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Yes, the PB blaster, banging with a hammer, and tightening and loosening back and forth did the trick. Thanks, Ed
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Don, I took off breaker plate. The springs are intact. Both look in good shape. The little spring has tension, but the big spring seems loose. When I put the end of the screwdriver in the big spring it will move back and forth a little. There is no tension. What do you think? Ed
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I know I'm getting to sound like a pest. But, that breaker plate movement concerns me. I took off the vacuum pot, and can easily move the plate. Now, it moved with a moderate push with the screwdriver, and I had to push it back. Is it supposed to move very easily and come back by itself or does it need a little pressure to do it back and forth? Ed
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Thanks Don, Will do as suggested. Ed
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Thanks Greg, The plate moved and it snapped back. Pretty strong spring in there. One last question, if you don't mind. Checking the vacuum. I sucked on the opening, and I can hear and feel air coming into my mouth from the distributor. Is that normal? Ed
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On my 47 coupe, I want to change the thermostat, but I can't undo the two bolts that connect the housing to the engine. I sprayed WD40, but I can't see how that can penetrate into the bolt threads. Any ideas?
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Greg, Sorry to bother you again. I'm going over the first instructions you posted, and you said, after taking out the distributor, that the "breaker plate should move freely". I'm not sure what that means. As I look at the distributor, everything seems to be locked down with screws. The only thing that moves is the middle shaft and the points. Am I missing something here? Help.
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Thanks Greg, Your info is right on. My distributor is slightly different than the picture, but I see now where the wires go, and I connected them correctly. So, now I'll get the gasket and put her back on.
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I changed the points & condenser. The small wires seemed O.K., but I wrapped some electrical black tape around it anyhow. Even tho it rubs up against the casing, is that all right? Is the bottom wire connected with the screw that holds the points? I forgot how it looked when I took it out. And when I put the disbributor back in, do I need a gasket for it? When I pulled it out, I didn't notice one. And if so, what kind? Ed
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Thanks again for the info. This really helps me, as I mentioned before that this is all new ground for me, and any and all information is greatly appreciated. Ed
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Thanks guys for advice and pictures. Question tho, my manual shows the distributor, and it reads "to adjust the breaker points, turn the engine by means of the fan until the distributor breaker point rubbing block is on a high point of the distributor cam." What is this "rubbing block", I can't seem to make it out in the picture.
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This is my first ever attempt at a tune-up for my 47 Plymouth. I'm buying the tune-up kit from Andy Bernbaum. Also, the plug wires. They also have a distributor breaker plate assembly. Should I change that? Is it necessary? I don't want to get into something I can't get out of if possible. Any helpful tips and suggestions on how to do this without too much pain and suffering?
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Thanks guys, great pics to show me exactly what. Where did you get that picture of the hand brake assembly? Ed
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After taking out the generator on my 47 Plymouth, I forgot which way the bracket goes on back to the engine. The points up or down? And, (excuse my ignorance) there is a 5 inch spring hanging down from the emergency brake assembly. Where in the world is it supposed to connect to? Ed
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Good advice. I'm new to this game. How do you change the oil filtration system from the old part-time bypass to a full-flow system? Ed
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Thanks Greg, That makes sense.
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Is there an easy way to unbolt the generator on my 47 Plymouth? Those 2 bottom ones are something else. The front one seems impossible to get at. I noticed the generator is connected to a bracket which is connected to the engine. Should I try to undo that? Whew!
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Greg, I don't remember if that ferrule came out, or if it had one. But I will go on that website you mentioned. Thanks, Ed
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I'm cleaning out my gas tank. Is it necessary to take out the drain plug? And should it be removed every so often to drain out tank? According to the owner's manual, that is what is suggested. Ed
