Barabbas
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Looks very mean--how do you "home grow" white walls and what's under the hood? I don't think my 230 could turn 8" wide tires
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Really like that maroon Color----very sharp with the wide white walls
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We already have a "show your tools/engine"--How about showing your Baby's shoes Here Doris with her 205/75-15 Diamondbacks on Wheel Vintiques Hot Rod Rally Wheels painted mellow yellow and Baby Moons
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have you tried resistor spark plugs--like the Autolite 306
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AMEN brother
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I had the rear brakes on my '70 cuda lock up --turned out it was caused by a clogged vent on the axle; the pressure build up caused lube to blow past the seals and all over the brakes.
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Rich, the rebuild kit came with a pin that had retaining clips, so the rebuild is not dependent on the force fit of the pin to the housing
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Rich--a correction. the original Fuel Pump failed due to a deteriorated pump diaphragm and not the pin working out
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Rich, Per your request for data--the fuel pump that was in 'Doris" my P23 lasted about 10,000 miles, I have no idea how many miles it operated before I bought her. The fuel pump failed via the pin working out. I put a new fuel pump from Vintage Power wagons iin the Spring of 2013--it failed via the pin working out after 3000 miles and 6 months. A replacement fuel pump from Rock Auto lasted 5 minutes, again the pin worked out. I am now running the original pump that has a an Antique Cellar rebuild kit--it has about 500 miles on it with no problems
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the first thing I would check is the starting solenoid and electrical connections from the solenoid to the starter
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A few years ago I did a tune up and forgot to use the extra leaf springs on the breaker points. Car ran idled and ran fine up to about 50mph. I guess the lack of spring tension on the moveable arm on the points caused the points to not close at higher rpm--sounds a little similar
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I can't help you Wayfaring, I've never done an engine swap, but the idea of a Turbo 4 is very interesting. I've seen many posts here about larger engines that have to be shoehorned in but no posts about a modern 4 cylinder--I'd sure like to see you try that
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I just rewired my '52---the condition of all of the circuits was very scarey. I used individual wires that I got from RI wiring because I like the look of old cloth covered wires, but that Rebel kit looks very good. The fuse box and flasher board is very neat and tidy. If I had it to do over I would remove the steering wheel and front seat.
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I had the same situation on my '52. I just put a paint mark at TDC and use a timing light that has a delay/advance function
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Unable to get fuel from the tank to the fuel pump
Barabbas replied to callahat's topic in P15-D24 Forum
FWI--I had a "new" fuel pump last about 30 seconds last fall, returned it to Rock Auto and used a rebuilt kit from Antique Auto parts Cellar on my old pump. -
I put in a new vent seal a few years ago; the only "leaks" I have had is when I forgot to shut the vent at night
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Welcome to the Forum---very nice ride---additional credit for having a 318 and not a Chebby
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Boy ain't that the truth----I've learned more from Don's pictures than any other source
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Embarrasing question - How do I change this oil filter?
Barabbas replied to Barsteel's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Chris, I too have a 52 Cranbrook and puzzled over this same issue when I did my first oil change. The answer is: there are two types of oil filters used on these old flat heads. One type is a canister that uses the Napa 1040 cartridge; the second type is a totally self contained throw away unit--that's what you (and I) have. You can find the self contained units on ebay and Andy B for about $65 ea or you can also find the old canisters on ebay or maybe the Old Plymouth cafe -
Worked for me--and nailed my hometown exactly... I was raised in Northern Illinois and it predicted Chicago, Aurora and Rockford Il... I did not get a map right away, I had to click on the "most similar cities" a couple of times
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I had one on my 52 Cranbrook and took it off. I like the look of the visor when it's parked but I don't like it when I'm driving. I felt a little claustrophobic when I was driving with the visor
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Welcome Dan--I too have a '52 Cranbrook, it's my daily driver---the information on this forum has kept my old mopar running
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My $.02 worth---Stay off I-5 in Washington it'll just shake your old Plym to death. Take a Ferry to Bainbridge Island or Kingston; I personally miss the Ferries as much I as I miss the mountains and salt water. Take the 101 down Hood Canal; very pretty and twisty drive and continue on the 101 thru Oregon
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Man what a great adventure! I'm looking forward to all your posts--God Speed and may the wind be at your back
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I am using a truck fuel pump on '52 Cranbrook. I had to change the fuel line a bit but other than that, it bolted right up. The actuator arm is different but it just rides on a different part of the pump drive cam--it's worked fine now for 1500 miles or so
