Hey Carl, Wanted to give you a final update of the rebuild of my steering box. Got the rebuilt steering box back from Lares on June 6th. Was able to...

@carlnutaitis I did finally remove the gear shift rod. Your pics are extremely helpful and will be a great reference when it's time to put it back tog...

@carlnutaitis Carl, I will also check the rubber bushings per your recommendation. Since my DeSoto is reaching 76 years. It's not a bad idea to rebuil...

@carlnutaitis Carl, The information you have provided has been very helpful. It's been a very cold winter here in New Hampshire and my propane heater ...

@markkubancik Thanks Carl, this is very helpful. This all started when I brought my DeSoto into a local shop that works on older Mopars for a front en...

I actually purchased the 1940-1948 DeSoto Factory Repair Shop Manual. They refer to a piston type and a diaphragm control system in their test procedu...

Thanks John! I will take a look at this and run some tests.

Les, Mystery solved by another blog on p15-d24.com. See the attached pic where kickdown is circled (lower right) and anti-stall is circled upper left....

I would appreciate it Les. She has not run right for a few year now (started with fuel system issue) so a few days won't make a difference. However, I...

Les, I have been told that the 1949 and later transmissions have a different wiring setup, which has two wires connected to the anti-stall. Owners ear...

Unfortunately it did not work. The only thing that actually got her to up-shift was removing the fuse on the fender. She up-shifted perfectly but was ...

Les, I just checked the car and I see exactly what you mean. Someone has made some modifications as the connector probably broke at one time. I wish I...

Les, I will try your recommendation. Meanwhile, is it possible to get a pic as to how your 49 is connected? I have owned my car for 43 years and never...