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  1. RobertKB
    Canadian car. I posted this info from a 1954 Canadian parts manual in a previous post. Check his car’s serial number. His engine serial number starts with D24 so is likely original to the car and according to the car’s serial number would be a 228 CID. It’s always good to read previous posts and look at the information provided.
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    Here’s info on your car from my Canadian parts manual. Most, but not all, Canadian built Dodges were D25’s like mine. Door handles are held in place by two screws behind the handle which on the D25’s are fractionally over 1” long. A specialty bolt that screws into the end of each handle keeps it from being pulled out by someone with bad intentions. D25’s we’re basically Plymouths with Dodge trim. At first glance they look similar but there are lots of differences from the D24’s. Fenders don’t extend into the doors, hood is alligator style not butterfly, rear brake light and taillights are different, etc.
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    That’s a Canadian Dodge D25, aka Plodge. It is a Plymouth with Dodge trim. It will also have the longer 25” engine. If engine is original to the car it will be a 218 CID. Looks like a business coupe. It also looks like it is missing some vertical bars in the grille. I own the club coupe version.
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    Gotta love those old fashioned parts stores. We have one where I live but I see it slowly changing after it changed hands. Glad you got the problem sorted!
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    You have been given this advice by at least four different people, myself included. Have you actually done this? I doubt there’s any need to pull the oil pump.
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    I’ve used something similar. Remove a plug from the oil channel, attach said equipment, and use compressed air as directed. Filled the oil pump, oil filter, and oil pan. Lubricates everything at the same time. Rebuilt engine had instant oil pressure when fired.
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    Lots of discussion on being at TDC on #1 to run the plug wire correctly to the distributor. Gotta make absolutely certain this is on the compression stroke, not the exhaust otherwise you are out 180 degrees on the distributor. Each cylinder only fires every second revolution. It’s an easy mistake to make. Been there, done that many years ago. Also, depending on how the oil pump and distributor are indexed after a rebuild #1 plug wire may or may not be at 7 o’clock. I have one engine where #1 spark plug wire is at 10 o’clock. The engine could care less as long as it’s timed right.
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    I own a D25 which is the Canadian 1946-48 Dodge. If the engine is original to the car it is a 218. The engine serial number should also start with D25.
  9. RobertKB
    I still suspect timing.
  10. RobertKB
    People get old. No one to take over. Not enough business. These could be the causes.
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    I agree. I had to stop very suddenly in my ‘51 when a semi turned in front of me. Locked up tires and they squawked. Avoid “the old car trap” and go with your plan. Sounds like you might have a slight safety issue you need to deal with. Good luck!
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    I like the third one with buildings nearly the same colour. First one is nice too. I love the fact you use your truck!
  13. RobertKB
    Of course trucks count!! Anything Mopar! Or parts thereof. ?
  14. RobertKB
    Definitely not real wood. It is very nice woodgraining though.
  15. RobertKB
    Yes I painted the wheel. I seem to remember I used Rustoleum RV white which is an off-white and so far has been durable.
  16. RobertKB
    My ‘51 Dodge D39 originally had a woodgrained dash. Whole dash needed re-doing so I chose to paint it. No regrets and I personally like it better. I did all the window garnishes the same colour as well.
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    Couple of rules. Gotta be taken this year and gotta be your car. This is my favourite and was taken August 4. I live in southern Alberta (look it up if not familiar) and we were getting a lot of smoke from forest fires in BC (British Columbia). I was coming back on some country roads after a car club event. Car is a 1948 Dodge D25 Club Coupe.
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    Flywheel actually not bad. A bit rusty on the bottom probably where mice got in the inspection plate. Ring gear is bad. I think this car had a pretty rough life at the end. It was probably driven until it died a nasty death.
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    In a very recent post I asked successfully about dowel pins and bellhousing removal. The reason for removal was too access the pressure plate and clutch disc thinking they could be candidates for rebuilding. Both originally made in Canada so no off-shore junk. However, whoever drove the car last must have had a very noisy clutch. The disc is down to the rivets which cut grooves in the pressure plate. Would these still be suitable candidates for a professional rebuild or is there too much damage?
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    Update. I knocked the dowel pins in on the advice of three above members’ posts. Success! Thanks for the help! The dowel pins can easily be knocked out of the bellhousing now that there is no flywheel interference.
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    So glad you got the old girl back on the road! Amazing what determination and perseverance will accomplish. She looks great. With the tree on top no wonder you got lots of smiles. This is what old cars are all about!!
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    Thanks, I know it’s important. However, this engine will never run again but will live on as a donor.
  23. RobertKB
    Make sure you have oil pressure and temp gauges connected or you will be spraying liquids all over. Assuming you have a rad in place.
  24. RobertKB
    The only constant in life is change.
  25. RobertKB
    I’ll give that a try and if no good then time for some cutting action. I’ll post results.
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