SteveR

LOL almost sounds like my experiences and I totally agree with what you wrote! My daughter when 16 asked me if she could have a ride on a friend's scooter. I said 1 thing you need to understand, it doesn't matter if you're doing 5mph or 55mph, if the bike gets dumped, you're going to get hurt. You be the judge if you want to get hurt or not. I personally think motorcycle riders are better drivers of cars. They understand the consequences involved. BTW I always rode with a helmet, boots (to cover my ankles) jacket and gloves and I have the scars to show what happens when your doing something stupid.

I think you brought up a good point. How many people here rode motorcycles? I did, and in Minnesota you did not need to wear a helmet either. I know there is always the, 'what if' and health and safety aspect. However if a person were to not wear a helmet on a motorcycle he is more apt to drive it conservatively and defensively. My 37 Plymouth does not have seatbelts. I have thought about it however in England I do not have access to parts for my car like you do in America. They all have to come from America and shipping cost dictates that if I am in a fender-bender it is going to cost me way to much to repair let alone finding those parts for replacement. So instead I drive defensively and conservatively and concentrate on my driving and those around me.

Correct. You must be a Civil war buff. What battle and year? I see all to often people with classic cars drive like this saying.

"Damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead"! What war was that first said?

I have not put seatbelts in my Plymouth yet. Here is a video on it. My biggest concern would be the anchorage to the bottom of the car. Making sure it won't tear through the sheet metal should something happen.

Do you have 6 vdc at the input side of the coil? Assuming you are running 6vdc and not 12vdc.

It looks like he's settling in and taking over the couch. Hope he brings you years of happiness!

My 37 Plymouth stopped working (Starter) I pulled the starter and disassembled it minus the magnets. I cleaned it and replaced the brushes, mine were badly worn. I had to turn the commutator as mine was pitted. Fortunately, I was given a small lathe and was able to turn the Com myself. I reinstalled the starter and it works fine. Sometimes the commutator just needs cleaning and turning is not necessary. You have to do some soldering of the brush wires but that is a job you can easily do.

Your float works like a dimmer switch that sends a current to the meter on the dash. If you remove the sender unit and with a meter set to ohms (resistance) move the float from one extreme to the other slowly. Digital meters do not react quickly. You should see a difference in the reading. Is there a spot where you get no reading? It might be possible you have a poor connection someplace.

I have had this problem. First check your fluid level in the master cylinder. Top-up if necessary. You might want to pull your drums and see if there is any brake fluid that has gotten on the shoes. Look at the drum surface and see if it has glossed over. If so, rough up the surface using sandpaper for a temp fix. Make sure the seals are good and not leaking grease from the wheel bearings. Replace drum, bearing and nut. Tighten nut to proper tension and install a new pin. Now adjust the eccentrics. You might want to bleed each wheel cylinder or at least check them. The bleeding usually takes 2 people unless you have a bleeding kit. The above is not difficult and can easily be done by anyone.

Did you change it back?

The reason for a 2 circuit system here is: The horn requires a higher current (amperage) to operate. So it requires a larger gauge wire. Red). Therefore the control circuit (green) is low amperage and has a thinner wire. If you were to operate the horn without the relay you would quickly burn out the horn switch and possibly melt the thin wire insulation. I doubt that it would catch fire but best not to put it to the test

I found this diagram on this site. With key on: 6vdc at 'S' means you have voltage from ignition to the coil of the relay. This does not rule out the horn button. When the horn button is depressed that closes the circuit and the relay should click. If audible. You say you have voltage at 'B' indicating a voltage to the contacts of the relay. When the horn button is depressed the coil energizes and closes the contacts at 'H' you should have 6vdc at 'H' and horn will sound. If voltage at 'H' and no horn sound. check continuity between 'H' and horn. If no voltage at 'H' look for a fuse. If the fuse is ok (check with a meter) the contacts are bad Check continuity at the Horn Button no continuity when at rest. Good reading when depressed There are 2 circuits here; the horn button, and the other, the horn. The button (Green) controls the horn circuit (Red). Hope this helps

You should have 12vdc to the relay when the horn ring is depressed. If not then see if you have 12vdc going to the horn ring. If yes then check to see if you have 12vdc coming to the contacts of the relay. If yes then you should have 12vdc out from the contacts to the horn. The horn ring will close the contacts of the relay allowing voltage to go to the horn. What car is this out of?

I had that same problem. Simple adjustment and your good to go.

I have sorted out my tranny. My car is a 37 Plymouth with a 39 dodge tranny (painted on the side with yellow junkyard paint) and 40 Syncro rings. As soon as my mainshaft comes from America I can then put it all back together. This should be the end of Aug to early Sept. I can't wait.

My Cuda had the 225 slant 6 with auto tranny. I use to get 27 mpg. Dark blue in color with lt blue interior. She always started in the winter even in -27 degree temps. I didn't really care for the styling back then but she was the best car I have ever owned with the exception of my 1990 Dodge Dakota Pick-up with 2.5L 4 cylinder 5 speed.

My dash was done by the previous owner. He hydro-dipped it with good results.

I got my license at 16 in 1969 so that makes me 39. (you do the math). My Dad always had Mopars. I learned on a 1960 Valiant with 3 on the floor. My first car was a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda with no power anything. I put 80K on her and had it for 10 years. We were inseparable but rust became a big problem in Minnesota. Then came a 74 Dodge Charger. Wow power steering and power brakes and a V8! Then came newer cars. I guess through the years you get acclimated to the new car driving sensation. no road feel, tight suspensions (no sway on turns). My current car is a KIA Ceed. Then I bought a 1937 Plymouth. I remembered the fun I use to have driving and the do's and don'ts because of the suspension. I'm not fast but I have never owned a car that consistently puts a smile on my and my wife's face when driving or having people ask about our car. For me our 37 Plymouth is my first choice for driving and would rather drive that car than any other car including any modern car.

I didn't know that Thanks. I have had problems with Andy Bernbaum lately. They are slow to answer e-mails if at all. An order of mine never appeared and they waited 3 months before they did anything about it. Then their shipping to England is a flat rate $65. Even if its a small part like the Throughout bearing spring ($4.50) it will cost me $65 shipping.

I don't think you have the room to fit that one. Also there is no flange.

here's one on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183154674098 $23.40

Upon further research, I may have a 692686 main shaft. Does anyone know if this shaft is 10.5" long?

I have a dilemma. My car is a 37 Plymouth with a 51 230 engine and what appears to be a 39 tranny with 40 synchro rings. I am in need of the main shaft due to the journal being worn. I have looked online and it looks like I might have a 39 main shaft (665469), but I have 2 grooves and what I see on ebay is only 1 groove for the synchro and 2nd gear. I have attached photos of my main shaft. What is the correct shaft for my tranny? My shaft measures 10.5" long. The 3rd picture is my clutch gear and synchro rings and 3 broken stops. Any help will be appreciated Steve

What a weight has been lifted from your shoulders. Well done!