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Plymouthy is absolutely correct. However: There is a D25 Dodge and much of the Plymouth trim will fit it because it is built on the Plymouth body
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6.50 16 is a good replacement size try Jim Benjaminson in N. Dakota, he advertises in the Plymouth Bulletin
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you can remove the bell housing by driving the dowel pins toward the flywheel, then the bell housing will lift off from the top Connecting rods are shorter as the stroke gets longer. I have the part numbers written on the wall. Saves time when trying to identify an engine. D32 is a 49 Canadian Dodge. 218.
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most Plymouths did not have the harmonic balancer however a mechanic I knew had worked in dealerships when these cars were new told me that if a customer complained about an engine which was not really smooth, the installation of a balancer from a Dodge would often correct the problem, Other sources of vibration should be looked for, like rear mounts that are too firm, a pressure plate which is not well balanced, fan blades and so on. on my own car, bad ignition wires of the carbon fiber type set up what seemed to be a vibration on an engine which I had balanced/
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1950 Plymouth DeLuxe Club Coupe vs Special DeLuxe Club Coupe
dpollo replied to dhrandy's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Features of the Special Deluxe could be installed as options on the Deluxe. Here are features that would likely be found on the Special Deluxe:. Dome light switch on the driver's side and a door switch on the right hand A pillar. (Deluxe had the dome light switch on the rhs) Horn ring, radio panel, chrome highlights on the window garnish moulding, chromed vent pane frames ( Canada) bypass thermostat, oil filter, interior handles had a plastic overlay on the bezels Heaters, turn signals dashboard clock are all dealer installed options and could be found on both series. -
the by pass and oiling setup in general is thoroughly explained in the manuals of the day but especially in a Tech bulletin called Engine Oiling. (c 1950) I have this, but not handy-by
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Eleven inch brakes from a Royal or Desoto can be easily put on your Plymouth but you must have the spindles as well. Twelve inch brakes from a larger Chrysler,( but not the Imperial) will fit but the Plymouth wheels will not clear the drum. In both cases you must reset the toe in because of the change in position of the steering arm. Slight, but necessary.
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before you get too excited, make sure the pinion nut is tight. just tight is fine, if you pull it up to book specs, it will barely turn. that spec is for new parts.
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earlier FFs had a canister type filter with large pipes maybe 3/8 to and from. Full flow blocks had an interesting emergency and startup bypass circuit in addition to the regular pressure bypass. If and when this got plugged there would be a knock upon starting reminiscent of a rod bearing with too much clearance. This was caused as air was forced through the oiling system. Alarming but not fatal.
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First experience was in the spring of 1956. My dad said I could drive the 35 Plymouth around the farm if I could make it run by installing a water pump. So, at age 8, I did and I had my own car. How I loved it ! I blew #2 connecting rod on Jan. 25 , 1959 . (Burns Day) Latest experience : helped my friend Ed (40 Plymouth) put the crankshaft and pistons in a 3 7/16 +.o60 block. when I am done here on the forum I am repairing the body mounts on a D40 convertible. Likely my last restoration so I will try to get it right. probably take months to complete. No sense of urgency as with the water pump.
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full flow appeared on the 251 as used in the Chrysler in 1946 3 ring pistons 3 7/16 bore in 1957 seals changed in an evolutionary way in 54 -55 but interchanging is possible and commonplace
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Canadian 218 block, crank, rods and pistons to give away.
dpollo replied to Francois Pelletier's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Quelle dommage. -
near the voltage regulator and horn relay
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significantly better torque too.
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just be aware of the extra water passage at the front ( bump on front of head water passage in block) Spitfire engines in my experience did not have this feature even though it appeared on other blocks in 1951. Should you need to plug this passage in the block, 9/16 NF will thread the hole.
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If the number one firing position is not near 7 o'clock on the rotor (or 1 o clock) then the oil pump may need to be removed and re installed according to specs. That is, slot lined up with bolt holes then gear turned one tooth counter clockwise and re installed in engine at #1 TDC However, # 1 can be any position on the cap if other conditions are met, so if someone has not installed the oil pump correctly, you can rearrange the distributor wires to suit.
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Do 49 Plym wheels hold air with Tubeless Tires?
dpollo replied to thekid1950's topic in P15-D24 Forum
of course they do. In over 50 years I have had one wheel which leaked around a rivet. The challenge is in getting brass valve stems which once upon a time came with oval washers for the oval stem holes. RV dealers and good tire shops can supply these. -
the base is very important and it is a caramel color to be found inside the glove box door . After that has dried, use a dark walnut oil based wood stain or better still, find a printing company that will let you have some dark brown ink ( comes as a paste) after you are satisfied with your graining let it dry for about a week then apply a clear enamel. Spray bomb paints will work but the ink or stain is not truly compatible so do not lay it on too wet or you will get "lift off:
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Chrysler is the same so Desoto should be as well . The latch and lock may differ between 37 and 8, Bernbaums have new hinges,
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the gasket may give you the clearance necessary
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in my experience, the 40 was the only car to use the lower mounts as pictured. all the others had a plain flat runner washer. I felt that the lower mount was a good idea but you must extend the metal tube so the mounts are not compressed at all.
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do not have a pn probably could dig out a used one.
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only one solution. do not run it anymore. remove all six pistons and the cause of the knock will be revealed. In 60 years , I have rarely heard such a terrifying knock and when I did it was quickly followed by catastrophic failure. you never forget.
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your system is positive ground. The circuit to the horn is completed under the button. The ground is completed Positive.
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yes so long as it is the 218 with a 3 1/4 bore
