon the oil out of the dash tank while sitting after running? Some do and some do not. You can tell by watching your ...
Tom and others-- The car does not syphon oil. I did drill a pinhole in the oil reservoir cap to release crankcase pressure when stopped. The plugs run clean....
... Hi: For a long time I have been hearing about 2-cylinder cars that siphon oil after they are stopped. My HC would siphon a half tank overnight. After...
Hi All, Upon stopping, I used to remove my cap and it would still syphon, which defies the laws of Physics. I think that drilling a hole can only make...
On the advice of those who know a lot more about Maxwells than I, I will check out my valves. Are there any things I should look out for as I remove the valve...
Restoration Supply carries them they are called port gaskets they go by the ID and OD. On my 5 X 5 I use 2 1/8 X 2 3/8. 800 306-7008 is there phone number. ......
Hi All, Olson's Gaskets also has the crushable ring gaskets. You will probably need a valve grinding job. If you do not have a rig to do this in the car,...
Thanks for all the information so far. A casual inspection suggests the a way to remove the engine is to take out the radiator, disconnect the front universal,...
You got it! The engine balances nicely with that rig. Tom On Nov 23, 2005, at 6:16 PM, Chuck Richardson wrote: Thanks for all the information so far. A...
Chuck...the gaskets are likely copper and if Restoration Supply doesn't have them try Olsons Gaskets in Port Orchard, WA. they advertise in the Gazette....Rich...
Hello all, Just found your web site and signed up. Merle Simonsma helped identify my recently acquired Maxwell as a 1905 Model L. It needs restoring, but...
I contacted Jerry. I'll let you know. Jim Dix ... From: yorkmotorcar To: maxwellbriscoeowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 8:52 AM Subject:...
Hi, I recently purchased the attached photo and was wondering if the car was a Maxwell. It appears to be of approximately 1911 - 1912 vintage and shows great ...
Got the following from Jerry Chase. Bug me next summer. Jim Dix Jim: It is not only possible but I will do it.It is best if you get back to me next year around...
Hi All, I doubt if is a Maxwell. It's style is closest to a 1912 Special, but the fenders and cowl are different. Tom Reese On Nov 27, 2005, at 6:02 PM,...
Hello Maxwellowners out there, I live in Belgium, and I own for some 8 years a Model I 1911 Maxwell 4 seater - 25 HP.Tourer, Vehicle number I 260. I have some...
Hello Tony: We are delighted to find you and your Maxwell. Since I keep the Maxwell Registry I would like to get some more information so the listing can be...
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Hi Tony, I have a 1911 Maxwell model GA, which is a 30HP car. I have an owner's manual which may be different from the I. If you do not find the right one,...
Hi Tony, I have a 1961 list of cars in the AACA and the HCCA. Your car was owned by Harold Garrett and was in original condition, it doesn't show locations....
That 1916 Touring that we were talking about is on eBay. Item #4599877451 goes off today at 16:48:57 PST I have no connection with the seller and have not seen...
Check out http://www.hymanltd.com/search/details.asp? stockno=3053&recordCount=48 or info@... for a good example of a hermaphrodite Maxwell good for...
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