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No quarrel with Fred's suggestions. I've been using non-ethanol fuel for several years and drive 30 miles roundtrip to fill up. Definitely worth the...
Steve, thanks for the suggestions, especially the link to the gas tank renew guys. I don't think my inquiry is a DIY-er. Mark
Does anyone have suggestions / recommendations for repairing a leaking original tank if reproduction tanks are not available? Mark
Josh, There is no fuel filter on the car from factory other than the filter/strainer in the fuel pick-up in the tank. Many cars of the era - mine in...
Josh, I've owned a '55 Firedome for over 30 years and drive it regularly but not as a daily driver. I've experienced similar drivability issues over...
Robert, I was searching for fuel tanks for the '55 DeSoto tonight and did not see anything for either '54 or '55 being reproduced. Another Club memb...
Sorry, it was Bruce Bowling who said he needed a pump. Bruce...here you go: ... y7&vxp=mtr
Ron, Here is a used pump on eBay:
Bruce, Besides scanning eBay, try contacting Russ Frank. He has been advertising '55 parts for sale for some time and may have a used pump. This ad...
Ron, The '55 - '56 parts books shows only one pump p/n for all '55 models. It is the same p/n for all '55 MoPar products. The pump p/n changes for ...