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Hi Rich same here, there is no clip listed in the parts book (at least not in my parts books). Sonny

The reason I think it needs a fastener is because when I rotate the breaker plate (as the vacuum advance shaft moves) the shaft pops off of the pin. Found them today at Ace Hardware. Need to bring in my breaker plate to get the right size. These are called "Push nuts for un-threaded shafts" I will report back with my results.

There is a small pin on the distributor breaker plate (next to the points) which the arm of the vacuum advance attaches to. Seems to me that there must be some sort of fastener to keep the arm from popping off. I don't see a groove on the pin for an "E-clip"? Mine is missing. Anyone know what type on clip or fastener is used? Thanks!

1947 Thrillcar Races Connecticut An old 8mm home movie that will make you laugh and cringe at what these old classics were subjected too. Enjoy !

I don't know if anyone has posted this before, but here is a well recommended supplier of replacement automotive glass for Mopars and many other classics. https://www.vendio.com/stores/bobsclassicautoglass/

This is a chart of Plymouth carburetor I.D. numbers from 1928 to 1974. This company sell rebuild kits, and there is some great info on their site. https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Kplymouth.htm

MITCHELL ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG 1933 - 1954 All Mopar View File This is an illustrated parts catalog with the name of the part, Factory Part Numbers as well as Mitchell Numbers. It shows exploded views and is organized in 17 part groups (99 pages.) Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Desoto Very useful ! Submitter Pep48 Submitted 01/06/2025 Category Instructions, Manuals & Templates  

This is actually listed on ebay by Kanter Auto Parts in NJ. They've been around for many years, and are reputable. Over the years I have bought many parts from them for my classic cars. They sell parts for many different makes. They are very well known in the AACA community. https://www.kanter.com/

For those of you who are OCD clock watchers... A holder for your pocket watch.

I came across this rebuild tip from the Cascade Pacific Plymouth Club https://www.cascadepacificplymouth.org/500-CarterBBCarburetors.html

You can test for combustion gasses (head gasket, head/block crack) with a tester Harbor Freight sells them and Autozone rents the (you have to buy a special chemical...about $10.00). You attach the tester to the rad filler neck when the engine is hot, and the solution changes color).

Ditto on my 48 there is a chrome blank-out plug (possibly for an accessory)

1948 P15 I converted my car to 12v Negative ground Can I use the original 6volt condenser, or do I need one for 12 volts? If I need a 12v condenser can anyone suggest one, or the mfd rating of the one to get? Many thanks!

Does anyone know the difference between the Standard Motor Products AL-97 AND THE AL-98 ignition rotors? Are the interchangeable? I have a 1948 Plymouth Super Deluxe. Thanks