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petermilo1

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  • My Project Cars
    1948 Plymouth superdeluxe 4 dr Military Staff Car

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  1. I replaced two new fuel pumps on my 218 flathead. Anyone know why oil seeps out of the weep hole. The original pump did not do this.
  2. Thank you Andy for the tip. I will check with my P15 supplier for this part. WOW! to all the rides you have.
  3. i oiled the bushing you are referring to. same result. I only drilled through the outer column. The horn wire is perfect. That papery stuff is a puzzle? Thank u for the reply.
  4. I have a 48 Plymouth with a squeaky steering wheel. It does not sound like a worn bearing but rather rubber rubbing when i turn the wheel. I removed the wheel cleaned and lubed all around. Reinstalled the wheel and it almost felt like it was worse. I understand that noise can travel along the column but it definitely sounds like its originating from the top of the column. I now drilled a small hole in the side of the column in order to squirt in oil. As i was drilling i noticed papery stuff on the bit coming out?? After squirting some oil in the hole the squeak is still there. Anyone out there ever have the squeak problem?? Problem solved! It took two people to solve it. One to turn the wheel and one to observe the steering box. It appears that there is a rubber gasket between the box and frame. The bolts on the box were slightly loose. When turning the wheel the box would rub against the rubber causing the squeak which would travel up the column to the steering wheel.
  5. Thanks to all for suggestions on power assist/power steering. At age 79 I restored a 1948 military staff car. Won many awards. Am now pushing 82. Had a pacemaker put in. Cannot strain left arm. A placed "lead" could dislodge. Reason for PS. I plan on bringing the car to a rebuild shop and showing them the PDF I downloaded on power steering 1947 DeSoto along with the other suggestions. Again, Sincere thanks to all-
  6. Is it possible to add steering assist or some kind of power steering to my standard P15. I cant see how it would be possible due to the shifter shaft. Any replies appreciated.
  7. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I will read the threads you sent me.
  8. On a 218, Replaced motor mounts, spark plugs, HV wires, Flywheel, Disc, Pressure plate. Can someone tell me where i can get a harmonic balancer. As i increase the rpm's the engine will start to vibrate. the engine only has a pulley. I'm thinking the balancer will stop the vibration.
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