Tom Skinner

Labrauer, I don't know how to add pictures but if you can save this in pictures maybe you can read it

I was born po, and when I got out of rehab I had some duct tape I didn't know what to do wif Tom, Huntersville, North Carolina

You Livin Da Dream. Muy Bueno!

Grusse dich!

Plymouth 48, Your fine, just relax and take it from here. Life is about the journey, not the destination. Tom Skinner Huntersville, North Carolina

Try googling DVAP (Desert Vally Auto Parts) Arizona I believe.

Have you determined your electrical problem yet?

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Correct. It is either electrical, or tranny internal. My guess is electrical issue, if sitting that long, lots of dirty connections, not making ground, bad wiring, etc.

J. Harring, Check and Clean the Governor's points on the Tranny. Also check to see if the RPM's are below 500rpm's at Idle. The tranny will not upshift if Idling too high. There is a special section in your Service Manual on just this problem with a checklist to pin it down. If pump doesn't reach 30-40psi in tranny it won't upshift. Try checking the fuse on your tranny relay switch, is it good? Not burnt? All ground connections as well. Look - in plain speak - this is a mechanic's car - not real reliable - until you become a reliable mechanic. (By the way if you open your Fluid Drive Unit Fill Bolt and it's full - do not mess with it - close it back up and proceed to your manual - see above) Good Luck! I too have owned several 1948 Chrysler Royals with Fluid Drive - a lifetime of research - fun - and work. Happy Easter. Tom

JSabah, Don is right. James is Right. Pull/Drop the Tranny off of the Bell Housing. Then pull the engine, You will bang everything up otherwise. Tom

Labrauer, Yes. Its kind of a Rubber O-Ring 1/4" Thick (Plumbing section of Lowe's has them). I forget the exact Diameter. Micrometer your base of your Distributor where it seats and go buy an O-Ring. They are only a buck or so. Tom

I ran my first set of tractor Supply Wires for 6 years. Great Wires.

ptwothree, Wow great video! Thanks! Tom

With a growler - not beer growler, but an electric commutator testing device (growler). They sell them on e-bay, they are proud of them, and price them accordingly - $100 - $200. Or find a buddy with one, or a shop that has this service and will charge a small fee to do it. Any big City has several shops in town with the equipment to service starters and generators. Try your yellow pages or google search one. Tom

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Donald, I found your old post: "In response to a personal request, I looked up the "hogshair" carpet I bought eleven years ago, and got the latest info from the local flooring place, Fairway Tile & Carpet in Clawson, Michigan (the color I bought is discontinued, but check out what they have): CDC Distributors, "Mount Vernon". Call 800-678-2321, and punch 2 for the Order Desk. They can give you the names of distributors who are local to you, who can show you samples, or maybe even have color swatches on line. " Thanks! Tom

I was thinking of hand stitching it in myself, why would I want to pay someone to do the stitching when the hogshair carpet costs so much?

46Ply, Thank you. The days of Fabric Interiors are long gone. Tom

Gents, I am considering getting Hogs Hair Carpeting for my 1948 Chrysler Royal, the previous owner installed loop carpet. The loop carpet piping or edging looks tacky/plastic. I was considering Bill Hirsch's Hogshair Carpet. When I go to his website I don't see any edging/piping availabe. I will call them next week - but to my question - does anybody know a source for a brown/chesnut fabric piping besides Hirsch if he doesn't carry any? Thanks. Tom Huntersville, North Carolina

Your'e right Lamborghini could never build such an excellent engine. I'm glad to see you located some rings.

Dave, The Fluid Drive Unit may be fine, Tap the Ignition around to the filler hole, emove the cap and observe it as full. It is OK. Open the Transmission Full Plug and stick a pinkie inside and feel 10wt Oil - it is OK. No need to go paying a bunch of people for nothing. Good Luck! Tom

Imperial Website, Year 1948, Service Manuals, Engne Efficiency, Page 16

The Stop is only between the Weight Block and Post. Remove it if necessary to figure it out. Your spring is only wound around 3/4 of a turn any more than that it will not work