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Re: Fluid Drive upshift problem

Is the idle speed too high? Just a guess. Have a nice day Steve

14 years ago
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Re: Fuel pump info needed for 1956

I have some old rebuilt and NOS pumps on the shelf. I wouldn't recommend using them because the new gasahol destroys the old parts quickly. Probably...

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Re: 1950 Brake pedal adjustment

Adjust it until it is in firm contact with the piston in the MC, then back it off half a turn. Should be close enough. If it is too tight, the brake...

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Re: New Member

Welcome aboard! Post some pics when you get the chance. Have a nice day Steve

14 years ago
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Re: Fuse bOx

Keep looking! It's got to be there somewhere?! No, don't, because there isn't one. There are in-line fuses for certain items like the radio and hea...

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Re: brainstorming ideas for club growth

Reality check. I think the club and convention scene is going the way of passenger trains, steam ships, and, the postal service. Some of those thing...

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Re: What we know so far about the 2013 NDC convention - :

I won a bottle of wine at the Lake Elmo ice fishing contest when I was 16. I'm really hoping I can go. Have a nice day Steve

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Re: valve cover access on a 1950

It has to come out of there somehow. Valve adjustment is a regular maintenance issue. Of course you have the right front wheel removed. I recommend...

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Re: New member with a 52 Firedome S17 needs some advice

If it runs well, you should check the oil pressure at the engine. Could be a bad gauge or something. If you've already had the oil pump out, you kno...

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Re: Need 11" X 2.5" brake shoes

You need to measure your drums. They also came in 12 inch. Have a nice day Steve

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Re: New member with a 52 Firedome S17 needs some advice

Hi Larry If you are up to it, and have access to a lift, you can drop the oil pan and see what's going on in there. You need to unhook the tie rod, ...

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Re: proper bumper jack stowage 1956 DeSoto

There is a hole on the jack base, not the one on the middle, but on the end. This hole goes over the bolt so the base acts as a washer. Try it and I...

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Re: proper bumper jack stowage 1956 DeSoto

Tim Flip the tire around. The bolt is too short to have the whitewall out. Of course you could put the whitewall on the inside and then it would sh...

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Re: proper bumper jack stowage 1956 DeSoto

Well I'm wrong again! Or am I right and the card is wrong? edit edit edit! Tim, turn the spare tire around! Have a nice day Steve

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Re: proper bumper jack stowage 1956 DeSoto

The jack base fits on the bolt like a big washer to secure the wheel. Have a nice day Steve

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