martin53
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Sounds really rough now. Won't even stay on. About to trhw a small block in. Haha
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Higher gears. Mainly highway speed. Took it for another ride and now I lost oil pressure.
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Sorry. It's a 1950 dodge coronet. Flathead 6. Not sure on the size.
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So my car drives fine until I hit speeds of about 60 or so then boggs down. I'm thinking it's the fuel pump not pumping enough gas while driving. I have a clear filter and it does even fill the filter while driving. So what are my options. Is there a late model pump that will work? Should I rebuild it or run a electric pump. What pressure should the pump be. Thinking of going to a show this weekend so I'm trying to work fast.
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Looking to see what options there are for a thermostat on a 1950 dodge flathead 6. Are there any other models that will interchange or will I need the exact part. My car keeps overheating. So far I've just replaced the radiator and figure I'd do the thermostat next. Mine was blown.
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Thanks that helps alot.
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Eventually new wiring just trying to wire up lights and a couple of other things
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Thanks. That's what I need
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No I don't
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Hi everyone. Try to get my wiring together but can find the right wiring diagram. Google has 3 that are all different. Just wondering if anyone happens to have one for a 1950 dodge coronet.
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So I got my steering back to normal. Ended up being a frozen kingpin. This morning I pulled the greaser off and cleaned the gunk out. After that I sprayed the top with wd40 let it sit a couple of hours and then it's just surprisingly freed up. Took it for a drive and it worked perfectly. Thanks for all of the tips and advice. Hopefully I'll be cruising this summer.
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Thanks harmony. I took your advice a pulled the driver's side tie rod off. My driver's side tire is very hard to move back and forth. The steering itself is fine. Now I'm going to grease it the best I can and see if it will free up. Any other advice on how to free it. I really do want to swap out the kingpin.
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Thanks harmony. I took your advice a pulled the driver's side tie rod off. My driver's side tire is very hard to move back and forth. The steering itself is fine. Now I'm going to grease it the best I can and see if it will free up. Any other advice on how to free it. I really do want to swap out the kingpin.
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Nope no manual for it.
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Thanks for the reply. I'll take a look at that. Just don't have anyone to steer while I look.
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Hi. I jus recently picked up a 1950 dodge coronet. Got the motor and brakes going. Only issue I have now is the steering wheel is hard to turn. Turning the wheel right isn't to bad but Turning to the left I literally have to put my shoulders in it. Another weird thing is when I steer all the way either way it spins by itself back the opposite direction. I replace the rubber peice on the steering box that bolts to the frame and seems to still move while Turning. I'm stuck on what else to do.
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I finally got a stock gas tank for my 53 Coronet but the gas gauge stays at full and flickers. The system is switched to 12v. Do I need a reducer for the gas gauge.
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Looking to buy a kingpin set and just curious if anyone has a part number or what it looks like. Found alot of kits that are for 50s Dodge trucks that look like the car kits. Also is there a rebuild kit for steering boxes or will they have to be bought new. Thanks.
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Thanks man. I'll check them out.
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Hi everyone. I'm wondering if anyone has used a different gas tank other than the stock tank. 1953 Dodge Coronet gas tanks are hard to find and can't spend 400 for a new one at the moment but was wondering if some of the 48-52 Dodge tanks or 55 and older would work.
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When I removed the drum I barely pushed the pedal just to make sure the cylinders would move. I made sure not to push the pedal to the floor. So how could I fix the brake cylinders from over extending.
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Thanks for the reply everyone. I used dot 4 fluid on the brakes. Last night I jacked up the car, pulled the hub off to see if the cylinders were stuck. I then pushed the pedal and the cylinders worked. I had to adjust the brake pad in order to put the hub back on. I'll check the passenger side later today.
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Not sure on what brake fluid I used I'll see if I still have the container in the trunk. As for the master cylinder it was also rebuilt and I checked it at lunchtime and I can push it may be a 1/4 of the way down but that's it. I bleed the drivers side top cylinder and the pedal went to the floor but once I tighten the bleeder it got stiff again. The bottom cylinder barely leaked fluid. Maybe a dirty line?. Thanks for the replys.
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Rebuilt my brake cylinders when I bought the car around 4-5 months ago. Installed a 318/904 drove it around fine with no problems. Took the family for a cruise Easter Sunday and the brakes were tight when we go home. Next day I go to drive it and the brake pedal is so stiff I can't push it down at all. The brake system is bone stock. Anyone got a idea of what it could be.
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I sent you a message about the rocker panels.
