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Last seen: March 29, 2022 1:48 pm
The specs for all 3 different distributors listed in the '56 DeSoto shop manual are very similar. I'm guessing the main difference is the vacuum unit ...
Yummy! Has anyone checked on this?
I hope it is not too late! Yes, the TC should be bolted to the engine and the TC cover/bell-housing should also be secured to the engine. Now you ca...
Those are flat glass. A competent glass shop should be able to cut them for you. Good Luck Steve
If it is a fluid drive, the crankshaft, clutch, and fluid coupling were balanced and installed as a unit. The service manual manual calls for removin...
Fluid drive or standard stick shift?
It has factory Power Steering, power brakes. Parts are available and no rare parts or major problems. Car appears in photos to be rust free Most '56 ...
OH, are you still running 6V positive ground?
OK, line up number 1 at TDC as well as the timing pointer, set point gap about .020 and static time the distributor to TDC. Replace the condenser wit...
Federal 1947710 Crosses with '60 Dodge w/V-8, '60 Chrysler, '60 Imperial, and '60 Plymouth w/V-8. Good Luck! Steve
Tim is correct. Price is too high. You can buy a running car for that. The Powerflite and Torqueflite both have same direct drive high gear. The Po...
Summit Racing has mechanical temp gauge kits Cheep. I have one on my tractor and one on my power wagon. I tested them in boiling water to make sure ...
If the above fixes don't help, you may need to rebuild your starter. Good Luck Steve