hoofchaz

Thanks! If I let the car sit more than a day or two I have to jack up the rear end to get fuel back into the lines to start it up. That gets old quick! CHAZ

Yup, "bought it at an auction at the Mason's lodge." I love that song. CHAZ

The flex line from the frame to the fuel pump on my '53 Cranbrook is leaking at one end. I am going to use a piece of hose and clamps to replace it. Can anyone tell me what the threads are on the inlet side of the fuel pump so I can buy a hose barb to thread in? Thanks, CHAZ

I have an inline filter along the frame, and it is a new (not NOS) pump, but it is the old style with a float bowl. I loosened up the float bowl and it was full of gas, so it is just between the pump and the carb. I will have to check the check valve in the pump, how should I go about that? Thanks, CHAZ

If I prime the hard line from the pump to the carb it works fine. It just won't pump fuel up through the line when it drains empty? CHAZ

I have a '53 Plymouth with a bone stock 218 flathead. When the car sits for a week or so the gas drains out of the fuel line from the pump to the carb, and the only way I can get it going again is pulling the line off the carb and "priming" it. It did it again today, it will fire up and run until the carb bowl is empty, but it won't pull any fuel from the line. The float bowl on the fuel pump is full of fuel, and it is a new pump. If I pour fuel in the carb it will run, but it still won't prime that hard line from the pump to the carb. Is this just something I am stuck dealing with? Thanks, CHAZ

Rear fluid was topped off not too long ago, and I haven't noticed any on the floor back there. I will check the driveshaft for play. OK, here is my stupid question for the day. How do I check (and fill) the oil in the tranny? What oil should I run in it if I do find it low? Thanks, CHAZ

I have a 1953 Cranbrook with the original 218 and three on the tree. When I start out, or shift to second, if I put the car under load it growls a little. I am afraid it is the tranny? If I back off the loud pedal just a little it goes away. Any wisdom? Should I drive it until it quits? Like everyone elses flattie mine leaks between the tranny and motor, could it be leaking oil from the tranny? Thanks, CHAZ

OK, what should happen with the solenoid when I put power to it? Should it "click" and move the choke actuator arm when it is powered up? Thanks, CHAZ

Is there any way to test the automatic choke with it off the car? Could I run power to it and use a heat gun on the back to test if it opens when hot? Thanks, CHAZ

I took the heat and defrost equipment out of my 1953 Cranbrook because the valve on the firewall leaked into the passenger compartment. Are there repair parts available for the valve? Where can I get some info and parts? Thanks, CHAZ

My caps are on the way. I got them from D+S rod and custom. Great people to work with. He actually sold me just a pair, because I couldn't see putting anything on the rear rims since they will never be seen with the skirts on. I am going to paint the rims a light blueish white color to match the roof of my car, that should contrast nicely with the dark blue body. I will post pics when I am done. CHAZ

SWEET, just like that! CHAZ

Does anybody have spider caps on stock wheels from a 1953 Plymouth? Does anyone know where I can get them? Thanks, CHAZ

OK, now I follow you. I think I remember hearing somewhere that spilling one gallon of gasoline is a recordable spill according to OSHA. CHAZ