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  1. I am rebuilding the front end on my 2012 Toyota de Baja Prerunner. Here you all probably thought Toyota Tacoma was a Japanese truck. But you just have to look at the door post to see it was built in Mexico. Anyhow it’s metric and so when I bought a ball joint press for American pick up trucks mine was the size in between at 2.375” dia. I can fix that . . . I bought the Maddox brand ball joint press kit from Harbor freight for 90 bucks. I chose this one because I watch some guy do a pre-runner on YouTube and he said it fit. It doesn’t fit mine. There was a mid year change in 2012, where they put the four-wheel-drive ball joints and tie rods on the pre-runner too. It is actually a pretty solid tool compared to their crap I’ve bought in the past years. Of course it looks like **** if you put it next to the $800 Snap-on. Here it is in action. You’re supposed to be able to use this with the arm on the chassis, but I thought it would be much easier this way and it was. This is what’s still left in the box. I split this 2.188” id spring steel cylinder with a cut off wheel and spread it open 3/8” with two pry bars, to slip it over the Toyota ball joint. Very gingerly, did I this, as it could’ve shot across the garage like a rocket if I slipped. I put a hose clamp around the thing after I installed it, but there was really no reason too as everything stays together. I wanted to contain the pieces if it decided to split wide open under pressure. Pressed free! I achieved success by loading up the press tight, until it flexed, then wracking with an 8lb hammer. The 4lb in the pix wasn’t enough. The press fit was only about .0025 on a 2.125 dia, but it had been there 10 years now. The replacement ball was even tighter, at about .0075” interference. I greased it all well, and after careful alignment and a big cheater bar it went right in. And thar she be . . . All shiny and new.
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  2. I've been wanting to do this from the moment I heard there was such a thing as a Plymouth Overdrive. I was able to buy one from a fellow who had a 1952 Suburban like mine. I got the drive shaft, a 12 volt relay and a throttle switch. The Solenoid was used but it was also 12 volt. I had planned to put this one in my Suburban which will be 12 volt, so all was good. However, my plans changed when I scored the 49 Business Coupe. This car will stay 6 volt. So that meant changing the Solenoid and the relay. When I went treasure hunting in my storage I didn't not find the throttle switch so I bought a new one. (more on that later) If you have to buy new, you will find they are reproductions and unlike the originals the terminals are not labeled. Confusion reigns! I decided to follow the Mopar shop manual as closely as I could using wires in the colors they used in the schematics. More confusion. As always you will need the trouble shooting section of the manual to diagnose why it does work the first time. Then you find that they didn't always hook things up the same. One drawing has the wires going to the Horn Relay and the other has the Ignition Coil (two wires) and the Voltage regulator as connections. Either set up will work but I like consistency. The reproduction Solenoid has terminals which should be labeled #4 and #6 and are not. Look for the drain opening and install that towards the bottom, The #4 terminal this the one closest to the bottom when installed. The Relay has no markings either. The Trouble shooting section of the manual is helpful here with much better drawings. Note: if you don't see it right away, IGN means the power source from the key switch not the Ignition Coil. The Ignition Coil is grounded via the #6 terminal on the Solenoid thru the momentary contact side of the Throttle Switch. The BAT terminal is hot all the time. It's the one with the fuse (but not all relays have the fuse) Before you go to all the trouble of installing the Kick Down Switch, check the continuity between terminals #8 & #9. Those are the ones nearest the threads. The reproductions are assembled with what looks like wheel bearing grease inside and that blocks the contacts. I had to pry mine apart and clean out the grease. I tried replacing it with Vaseline but that didn't work either so I put it back to gather dry. One thing you will need to do on the short wheel base cars is make an extension to the hand brake cable. The thread is 5/16 x 24 and you will need a coupler. Most hardware stores have 5/16 x 18 couplers in the bin next to the all thread rod. I found mine in the drawers with the hardware. There was no all thread rod in 5/16 x 24 so I had to buy a rod and thread it myself. Looks better anyway. Next is the Overdrive Cable. I used the full length of the reproduction cable I got. The fewer the bends the better. Route the cable in the same path as the hand brake cable except near where the HBC attaches to the transmission. Just let it go under the Solenoid with the bracket attached on the bottom bolt. Finally you have the speedometer gear. When I test drove my car I was passing everybody and then it dawned on me the speedo gear was wrong. Overdrives from the factory had 4.1 to 1 rear axle gears. My 49 has 3.73 gears (currently). I pulled the speedo gear from the Overdrive and something did not look right, it had big burrs on a plastic gear. There is nothing on a 49 that's plastic I was thinking. Then I got the gear from my old transmission and it was completely different and metal. So very carefully I inserted the gear first to see if it felt right. Then I screwed in the collar. A 1 1/16 inch 12 point short socket fits. A road test proved all was well. The Overdrive is absolutely transformative! There is a certain charm about the 1949-54 Plymouths and the Overdrive does nothing to diminish it, in fact it enhances their charm and makes them even more useful. Some may find it takes getting used to the Freewheeling feature but as an old-time SAAB owner (dating back to 1969) I am right at home with it. Not having to use the clutch to shift every time is most welcome. In off road racing we always used the Freewheeling to save the ring & pinion gears. I liked it because when you're screaming around a corner things get busy and Freewheeling allowed you to "Pre-Select" your gear shift for the next straightaway. I know some folks are using the T5 transmission. I do not like them. The T5 has an overdriven 5th gear which is good. However, it is a 5 speed which means you have 4 other gears when you really only need 3. When it comes to a three passenger Business Coupe, the T5 turns it into a 2 passenger coupe. Most are sourced from S10 pickups and they have the worst selection of gear ratios I've ever seen (even the automatics!). So with the T5 you have to clutch in every gear, while the Overdrive you don't. In traffic you "row" the car! If anyone needs more information, I am happy to help.
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  3. And the R10 can be driven as a 5 spd if desired. 2nd and 2nd OD are really useful in traffic.
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  4. Has great advice here. Pull the head, oil the valves inspect all ... I think I paid $100 for a engine rebuild gasket set from napa. But we have 2 different styles of advice here. imho the motor been rebuilt. It should be good unless it had sat outside or had access to water. Back in the day a farmer would hook a chain to it and tow it around the field until the compression came up and the engine started. I am that person. Others think you should disassemble the engine and go from there. The issue is so common for a engine sitting for years. I say get it running then decide to tear it apart ... others say tear it apart first. Is this a driver or a museum piece? I would think a 1962 falcon station wagon hauling it around a field would be appropriate to get the engine running.
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  5. Thanks Sniper I did indeed forget to mention that. I feel like I had already posted it but it was on another thread. They all start running together....
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  6. yeah, so the very first picture, of the engine, shows the rod and hood support that go with the '48-'50 series. they are the two bars at the top of the photo.....
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  7. To this point you should assure the hood is set up right for the B1/B2 front clip and not a B3/B4 hood.
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  8. The agenda has changed a bit For those arriving on Thursday there is a cruise in at the near by Walmart, next to Walmart is a Wegmans that has a burger bar, deli, and sushi counter for those wanting to have a bite while perusing the cars. Friday evening will be dinner on your own or pizza at the Miami beverages will be BYOB will pass the hat for pizza purchase. Saturday dinner will be a picnic style buffet at a close by restaurant. This meal Is included with your registration fee. Beverages are included but the restaurant does not have a liquor liscence, but if you want adult beverages you can bring your own. You will be responsible for your condition to drive after the dinner. Door prizes will be distributed at dinner. If you have a hard luck story associated with the tour this will be the time to share your travails. A long distance driven by a tour vehicle will also receive recognition so keep track of your starting milage.
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  9. Just started a new project and looking for sources for a 1950 Fargo FN-2 pick up parts in Canada. Also any cross reference to Dodge Trucks would be appreciated where it seems a lot of parts are available in the US under the Dodge name
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  10. Just 58 days until the P15 picnic! We've got a dozen cars registered coming from NY, CT, PA, MA, NH (& Ontario if the border the US and CA can figure things out. A few more folks in the area have indicated they will be day trippers joining us on Friday night or Saturday. There's still time for you to consider joining the fun. click here for the REGISTRATION FORM click here to sign up for the EMAIL LIST click here for the current version of the AGENDA
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  11. They appear to already be there with the bell housing.
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  12. That little gearbox at the back of the speedometer senses when the rear axle shifts into High or Low range and adjusts the speedometer reading so it reads correctly in both gear ratios.
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  13. I generally steer clear of other's projects because I've seen too many corners cut by guys wanting to flip for profit. Anything beyond stock makes me wonder what little surprises are hiding like little time bombs. Caveat Emptor ?
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  14. I just feel I need to add some closure to this thread ... Not positive all is fixed yet. Took me 5 days to get the tank & pump out. Then I found out Rockauto sent me the wrong fuel pump. While ordering a new pump from Amazon, I replaced the struts I ordered from Rockauto. Only took 2 days ... maybe 3 to install the tank .... But I got er did! I only tightened the wire harness ... I feel it was not the issue, yet I did get 2 turns on the bolt to hold it. We drove it the other day for a 1 hour trip, we had no problems with it. I took it in for a alignment, took 2 days to get it back. Today we took it for a 4 hour drive. 1.5 hours to Abilene, 1 hour around town making a few stops, 1.5 hours back at 80 mph. It performed perfect. So we have about 7 hours driving time on it. I am still skeptical if the problem is solved. But the journey I have learned much about the 3.3L engine & the A604 transmission ... Confident I can fix any future issues. ? ? ?
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  15. Life is a journey. We all have the same destination, it is the ride and how we get there that matters. I suspect @Sniper friend enjoyed having the projects and staying busy, he enjoyed his life. I do agree is something to think about, who will be affected by your passing? My only worry is my wife. Not just croaking off ... you die and game over. Thats the easy way out. What if you just lose your ability to earn a living? I never planned to become disabled. When we are young some like me never think about earning a living. I call this the house from Hades. I was 48 years old and on top of my game. This was the house I burned out my back on ... 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 story, 2 car garage Adition on a 100 year old adobe home in Old town Albuquerque. While it ruined me, I really love this house ... it is awesome. Another photo of a kitchen remodel. They wanted the 6 burner gas stove ... yes there was a lot involved, electricians did their job, plumbers did theirs, I was lead carpenter on a crew and we did the rest. I did the drywall, cabinets & tile, paint. Another photo of a bathroom remodel I did ... I really think it is stupid, but a professor at the local collage wanted this ... Yes Mam. See where I am going? I never thought I would have to worry about creating a living. I got this sh*t handled! You never know what cards life will hand you. Dying is the easy way out .... lets get disabled and no longer be able to create a living. I just never saw it coming. I thought I would work til I die. Lets be honest here ... I managed for 3 years before I lost my house and became homeless. Been with my wife 36 years and that really hurts. Her father helped us out for 2 years. Her father supplied us with a travel trailer with no water for 2 years. That is social security making it difficult to retire on disability. All said and done all is paid for, our house our cars ... we have no bills. Our life is now great, not really the life we planned. I thought it would be different, same time it is pretty decent. So I say death is the easy way out. The journey is what makes us great.
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  16. Hey All, I found these at thecj2a.com site. I tried to do due diligence and ask permission, but the person who scanned them hasn't been active there in years, and his own personal site has no way to reach him. Anyhow, I'm finding them enormously helpful in my starter rebuild, hopefully others will find them useful, too. Unfortunately, they're too big to store on this site, so I put them up at Internet Archive... https://archive.org/details/auto-lite-maintenance-and-operation-manual Note that there's only 5 of 9 chapters. They include chapters on charging, horn, ignition, starter, and instrument panel.
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