SteveR
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My car is a 1937 Plymouth and the instruments are in front of the driver. Oddly enough the Plymouth was exported to the UK as the Chrysler Wimbledon and the instruments were moved to the R.H. side or as I often refer to it over here in England, The Wrong Side.
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No, but there are things like piston return springs and muffler bearings you have to watch out for.
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Well done. It's always a great feeling when we can solve our own problems. ?
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You might try Keiths garage He did his steering and made a video or send him a message. He's a good guy and loves to help people.
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Help , Please , 1937 Plymouth P4 , Hood to body attachment
SteveR replied to Jc Deluxe P20's topic in P15-D24 Forum
there should be 4 tabs on the hood itself secured by 4 bolts. 2 in the front and 2 in the back that bolt to the body. The photo is the back one.
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Back home in Minnesoota, Sven, and Oly went ice fishing. They got out to the middle of the ice and started drilling a hole. Suddenly they heard a big booming voice that said, "There's no fish under the ice"! So they packed up their stuff and moved to a different spot and again started drilling a hole. Again they heard that same big booming voice, "There's no fish under the ice"! They looked at each other and scratched their head and Sven said, "Lord is dat you"? The big booming voice answered, "No, I'm the skating rink Manager"!!
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Down at work, we had a new guy start. He was from Rumania and said he knew how to TIG weld. We said have a go. Without gloves, he proceeded. It wasn't long when he got the wire in the tungsten arch and boy what a welp he made. He jumped into the air and threw the wire across the room. We laughed at him and then said, 'You don't know how to weld do you'? With a smile on his face, he said, 'No'.
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I know the Ford Model As were all had pinstriped but where the 36 or 37 Plymouth Cars pinstriped?
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Rebuilding the Mopar 3 speed: synchro choices Resolved!
SteveR replied to FarmerJon's topic in P15-D24 Forum
In rebuilding my transmission I found it was a 39 case but had 41-41 brass stop rings as seen in your exploded drawing. Before I found this out I had ordered a 37 clutch gear. What I found is that the 37 clutch gear is not compatible with my 1st gear teeth It must have been changed at some point to the newer style -
I have thought of that but I am deathly afraid of snapping a bolt off in the head. This engine has never been opened up and is a 51 model year
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My question was because there is some wear on this engine would a 'stop-smoke' additive help with the longevity of my engine? What about other additives? As I am retired my funds do not include any engine rebuilds. I only mentioned no-smoke because my engine does use a small amount of oil.
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Ok Thats done now that my hands are frozen. Here are my results 1) 100 2) 75 3) 85 4) 75 5) 85 6) 93 after putting in the oil they pretty much stayed the same. This last summer I adjusted the valves as I had a ticking on one of them. The ticking is gone now. I am using 10w40 detergent oil in the engine. That's what the owner before me used and he dropped the pan several times to check for clumps and sludge. Like I said I do not notice any smoke out the exhaust but then my exhaust ends just behind the front seat. It is more I can smell it and I do go through a small amount of oil. Maybe 1 quart a year.
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Hopefully I'll let you all know tomorrow the results. It's going to be cold tomorrow with a high of 37F and I do not have a garage to work in. The car is running fine and starts on the button even in 27f deg temps. For the most part, you do not see smoke just every once in a while. Thats why I was wondering about a no smoke additive. I don't want to ruin this old girl as being retired I can not afford a rebuilt engine.
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On my 230 Dodge engine, i have had a small amount of burnt oil from the exhaust. Will any of the stop smoke additives be of any use and will any of these additives cause damage to my engine? I have used these products on modern Ford cars with fair results but not on these old flathead engines. What are your thoughts?
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I remember when I was 16 and looking for my first car. I desperately wanted a Fiat 850 sport spider or British MG. My Dad always had a good head on his shoulder and said, "Do you want a car to drive or to work on"? I ended up with a great driver, a 65 Plymouth Barracuda. The best car I have ever owned next to my 1990 Dodge Dakota. Now I have the best of both worlds, a 1937 Plymouth. Fun to work on, most times, and the smiles while driving are priceless. Here in England it it's not your normal car and gets many looks and admiration.
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Yep, what are kitchen tables for anyways.
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My Wife and I would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and Jesus Christ's rich blessings this day and the days to come!??
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A 1937 Plymouth P4 in England was called a Chrysler Wimbledon. It was R.H. drive, fender side lights, a leather interior with a fancier surround on the side windows
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I don't know how that works, my 37 Plymouth is a P4. Hmm
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Where I am in England we get very little to no snow. Me coming from Minnesota, and I miss it! ?
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Here in England if parked against traffic you are to use parking/running lights as long as you are parked at night time. Not many people do this and to avoid not having a flat battery, just turn your car around and park normally with the lights off.
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Isn't this all part of learning? Not everyone is at master mechanic level. I would bet that many of us worked on our daily drivers when young and then later when newer styles came along there was not much need to do the maintenance of these old cars. Then we buy an old car and are unsure of what to do. What better place to come than here with all that knowledge to tap into. I guess the old adage is the only dumb question is the one that wasn't asked.
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Part number or dimensions for 38 plymouth belt
SteveR replied to 38plymouth's topic in P15-D24 Forum
You should be able to go to any Power Transmission Company (bearings, belts, pulleys) and bring in your old belt. They should be able to get you the right one. -
1948 Chrysler New Yorker will not start with headlights turned on
SteveR replied to 48 New Yorker's topic in P15-D24 Forum
It sounds like your starter relay is somehow hooked up to your light switch. Using your diagram it looks like it should be hooked up to your ammeter. Does your ammeter move when you pull your light switch? -
Nope I had no pain at all. The caustic soda quickly burnt the nerves. The only complications I have is a scar and I have to keep it out of direct sunlight as I am susceptible to skin cancer in that area.
