mmarkovich1

Sorry for long post. I am combining 2 posts I have on the oldplymouths.com web site. My 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe is hard to start after sitting. I had to use starting fluid today after the car has sit for about a week. Spray in the starting fluid and car starts right up and continues to run perfectly. I went to a car show today and the car sat for about 4 hours. Would not start. I think no gas getting to the carb. Sprayed started fluid and it started right up. I drove it home with no problems. I read the service manual and will check the fuel pump and fuel lines. But, I am confused as to why it won't start without starter fluid, but once it does start it runs OK. Do you think I need a fuel pump rebuild or maybe a partially clogged fuel line? Or could it be a carb a problem. I have run this car for 14 years without a fuel problem. It has been very dependable. A good runner. Also, I use straight regular unleaded gas. I do not use lead additive. I did a brief inspection this afternoon. The choke works OK. Pulled the oil bath filter and saw some gas on the carb body. I tightened the 3 top screws. Each turned about a quarter to a third. I checked the bottom body screws. Each turned just slightly. I pumped the gas linkage. Gas was going into the carb. Naturally the car started first turn of the key. I am going to let it sit for a couple of days and try to start it again. If no luck, I will start checking each individual part. It seems there could be several reasons for the starting problem. What would you check first? I want to try to narrow down the problem with the least amount of trial and error.

Leak repaired finally. Thanks to my friends at oldplymouths.com for their advise.

Typing error on my part. I do not need a speed sleeve. Should have said NEW speed sleeve. I have a manual and followed directions.

New seal - National 7216 leather. seal on the shaft tight. Need speed sleeve on the shaft. Leak is shaft/seal and running down the bottom of the differential and dripping on the ground. There is a gap between the shaft face plate and front of the differential/seal face. Any chance the shaft is not far enough into the new seal? How can I push the shaft in further? I tighten the nut down with an electric impact wrench but forgot to mark everything before I disassembled for the new seal replacement.

Hi, I am new to the web site. I have 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe. Looking for expert advise. Leaking differential. Three attempts to stop leak with new pinion seals. Last replacement this weekend. New seal (National 7216, new speedi sleeve to cover worn groove in flange shaft, new 90 weight GL4 and GL5 fluid. Still leaking and I didn't even test drive it yet. I can't just let it leak. The under carriage has been cleaned and detailed. I don't want fluid all over the underside of the car. Any advise would be GREATLY appreciate. I hate leaks!!! Thanks if you advise, Mike

I am from Pataskala, OH. I posted 2 photos of my car. We are originally from Pittsburgh. Had the car for about 13 years. I love driving the 3 speed. Hat the single bowl master cylinder and drum brakes.

I will check the breather. It is mounted on the rear axle. Not sure if that is the cause of the leak. Because it leaks even when not driving, I will post a couple of my car photos as soon as I figure it out.

I tried a speedy sleeve. It was not long enough to cover the entire shaft. But I installed to cover a minor groove. I just re-installed the new pinion seal this spring (for the 4th time). Still leaking. My repair book says to replace old fluid with new, 3 1/4 pints of 90W gear lube. I may have overfilled. Is 3 1/4 pints correct?

1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe - I have replaced the rear pinion seal three times. I tighten the big nut down. I even use an impact wrench. Can't figure out why it still leaks. Can anyone give me some suggestions. I hate leaks.