New (to me) 46

[dirty dan]

Dan (would you prefer to go by Dirty?),

Again, welcome to the forum. This is as eclectic group and sometimes it's just fun to jump in and see what's going on.

My first guess is that switch with a bulb socket is an optional map light. My '48 P-15 didn't have one, but does have a switch just to the right of the steering column that toggles the dash lights.

I find my Plymouth as fun to play with as I do my '67 VW Bug, and that's a lot of fun.

Hunker-down and enjoy the ride; it's a great trip!

-Randy

I answer to just about anything.

I'll get a photo of the switch up as soon as I can. My oldest stole my digital camera today for some project at LSU. (kids!)

And then I exclaimed to everyone...

"HOLY SH*T...This engine doesn't have an oil filter on it!"

I wonder how long it's been like that? I see the tubes coming out of the left side of the block. One is headed through the firewall, I'm sure to the gauge. The second tube heads down and under and I haven't traced it out yet. Any idea where can I get one of the canister filter set ups?

Also, it looks like tubing all the way to the temp gauge (that's not working). Is the thermometer inside the guage?

Also, how do you get the lense and bexel off of the dome light?

(I sure will be glad when my service manual gets here)

[Norm's Coupe]

The dome light bezel just snaps in. You may have to get something under it like a screwdriver to get it started, then just pull straight down and both will come out. Bezel and glass.

The temperature gauge is run off gas in the tube. If the tube is broken in any spot, it won't work. You can replace the tube with one off a modern aftermarket one. For instructions on that find Tod Fitch in the Members list, then go to his website. He has instructions on how to repair the gauge.

As for the oil filter canister. Either check with some old Mopar parts vendors, or keep checking ebay. They come up quite often. Run a search for Oil Filter though since they were used on different makes of cars.

[Captain Neon]

If I was installing a whole new oil filter set-up, I would go with a full-flow w/ a spin-on filter. The kits are available from a lot of places, but I'll recommend Summitt Racing. They will probably call it an oil filter re-location kit or something like that. It sure makes it a lot easier to walk into any auto parts or discount store and pick up a spin-on filter rather than going to NAPA and hoping they have the right filter in stock.

That's just me, though.

[Norm's Coupe]

Ben,

I've never bought a filter from an auto parts store for my coupe. I get them from a farm supply store. They always have them on the shelf and are cheaper than NAPA.

As for the mess in changing them I agree, the spin ons would be easier. However, Dan did say he wanted to put the car to original, so if thats the case he should stay with the canister type.

[knuckleharley]

The chrome piece above the speedometer is the high beam indicator light. If the car had factory turn signals there would be translucent arrows in both "wings" that would be turn signal indicators. Otherwise the "wings" are solid metal

Jim Yergin

I'll be damned! I never knew that. Thanks for educating me!

[greg g]

oil filters were optional and usually dealer or aftermarket installations

[dirty dan]

oil filters were optional and usually dealer or aftermarket installations

I didn't know that. I think that's gooing to be an add-on for me.

[Don Coatney]

If I was installing a whole new oil filter set-up, I would go with a full-flow w/ a spin-on filter. The kits are available from a lot of places, but I'll recommend Summitt Racing. They will probably call it an oil filter re-location kit or something like that. It sure makes it a lot easier to walk into any auto parts or discount store and pick up a spin-on filter rather than going to NAPA and hoping they have the right filter in stock.

That's just me, though.

Interesting. I did not know Summit racing sold full flow conversion kits. Got any part numbers?

[Captain Neon]

I like this one.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=TRD%2D1122&N=700+4294817872+115&autoview=sku

[eric wissing]

Interesting set up. No more drippy nasty filter to get out. Does it just bolt right in? The fittings are correct? Eric

[Don Coatney]

I like this one.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=TRD%2D1122&N=700+4294817872+115&autoview=sku

Looks good. Is this a full flow filter?

[dirty dan]

I like this one.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=TRD%2D1122&N=700+4294817872+115&autoview=sku

I used one of those to move the oil filter on my 2004 Dodge truck.

[Captain Neon]

Eric, never installed one on a MoPar L6, but I've seen two similar set-ups on Ford engines. A '54 Y-block and a '52 truck equipped w/ an I6. I'm sure if you call Summit and tell them your fitting sizes, they will get you just the right kit.

Here's the main page at Summit. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+115+4294817872 Lots of options to choose from.

[Don Coatney]

Eric, never installed one on a MoPar L6, but I've seen two similar set-ups on Ford engines. A '54 Y-block and a '52 truck equipped w/ an I6. I'm sure if you call Summit and tell them your fitting sizes, they will get you just the right kit.

Here's the main page at Summit. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+115+4294817872 Lots of options to choose from.

Neon;

You said earlier that this is a full flow filter conversion. That is not true. This is simply a by-pass filter relocation kit. A full flow filtering system filters 100% of the oil before it goes to the engine.

[dirty dan]

Neon;

You said earlier that this is a full flow filter conversion. That is not true. This is simply a by-pass filter relocation kit. A full flow filtering system filters 100% of the oil before it goes to the engine.

That's what I was thinking. You are just changing from a canister housing to a spin-on, but you're still just getting the same oil flow through the unit.