plymouthcranbrook

Short runs without coolant are ok. But anything more than a few minutes are not a good idea. If you fill it with coolant(can be just water for temporary usage but don't leave it that way when it gets old) and seal it you can run it for a bit longer but really I would consider getting any fairly reasonable radiator and if you are going to run it for a while, an electric fan to blow through the radiator while it's running,

Marine tanks are sealed and able to be moved around without spilling. As in a boat on the water. One way in, one way out. Probably with a shut off as well.

I have one for turning over the motor while tuning and I just hook it up to the solenoid where the negative lead comes from the battery and the other lead to the first small terminal next to it. Works fine for me.

Outboard Motor Tank?

Give John a call(phone) here. He literally knows all about carbs of all makes and models and is willing to share information without any sales pitch or pressure https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/

You might try these folks. There are other Mopar specific yards as well. Ask you buddy Google for help. http://mooresautosalvage.com/

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I kept mine with exhaust heat as my manifold is in good condition. I did see the adapter that Langdons has for use with the headers they sell. I don’t really drive my car after it gets beyond modesty cold so I have no problems. I will be interested in seeing how your setup works

I agree that the major issue is fuel volatility. My 52 has a modern EMPI carb mounted on a pedestal adapter and still on a very hot day(90+) I occasionally have a situation where the fuel in the carb boils over into the manifold and makes a restart after a short wait a bit harder with a over rich response when it starts.

Handsome boy. Happy for you both.

Make sure the hole in the master cylinder that allows pressure relief is open. Open the cap and gently push the pedal. You should see a small fountain just behind the hole where the piston is. They often get blocked and need to be opened up with a small wire. A search will give more information.

I think we need to remember that the Wizard is first and foremost a media person. I suspect he never intended to keep the car long term as his main business is making videos for YouTube and also cable tv shows. He and his fellow producers are always buying and selling cars. I am sure he has some favorites but I have heard him speak about driving this car or that car around but very few of them are around very long. I don’t doubt he enjoys, maybe loves cars but unlike us it seems his attachment to old cars is not as firm. If you see one of his latest where he says he is no longer going to work on old cars in his shop he mentions he doesn’t even want to own one anymore. Unlike many of us who seem to genetically mandated to own and work on our old vehicles.

Your local auto parts store should have them. I bought the one for my 52 at NAPA. Rock auto lists several options as well.

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I did see Bernbaum had them for $38.00 and one other as well. I guess I will have to bit the proverbial bullet and get them before the price goes up again.

I am kicking around the idea of replacing the well worn pedals on my 52 Cranbrook. So far only I have only found suppler on Flea-Bay who lists them and the price is $45.00. Everywhere else I have checked so far has other years but not the late 40’s-early 50’s pads. Has anyone found a reasonably priced set? I do still have to check a couple of the more well known ones but decided to ask here as well. Thanks if you have any info.

Clutch linkage is the connection from the floor pedal to the clutch fork. Make sure it is connected all through and moves easily and smoothly. Manual should show it.

Did you make sure everything was tightened correctly and evenly? Any possibility of grease or oil getting on the disk or pressure plate? Make sure your transmission and engine mounts are tight and in good shape. And be sure the clutch linkage is not bent or out of alignment. And did you replace the throwout bearing?

I suspect that is to allow the maximum amount of air to flow through the engine rather than any issue with a slight difference of cranking speed.

Choke should not completely seal off the carb bore. Need some air to start just a richer mixture. I doubt the choke closed or open will make a difference.

I also enjoy air fried foods. Crispy on the outside and tender inside with no greasy residue. I have used mine mostly for potatoes but have tried other veggies as well.

Well I would be tempted to find an artist and pay him/her to paint Spitfire on it in a compatible color. In reality very few folks eho see it will know what it means anyway.

I used a pilot bearing removal tool I purchased just for that job in 2006. It worked but was not easy. It was the first time I went to the effort of replacing a pilot bearing as in the past cars I had changed clutches on I did not bother. Never had a problem then or really noticed a difference in operation either way.

I did a lot of touch up with my 52 fixing small areas of rust and some fairly deep scratches. I had no idea what color it really was though it was close to a factory color. I smoothed it as best as I could and used touch up cans that I found that were pretty close. I used to paint cars back in the days of acrylic enamel and I can tell you that the more you look the more you will see. Find a level you are happy with and go. Enjoyment is the main thing. And remember at fifty mph at midnight no one is gonna see a thing

Waldrons has a listing for almost everything. A full system for a 52 four door is about $450 or so. I have heard good things about their products but cheap they aren’t.