Niel Hoback

Yeah, that reminds me of the DeSoto I had for a while. It said "Tip-Toe Shift". hahahaha. I always called it shift by ear because I had to listen to the trans.

Same here, it it came off a 218 or 230, I have used it. One type does run off the side of the cam, but they all work.

I am a crazy that tried Bon-ami. It smoked horribly while I did it and for a few miles after. My problem is really not the rings, but the valve seals, I think. It smokes wordt on decel. Today, after maybe 100 miles, the smoking is nnot noticable and may be less than it was before I tried Bon-ami. It does not appear to have done any damage, and may have helped. There is a slight problem when you are standing there pouring Bon-ami down your carb, but its all psychological.

The P-40 nose art would explain the Allison V-12 exhaust ports.

I missed two, so it couldn't have been too hard!

They look better than mine. But I don't know if thats good or not.

Hobart, Indiana. Life long resident of the infamous Lake county, where politicians alternately run for office, and for cover.

I'm believe that the "I" terminal is used to send 12 volts to the ignition coil and jumps out the resistor. That makes a hotter spark when the starter is cranking.

Never mind the Bob's Big Boy, that is one beautiful car.

Yes, the 802 has 8 tubes and the 602 has 6 tubes.

It sounds like you were enjoying the ride. Imagine how much your Grandma was. That really is the fun of these old cars, making others happy.

Same me, same name. When you are as goofy as me, changing your name wont help.

And that infamous gumball machine on the roof.

If you want period type turn signals, thats about the best there is. Mine are ugly too, but they work, even if they aren't the self-canceling type.

The wire to the choke is only hot when the starter is cranking. The wire should come from the terminal on the starter or at the other end of the starter cable at the solenoid. The six volts is used to snap the choke fully closed only while you are cranking the engine. After the motor starts, the manifold heat causes the bimetallic spring in the unit to fully open the choke. Be sure the screw at the choke unit terminal does not touch the manifold .

Alaska48, I don't go over 3500 lbs towing. Stock brakes. I scare easy.

Thanks Don, that makes good sense the way the book explains it. But then, I guess we should always check the book first.

Definitely a headlight switch. The thing on the end that looks like a bulb socket is the bottom half of a fuse holder. The arm sticking out towards the back is the power terminal to the headlights. You can see how it is connected directly to the circuit breaker under it. It may not be for a P-15, but its definitely a headlight switch.

I think New Jersey also mandates a pump jockey.

Daily driver ready to go again. It has a newer and bigger trailer now. Garage queen is a 97 Lesabre Limited we keep for traveling. If we ever travel again.

Just for us, try it again hot with the throttle wide open. See if it makes any difference, I think it should.

Thats very disappointing to hear. Tourqueflite used to be the worlds standard for durability. They were installed in Roll-Royce for a while there. Being a cheapskate, I have never changed fluid in an A/T before 100k. But, now that you are talking little mopars, I put 143,000 on a 92 Spirit and finally sold it, get this, because the trans wouldnt shift. That one I changed the fluid on. And the governor. And the whole valve body. Then the name on the title. Didn't get much sleep last night, then had to do the stress test thing this afternoon. Sorry, just feeling ornery. Still P.O.'d about the vise. Bottom line; change the fluid but don't worry about "flushing". and put the lid down if you do.

First, read the owners manual. Check the maintenance schedule. Most manufacturers recommend a trans fluid change at 100,000 miles with normal use. I believe that transmission flushing is a relatively recent discovery by quickie oil change shops to make a fast buck, since it really does nothing, and is not recommended by the maker. Awfully cynical, aren't I?

If it were mine, I would drop the pan, change the filter, fill it up and drive it. Do you feel there is something in there that needs to be washed out? The bottom of the pan will have nasty looking stuff and even a few shavings. Thats nothing to worry about. Look for pieces of clutch disc in there if you have an awful lot on miles on it. I guess I just don't worry much, it's part of my "Don't fix it if it ain't broke" logic.

It just doesn't get the filter changed. But it is how I get out extra fluid when I screw up and overfill it.