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[Plymouthy Adams]

^{UNLESS you have dual element sockets in the light housings...you not going to get brake lights..they were running lights only...the center mounted light on the trunk is your brake light...ensure you chasing the right wires to the right place...}

[RobertKB]

Not going into third is likely an adjustment issue. Soft brakes could well mean air in the lines. Glad car is on the road. You will get it sorted soon enough.

[mattimuss]

Hey All,

 

Here's an update and a question...let's start with the question.

 

Which distributor cap and points set do I need for the following distributor, IGS-4111-1 distributor.

 

Before I get hammered I did indeed search the site and tech info.  I also went to Tod's web site where I found a lot of useful info.  Based on the info there I ordered a NAPA AL63 distributor cap and NAPA CS851P points set.  The points set is totally different from what's in my distributor and the distributor cap is about 1/8" too small; it will not go on.  I do not have any other way to search for the proper parts except to ask for help here.  Does anyone have a parts guide for the above mentioned distributor?

 

Now the update:

 

I replaced the stop light switch, also replacing the male electrical plugs, still no stop light.  I rechecked the bulb and it was good.  So I rolled up my sleeves and started tracing the stop light wire from the light socket into the car...I didn't have to go far.  The wire was broken at the top of the trunk lid.  Quick fix and now I have a stop light.  One down!

 

Next I put the car on jack stands and tried to run it through all the gears, still no joy on 3rd.  As luck would have it at the time I was working on this problem my uncle and Gramps called to see how things were coming along.  I had the opportunity to ask Gramps if he ever had trouble getting her into 3rd gear.  He, of course, answered he never had any issues.  As a second thought I asked him when was the last time he serviced the trans.  You're going to love this...never!  He never had to add trans lube, and because it always shifted well for him, why would he service the trans?  Logical question...I guess.  So I drained some of the "original" trans lube out and added about half a pint of Marvel Mystery Oil [MMO].  I then ran the trans through all the gears except 3rd for about 15 minutes getting the MMO mixed in nicely and getting the trans warmed up.  I then tried going into 3rd and with a little extra effort she went in.  I spent another 15 minutes running through all the gears and by the end she was shifting into all gears nicely.  I then took the time to perform the first ever service on the trans.  I will service it again in about 6 months.  I half expect all the seals to start leaking now!

 

The final project was the brakes.  The Aamco 1750 arrived and I was anxious to try it out.  I read the directions and the service manual [3 times PA!] and then went to work.  And you guys were right, that damned tool is the ticket!  I now have a very firm pedal and much improved stopping ability!

 

So, after all this work was done I took her for her longest drive since I have owned her, 3 miles!  Had to keep it short since she is not registered in CA yet.  I plan to get a one-day permit from AAA on my way home from work this Thursday and take her down early Friday morning to get her registered.  I hope I can get this done with no problems...

[Don Coatney]

In Indiana AAA covers the member no matter what car. I believe many states are the same. Just a few minutes ago a van drove by my house with a sign stating AAA batteries delivered and installed. I thought how cool that is. Next time I need any aaa batteries for my clocks or remotes I will call these guys. Then I woke up.

 

Suggest you carry your distributor complete with cap and internals into NAPA and match the parts up.

[Jerry Roberts]

Here are the  part numbers for your Auto-Lite  IGS-4111-1 distributor ;   cap IGC-1107S .  rotor IGS-1016B .  contact set IGP3028ES .  condenser IG-3927G . breaker plate assy IGS 3004 . The parts stores can find the parts using your distributor number but I like the NOS Auto-Lite parts that you can find on ebay with the individual  part numbers .  

[mattimuss]

Hey Don,

 

First, thanks for the replay.

 

I had thought about doing that but am a little leery about pulling the distributor, and I am ashamed to admit this, because I do not know how.  I tried to find the procedure in the service manual but couldn't locate the instructions.  I was going to search the forum to see if anyone had posted them here.

[mattimuss]

Thanks Jerry!  I'll give NAPA and E&M a call in the morning.

[mattimuss]

Hey All,

 

I took her for two drives, one 40 mile round trip last week to register her [i may have taken a round about route to get there!] and a 20 mile run tonight.  She's running, and stopping, great!  And I love her old horns!

 

Here are a few pics...

 

The first one was taken by my daughter after I backed her out of the driveway tonight.

 

The second one is her parked at the adult ed. auto body shop I attend.  The guys sure got a kick out of her!

 

The third one is her parked at the top of the driveway getting ready to go get registered and tags.

 

Once again, thanks to all who contributed to this success.  I hope one day to be able to meet some of you, and I hope to be able to help in the future.