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                        <title>RE: Hennie Jacobs Funeral</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/general-discussion/hennie-jacobs-funeral/#post-14069</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Additional details for our dear friend Hennie:
LIVE FEED: fbtaylors.org . If you miss the live feed, you will be able to watch on YouTube (Faith Baptist Church, Taylors, SC).
 
Obituary:]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Additional details for our dear friend Hennie:</p>
<div>LIVE FEED:<span> </span><a href="http://fbtaylors.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fbtaylors.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778634334112000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1HjEzCXa87e4ABzCapGiuu">fbtaylors.org</a><span> </span>. If you miss the live feed, you will be able to watch on YouTube (Faith Baptist Church, Taylors, SC).</div>
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<div>Obituary:<span> </span><a href="https://www.cremationsocietyofsc.com/obituaries/hendrik-jacobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cremationsocietyofsc.com/obituaries/hendrik-jacobs&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778634334112000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0mg5M5jdlWXZ6y9qrqG36V">https://www.cremationsocietyofsc.com/obituaries/hendrik-jacobs</a></div>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>DavidFrank</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Hennie Jacobs Funeral</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/general-discussion/hennie-jacobs-funeral/#post-14068</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I am saddened to announce the passing of longtime member Hennie Jacobs this past Sunday evening. For those of you who didn&#039;t know Hennie, he was one of the friendliest and most generous peop...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am saddened to announce the passing of longtime member Hennie Jacobs this past Sunday evening. For those of you who didn't know Hennie, he was one of the friendliest and most generous people you'll meet, in addition to a great wealth of mechanical knowledge. People who did know him will also remember his bird, Pretty Boy, as well as his loyal attendance to the NDC conventions, all of which he attended with his DeSoto (or multiple DeSotos).</p>
<p>The visitation will be Friday, May 15th, at 1:30 at Faith Baptist Church, 500 W Lee Rd, Taylors, SC, 29687, followed by a service at 4.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>DavidFrank</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: &#039;58 Fireflite Body Molding Clips</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/58-fireflite-body-molding-clips/#post-14067</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Thank you very much guys!]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thank you very much guys!]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Jack Ryan</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: 1953 Powermaster Sportsman Oil Journal Tech support needed</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/1953-powermaster-sportsman-oil-journal-tech-support-needed/#post-14066</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Doug-
  I&#039;ve attached some Fluid Torque Drive info from the service manual that may help us out.  
According to the manual (p. 67), the engine fed Fluid Torque Drive was only used on the V...]]></description>
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<p>Doug-</p>
<p>  I've attached some Fluid Torque Drive info from the service manual that may help us out.  </p>
<p>According to the manual (p. 67), the engine fed Fluid Torque Drive was only used on the V8 engines.  This doesn't mean that your 6 doesn't have it- stranger things have happened.</p>
<p>There were 2 types of Fluid Torque Drives- Pump fed and Engine fed.  The pump fed had an oil cooler mounted on the front of the engine (p. 103, fig. 59), and an oil reservoir behind the torque converter (p. 104, fig. 62).  Exploded view p. 106.</p>
<p>The engine fed system will not have the cooler or reservoir. Exploded view p. 116.  The torque converter to engine adaptor will have channels in it to line up with the engine oil feed and return ports (see exploded view).  There is an internal pressure regulator in the torque converter.</p>
<p>Take a look at your plate and torque converter assembly to determine which system you have.</p>
<p>I hope this information is helpful.</p>
<p>Glenn</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>GlennColburn</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: &#039;58 Fireflite Body Molding Clips</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/58-fireflite-body-molding-clips/#post-14065</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[David provided good advice. Another option, depending where you live, is to visit a body shop / auto paint supply store. If they don&#039;t have what you need, they may be able to recommend a loc...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>David provided good advice. Another option, depending where you live, is to visit a body shop / auto paint supply store. If they don't have what you need, they may be able to recommend a local source. It's also possible a body shop that has been in business a long time will have a supply of old clips they would be only too happy to find a home. Good luck!</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>MarkKubancik</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: 1953 Powermaster Sportsman Oil Journal Tech support needed</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/1953-powermaster-sportsman-oil-journal-tech-support-needed/#post-14064</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I don&#039;t know much about the Fluid Drive design to help with your issue, but that is a beautiful &#039;53 Sportsman!]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don't know much about the Fluid Drive design to help with your issue, but that is a beautiful '53 Sportsman!</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>DavidFrank</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: &#039;58 Fireflite Body Molding Clips</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/58-fireflite-body-molding-clips/#post-14063</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[There is a company in Pennsylvania called Restoration Specialties that I would start with. They have a lot of different clips.
If you don&#039;t find what you need there, you can also try Quirey ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a company in Pennsylvania called Restoration Specialties that I would start with. They have a lot of different clips. https://www.restorationspecialties.com/Categories_c_430.html</p>
<p>If you don't find what you need there, you can also try Quirey Quality Design. You'll have to manually look at the old Goers' catalog linked on their home page, but there are clips specially made for this era of car. https://quireyqualitydesign.com/</p>
<p>Lastly, you might also try the clip rack at your local Napa to see if there is something that will work, even if it does not exactly match the original.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>DavidFrank</dc:creator>
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                        <title>1953 Powermaster Sportsman Oil Journal Tech support needed</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/1953-powermaster-sportsman-oil-journal-tech-support-needed/#post-14062</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[1953 Desoto Powermaster with M6 &quot;Tip toe&quot; transmission
 
There is a passage on the upper left corner at the rear of the engine which supplies engine oil to the torque converter ( fluid cou...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="elementToProof">1953 Desoto Powermaster with M6 "Tip toe" transmission</div>
<div class="elementToProof"> </div>
<div class="elementToProof">There is a passage on the upper left corner at the rear of the engine which supplies engine oil to the torque converter ( fluid coupler)</div>
<div class="elementToProof"> </div>
<div class="elementToProof">This passage is supposed to have a restriction in it to allow metered flow to the converter but still maintain oil pressure in the engine.</div>
<div class="elementToProof"> </div>
<div class="elementToProof">Ours is missing.  Anecdotal information suggests  0.040- 0.050" but, since this restrictor goes in before the drivetrain is attached to the engine &amp; (Converter flow) function can't be confirmed until the engine/transmission is fully assembled &amp; installed in the car we would like to have an actual specification before we bolt it all up.</div>
<div class="elementToProof"> </div>
<div class="elementToProof">See Attached pics
<p>any assistance greatly appreciated!!</p>
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1907
1909
1910
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						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Douglas Lefebvre</dc:creator>
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                        <title>&#039;58 Fireflite Body Molding Clips</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/58-fireflite-body-molding-clips/#post-14061</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi.  Does anyone have any leads on body molding clips for subject car?  4dr.
&nbsp;
Many Thanks.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi.  Does anyone have any leads on body molding clips for subject car?  4dr.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Many Thanks.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Jack Ryan</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: 1940 Desoto Clock</title>
                        <link>https://desoto.org/community/support-forum/1940-desoto-clock/#post-14060</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:45:19 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[@glenncolburn Thanks Glenn]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[@glenncolburn Thanks Glenn]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://desoto.org/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Glenn Powell</dc:creator>
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