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Re: Clutch and Fluid Drive Questions

It looks heavy. I have found a mechanic who specializes in old cars so I think I will have him do the job. It's been two weeks since I spoke with hi...

7 years ago
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Re: Clutch and Fluid Drive Questions

Thanks Paul. I came to the conclusion that the clutch is bad. Just received the new one today. Now I hope for the energy to install it.

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Re: starter solenoid kaput

Thanks for the encouragement Paul. I have written articles for other clubs so I am not afraid to do it. Are there any guide lines for articles? We d...

7 years ago
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Re: starter solenoid kaput

The solenoid is shorted so it may not be repairable. However I have just completed a fix today. I took the starter to a starter repair shop in Oklah...

7 years ago
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Re: Copy from Tech Articles: M6 Transmission Question

Thanks again for the tips. I rechecked the idle and set at 450. Then the tranny still required two or three attempts with the gas pedal to get an u...

7 years ago
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Re: starter solenoid kaput

Thanks Mark. I tried them but the business is closed. Most everything was sold to Dan Smith in Ashby MA. I am working with a guy in Oklahoma City. ...

8 years ago
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Re: how to clean points in M6 transmission

Many thanks to all who offered advice and especially to Les Fairbanks. It appears that the problem has been the throttle hanging and not letting the ...

8 years ago
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Re: attaching the fuel line to the gas tank in a 48 custom

Part arrived Monday and installed same day. It works, no leak now. It is tiny, less than 3/8 in long with bevels on both ends to fit flare. I smear...

8 years ago
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Re: attaching the fuel line to the gas tank in a 48 custom

Thanks Brent. I found a picture of the part and it does resemble the piece you have. I contacted one of the vendors found by partsvoice.com. He sai...

8 years ago
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Re: attaching the fuel line to the gas tank in a 48 custom

I have found that the part is a "fuel filter nipple sleeve" part number 1122375. I checked with a local Chrysler salvage yard, but they got...

8 years ago
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Re: attaching the fuel line to the gas tank in a 48 custom

I have partially answered my own post. I found a post on the Plymouth forum that indicated there should be a ferrule between the fuel line and the ta...

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Re: how to clean points in M6 transmission

Thanks for the advice. I checked the idle and set it at 450. It would shift perfectly at the first shift, but would not the shift the next time and ...

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