Mike36

Thanks for the answers guys. I don't have the pump off yet, but noticed it was leaking a little oil yesterday. Was glad I made it home with no issues. Car has electric wipers. Makes me wonder why Walter didn't put em on all his cars since they had the technology. Probably trying to keep costs down, but not a good decision. I remember Dad letting off on the gas going up hill so the wipers would let him see where he was going.

Need to rebuild the fuel pump on my '39 Dodge. Who stocks these kits? Didn't find any at Roberts or AB. Thanks.

Date the block was cast.

Did you open the bleeder so Pistons can retract?

To gain power, consider splitting the exhaust manifold for duals, and adding a 2 carb. intake. My 230 will accelerate up a steep hill in high gear. The better they breath, the better they run. Nice car.

Mine says fluid drive on both sides of the hood.

Sure hope you have a good outcome to this problem. As a retired machinest, I have removed more broken bolts than I care to remember. I have always said there is no better teacher than pain, and we learn quickly when it hurts bad. Long ago I learned when removing broken bolts, ALL efforts have to be in line with the centerline of the bolt. If drilling a hole for a easy- out, you absolutely must be drilling in the bolt center. Close to center is NOT good enough!!! If off center, the easy-out will not turn concentric to the bolt, most likely resulting in the easy-out breaking. Then things are really complicated, because the easy-out is hardened. Broken drill bits are caused by using a dull bit, misalignment, trying to go too fast, and not pulling bit from hole frequently and blowing hole out with compressed air. Use oil on the drill bit! To maintain alignment, take a short bolt of the same size to a machinest with a lathe, and have a hole drilled thru it on center, the same diameter you want in the broken bolt. Screw this guide in above the broken bolt if possible. To start drilling, use a center drill. They are more rigid and less likely to walk off center. Go slow, drilling with a pecking action and light pressure to start. Hopefully these tips will help keep some out of trouble, but are not everything needed to know on the subject. Above all, do not get in a hurry, and DO NOT get off center. Ask questions.

Oh come on, you mean I can't have a Duesenberg? That's it, I'm not playing anymore!

El Plymino

I would think with the splines at the rear, they would catch more mud and crud that if they were tucked up behind the.transmission .

Red Kote is good for coating the inside of rusty gas tanks. It is made for that purpose. There are threads on here to help with cleaning the tank out before using the Red Kote.

Did Jr Johnson used to own this car?

Thanks guys.

Hi Dave, how thick should those paper gaskets be? Thanks

It all depends, if I'm driving a Chev. I don't even mess with a box. I pull a trailer with my motor cycle in it so I can get back home.

Good one Tim, good one.

Same here.

Attaboy! Don't give up!

Measure how much longer the od trans is than the original trans. Shorten driveshaft that amount. Measure twice, cut once.

Very nice Plymouth too. The mechanics on your 2 cars are very similar. What you learn fixing your Desoto may help you on your Plymouth someday.

Wayne, don't give up. Electrical problems can be the most frustrating problem you can have on your car, but while you know there is a problem, there is no obvious sign of where it is. Like a dripping water pump or noisy bearing. Sometimes it can help to walk away for a couple of days, then tackle it again with a fresh mind. From what I'm reading, have the generator tested. Rebuilt items can fail. Like Knuckleharley said, get a Motors Repair Manual. They are for sale on EBay. Get one that covers the years of your cars. You need this. A look on the bright side, when you get this solved you will be a better mechanic! Very nice Desoto.

Desoto 39 will rent you the tool. ( Rich Hartung )

Loosen fan belt, then start it up for a short time. Will let you know if it's the fan making the noise.

The 230 is 23 inches long, the 251 is 25 inches long. Doubt the cams are the same.

You do know that came from the factory with a 2bbl Stromberg, right? If you take it off, contact me, I would be interested in buying the intake manifold and the carb. Good looking 59, up here they all rusted away.