We had a 1930 Cadillac V16 donated to the Museum. It didn't run. Being the 'multi cylinder' guy (That's what I was told) I got to work on this really nice piece. here are a few pics.
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There are 2 tanks on the firewall. One for each bank of cylinders. These are the Fuel 'reservoirs' Vacuum pulls gas from the tank into these, and the fuel is gravity fed to the carbs. Unfortunately, the vacuum "sucks' (OK, it DOESN'T) and that is the problem. I can post more stuff if you are interested.See my build at: www.1932auburnsedan.com
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I would be tempted to hide an electric fuel pump some where!
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Originally posted by V12guy View PostI can post more stuff if you are interested.Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
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Originally posted by Russell View PostI would be tempted to hide an electric fuel pump some where!
The carbs cannot take any pressure,just gravity fuel fill from the tank.
Additionally,the manifold vacuum is too high for the fuel system (it powers the wipers and brake booster)
So there's a tiny vacuum pump on the bellhousing, driven off of the camshaft,that is supposed to work for the fuel system.
But you guys already knew that right?See my build at: www.1932auburnsedan.com
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So , I was that up there last July 4th . It looks familiar
. And yes I'm interested in it . Just run a long skinny tube to the passenger seat . It will serve two purposes .......Last edited by Dan Barlow; December 3, 2016, 07:24 AM.Previously HoosierL98GTA
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Thanks for posting this, Mr. V12 Guy! That is a beautiful coupe. I love the OHV Caddy V-16, they are a work of art. I look forward to seeing (and especially hearing) it run on video. Dan, the first series V16 was an OHV engine was produced from 1930 - 1937. Oddly enuff, the second series was a flathead!
The V16 Cad was the first engine design to be styled by the art department, and was intentionally built with those clean, uncluttered lines to beautify the cars engine compartment. Also, it was the first engine with automatic hydraulic valve lash adjustment.
I hope the following is complimentary to this thread, not a highjack, but let me know if it is: In about 2010, I was visiting David Blake, who has an old hot rod built in the 40's. It is a 1917 Dodge roadster built in the style of a "T" bucket. And it is powered by a Caddy V-16! It has multi carbs and rumbley exhaust, and the sound when he fired it was SO awesome!
That inspired me to start searching for a V-16 to build my own hot rod. After 3 0r 4 years, I finally found one and drove to the east coast to get it. I haven't started on the car yet though. Here are pics of it:
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