JerseyHarold
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JerseyHarold started following My "new" (to me) 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook! , 2024 Total Eclipse , Do I need a new headgasket? and 7 others
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Back in the 1960's it was recommended to use a 'pinhole camera' to view the eclipse. You needed 2 pieces of corrugated cardboard (about 9" x 9", or thereabouts). You'd stand with your back to the sun and hold the cardboard that had the hole above the one that didn't. Vary the distance between the two pieces of cardboard to adjust the focus. You'd see an image of the sun being eclipsed by the moon projected onto the lower piece of cardboard. I tried this as a kid during an eclipse and it worked well.
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The original engine number should begin with 'P23'. Before ordering any engine parts, I'd verify what engine is in the car. If it's from another year or model, I'd get parts to fit what's in the car now.
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Mild custom '48 Club Coupe, with work log
JerseyHarold replied to FarmerJon's topic in P15-D24 Forum
If you get a bolt with the same thread and a little longer than the original lower bolt, you can make an alignment pin for removing/installing the starter. Remove the original lower bolt, cut the head off the longer bolt, and screw it in where the lower bolt goes. You can then remove the other starter bolts without having to support the starter at the same time. -
To clean up the existing rust, I'd use 'XXXX' grade steel wool (the softest grade) with some WD-40 as a lubricant. Then follow with a non-abrasive wax (like pure Carnuba) for protection. The only way to really get rid of the rust would be to do a chrome strip and replate...very pricey.
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There are 4 small bolts that hold the gas pedal pivot bar bracket to the floor. If the top of the pivot bar rusted out or pulled away from the bracket, you can cut small strips of metal to go over the top of the pivot bar, bend them to be snug, and secure them through the existing bracket holes.
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In my experience, when you turn on the parking lights the keyhole switch is illuminated also.
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I always thought the 'P'-series for Plymouth models was based on the number of years after 1928 (the Plymouth intro year). For example, P14 is model year 1942, which is 14 years after 1928. P23 started in 1951, which is 23 years since 1928. Just conjecture on my part...
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My "new" (to me) 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook!
JerseyHarold replied to silverh20's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Welcome to the forum. P23's are my favorite car and I've had several of them. They did not come with a heater as standard equipment. There were a lot of dealer-installed heaters as well as the 'official' Mopar offerings. Yours looks like an aftermarket heater. -
ANSWERED 1951 Plymouth rough idle after hot
JerseyHarold replied to hep2jive's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Just a WAG.....Could the exhaust manifold heat control valve be flopping around and intermittently restricting air flow through the engine? -
I put the tires I've removed under the chassis to catch the car if it falls.
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Are your spark plugs also glowing in the dark?
JerseyHarold replied to Ivan_B's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Might be corona discharge as mentioned previously. Try misting water at the spark plug area of the engine in the dark and see if it has any affect. -
47 Plymouth - installing ignition lock cylinder
JerseyHarold replied to 46Chris's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Try using a heat gun on the lock cylinder from the keyhole end. It might soften up some old hard grease that's gumming things up.