mikeww1962

Hello: Coming to the finishing stages of my P15 project and while driving it we noticed that the front end is hitting the snubbers and that the car is sitting about 5/8" above the snubber top. I suspect the springs are tired....really didn't want to shave down my new bumpers...hard to find these days....I have read a bit about the Moog CC850 but not sure I would like a variable rate spring... Has anyone used a standard rate Moog spring? Any other alternatives? Mike.

Exchanging the pump for the 1296 shouldn't be a problem since I have not used the truck one and it is new in the box...took measurements before unpacking it and kept the receipt!

The current pump I have has no glass bowl at all which is kind of what I was looking for. Until I take it out I can't tell what it is, and have no idea if it ever worked properly as I had fuel problems for the brief time I drove the car before tear down. I think I will be fine with the vertical bowl style. My exhaust area is somewhat different than yours. Out of curiosity what fuel pump is that? You can wade through the pics and see the engine build...... http://mikeww.smugmug.com/1948-plymouth-Project

Rock Auto lists the 1296 pump into the late 50's. I am going to fly with that one and see how it goes...probably not an issue. Funny that they show out of stock....easy to get here (Canada).

Well the first pump model that I was told to get had the glass bowl out the side which would have hit the exhaust pipe on the split manifold. That pump was used on Dodge trucks so I found out....I should have clearance above the pump so may try the 1296. I'll check the Rock auto site but so far searches have not come up with anything.

Hello all: I was wondering if anyone has sourced a modern mechanical fuel pump replacement in the 218 Plymouth 25" engine? I can get an original style pump quite easily with the glass bowl, however I would like one without the glass bowl if possible - especially for extra clearances. The original style is available from Spectra premium and is part number SP1296MP. Any suggestions? Mike.

On my rebuild I bored the block to the standard Chyrsler 230 bore and bought standard pistons and rings from Vintage Power Wagons - great to deal with and no complaints on the products at all.

Oops...actually it is the 25" block....losing it....

I usually update the album every week or two

The colour is as close to Cruiser maroon as I could come up with....hard getting a perfect sample and all of the tints are different these days...I'm happy with what we created..Cruiser Maroon was the original car colour...the engine is the original 23 inch Canadian block - it had been bored 30 over, and had a 230 crank in it. It was running, but I wanted to learn about engines so...well you can see.....I had it bored to the standard Chrysler bore which made parts really easy and I guess now it is a 230. Most people wanted to hot rod it....but it is really tough to see original equipment and I think it is a bit more fun so I held fast on my vision....the old school people think it is neat so far!

Thanks for having a look :-)

A while back I created a running photo diary of my Plymouth P15 project so that I could share with anyone interested. Pictures organized by year....... This is my first project car and I am being schooled by an older Ford rebuilder of show cars...laborious but I love learning the skills! Comments welcome. https://mikeww.smugmug.com/1948-plymouth-Project Cheers, Mike.

Did you stick to a wool fabric?

Hello everyone: Since part of the fun in this hobby is DIY, I am rebuilding the seats for my P15 SD through a night school course - or should I say courses! I currently have them ready to upholster and have been trying to source something close to original, but so far the pinstrip style wool has been priced at $80 a yard...a bit pricey for me. Does anyone have suggestions or alternatives? I will be starting the next course in February so have to have the fabric to sew then..... Would like some feedback on fabrics and colour combos if you have any thoughts - I will eventually restore the car to it's original cruiser maroon colour. Thanks in advance, Mike.

Thanks for all of the info - looks like I have some sleuthing and learning to do! That's the fun though right!

Would too much advance cause this? Seemed to be OK if I was slower in getting it up to speed on the flat...

We did have the carb apart a few months ago when I first got the car and adjusted the float level to the specs in the manual...should be OK on that. While the Carb is out being rebuilt I will try and draft a friend to help with some sort of volume measurement...

Hi everyone: a quick question for those in the know. I am working on restoring my 48 Plymouth coupe and last time I drover her she would die any time lots of power was need like up hills and punching it on a straight section. Today I had a bit of time so I pulled the carb and a friend will rebuild it for me, but I also checked the fuel pressure with a Vacuum/pressure gauge. Cranking it over with the starter (on a 6V system) I was only able to obtain 2.25 Psi. with steady cranking. From what I've read I was hoping for 3.5. Is the lower pressure due to the slower crank speed, or might I have an issue there as well? Any thoughts appreciated. Mike.