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Burns the sludge out.
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Running hot isn’t always bad. My Coronet runs between 185-200 all summer with no issues. 6000 miles on rebuilt engine.
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They are also called jam nuts for applications where you need to double nut something.
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Not sure. For 1950 they made the rear of the car more squared off looking. Whether it was all in the fender or whether they changed the quarters I’m not sure.
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Where are you located? I have a 52 Coronet and if you decide to part out your 51 I may be interested in parts. I believe the only difference between 49 and 50 is that the rear part of the fender on the 50 is a little taller. 50-52 are the same.
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They should bolt on I believe. You may need the taillights also. I’m pretty sure that 49-52 rears are interchangeable.
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Keep asking questions. Lots of knowledge here. I highly recommend getting a service manual. They are readily available. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
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As I understand it it’s a bypass filtration system so not all of the oil is filtered. I’m not sure about that so hopefully others will chime in.
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Yes they are stupid expensive. Mine even more so. Someone changed the manifold on my 52 Coronet to Plymouth manifolds from 49/50 so the choke is backwards. It mounts in front of the carb. Apparently they only used this setup for a couple of years. If you find one it’s almost double the more common one. I’ll keep tinkering with mine. I’ll eventually get it.
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I’m in the process of rebuilding a Stromberg BXVES carb. The problem is that part where the choke linkage attaches is broken off and missing. I have a good top plate assembly from a BXVD carb. They look to be the same but I’m not sure. Anyone know?
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Besides the lever position on the shaft is there any other adjustment to the choke assembly? Specifically spring tension. My choke lever moves when the starter is engaged but not enough to fully close the choke. I’ve adjusted according to the manual. What am I missing?
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Try a truck stop. I bought one at a local truck stop that fit my D24 very well.
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I’m with Sniper. I’m by far the oldest thing in my car. The D24 I used to have had oil change stickers on the door jamb. And mouse poop. Not sure how old that was.
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Is it a 51 or 52? Can’t see if the lower grille panel is chrome or body color. What trans is in it? If it’s the Gyromatic you need a Stromberg BXVES carb. They’re not hard to find and easy to rebuild. If you have a 3-speed with the fluid coupling you need a Stromberg BXVD-3 carb. Again not hard to find. I have a 52 Coronet so if I can help let me know.
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My New Baby - D24 Bought from 101 Year Old WWII Veteran
Doug&Deb replied to tmorelli's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Not sure about the slippage in 3rd. I had a D24 for 12 years and I recall the acceleration being leisurely. Changing fluid in the fluid coupling can be problematic. James Douglas on this forum is very knowledgeable about these. Hopefully he’ll chime in. Beautiful car! I might add that replacing the metal brake lines with nickel copper would be advisable also. -
A convertible with the windows up?
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Someone cut that part off of my linkage. I welded on a piece of carb linkage that has an adjustment screw. Doesn’t look pretty but it works like a charm.
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Beautiful picture! We love to road trip in our Coronet. We drive a little slower and enjoy the scenery. These cars were meant to be driven.
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Plus you never know what a previous owner installed. I have a 52 Coronet but the dist is from a 49/50. The manifolds are from a Plymouth. With so much parts interchangeable you really have to pay attention.
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Walking wheel covers are the reason I run baby moon caps on my Coronet. I’ve been able to minimize the movement of the full covers but not eliminate it. Since mine is a driver and a 20 footer I don’t worry much about it.
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I believe the second one. I had a 48 Windsor in high school but that was 43 years ago and my memory isn’t the best lol.
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I’m at work so I don’t have the car with me but I believe the wire mounts on the starter to the same connection that the wire coming from the solenoid connects to. The choke operates when the starter engages. A heavy gauge wire runs from the starter to the choke. It’s grounded by the mounting bolts. Make sure you put a heat resistant gasket under the choke assembly or it will burn up ( don’t ask how I know).
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What body style is the 49 wayfarer? Some of them are fairly valuable. If it’s running and driving it may be a restoration candidate.
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Depends on what trans the wayfarer has. If it’s the 3sp with the fluid coupling it may work. The Gyromatic would require modifications.
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YNZ and Rhode Island Wiring are both good choices.
