Andy Molyneux Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks for the info. It would be a dream to get rid of the 6 volt problem. All the best from Andy Quote
ozzie1949 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Posted May 19, 2011 Just a quick update, got the gas tank back from a bath. New fuel pump and rebuilt carb. Starts right up now, running really rich so I will play with that this weekend. Quote
Big_John Posted May 19, 2011 Report Posted May 19, 2011 Well I went to look at a 1947 fleetline the other day. And found a 49 desoto in amazing shape. So after a short thought I passed on the fleetline and brought the desoto home. I have been learning real quick that these things are not as simply as a old 216. I have rebuilt the carb. (never knew about a dashpot). Now I am on the other side of the engine replacing some bad wiring and trying to figure out how to get this thing started. The engine turns freely but it seems that there just isn't enough umph from the starter. I have tried bypassing the switch that didn't do it. My question is what are my options with starters and solenoids. Company/catalog anything. Also, I have the manual but the wiring diagram is not that easy to figure out. What is the box next to the voltage regulator? (what wires go to those) Also, beside the battery is another wiring dohicky that is not listed on the diagram. The second picture is your cicuit breaker/resistor for the trans. The circuit breaker is for the power to the trans solenoids and the resistor is in the line coming back from the interupter to the coil. Here's a good wiring diagram showing both. http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=24691 Quote
ozzie1949 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Posted May 20, 2011 I have the car running very well. It has leaned out a bit, still not perfect. I decided to move onto brakes. 1. First questions, has anybody used the rebuild kits from napa? I would perfer to buy just new cylinders but after reading problems with different size pins I am thinking rebuild if I can. If the ones from napa are not great does anyone know of a good source? Same goes for M.C. 2. If I need new brake springs where can I go? 3. There is a switch of some sort towards the back of the car on the brake line, what is it? Quote
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