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Thanks for the info Robert. Both seals above are available from Rockauto. I'm just not sure about whether to go with leather or nitrile

Which of these would you use for a timing cover seal? One is leather and one is nitrile. The leather is listed for a '48 Dodge 230 and the nitrile is listed for a '54 Dodge230. Apparently Chrysler switched from leather to rubber, but was it a cost cutting measure or a sealing improvement? I'm curious what you guys think. #1 is NATIONAL Part # 6186 Leather Seal, Shaft Size=2.187", Housing Bore=3.189, Outer Diameter=3.194, Width=0.718in Oil Seal about $20 #2 is NATIONAL Part # 6636S Nitrile Seal, Shaft Size=2.187", Housing Bore=3.187, Outer Diameter=3.194, Width=0.687in Oil Seal about $10

I have been told it is still there to see. I have never been there but it is on my short list of places to visit with the old cars. Here is info from a website on the bridge: More info on the Kinzua bridge. The Kinzua Bridge, near Kane, Pennsylvania, was the highest bridge in the world when it was first built in 1882. Its remnants today serve as a memorial of a time when the U.S. was going through the Industrial Revolution. Rust and a tornado on July 21, 2003 destroyed most of it and bridge debris litters the forest floor. The bridge was 301 feet (92 m) tall and 2,052 feet (625 m) long prior to its collapse in 2003. The bridge was originally built from iron in 1882 and was billed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", holding the record as the tallest railroad bridge in the world for two years. In 1900 the bridge was dismantled and simultaneously rebuilt out of steel to allow it to accommodate heavier trains. It stayed in commercial service until 1959 and was sold to the Government of Pennsylvania in 1963, becoming the centerpiece of a state park. Restoration of the bridge began in 2002, but before it was finished, a tornado struck the bridge in 2003 causing a large portion of the bridge to collapse. Corroded anchor bolts holding the bridge to its foundations failed, contributing to the collapse.

Beautiful pictures Robert. Here is a photo of the Kinzua Bridge here in Pennsylvania after a tornado took part of it down. It is now a state park. I hope to visit there this summer.

That radiator is a thing of beauty!

Merry Christmas to you! Coco wishes Cooper and all forum member pets Merry Christmas as well.

"When using the puller, make sure you keep the castle nut on the end of the axle because when these drums come off it sounds like a shot gun and the drum will damage anything in its way, including you, unless the castle nut is on." Very sound advice from RobertKB. They always startle me even though I know what is coming.

Plywood is a beautiful machine for sure. I agree with with Young Ed on the color combo of the other one. How cool is that air cleaner?

I was looking at Rock Auto too. Thanks for the part # for the sleeve.

I'll check them out. Thanks.

Has anyone used this Fel-Pro gasket set? (Part #TCS41552) It says it includes everything necessary for timing cover removal. Appears to include seal. Is that correct? I took my timing cover off today due to a major leak that developed last time I drove the car. The seal is shot and the piece the seal rides on has a big groove in it. Need to replace the seal, gasket and get a speedi sleeve. Also broke a bolt out of the front motor mount rubber that I will have to repair or replace............Tim

Thanks for sharing.

"And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree." I never knew that, but it makes a lot of sense to me, since I have a lot of those days myself. :D

Aren't they all? :D

20 years, from this to this

Great story Andy. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

I like that. I have been able to find the chrome for my D-19 between ebay and swap meets. It doesn't get it all done at once and it isn't all perfect but I can afford it that way and I enjoy the hunt. Congratulations!

If these were promotional affairs they could have any type of modified rears under them. Could have welded them up even. By the way it is 12 deg F here this morning with high winds.

Now that is a first class sleigh if I ever saw one. I like it.

Good you didn't run it that way. Leaving it sit awhile before draining it was probably good also as it allowed all the water to drain to the bottom of the pan so you got it out. I would probably crank the engine over a little with the coil wire pulled before firing it off just to circulate the oil well. Getting it warmed up and letting it run awhile should clear up any residual moisture I would think.

Yes, my manual was in the envelope and the card and service contract were in the manual when I found them.

Yours look to have survived better than mine. Mine is the U.S. version. I found mine in the glove box under some junk. The cover really protected the contents though. The service contract unfolds and has the service coupons inside.

It is always the last thing you check. LOL, couldn't resist. Glad to hear it is up and running again.

Don't rule out bad fuel either. It might be a good idea to put some dry gas in and try running it then.

Check your oil for the smell of gasoline. If it flooded that badly it may have got some gas in the oil. Won't make it run bad but could damage the internals and you won't want to run it without changing the oil. I would also pull those plugs and have a look, could be fouled badly. If the plugs are ok I would next put a timing light on it. If it is off, check the points first, if you don't have a timing light I would check the points before digging any deeper at this point......Tim