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It won't make it harder to turn over, but will keep it from starting. Especially if more than one valve is stuck.

I would be willing to bet that at least 1 intake valve is stuck open. The previously mentioned compression test will identify which cylinder (s).

The quality of the puller is of importance in this situation. I like to use an older USA made puller. An inexpensive foreign made puller will usually not work on a stubborn hub.

Must have been the brand of cylinder that you used. I replaced one yesterday with one that I purchased from Summit, it was a perfect fit.

If you don't mind that it is leaking and that you will keep an eye on the fluid level, then no it's not critical that you fix the leak. I would only replace the mount that's broken.

Do you own a volt meter ? Even an inexpensive one is very helpful. Check continuity thru the points, voltage to the coil. A few minutes of trouble shooting will isolate the problem.

I got 2 subscription offers in the mail yesterday, looks interesting. Popularity and reproduction parts are a large part of the Chevrolet's prices.

Turns out that the starters do interchange, ?. I would still like to find out the brand and model of the rusty starter so that I can get some rebuild parts for it.

The dirty starter is the one I removed from my Dodge. I was wanting to install the other one.

Are these 2 starters interchangeable ? I pulled the rusty one from a '47 Dodge coupe, has ps291 on the nose, no tag. The other from a '47 Plymouth, has ps1253 on the nose, tag MZ-4133. The rusty one turns very slow and draws a large amp load. I will rebuild it if I can figure out what it is.

I'm thinking a clogged line. The old pump acted the same way as the new one.

Moparpro. I think his tanks are on sale for $315 right now.

Yes, GM stands for General Motors.

I used Milton 476 on my Plymouth wheels. The center section of the valve stem was thicker than my wheels were, so I carefully dressed them down. They worked fine and most importantly they don't leak.

A little trick I've saw used on worn items is to dust the item with flour and shake off the excess. Sometimes it will help just enough to make out a number that was unreadable .