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  1. Doug&Deb
    Is the flasher good? Try pulling it out and cleaning the contacts. Also check your grounds.
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    I’m getting close to finishing my engine. Two questions. First do I need to do anything to the new water pump before installing it? I’ve heard about sealing it but I’m not sure what that involves. Second when starting the engine the first time should there be water or coolant in it or should the initial start up be dry? When I do add coolant do I first pour some into the thermostat opening or just fill the radiator and let the system do its job? Thanks in advance.
  3. Doug&Deb
    Try Moore’s in South Dakota
  4. Doug&Deb
    Welcome! Looks great
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    That’s a band aid. I wouldn’t count on it as a long term solution. Are you talking about one of the plugs in the bell housing?
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    While cleaning the head for my engine rebuild I noticed some stiff wire in the coolant passage. It must have been used by a foundry worker to clean the sand out after casting. I can’t figure out how they got it in there and I sure can’t figure out how to get it out. It doesn’t appear to be blocking the passage so for now I’m leaving it alone.
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    I didn’t remove them. I soaked mine in an ultrasonic cleaner. I’ve had no issues since then.
  8. Doug&Deb
    If your engine has been rebuilt I would run a modern detergent oil. Anything you use is better than what they used when these cars were new. Pick a brand you’ve used before and experiment with viscosity. You’ll find the sweet spot.
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    For the trans I use AW32 hydraulic oil. The fluid coupling is more complicated. Search the forum for any threads James Douglas has. He knows the correct fluid for this. I change the transmission fluid yearly.
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    That’s really cool. I wonder if any of those still exist. Goes to show how advanced Mopar engineering was.
  11. Doug&Deb
    You did a phenomenal job so far. Good work!
  12. Doug&Deb
    You’re correct. My old eyes misread the years.
  13. Doug&Deb
    As I suspected the doors are the same part number from 42-48.
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    The Chrysler,DeSoto, and Dodge all used the same body shell. The difference is in the front end. If you’re looking for doors you should be fine. I’ll check my parts book when I’m able and confirm.
  15. Doug&Deb
    Love the color! Looks like a Deluxe which is seldom seen as are 2 door sedans. Beautiful car.
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    Clutch

    Doug&Deb posted a topic in P15-D24 Forum

    Just a shout out to Tennessee Clutch. Fast turnaround, great price and great workmanship. I understand why so many of you have used them.
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    Another newbie engine rebuild question. I’m working on a 58 truck flathead. My rods have no lock washers. The time between tear down, machine work and now has me forgetting if there were washers originally. The machine shop refurbished the rods and sent them back torqued to spec so I doubt they would have overlooked them. This will eventually go in my 52 Coronet so my manual is for that and the parts book goes to 54 so I need some help.
  18. Doug&Deb
    I bought a cheap riding lawnmower battery for my timing light. It’s small and light and works great.
  19. Doug&Deb
    Andy Bernbaums, Roberts Motor Parts. Perhaps even Rock Auto
  20. Doug&Deb
    I wouldn’t recommend full synthetic oil for our engines. Modern engines have much tighter tolerances than we could ever hope for. Any quality break in oil should be fine.
  21. Doug&Deb
    Thanks. I’m doing my first engine rebuild so I’m hypercritical about everything lol. I keep thinking I’m forgetting something.
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    I’m following this with interest. My rods have no washers. There were none when I disassembled the engine. My engine is from 1958. Did they stop using washers at some point?
  23. Doug&Deb
    Try some gentle cleaning of the switch. The button should press easily.
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    As far as the seat handle I’d try Moore’s Salvage. Otherwise try eBay. It’s a pot metal piece that breaks easily.
  25. Doug&Deb
    I agree. Sounds like the fluid coupling may be low.
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