Old Flathead

I'm going to do a front disc brake conversion on my 1950 Plymouth. I was initially going with SacreBird, but I just saw the complete kit including dual chamber Master Cylinder available from Andy Bernbaum. Does anyone have experience with their kit?

Hi Bob, I just received the linkage from George Asche! Great quality and workmanship. Thanks for the information. I've really enjoyed talking to him. He just turned 90 years old and still working. I just sent him my B&B carbs to match. He's a wealth of knowledge.

Bob, Thanks for this closeup photo! It was what I started to copy, and will If I can't get a complete set up from George.

Yes,, I've read several posts about him and his intakes. Thats the setup I was going to copy. I have the base / bracket flange template made to copy in steel and have made a couple treaded rods lengths,, but George might have the complete set up ready to install.

Thank you! I just talked with hm.

Thanks, I didn't think they were still in business. If they are, I can't find them.

That works,, thanks! I may have to fabricate the brackets,,,

I have the Edmonds intake with no integral mounts. Has to be brakets attached to the he'd bolts, or a plate under the carbs.

Thanks for the photos. From what i can tell, you are not using a stock bell crank mounted to a stud on the cylinder head? Is the rod connecting the 2 carbs supported by brackets on the Head bolts?

I the same set up,, dual Ball & Ball on an Edmonds intake. But I have no linkage. Your photo really helped to get an idea of what is needed. Do you have any updated photo's you could share?

Greetings,, I have 2 Ball & Ball carbs on an Edmonds intake on my 218. I need advice and/or pictures on the linkage set up. Here's some photos to show you how they attach. Thanks,, Eric 8E2EC9C0-BC47-4C4B-B277-93BA92D4D2CC.heic 62459D92-289E-47CD-8993-0530187A9093.heic

grea235,,, I'm at the point on my 50 Plymouth to consider doing a shock relocation. I see this thread was almost two years ago. Do you have a long term report on the difference, better handling etc,, since you relocated the shock mounts? Thanks, Eric , Old Flathead

Thanks Greg! Yes,, #1 is the OD Relay. There was a button under the dash. I hadn't known it's function. The 4 leads from the button go to the Relay, Coil and to the OD unit. I have driven the car and used overdrive. Never push that button. Always stopped to take it out of OD. Hope I didn't cause any damage. And the curled wired that is attached to the #3 spot, next to the fuse goes to a solenoid?

Also,, I don't see 'Overdrive Relay' on my schematic?

Thanks Greg, It dos have overdrive, and yes it is a 20 amp fuse. I didn't think there was an electrical component for the overdrive? The car has a manual with a cable to put the car in and out of overdrive. If #1 is the overdrive relay, then where would the pigtail wire attached to the fuse side connect to, and what would it do? Thanks, Eric

Thanks Mark! This helps. I have wiring schematics, but electrical is my weak side. Knowing what the comments are gets me to the right spot on the diagram.

I'm asking for some identification of some firewall components. I have numbered the items to identify if you know what they are. I think #3 is the fuse and unconnected wire to the cigarette lighter? And #4 is the top terminal on the voltage regulator. So 1 through 6 is you know. Thanks,, Eric

rhelm1953,, I'm the new owner of a 50 Plymouth Special Deluxe 2dr,,, I'll save your suggestions and work on the upgrades this winter! I'll bug you for more detail then ?

PT81Jan,,, You sir are a genius! Added the sewing machine oil. Went on a test drive. I heard it briefly, then the sound went away. Drove it a few miles and the noise did not come back. Thanks! And, Plymouthy Adams,,, thank you too! Dropping the fan belt would have also isolated the problem.

Thanks for your input. I agree with diagnosing from noise, then trying to describe it. I'll put the car on jack stands and listen some more. I'll also lube the generator bearing. I was told the engine and trans had been rebuilt, but that doesn't mean much. If I get more of a clue after today I may have more questions. Thanks again,,,

Just picked up a 50 Plymouth Special Deluxe 2 door coupe. Drove it on a 450 mile round trip with no issues. BUT, today I was driving and suddenly I heard a new and troubling sound. It was a sound that is similar to a heater fan running a high speed. The car ran ok, shifted ok but the sound was still there. I eliminated the heater fan as a cause but the sound persisted. The noise remains with the clutch in or out in neutral. Once back to the house, I shut it off and checked the fan belt,,, it was fine. I started it up again and drove around the block. The sound had gone away at first, then with a little acceleration, it returned. The noise is not there when revving the engine while parked but it is there when driving. Again, it sounds like a high speed fan that you hear above the normal engine sound. So,,,,, what could it be? It sounds like it's about the same RPM as the engine. Could it be a clutch noise? Through out bearing? I'll test drive it again tomorrow, not getting far from the house, and will get more of a description and more trouble shooting with clutch in, out, in neutral, driving in 1st, 2nd and 3rd,,, etc,,,.. Any idea's or thoughts?