BloodyKnuckles Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 Well guys, the Plymouth let me down. My buddy Jeffrey and his wife Davina and I made it to Austin and enjoyed the show. He trailered his 60's styled hot rod "T". Met up with Normspeed and a few other loyal Plymouth owners. Rebuilt my starter. Enjoyed the ride of the radials. Had a fantastic time! Then on the way home I had a problem. I was about 250 miles from Austin and started having trouble with the transmission. Pulled off the road, jacked it up and checked the fluid. Put in about a 1/2 quart in the OD. Checked the solenoid. Checked the linkage. Lowered the car and hit the road. Drove about another 10 miles and it got real bad. I pulled over and after a few reservations we unloaded the "T" and loaded up the Plymouth. Long story short I ended up driving the "T" about 960 miles. Wow. That's all that can be said about my trip. I hope to have some pics and a link soon for all to enjoy. This is only a minor set back and will not keep me from trusting my car. This is something that can't be explained, yet.... BloodyKnuckles Quote
BloodyKnuckles Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Posted April 22, 2009 T-5 time! I like where your head is. If you can fabricate a way to use the factory column shift I'll buy it from you and run a T-5:D BloodyKnuckles Quote
dezeldoc Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 I like where your head is. If you can fabricate a way to use the factory column shift I'll buy it from you and run a T-5:D BloodyKnuckles Now that would take some thought!! Quote
aero3113 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 What were the symptoms of the transmission? Quote
BloodyKnuckles Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Posted April 22, 2009 What were the symptoms of the transmission? It wasn't in OD and it wasn't in conventional drive. The cable could be moved anytime. It had no reverse and would grind when put in. It would freewheel but would grind. When I got it into conventional drive completely it would make some nasty noises upon deceleration. BloodyKnuckles Quote
blueskies Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 It wasn't in OD and it wasn't in conventional drive. The cable could be moved anytime. It had no reverse and would grind when put in. It would freewheel but would grind. When I got it into conventional drive completely it would make some nasty noises upon deceleration.BloodyKnuckles Dang... that sounds like a long haul in the T... sounds like your buddy is the man, hauling the plymouth and letting you put some miles on the his car! Do you think the transmission failed because it was low on fluid? I haven't checked mine since I installed it... might be time... Pete Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 think you may have buggered the roller bearings on the counter shaft..?? Standard three speed not hard to come by...heck I think I even have one laying here yet...(maybe three..Louman did not get all my parts...lol) Quote
greg g Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 Ahhhh CRAP I was just braggin on you guys driving your Plymouths all the way while the Hot rod Guys were even having problems trailering there stuff. Hope you get it sorted w/o too much trouble. Quote
krodaddy Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 I know a place in Greenville SC that has a box of used R 10 overdrive parts. Not sure exactly whats there. send me a PM if you want info. Barry Quote
glendale Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 that sucks man. keep us posted on the problem. Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 Sorry to hear about your break down. T Buckets are neat, but don't think I'd want to drive one all that distance. Hope your friend had a top for it, otherwise that would be one windy ride. Quote
BloodyKnuckles Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Posted April 22, 2009 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=355018 Heres everything and more. BloodyKnuckles Quote
dezeldoc Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 well. I bet ya wished you had not eaten them last 2 pieces of pizza!! Great shot of you gettin out of the car in the trailer! I look like that without a chop top!:eek:Looks like ya had a great time troubles and all. Quote
Don Coatney Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 Ron; I noticed in the HAMB pictures that you are having difficulty bending your middle finger as it was always pictured sticking straight out. There may be surgical procedures that can correct that. Ask your doctor what is right for you:cool: Looks like you had a great trip even with the challanges. Was it fun doing nineteen hours in the bucket on slicks? Quote
BloodyKnuckles Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Posted April 22, 2009 Ron;I noticed in the HAMB pictures that you are having difficulty bending your middle finger as it was always pictured sticking straight out. There may be surgical procedures that can correct that. Ask your doctor what is right for you:cool: Looks like you had a great trip even with the challanges. Was it fun doing nineteen hours in the bucket on slicks? Ciallis affects people differently. Unfortunately my middle finger got the treatment. As for driving that car, It was a complete blast! Hit heavy rain for about 10 miles and it stayed attached to the road. I was a bit wet but dried after only a few miles. BloodyKnuckles Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 The ride in a T bucket has got to be the thrill of a life time. The Plymouth had a minor set back. I pass modern era cars on the road broke down all the time. It can happen to any car. The good news is once you crack the trans open and fix the problem It will not happen again in your life time Quote
BloodyKnuckles Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Posted April 23, 2009 Thank you for the vote of confidence. I am excited to tear into it. BloodyKnuckles Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted April 23, 2009 Report Posted April 23, 2009 Rodney is right..it it has tits or tires..eventually it is going to give you trouble....it is subject to break down at anytime, anywhere and though it is a bit of a dissappointment..it is still short of a catastrophe.. Quote
Normspeed Posted April 26, 2009 Report Posted April 26, 2009 Sorry the OD acted up on you BK. At least it's something you can fix given some time and parts searching. Meanwhile, a standard 3 speed will bolt right in, same length as the OD unit so you can use the same driveshaft. I had a great time in Austin and really enjoyed meeting you and your buds. Oh, and Grandadeo had a bit of trouble in his deuce out in Texas as well, so you were not alone. He tells me the ignition switch went south and he had to rig a remote starter switch up, routed through his shift boot, to make the starter work. All repairs performed in a Wal Mart parking lot I think maybe you cooked the rollers in the freewheeling cage. You'll know for sure when you tear it down. Good luck and let us know if you need tips on fixing it. Quote
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