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Thanks to Plaming, Tod, and Merle; I was able to "hammer" the lug nuts loose. Took a little muscle loosening them but their off! All is good. Thanks guys, and have a Merry Christmas. SKIPPER1

need to remove my left front tire for repair of slow leak. I know i go counterclockwise to loosen, and in fact got i lug nut loosened using Liquid Wrench, but I cant budge the other lug nuts. Anything else one can recommed to loosen the lug nuts would be appreciated. SKIPPER1

Replaced wiring (16 guage), from starter to auto. choke (w/ new connectors both ends); replaced plugs (Autolite 86, gap .035) Note: old plugs, the first 2; were black and sooty on tips and threads; the other 4--so-so. Chareged battery 2-3 hrs, primed carb w/ little gas, but cranking no start. Maybe, next step a little forced air though fuel jet connecting carb to gas line. Ok Don C., Greg,, or others, any other suggestions for me?? Again, thanks in advance SKIPPER1

my 49 ply 3- window business coupe w/ original flat head 6 has been idling very fast after a short drive -1 or2 miles. So I adjusted the idling screw 1/4 or so turn counter-clockwise and the engine idling dropped to an exceptable level. Drove it around the block and it ran an idled good. got up next morning started up (but did not drive it),idled smoothly. BUT, next day went out and she would not start! just sputtered and "coughed" but would not start. Read all related threads on forum on this subject- tried priming carb w/gas and later w/ starter fluid but no start. any suggestions please- Thanks SKIPPER1

Had the same problem with my speedometer cable jumpng and "whirring". disconnected cable from back of speedo guage, dropped a few drops of 3 in 1 oil into the cable, reconnected cable back to the guage and "walla" not more problems. SKIPPER1 '49 Ply Bus. Coupe

Thanks Don, Tod and Norrism1 for your replies. Will give it a try when weather gets better and my garage warms up, it's snowy and cold here in Denver, Co. Thanks, SKIPPER1

It's mechanical Don, OEM illumination, which I should not need. Just want to know my engine temp. (for obvious reasons). Just want to mount it in a conspicuous place till I make alternate plans.

While I am desperately searching for an NOS, or other suitable temp. guage for my 49 Ply. 3-window Bus. coupe, I purchased a "cheapy" mechanical Temp. guage at the local NAPA for $17.00, to use as a "backup" Problem is, when I got home I realized this guage is for a 12 volt system. Question is, can I make it work on a 6 volt system? Thanks in advance. SKIPPER1

Could someone provide me with a source for a mechanical temperature guage for my '49 P-17 Plymouth Business Coupe. Tried Hemmings, on-line sources (skeptical of E-bay), and auto parts outlets. My unit is separarted at the bolt into the engine housing the ether component. Don't think I could satisfactorily solder it. Thanks for any suggestions. SKIPPER1

Great lookin Woody Jim-now I can hear Beach Boys music. SKIPPER1

WHERE is the dome light switch located on my '49 Ply. P-15 2-dr. coupe? I have looked around the door frame (both doors), in the door latches, around th doors, Etc. I'm confused. HELP!! SKIPPER1

I think a P.O.C. is a great idea. I would love to see one here in the Denver Metro area, So "Betsy" and I would have a place to go and 'show-off' (my car that is!). By the way--- Wishing all of you Mopar owners, and others too- A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. ROY SIZEMORE

Thanks Tod, I'll see how successful I am. SKIPPER1

When I purchased my '49 P-17 Business Coupe, I noticed the engine temperature guage on the dash did not register when the car was driven. Checked under the hood and found that the linkage from the temp.guage to the engine block was disconnected. My question is: can this connector be soldered onto the engine block (which I assume houses the indicating bulb or sensing device), or will I need to replace the complete connector wire, sensing device,Etc?? Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. SKIPPER1

Now that I think of it-- Their was a trailer hitch on the car when i bought it-but has since been removed. Therefore, the "assessory" connection. Will check other issues you brought up Greg. Thanks for your good info. SKIPPER1