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The worm and sector shaft appear to be too well worn and no amount of adjustment helps. As parts are as scarce as these trucks themselves here on Vancouver Island, has anyone replaced their steering box with something else. I did hear a Toyota manual steering box might work. Suggestions, experiences or words of advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Bob.

Thank you for your reply Greg, it seems to come down to " if it ain't broke don't fix it " Elevated oil pressure, GOOD, elevated blood pressure, BAD. I will go with the flow.... Green lights and blue sky's Greg.

I am using 5W30 synthetic oil in my 1954 Dodge 230. On cold start up the pressure reads between 40 and 45 psi. Stays at 40 psi when warmed up. My oil pump has the pressure regulator built into it. I suspect it may be from a different engine. Regulator consists of a relief spring, relief valve, and ball bearing. Can the pressure be adjusted. Thanks in advanced

Thanks Wraith, yes it is a Canadian made dizzy, looks like it was made yesterday it’s in that good of condition.I received my 12v to 6v converter unit now some testing can begin on some gauges. Take care back there. Bob.

JIm G and T120 Thank you for your information, the distributer looks like a keeper.

Can someone identify a autolite distributer for me, perhaps specs and what engine it was used in, it's a 1GS-4202 6 cylinder. Thank you in advance. Bob.

FYI, was looking in the Stovebolt site, a discussion about replacing the " ignition condenser " with a capacitor. It appears that DIGIKEY offers what may be a suitable part. .22 uf 500v or so, does not look like a condenser but does the same job so they said, and really cheap. May have to be mounted outside the distributer...….. Worth a look. Glasspacks

I agree with Merle, pull the sender and inspect the resistance wire where the slider moves along over the winding. A multi meter on the ohms scale should tell you if the sender is operating normally. Good luck. Glasspacks.

Awesome Wraith, I had no idea so many devices existed. I owe you one but by the looks of your project car list it looks like you have everything covered. Chat soon. Bob, Victoria BC

Autolite and King Sealy produced a lot of these gauges. Autolite produced magnet coil gauges where as King Sealy produced thermal wire gauges. The two wire gauges ground at the tank sender as far as I know. Hope that helps Bob.

Hello group, acquired a 1941 Fargo, 6 volt of course, converted over to 12 volts. The gas gauge is of the thermal heater type, what is the common method of reducing 12 volts to 6 volts so that I don't burn out the gauge. A 12v to 6v instrument panel voltage regulator comes to mind but I am open to suggestions.. Cheers, Bob.

Hello folks, does anyone here know the steps to remove a radiator from a 1941 Dodge pickup. Is it necessary to remove the complete nose assembly. Thank you in advance. Bob. Vancouver Island.

Chiming in from Victoria, I have contemplated a /6 swap for my 1941 Fargo, any information on engine length, hate to cut out the fire wall to fit it in. Bob

I would like to join this forum. I currently drive a 1941 half ton Fargo. Some changes I have made: added front disk brakes for safety, Ford 9 inch posi rear end 2:75 gears for low RPM highway driving, electronic distributer with MSD coil and plug wires, PVC system, carb pre heat, full flow oil filter system, synthetic fluids throughout. Yes it still has the 230 cu inch flathead, 3 speed floor shift, foot starter and one speed Chryco heater. I am now hoping to speak with anyone about steering box up grades/replacements. Cheers, Bob, Vancouver Island.

I would think a qualified brake shop could identify the mystery parts, after all thats what they do. I installed front disc brakes on my 1941 Fargo, the kit came from Butches Rod Shop, they had a web catalogue of brake conversion kits, they may still be in business. The kit consisted of 1970's camareo calipers, spacers, seals, I just purchased the rotors put it all together with disc drum master cylinder, it has not given me any trouble over the years. Bob Vancouver Island

I went through what you are going through right now, ....... with lots of penetrating oil and a small propane tourch I finally got the parts to move. enough was enough, I converted to disc brakes from a 70's camaro. Bought the kit from Butches Rod Shop,.... I haven't looked back since. Way better stopping power and safer. Bob. Vancouver Island

Your 60 AMP alternator may be a little over kill for your application. In my 1941 Fargo I installed a GM 45 AMP ( if memory serves ) everyting is on 12 volts and been working that way for years. Bob.

You might try looking at 1954 Ford trucks, I compared my 1941 Fargo steering box and found the worm and roller are the same, only the frame brack is different. Bob.

Some time ago I read an article about someone fitting fuel injection to his sland 6. I am sure it's still on the web. Another alternative might be throttle body injection, less fabrication and works well enough. Cheers, Bob.

Hi Bob here from Vancouver Island, when I saw this post it brought back memories. I drive a 1941 Fargo, 230 engine is out of a 1954 Dodge. I fitted three SU carbs on home made manifolds, engine response was amazing, gas milage not so much. Engine had long tube headers and dual glass pack mufflers. Biggest problem is keeping them in sync and not freezing up in cool weather. I switched it all back to stock but now considering a new dual barrel carb with pre heat. Tuning of the tripple carbs required a vaccum gauge and a glass spark plug, .... yes they made them for tuning motorcycles in England. Amazing flame colour inside a cyclinder, adjusted the mixtures for best performance, Great memories but more trouble then it was worth. Cheers, Bob.

Hi evereyone, this question has probably been asked before but I can't seem to find the answers. Does anyone have a source of casting numbers for a Dodge 230 from 1954/55. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Bob. Vancouver Island.

Does anyone know if a slant 6 bellhousing will fit a late model flathead 6. Just investigating the idea for a wide selection of mopar transmissions. Thanks all. Bob. Vancouver Island.

Don, Greg, Norm,..... very many thanks for your responses,..... I now have options to work with confidence. Cheers from Vancouver Island Bob.

My engine is a 1954 230 Dodge. The oil pressure is 5 psi or so,...... oil pump is ok. I believe the oil pressure relief valve is stuck way into the block. Anyone have experience or ideas that worked on how to extract it for cleaning. Thanks guys. glasspacks.

put an electronic slant 6 dizzy in my Dodge 230. I wired it to a Ford electronic ign module,..... ( found it in my junk box ) it works great. Like previous posts I turned down the slant 6 dizzy to fit the hole in my block. I cut off the slant 6 end shaft and welded a spare mopar shaft to the electronic dizzy. Only question I have is I have not determined how close the the mechanical and vacuum advance compares to my old dizzy. It works,.... starts fast,.... and my 54 Dodge 230 has new life,...... by the way this engine resides in a 1941 Fargo pickup. Good luck with your fabrication.