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  1. The Oil Soup
    My truck is a ‘53 but Arizona issued plates in ‘52 and ‘54, a metal tag was used to cover your ‘52 plate. Arizona only requires a single rear plate.
  2. The Oil Soup
    The manual lists hot clearance as intake 0.010” and exhaust 0.014” so doing both cold at 0.014” is going to make the exhaust valves a bit tight and the intakes too loose. If you’re doing them cold try adding 0.001” or 0.002” and see how that works.
  3. The Oil Soup
    Tool C-522 is not needed, install the cover with a couple bolts to loosely hold it in place, mount the pulley/hub to center the cover then tighten the bolts. Don’t forget to install the “felt” donut/dust seal between the cover and the pulley.
  4. The Oil Soup
    His look like oil soaked cork.
  5. The Oil Soup
    This is the one I ended up buying and trimmed off the angled piece on the upper inlet. I think Don used the same radiator on his car. https://www.championradiators.com/product/CC4749
  6. The Oil Soup
    Here is the website. https://www.championradiators.com/Plymouth-Special-Deluxe-radiator-1949-1952 I used a radiator from them that has worked flawlessly for several years but it wasn’t the one listed for my truck ( filler located in the center ) but maybe the one shown. They list measurements, that should help.
  7. The Oil Soup
    You can plug the heater inlet/outlet and not bother with a hose.
  8. The Oil Soup
    I remember this video from machine shop 101, after watching it one of the questions was “is the number of safety violations greater than, lesser than or equal to the number of steps used in finishing the crankshaft?” The process is very interesting and the guy without a shirt at 21:30 rocks! Neat vid!
  9. The Oil Soup
    Mine has a return spring on the brake pedal also. I used a master cylinder and proportioning valve from a ‘93 Jeep Cherokee.
  10. The Oil Soup
    Is the fuel contaminated?
  11. The Oil Soup
    I had mine gone through at the local alternator rebuild shop in town and it works fine on 12v and there is an adjustment on the switch as to when the starter will engage, check the shop manual.
  12. The Oil Soup
    I use a little JB weld to help hold the pipe in and minimize oil leakage. A propane torch can be used to soften the JB weld for disassembled.
  13. The Oil Soup
    I picked one up at Ace hardware.
  14. The Oil Soup
    The rear end was from a ‘93 Cherokee, and the original drive shaft bolted up to it.
  15. The Oil Soup
    The master cylinder and proportioning valve mounted underneath were off of a ‘93 Cherokee. Some don’t care for it because of the plastic construction and would prefer all metal look. Solga, I did post the info for you because you mention power brakes and Im not sure that is necessary. The dust storm or haboob is very unique to this part of the country.
  16. The Oil Soup

    Mark, do you happen to have a speedometer for a B4? Thanks, Gary

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      The Oil Soup

      Hey Mark, received the speedo yesterday afternoon, mailing payment today let me know when you get it. Thanks, Gary

    3. The Oil Soup

      The Oil Soup

      Hi Mark,

      Did you receive payment? Let me know. Gary

    4. ggdad1951

      ggdad1951

      yep all good hope it works out!

       

  17. The Oil Soup
    I have disc brakes on the front, drums on back and Cherokee master cylinder, the truck stops fine without power assist.
  18. The Oil Soup
    I used a Cherokee 8.25 rear (3.55) with drum brakes and it is slightly narrower than the stock rear but no problems with clearance.
  19. The Oil Soup
    Make sure to file any snags off the pinch weld to prevent scuffing the new windshield gasket during the install.
  20. The Oil Soup
    Here is a nice source of mopar cars, trucks and parts. I have no connection with this site and if this is inappropriate please delete. https://www.freedomcarauctions.com/auctions/7908-Great-Texas-MOPAR-Vehicle-Hoard-Auction?page=1&search=&sort=&lotsTotal=301&pageSize=100
  21. The Oil Soup
    The pointer is held on by three or four spot welds on the timing chain cover and is easier seen from the drivers side.
  22. The Oil Soup
    As I assembled my engine I would rotate it after every part or series of parts were installed using an 18” Crescent wrench to make sure it was not binding. Crankshaft, pistons and con rods etc., also slathering on plenty of assembly lube. Clockwise and yes two revolutions.
  23. The Oil Soup
    I just put a 230 in my truck that had a 218 and from Dons post was aware there might be a problem. After measuring the distance from the mounting surface of the starter to the forward edge of the ring gear on the 218 and the 230, the 230 flywheel is about 0.180” further away from the starter mount surface, so that much was removed from the bell housing and everything is fine. Also had to back off on the clutch pedal adjustment slightly. Go for it!
  24. The Oil Soup
    It might be a good idea to take a drift and flare the exposed end of the WDT to conform a little better to the opening.
  25. The Oil Soup
    I found that ‘60 to ‘70 Jeep headlight bezels would work on a B model truck, not sure of a C model and your not going to get your original bezels chrome plated any cheaper than new ones.
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