Branded

16 minutes ago, tom'sB2B said:

Yes. On consideration, I think you guys are right. I will try to find the correct sizes throw out bearing

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1 hour ago, DJ194950 said:

Just my opinion but I would make every effort to find the correct length of throw out  bearing sleeve before install. At lot of work to just try.

I think there is a good chance that you will Not have enough adjustment to make the new shorter one work!

 

DJ

I agree, I highly doubt you have enough reach with the short throw out bearing to release the clutch..

9 hours ago, thebeebe5 said:

 

Probably exactly what happened.  Sorry to hear. 

I see your in Surprise Az, have a buddy that lives there in winter months, he is also in the old car hobby , , ,You may know him, Fred Porter

1 minute ago, 9 foot box said:

  Were the guides installed, counter bore down on intake and up on exhaust? It could be why it stuck. Even the distribution tube has an effect on the exhaust valves.

Yes the guides was installed corrected, I have sneaky suspicion the guides weren’t reamed to spec after they was installed. Motor is coming back out this weekend.

8 hours ago, knuckleharley said:

Is there some reason nobody seems to run a remote  reservoir so the top of the master cylinder isn't poking up above the floorboards?

I ran remote reservoirs when I done my conversion, ECI Brakes supplied everything i needed 

Well I thought I had the rebuild on the 230 in the 49 Wayfarer behind me but that’s not the case. Developed a miss around 30 Miles, ran a compression test and #1 cylinder was dead. Pulled the side cover and saw the exhaust valve wasn’t dropping back down. I pulled the head and the exhaust valve is stuck tight. I’ll be pulling the manifold to gain access to the valve spring keeper. Probably buy a new valve also.

i most likely will be investing in a hand held valve guide reamer unless someone on the site has one to loan. Never ends with this ole cars , does it.

:=)

Dave

Avoid SMS like the plague, once they get you money you’re at their mercy. Google them and read the reviews, a lot of unhappy customers. I’ll  never deal with them again and wouldn’t advise anyone else either.

Pictures of my original seal, lip of seal goes towards engine. Notice the manufacturer part numbers DPC stamp.

I used the Best 4164 Seal on my 49 Dodge Wayfarer 230 engine when I done my overhaul this past winter. No issues at all , no machining and no leaks. It was a direct fit and identical to the original I removed.

Got do your local parts house and get the correct studs, they’re readily available.

If it’s made of aluminum the caustic solution in the hot tank more than likely dissolved it.

2 hours ago, Jerry Roberts said:

 See ebay number   

163079879011

 

And

163079878587

58 minutes ago, The Oil Soup said:

Dorman # 560-023

Also,  Pioneer P14B

56 minutes ago, Dodgeb4ya said:

I have purchased the brass plugs from the local NAPA. They usually have to order them from the warehouse though.

When I done my rebuild this past winter my local parts house couldn’t located them in brass including Napa, Even tried Sumit Racing and they showed them as not available. I purchased them off E Bay.

10 minutes ago, tom'sB2B said:

I assumed when I bought the plugs from Bernbaum’s they were going to be brass. I guess I’ll have to search for brass ones.

2 hours ago, Adam H P15 D30 said:

My Wayfarer does not have a damper but I also read somewhere that a lot of Fluid Drive cars didn't come with them, but who knows.

Same with my 49 Wayfarer.

1 hour ago, busycoupe said:

 Thanks Branded.  How long ago did you purchase your kit and did you continue to use a clutch pedal?

I have had mine installed for 2 years, yes I retained my clutch pedal and fluid drive.

I installed the ECI dual reservoir master cylinder kit  on my 49 Wayfarer Roadster and have no complaints at all.

Whatever  size  your wheel cylinders and master cylinder accept. That what I would use. 

On 4/25/2018 at 4:22 AM, Thomba48 said:

Hi - my seats will unfortunately need some upholstery work done to them rather sooner than later. I hope that I shall be able to reuse the existing vinyl material, but the fabric cloth itself looks worn down. I was thinking about using the Highlander fabric design - I know maybe not period like and certainly not Plymouth correct.

 

I know SMS auto fabrics offers them - but I can not seem to get through to them anymore. Do they still exist? Any other vendors that might offer this type of fabric?

 

thanks

SMS still exists but be cautious, do an internet search about issues with their turn around time and customer service. Once they have your money you basically don’t matter anymore. Lots of horror stories on them on the web.

Always good news when there’s a happy ending .

I done my rebuild myself, I did have to farm all the machine work out but still ended up with around $2500 invested. That was including the cam being reground. I don’t think he hurt you too bad on cost.

No sealer is needed on the manifold gaskets. 

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