DJ194950

Thanks, Tim! DJ

Tim I missed that question didn't I !! Still need to go get them new reading glasses! DJ

If they anything like a 50 Ply. then remove the front seat Bottom cushion and the the seat back cushions will be exposed on the lower edges bolted to the metal back.remove mounting bolts. Lift the cushion up to lift off tabs on the seat back slipped into notches in the metal back of the seat frame. The inner side of the front mount bolts will also be exposed, front and back per each side. Should have 8 total. Or is it 16??. two outside per leg =4 per side+ 8 outside and same inside+ 8 more. = 16. Per my old memory!! DJ

Stan, 4 tie rod ends. About $37 each at oldmoparts.com (andy bernbaum). DJ

http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/025/cover.htm Check this Mopar body alignment link. DJ

The # they are talking about is just above (about 12") the generator in the pic on the side of the main block and just below the head. The motor # is there and used used in almost all states when new as the # used for the title. DJ

I agree with your assessment of the gears . A slow gradual cleanup with a dremel tool first with a grinder bit on the worst then a very fine sanding wheel should work to the job-edges ONLY! Did that to my my 3spd. main gear box w/OD and works good and No noise after 2K miles. Watch Ebay and check on sources that will (have been) mentioned for the one really bad gear. If unable to find one I can check my stored stash of tranny gears for you, but I'm sure I don't have a really nice one. DJ

Bobandy, pics of the gears? Sometime if teeth are Not missing they can be cleaned up with a slight grinding of the edge of the teeth if it's just some rolled and rough edges. Info from an older standard transmission repair shop. DJ

TodFitch, Yes the Modesto ash was found growing in this area and turned out to be a separate species therefore the name. It's a good shade tree that is a staple in wind and grows at a reasonable rate with medium sized leaves that to turn yellow but not any real nice color. The city here, Modesto, loved the idea of using only the Modesto ash in all new housing developments in the 50's and forward to the 70's until a disease (dutch elm disease, I believe it is) caused all the ash trees to drip sap, many dead limbs falling off etc. The older well established trees do OK but the young ones are by far the worst. They do have a lot of roots that crack and raise sidewalks, driveways and house foundations if too close. Can cause problems in my area where the trees are mostly 65 years old. My nephew in Vegas bought a new house and did up the landscape like where he grew up in Modesto-grass bushes etc. Bought a tree for the front yard from a local nursery and planted in his front yard. After several months he realized there was a tag on the tree identifying what type of tree he had bought. A Modesto ash! Now the grass is gone and changed the type of bushes are changed to much less water required -drip system etc., but managed to keep the tree! DJ

Joe, been following this post from the start as I too have a slight tick that getstoo much louder (for my liken!) when warm. Done Most of the tests suggested and used a stethoscope as you have. Still no answer. Even pulled pan and checked each bearing on the crank one at a time, no real problems. I did check all the pistons and rod end bushings at the rebuild (many good used parts with all new rod bearings (plasticgaged) and (rechecked in the car after 1000 miles when noise first showed up) and new rings. Like new timing chain and gears. Still have to check the fuel pump as suggested. I'm thinking try the suggestions offered as the car sits. see if any thing. if not drop the pan and check the Crank bearings one at a time with plasticgage. If Ok remove timing chain cover and inspect. Look to see if the one screw from inside of plate behind the cover to block has come loose and rubbing the chain.(screeching noise?) Will continue to watch all posts for your problem that may also lead me to mine.

Well in Ca. we might see some new colors in our forests in the evergreens (pines, cedars, firs,) --Brown if the drought continues- then black with the fires. Does that count as trees seasonal color changes?? Seasons may not have the influence in the end! The dead unwatered city trees? My city has won green tree awards in the recent past for the trees the city owns even on my property in town. I cannot touch them... No end in sight YET! DJ

54plymouth call me, I think I have what you want and it's new. You have my phone #. DJ

Will try it next time to add a link. Thanks Don. DJ

Forum fav Richard to be in Dodge Hellcat- Gas Monkey-Motley Crue Show. Tried to attach link from yahoo news, but again I failed. DJ

Sorry, but have to ask, what is an 11/4 socket? Does whatever socket your using fit tightly on the nut? Is the Impact wrench new or old? Try tightening the nut first (as per suntennis) which will help break the old rust etc. loose and put some oil into the impact wrench before use. Just holding the drive line flange with a rag as tightly as possible should do the job as long as your 1/2" impact is not worn out. DJ

Didn't you install an OD transmission? The 3.54 might be too tall of a gear ratio when the OD is engaged. Cruise at 90mph (145 kpm?) with heavy throttle use on flat ground? My 50 4 dr. Plymouth has an OD with 3.93 rear ration that works well but I want to try 3.73 to see how it works out. Had a 3.54 rear gear set and sold it to someone without and OD trans. From what i've read hear before, decided that I should not use it. Other opinions for Uncle? DJ

Think California may have sold most of their snow blowers to the Northern states were they are needed! DJ

In the 50's I remember an adjustable hood prop made from metal to hold the hoods up high enough for the average size person to manage to reach the part needing to be worked on. The home worker could measure and make a wood hood prop to fit their car/truck, keep it in the trunk/bed. If you expect to do a lot of under hood work, just make some marks where the hood meets the hinge mount plates and remove the hood for the time being. Get 2 helpers if possible. Cars are quite drivable with the hood off for first shakedown drives until satisfied with operation. Re-install hood matching the marks. Keep the work at a comfortable pace and enjoy your Mopar! DJ

I think this is what is needed to fix these cars. Don C. quote. Don I expected a pic of a lit up cutting torch from collection of 1000's! DJ

I think the same as ED. The diff. is front vs. rear sump of the pan. Mostly truck app. vs. car app. . 218/230 ci. is not the problem as parts for both hook to the same in block fittings. Pan type determines which oil tubes and pickups to use to get the pickup located properly in the pan and clear the sump. Easy to change to match sump type as long as some idiot did not think the must be torqued to 100 pounds and loctite used as I did! DJ

Actually you most likely are correct. I've don't remember any heater with labels with in/out, as I doubt it makes a diff. and long as warm water circulates. But some may have labels. On my 50 Ply. accessory heater I just followed the parts book diagram which the front connection near the thermostat went to the heater box with the heater core and at the outlet went to the connection at the back of the head. Flow?? As long as the flow is there it works. Merely trying to answer a Q. about the hose that did nothing, if labels were backwards and misinformed anyone-- DJ

Just a thought that it Might be could be used for something? Can't even imagine driving on any street!?? Just to scare pedestrians? Halloweens coming! DJ

Red hose in the pic normally would run from the front "thermostat connection to the heater", "in" and the heater "out" would run to the fitting on the back of the motor. Appears you do not have a heater now, if ever. Maybe the motor came from another vehicle with a heater. Close the valve at the motors rear and leave for now. It's not doing anything. DJ

More than enough said! Air conditioned? DJ

On PP's, I'd guess that's his convenient place to store spare wire for roadside repairs. Wonder where he keeps the wire stripping tool (knife) and his vinyl tape? Since Royhldn ride is new to him the po's idea? Or he copied PP ? DJ