Tom Skinner

Gents, I was lucky enough to score an Ammco 1750 Brake Gauge on ebay for $30.01. It was however missing the micrometer post and the "heal: consentricity post". My question to anyone that owns one is: What is the length of those posts. Today I purchased the 5/8" Steel Stock from a Hardware store to machine them. I have everything else. Its the post that goes in the 10" 11" or 12" peg (How Long?) The Post that comes out of the Spindle side (how long?) and also where is it notched to check the drum for round? I need Lengths and notch measurements. Thank You! Tom Skinner Huntersville, NC.

Keep looking on ebay. One can still snag one for @ $50 S&H included. Lots of deals out there while people are snoozing.

Gents, I found the Service Manual and it has good instructions on how to remove the latching mechanism. I will try to find (on ebay) some springs. They are pretty much always listed under 1942-1948 Chrysler, or Desoto. As far as twisting posts or handles to correct the sag/droop for the handle, I personally would not try that unless all else had failed (spring replacement) and - and I said AND I had an extra handle/post to replace the one I was twisting in case I monked it up some how. Just my humble opinion. I'll try the spray it with Liquid Wrench before I try anything else. Besides my droop is minor, I am just contemplating going in there to correct it right now. Tom

Desoto Dave, Ok, I'm still wondering. How does one get to those springs to replace them? Is this in our Service Manuals? I guess I'm inviting negative comments about "why I didn't look this up first" but I thought I'd risk asking. Maybe a quick 1-2 step explanation would provide confidence for some to try. Only my Driver's door sags a little and I wouldn't mind trying to fix it, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Tom Huntersville, NC

I want one chooped. L.O.L.

Dilberts and Wally's haven't got time for a hobby, because they are too busy working long hours (unwillingly) in a cubical. They wouldn't have the nerve to stand up to their wives or kids to allocate the funds, time, or energy to fix cars. They are unwilling subordinates that fit the passive aggressive role, one minute kissing the bosses behind - the next talking behind his back. They are unhappy in their jobs which constitute the better part of their waking lives, and seek to make others as miserable as themselves. Look around they are fast becoming everyone U.S.A. Not me - I refuse to lose - I choose Chrysler Products. L.O.L. I guess that's why I have a lower paying job - I don't subscribe to their chicken poop existences.

Greg, Plymouth Adams is correct. I have an Auto-Lite GDZ 4801-A, 6 Volt, 35 Amp Generator on my 1948 Chrysler which runs a 250.6 Flat head engine. I'm pretty sure it would be a 6 Volt 35 or 40 Amp Generator that was original to a 1946-1948 Plymouth or Dodge/your car. If you identify the generator as a 12 volt (The one your selling) than you have been honest in representing it, and then it is the buyers issue if it doesn't meet his application. I would give the ID # Volts and Amperage, then as in any buyers situation its imperative they know what their application is. You have represented your item honestly, therefore any buyer's knowledge or ignorance would be just that. By the way should you be interested there are some (6 Volt 35 Amps) on ebay now under 1948 Chrysler (Used @ $50 New @ $200). You may also find out that a Generator might not care if its 6 or 12 Volt (Someone help us here - I am an Electrical ignoramus). Tom

I see, said the blind man, to his deaf dog.

Chuck, Back to your point of speeds on the highway. Well, without changing transmissions, rear ends etc., I would suggest google maps or map quest using the back roads. I typically can find there are several options (direction wise) to car shows here in North Carolina. One needn't go down a superhighway at 70 mph, when other older roads lead to the same destination. Besides I usually find an old mill with corn bread mix in a cloth sack or a covered bridge or an old winery along the way. Superhighways, Big Box Stores, etc are for your usual idiots eating fast food while driving 75-85 mph, racing to their own deaths one way or another. Find an alternate route, slow down and live, it is possible you know. Oh and by the way turn off your cell phone, and stop and get a cup of coffee and a slice of home made apple pie along the way. Nobody needs to race through life unless they choose to do so. Tom Huntersville, North Carolina

When my motor mounts were shot, and my clutch was shot, I had clutch judder/shudder also. It usually comes in at 15 or 20mph and goes back out at 30mph or sometimes come in at 25mph and goes back out at 35mph. I tried everything to fix things and wouldn't admit it was the clutch until my neighbors dad John Bolton (77 yrs old) went for a test drive with me. He was a mechanic back in the mid 1950's until 1980's. He said its clutch judder. He is from Michigan and they call it judder there instead of shudder. Well I pulled my tranny and clutch and sure enough the clutch disk was wore slam out and oily film was in bell housing. I ordered everything I needed from good old cheerful Andy Bernbaum himself and fixed it right pilot bushing and all. No more trouble since, and that's been 5 years ago. Oh yeah while I was at it I changed out the rear motor mounts as well. Tom

Look at the arrows on the anchor bolts are they pointed in the right direction? There is also an adjustment screw at the base of the brake pedal (below the floor board) they may have messed with that would have the same symptom (brake locking up)? You'll find it I'm sure it will just take some patience. Also check all brake return springs?

Vintage Power Wagon also sells them

That first post _ You Rascal You! That was first recorded by the Mills Brothers in 1932. ("I'll be standing on the corner high when they carry your body by - I'll be glad when your dead you rascal you") I guess its so old its new again. You Tube might have an original rendition - google it. Otherwise I just listen to it on my old 78 rpm record player. L.O.L. I guess even a dinosaur like me can figure out this new Forum Format

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Today I removed my distributor, (after finding TDC) and reset my points to .020, then checked my points tension to 17-20 oz with a scale then re-installed the distributor, and set my timing, and then used my vacumn gauge to get highest setting, I used a tool I made that goes over the sixth cylinder.

I picked it up off of ebay $10. It was listed under Poulan Scale, however, the spelling on the scale was Poulanze. Its Brass (Antique) and about the size of a cigar. Yes they are hard to come by I only saw 2 listed before Christmas. I'll pull the distributor Saturday, and reset the Points tension and inspect the rubbing block. Thanks! Tom

All great information. I have a distributor related question. Recently I purchased a little scale (32oz) hand held thing, and checked my points tension. It should be between 17-20 oz. It read 25oz. I didn't change it yet because I know if the tension is too low you can get point bounce, but what if it is a tad high? What would be the symptoms of points to tight at the spring? Otherwise the car seems to run fine.

Could be a bad ground. Put Star Washers on everything. Check all ground straps for good tight paint free connections. Condenser on the Generator might help, however a grounding strap should clear it up. A good ground at the radio as well. I run old wire type with champion rj12c (592) plugs with no condenser at generator or issues

Happy New Year! And Many Many More!

Gents, First, I guess I opened a can of worms. I derived my figures from the Service reference book Vol. # 1 No. #11 Dated 1948 page 4 Gas Consumption on the Highway Its based on Flat Head Gas Consumption. Second, If everyone feels safer going with the flow of traffic - fine. I drive in the right lane doing the limit. Lastly, I very rarely watch Fox News, and don't believe 90% of what they are pushing. Anyway if you go to the Imperial website go to Imperials by year, then go to Service Reference Booklets, then to 1948, then to Fuel Economy through Planed driving, then to page four. One can see how speeds over the 2000 rpm level begin to consume much more gas than is needed to get somewhere if one were to actually slow down and do the limit, like old geezer's like myself. Happy New Year everyone on the Forum including the young whipper snappers. Tom Huntersville, NC

Young Ed, Yes, I was refferencing people with older cars, to the ethanol free gas station listings. So they may find safe gas for their rides. White Spyder 70 mph. seems fine but your probably in a 65 mph zone so you too are breaking the law, and endangering lives. I know, your in a hurry so who gives a damn. That my dear friends is why we as a nation are doomed. I used to think New Yorker's had a "hurray for me and the hell with everybody else" attitude, but unfortunately it seems most young Americans everywhere in the United States now live by this credo. I expect disrespect from the younger generation as well also - so to you I wish a "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" Youngsters do as you damn well please but remember there was a time we pulled together as a team in America to the better good of all. Sadly that time is over. Tom Huntersville, NC

Gents, Google gas stations with ethanol free gas in (Your State). Then scroll down and search. There are many, but the gas costs more. Is it really designed for the newer flex fuel vehicles maybe? I don't know. I do know one thing, if this country was dedicated to reserving oil supplies and gas usage we would re-instate the speed limit back down to 55 mph and enforce it. It is a proven fact that vehicles obtain their best mpg rating at between 45-55 and even 60 mph, where engines stay below 2000 rpm at cruising speeds. Knuckle heads barreling down the road at 75 or 80 mph are endangering lives, using more fuel, and basically braking the law. This in turn drives up prices of gas, increases insurance payments (from more wrecks), and endangers lives. Like the old saying goes "we have met the enemy, and the enemy is us". Come on America pull together as a team and lets put an end to stupid driving habits. Drive the limits and preserve fuel. By the way Flat Heads run on anything.