desoto1939

For turn signal and brake light you need a double filment bulb possibly 1158 6v. I prefer the 7 wire system turn signal SignalStat system. can be purchased ata NAPA store or ordered in for you and also a 6v turn signal flasher. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com

If the engine on the 23 inch block is not moved back far enought then you would also have an issue with the driveshaft becasue the smaller engine if not positioned correctly would not sit back far enought to connect the driveshaft at the tailend of the trans and emergency brake band. What is the cost of the small engine and then think of the modifications cost. Get a price to rebuild the 25inch block and see how much difference in cost. it would be better to put the correct engine in the car. Spend the money wisely do it once and then you will have a great engine in a great car. Rich HArtung 1939 Desoto owner with a 25 inch block desoto1939@aol.com

according to one of my rate books the 1949-50Plymouth convertible wiper motor was part number 1257581 rich hartung

Ok thanks for th einput info: partnumber 1503408 first line no information found in my catalog line two part# 581498 46-54 1/2 ton trucks to 2 ton trucks federal Number D-1087 and this is the clutch release with bearing attached line Part # 581499 is the bearing only and the federal bearing number is 1087 line 4 no information D-1087 Federal Clutch Bearing assemblies Dodge trucks 1/2 to 1 1/2 ton 1939-40 All models 1941-47 1/2 to 2 ton 1948-54 Bearing measurement 1087 Bore 2.062, overall diameter 3.562, width .750, type thrust and sealed complete assemblies D-1087 description Iron Adapter sleeve number 1057 Hope this get you the correct Clutch throwout assembly Rich Hartung

I can not read the Mopar Number becasue of the way the manual is rolled if you provide the throwout bearing mopar number I might beable to help. rich

I have a federal Clutch release bearing catalog I can not find a dodge model c1b I do have a a dodge truck 1954-46 all 1/2 toon to 2 ton listing. it show the Mopar factory part number as 581498 with the federal number being D-1087 which is the the holders with the bearing attached. Bearing only is 581499 and the federal bearing number is 1087 Can you find any part number in your parts book for your truck this might help me identify the correct clutch throwout release and bearing assembly. The catalog also has a cross ref section so I might be able to identify other manufactureres if you can supply me with the appropriate Dodge or Mopar number from your parts book Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com cell 484-431-8157

49 dodge autolite horn rely is HRL-4104 for d29,d30 49 D30,d31,d32 canada HRL-4103 or HRL-4104 echlin Hr-109 sorensen Hr-4 fits 1949-55 Chrylser dodge desoto plymouth Hope this helps. Rich Hartung

well we all know is is a double flared line and someone has prebent the line. Does not look long enought for a fuel line from the FP to the carb, How about a brake line at the rear of the pumpkin to a backing plate maybe a vaccum advance line. So are you missing a line some where on the car? Rich Hartung

replace it with the correct hose for $15. If the hose breaks then you will have engine oil all over the inside of your engine. 15$ is not mush to spend when you have an antique car. also suggest that you get two adn the shipping will be the same and have one as a spare. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com

I think that trying to cut two holes for a total of four into the very outer edge of the backing plate is going to be very hard to do becasue the holes have to be so far out so that you are almost on the entire outer edge of the backing plate to get the feeler gage into the slots and then you would have to have the car up on a lift to beable to set the shoes. The dummy drum was used by alot of old time mechanic and should get you very close to a good brake, After doing a brake ajustment with the ammco brake gage 1750 which I have several of them and also the factory Miller MT19 tool you still need to perform a minor adjust by using the upper half moon adjuster not the eccentric adjuster to get the final setting of the shoes. Also remember that you need to depress the brake pedal after setting each indidual wheel this feels with getting the shoes set properly for each wheel. This is how I was taught to do this by an old time mechanic. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com

I would also suggest that instead of using the old style channel tape use the more modern silicone black caulking that the windshelds repair guys use. This will seal the opening and also permit you to position the glass inthe channel perfectly and then if you ever have to remove the window again you can heat us the silicone with a heating gun to soften the silicone. If the car is a driver then use the silicone if the car is a Show car and being judged then use the old cloth rubberized tape. rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com

Sounds as if might have found the issue and I hope you get the results with a great volume of gas going to the carb. Rich Hartung

You stated that you installed the carter P4259 electric FP and still no fuel to the carb. So disconnect the mechanical FP and connect a hose to the fuel line at the front on the engine where the fuel line comes out then run the hose into a container tos ee if you get any fuel when cranking the car over. Also assuming that you have a working electric FP then you should get fuel to pump out the line into the container. If no fuel come out or only a small amount then there is something in the line or something wrong in the routing with the double lines that you have shown. The electric FP should pump at 3-5 LBS and you should have a steady flow of gas. I still think you might have a air leak or a clogged line. The electric fp should do the job keep looking you will find the issue. Also check the inline fuel filtr make sure that they are installed correctly and that the output side is facing to the carb and that they are not install backwards. Rich Hartung

Greg G, I would be worried about the antirusting agents might have wornout since you have driven the car 45000 miles and only changed the AF twice. The old green Af was good for several years. Look in the radiator opening and check to see if the Af IS A RUST COLOR OR TURNING BROWNISH INSTEAD OF THE BRIGHT GREEN. iF TURING BROWN THEN YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE af TO KEEP THE ANTIRUSTING AGENT UP TO PAR. bELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE af TURING BROWN. rICH HARTUNG

The tool is good for adjusting the brake linings but remember the fact that the tool in the picture is probably set to the eact meaurement of say 10 or 11 or 12 depending on your particular car. If you drums have been turn or cut as we say then the internal diameter of you original drums will have a larger diameter than you tool. You will be close enought ot get a good setting and then might have to do a minor adjustment with the upper half moon cam. can be done and I think with good results. Rich Hartung

Tom I referred to the old original GREEN AF that we all used back in the 50-60's. This is stillavialble at all stores. You might have to look to find it becasue most modern cars are now using the extended style yellow or orange color AF. The original green can come in any color bottle it doesnot matter beacuse each manufacturer has different bottle colors. every year i install pint of radiator rust inhibutor and water pump lubricate in the radiator. It is made by GUNK. This helps keep the antirusting agents active. AF has a long active life in the engine but the antirusting agents are what breaks down and then this causes the af to turn brown from the rust and then you welch plugs or freeze out plugs start to rust and then leak. The cost is arounf $4.00 for a pint bottle and i feel that it is worth the extra protection for the block and waterpump. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com

Also use the old original green sytle AF. Do not use the nex extended type AF. The newer style is know for having issues with seals and gaskets. This come directly from Prestone engineer. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com

Before cutting the drum i would suggest that you take the two old rear drums off the car and then take them to a good brake shop and have them mic the drums to get th exact measurement. With this information than you might possibly find a good used drum that might have the same or very close measurement. If this can be found then cut the hole inthe spare drum and then you would have a better brake drum relationship to your permanent drums. If the distance is too great then you are close as we say in horseshoes and quates but no real cigar. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com

The place to look would be onthe production plate that is attached to the cowel on the passenger side of then sheet metal on the cowl inside the engine bay. Rich Hartung

The first step that I would do is use a claybar with a detailer spray such a Mcguiers detailer spray this is the lubricant that you need but also has a poilsh or wax that when you wipe dry the moisture is puts a coating of poiish onthe car. Then you have removed all of the contaminents and the paint will be ready for some good old polish. Do small sections at a time like one half of the hood then the next side of the hood then a fender with the clay bar. i do this on my 39 desoto twice a year and also on my regular car to get rid of the contaninemts and the finish feels like a newborns baby bottom when running your hand across the metal. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com

The sisson automatic choke was an option for plymouth. The Dodge, Chrylse and Desoto had two studs on the top of t eintak manifold inwhich the unit bolted directly to the manifold. The 39 Plymouth could be adapted with a special braket and the sisson choke then attached to the braket. I am the person that did the presentation and the power point on the sission choke at the AACa annual lecture in Philadelphia. Fell free to contact me. I live near Philadelphia PA Valley forge Pa Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com cell 484-431-8157

When you supplied the Autolite number you can see how quickly someone responded with the various Autolite internal parts. These are the Autolite part numbers that you would look for at swap meets and they can be cross referenced into other manufacturers specific part numbers. This is why i collect the various automobile parts suppliers old catalogs just for cross reference issues. You usually do not find the MoPAr numbers on parts but generally the after market parts suppliers. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com

do you have a dual action fp on the new engine? My FP on my 39 Desoto is a single action FP. If a dual action pump it would have a vacuum line to attach the hose to run the vacuum wiper motor. My 39 Desoto has electric wiper so no dual action fp. Just another thought. You might have a leak if you have a dual action pump and therefore lees fuel pressure. Most pumps pull between 3-5 lbs of pressure. just putting out some thoughts on your issue. Also can you explain the routing of the fuel lines that you showed in the pictures. Rich Hartung

The moe important number is to look at the Autolite number that is attached to the body of the distributor. It will have three letter then some numbers. This is important becasue it will then tell us what offical dizzy you have and then we can tell the correct cap, rotor, points and condensor that you need for your car and also the correct vacuum advance unit. I have an Autolite catalog that lists the various information and parts so that is how I can get the information. When going to a vendor such as Andy Berbaum they will always ask for the Autolite Dizzy number so they can get you the correct parts. When searching for parts most times you will not find the mopar numbers on boxes or parts but you will find the aftermarket suppliers that supplied the parts to the car manufacturers. Autolite was a major player in electrical components for alot of car companies. Rich HArtung cell 484-431-8157 Desoto1939@aol.com