'59 Plymouth Forum

P.S. Early axles can be machined to shorten them. I also have the floating centering buttons for these units in stock.

Nice chunk, the unit is known as a sure grip, and the unit is also known as a power lock, with clutches. these are desirable but cause some concern with a 59 axle system because the sure grip units used slightly shorter axles. Early 742 cases has a S and the gear ratio stamped into the flat pad on ...

Long blocks In a Plymouth? WOW I thought they were Chrysler, De Soto and large trucks or industrial only. These are really great engines.
Also FYI, you could add a in cooling line transmission filter. these can filter what the screens can't.

Before you flush, purchase a PLYMOUTH service manual, go to the transmission troubleshooting section and follow the suggested checks first. The Power-flite is a great transmission, And is easy to overhaul. There is a pressure regulator and flow control valve-body directly behind the front pump. bein...

YES, FLUID WILL LEAK OUT. But not really a big deal, use shop towels to keep the DOT3 off the finish. be quick and you may not have to bleed the system. If some fluid did splash on your paint. Just wipe it down with a wet cloth. and also dry the area.

Methyl ethyl ketone... An enhanced hydro-carbon radical.

The fan clutch should only make noise on fire up and during high temp. operation. highway speed should be able to force enough air through everything needing heat removal. the fan should be idling and almost silent.

The original Plymouth steering system idler arm used a rubber bushing. When these were replaced some of the replacements required a spacer washer.There is a roller bearing replacement, also requires spacer washers. There are lowering blocks but I advise against the use of them, being they reduce the...

Just wondering... If you have a cooling fan clutch system? The factory installed these on A/C engines. Sometimes they make some really unusual noises when they are failing.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY! With the addition of a hand operated vacuum pump, you can test the vacuum pot. There are many good pumps for about $35. US. and I realize the silverline kit with all the accessories cost more. The simple plastic squeeze pump with gauge and line adapters is all you will need. with...

OK, Without being able to see how you have everything set up, a diagnosis would be lucky at best. I have not worked on a Plymouth L head for many years. I do have an antique Allen distributor machine that I still use regularly. Check your base timing with the vacuum advance disconnected. also the v...

Try disconnecting the vacuum advance line from the distributor pot, plug the line. test drive if the problem continues it could be a carbon problem. If the problem ceases you have a distributor or timing problem. An engine that is consuming a large amount of oil will also have a pinging problem. Let...

That's the ticket, just what the doctor ordered.Great picture!These were optional on all A Bodies... not just Dusters. there is also a side brace to help stabilize the whole thing that attaches at a right angle at the master cylinder bolts to the fender well.

Not a problem , being reinforced is a really good thing . Will post pictures of the booster standoff bracket. There are already some great pictures of one solution in the showcase. Page 3. of the Sport fury section, presented by Stefan Steinmaier of Portugal. I have done this same style of conversi...

Now continued brake info. We need to discuss the hydralic safety system and the hydraulic system safety switch and the pressure metering valve I.E. proportioning valve. I really love the early systems with their beautiful brass machine finished parts. They also seem to last a really long time if yo...