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Tune up 30 LaSalle

Started by Brian Dowell, May 16, 2012, 08:27:56 AM

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Brian Dowell

Still restoring the 1930 LaSalle 7 Passenger 4057. 390 flat head V8. I'm hoping for some help.
I know I need to know the following info for a tune up. Please if you could help!
Compression:
Spark plug size:
Spark plug gap:
Point size:
Point gap:
Location of timing marks:
What the timing should be at what degree:
What RPM at timing:
Placement of Dash lever for distributor during timing:

Thanks in advance.
Bob & Brian.
30 LaSalle Coupe
30 LaSalle 7 Passenger touring
33 LaSalle Sedan
60 Cadillac Convertible
15 Model T Touring

Brian Dowell

I was able to locate the below information:
Compression: Low Compression Head 5.26:1 High Compression 5.05:1
Spark plug size: G-10
Spark plug gap: 0.25 to 0.28
Point size: :(
Point gap: .018 to .022
Location of timing marks: Flywheel
What the timing should be at what degree: Manual 4 Degrees
What RPM at timing: :(
Placement of Dash lever for distributor during timing: :(

Been searching hard.
Thank you
Bob & Brian

30 LaSalle Coupe
30 LaSalle 7 Passenger touring
33 LaSalle Sedan
60 Cadillac Convertible
15 Model T Touring

Brian Dowell

Photo of the car!! Car sat all winter. We started car it caught fire, lucky we had a fire extinguisher within reach was able to put out right away. No damage. We cleaned the “dust” up right away Thought I would put a photo to show our progress.  Photos were taken ten minutes before fire.

Anyone know where I can find the red and green jewels in the headlights I have two extra headlight sets without the jewels.
30 LaSalle Coupe
30 LaSalle 7 Passenger touring
33 LaSalle Sedan
60 Cadillac Convertible
15 Model T Touring

Fred Zwicker #23106

Brian,

Here is a picture of my 1930 LaSalle, which is in our car museum at work. Can't help on the tuneup, as recently purchased the car, and so far no issues.   More picures of this car at www.tpcarcollection.com

Fred
1930 LaSalle Convertible Coupe, CCCA Senior
1939 LaSalle 2-Dr. Conv.  CLC Senior in 2008
1940 Cadillac Series 75 4 Dr. Convertible
1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
1948 Cadillac Convertible - modified by Holly (driver)
1966 Cadillac DeVille Conv. Restored - Red
See Pictures at www.tpcarcollection.com