BobDeSoto

They used to make what was called a HushThrush. Sounded great.

Tell me how you bolted down the seats. I've been staring at mine but can't quite see from underneath.

I've been using 30W non detergent and a lead additive in a 51 DeSoto engine. Can I safely switch to the Amsoil synthetic Z Rod 10W-30? Is it also non detergent?

Port side or Starboard?

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Try pushing.

Thanks, I'll read it all.

I have a 1951 DeSoto Custom, fluid drive. A couple of things: I have to use the clutch to shift from 3rd to 4th. Car downshifts at a stop sign normally. If I don't use the clutch when it is supposed to shift by lifting on the gas pedal it makes a tremendous grinding noise as if the transmission would just fall out the bottom of the car. Once in 4th it will occasionally slip out of gear so if I Iet up on the gas it goes back in gear and is fine. Also, At times it is very difficult to back up. I have to really give it the gas in order to move. I don't think this problem is the emergency brake but it could be I suppose. I've owner the car for 30 years and nothing has changed.

I once installed a Zoom clutch and pressure plate. Driving from WI to GA - I broke the bell crank because the pressure plate was so stiff. Ended up driving most of the way with no clutch.

and when we went to put in the bolts -----all the holes were gone!

I have lap belts that were installed 30 years ago - 51 DeSoto. I wear them mostly in case the brakes fail!

They're called T-Nuts

Now you have to confirm that your dipstick is accurate.

If it is a Ford part wouldn't it be rusty?

The 10% ethanol fuel absorbs moisture over time and is hard on hoses, gaskets, etc. I'm 70 years old and add lead because my Dad told me to - suppose I could quit.

Pretty sure my thermostat is 178 degrees. I run the 87 octane - unleaded with no ethanol and just a bit of lead additive. What do you run if not the unleaded?

Sniper - we can actually get unleaded with no ethanol - 87 and 91 octane.

A couple days ago I was asking about a heat shield to guard against vapor lock. I see the fuel line on this engine is the same as mine - straight up past the manifold.

Thanks

I like the electric pump option. Any 6V recommendations?

no - I don't know The heat shield on EBay seems to be exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

I had trouble with vapor lock last summer - 1951 DeSoto Does anyone make a heat shield "kit" or a functional heat shield?

I have a 51 DeSoto - two door - with a rubber mat in the front. Let me know if you ever find a new one. thanks

yes - it is original equipment - one bench and two folding backs. I'll loosen the front bolts and see what happens. Thanks