DJ194950

For pulling a trailer I'd think a stock 3.9 as in most models late 49's, is as low geared as I'd want to go, even with the Mopar R-10 OD trans. My 50 4 dr. will easily cruise at 70 with the 3.9. Not pulling a trailer. If going over a lot of big hills a 4.1 gear ratio would even work better pulling a trailer, but only with the OD. Changing a stock type 218 to a 230 requires the 230 crankshaft and rods to be installed. If the rest of the parts are in Good condition they can be reused to save some $$$, My 50 cents (inflation ya know!) DJ

Driving your "new" old car is addictive isn't it? Sure even more so for you after the years under "repair" !! Enjoy, Doug

I'd suggest a call to PayPal. This person may have a block on the acct. or something else happening! Do it NOW!

Just wondering Has anyone here ordered from the Ad as seem on this forum? Quality, delivery times, return policies? Could use a cheap (free) cook, maid, etc! DJ

oldmoparts.com same as- andy bernbaum lists arms and blades. Also some type of a adapter for wiper arm? style. Worth a call, Best, DJ

Thanks for the In/out OD op. answers. Seems mine is working backasswards! Original parts? Dealer installed parts? Like I said before I have no idea, or if I just screwed it up! Always seemed to me that that the cable in should = the OD in. Logical always works best, But many things do not work according to my logic! Planning to take my car out to a friends with a 2 post lift and will get it up and take a look again. Maybe a different set of eyes may see what's up! DJ

I guess WI. does not have a large feral pig problem as some other states do! DJ

1953 and 54 Cadillac rear pics, DJ 11953

1 Easy check, remove the cap and look for moisture/corrosion of cap,rotor,points. A moist cap allows the spark to go where the least resistance is. Usually the plug with No compression. DJ

Most cam mfg'ers now days use the duration at 0.050 as comparison they believe it be the best indicator of type, etc. Suggest trying a call to summitracing.com tech help line and/or compcams.com online or tech line. My good friend found both to be easy to talk to and informative about cam selection. Get some help from experienced people. Ask them about why the 0.50 spec is used. Good luck, DJ

Frank Thanks for posting the pics that I could not seem to. Could have easily skipped the Chev. headlights though! DJ

Like I said it appeared because of where an original bracket and arm where on the od when I bought it. Not sure if it could be mounted the opposite or not, seems per a old memory that the floor board would have been too close for it to go the opposite way. Had an OD the similar r-10 back in '68 in a 54 Ford. Worked OK after small amount of outside repair (governor weights) but don't remember if engaged was pull out or push in. Joe F. which way does yours work? DJ

Dodgeb4ya- Maybe the question is- On mine the OD handle is pulled out before the OD works. In = no OD or freewheeling. The bracketry show the the cable and arm made it work that way. I believe. Did not come in this car. Yours work the opposite? Is it an R-10 type? DJ

Really 1st. gear OD I useless. 1st. is so low that the OD may add 5mph. before time to shift to 2nd. The advantage of the toggle inline with the govenor ground is that when you want to drop out of OD, rather than having to put the throttle to the floor or push the OD handle in and letting off the gas you can just turn off the toggle and let off the gas= out of OD. Want OD again? flip the toggle to on and let off the throttle momentarily- Od will engage as long as you going more than the 26 mph. for the govenor to provide the ground to the relay. Yes to Joe F. on the trans question. The OD will pretty much freewheel when in OD and you let off the throttle until the throttle is again pushed. Has to do with the OD clutch cam and the rollers. When the engine rpms drop slowing down or no longer puttting a push against the drive line the rollers back down the ramps in the clutch and lose contact with the out put drum and output shaft until you accelerate again. If OD is locked out the clutch is locked out and plays no role. Direct drive thru the OD section. All this is only about an R-10 OD trans as I have no experience with the R-7. DJ

I guess 53 or 54 sedan de ville converted. DJ

My suggestion for checking timing chain gears/chains will Not tell if it has skipped a tooth(s) or not! Just slack. Ed I agree that even with a worn chain/gears and even compression in the 50's and up will Not prevent a flat 6 Mopar motor from running. My thought posted was to stop him from taking the front cover off to check this wear as others suggested. If there is a lot of Slop then he can decide before tearing into the engine. I kind of doubt that the steel gears and chain has skipped a gear also. DJ

Tks, Keven, DJ

Buyer beware for sure, tks for the link Tod

Can you guys gave an Idea of the price for a stock type update repairs and maybe an updated (fm stereo and such) ? A friend is very good at electronic repair and such and i'm hoping he may be able to make a few bucks as he's disabled. He's thinking it is a lot or work for a small return. I've offered my stock 50Ply. radio to check it out and prices of replacement parts, but he's still skeptical. Just askin' Thanks DJ

Thought it may be time to throw in an easy check for timing gear/chain wear. Turn engine over with the dist. cap off but rotor on until it just moves the rotor, then turn motor over the opposite direction. the motor Should turn over just slightly only before the rotor moves in the opposite direction with it. An easy way the check wear. If moves much more it's time to replace the gears and chain. I've seen some move and inch and more on the pulley. Good luck, DJ

Just saw this in a 2011 (feb.) a friend gave me to read.1948 Plymouth Business Coupe - Rod & Custom Magazine.htm Seems that it may not have worked-sorry. Anyway anyone still wanting to see it search rodandcustom. Then in their site / February 2011 1948 plymouth

Linus- nothing to it. 10-12K in repo parts- like new! My buddy spent 10k for a nice 55 Chev and now has 22k in it. A nice driver, but still needs new paint. Interior OK, newer but not anything show! If it's what you want no price that's affordable is to much! Just ask most Mopar owners. It's not the resale price. Enjoy! DJ

Joe on my 50 w/OD trans I could Not use a bottle even with a tapered top-could not raise it up high enough to put much oil in. Low clearance of floor to trans tunnel I guess the p-15's must have more room. Borrowed a pump from a friend that came on a gal. bottle of 90wt. for rear ends to put the oil in my OD (i used gl-5 from a Qt. container). Does not even have to match the thread size as they have a hose to go into the container-just a bit more work if it does not really fit. Borrow or buy one, makes it easier to fill the 3rd. member also. DJ

I kinda like it but it needs duals on the back! DJ

Joe that can be done-keeping it in OD all the time, but you will need to take the governor out of the electric circuit. Easily done -no problem, but somehow I'm feeling you Jest! DJ