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#31
General Discussion / Re: Temperature Check
May 01, 2021, 03:37:57 PM
Quote from: Russ T. Fender on May 01, 2021, 02:11:26 PM
Looks to be cooling the way it should.  Are you running with a thermostat? 

No thermostat.
#32
General Discussion / Temperature Check
May 01, 2021, 01:22:43 PM
Had the car out at a local Cars and Coffee this morning and took for a nice ride afterward.  I decided for first time ever to check the temperature of the motor using an infrared temp gun that I recently purchased to use on the truck project I'm working on.  I found this gun to be fairly accurate after comparing the readings to a reliable aftermarket temp gauge used on the truck.  When I got back to the garage, I left the car idling at operating temp while taking a few readings.  Please see the attached pics of readings at various spots.  Let me know your thoughts and what temps you're running if you've ever measured them.  Thanks!
#33
General Discussion / Update on Springs
May 01, 2021, 01:12:13 PM
Took the car out for the first time in a few months (been working on the 51 Dodge truck) and she ran great.  I forgot that I had placed some rubber "insulators" I made at each helper spring shackle and had oiled up the springs.  They look much better now and she rode nice and quiet!
#34
General Discussion / Re: Hey Fellas
April 17, 2021, 03:53:06 PM
Thanks Frank...looking forward to the season as well!
#35
General Discussion / Re: Hey Fellas
April 15, 2021, 01:35:32 PM
Thanks Chet, I sold the 50 Plymouth a couple of years ago.  I just have these two and the bike for now...it has the optional 4 speed on the floor and is geared low.  I was cruising between 50-55 last weekend to a charity event.  It felt good right in that range and until you're in 4th, it feels and sounds very similar to the 29.

Ted
#36
General Discussion / Hey Fellas
April 15, 2021, 09:48:59 AM
Just wanted to check in...haven't been on much lately, as I've been working on a new acquisition.  This 51 Dodge B3B PU.  Still a few more things to do, but coming along.  I've been giving the old gal a little break, but going to get her out soon to a few local events.

Ted
#37
General Discussion / Re: Happy Holidays
December 24, 2020, 09:08:59 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁☃️
#38
You should be proud Chet.  Nicely done!
#39
General Discussion / Re: Shackle
November 17, 2020, 06:20:32 PM
Fixed!  Nice, tight and quiet.  Will do a couple others then clean and lubricate the springs.  I have a lead on another helper spring and shackle for the one that is missing on the left rear.  Thanks everyone!
#40
General Discussion / Re: Shackle
November 16, 2020, 04:34:28 PM
Got it, thanks!  New pics of what I removed below.  I assume this is original?  Going to work on the other loose one(s) and figure out the best way to fix.  Also, there is one missing (including the short helper spring) on the right rear front of spring.

Does anyone have a helper spring available or any related parts?  Just asking...thanks.
#41
General Discussion / Re: Shackle
November 16, 2020, 02:26:22 PM
Thanks for the chart Tom!

Chet - the pin spins in place and the ends are solid and round...unless rusted all together, there is no evidence that there is a spring in there to make it collapse to remove.  If I can somehow get off, then I'll try a bigger bolt and a nut.  Otherwise, I'll shim it to quiet it down.  In looking at these things, I'm assuming they're all original and never been touched.
#42
General Discussion / Re: Shackle
November 16, 2020, 01:29:47 PM
A few more pics.  This is the right rear (passenger) side.  It's very loose and probably is doing nothing other than making noise. 

First pic is underside, second has what looks like cloth/vulcanized disintegrating piece that someone put in years ago to quiet down.  Third pic is with this junk removed.  C-clamp does nothing for this pin.  Can't tell or see any thing that rolls; just looks like a pin with two head.  Also, can't see or feel a pin on underside where shackle would set into.  If I can get this out, will probably replace with thicker bolt.  Just wanting to tighten this all up and secure.  Thoughts or other ideas?
#43
General Discussion / Re: Shackle
November 16, 2020, 11:51:49 AM
Thanks!  I'll try to get them off and either try a new pin and/or weld as well.  Honestly, I did think about a shim too. I just want them tightened up regardless mainly to quiet them down.

Ted
#44
General Discussion / Re: Shackle
November 16, 2020, 10:55:47 AM
Thanks for the replies and tips.  I'll do more investigating and let you know what I find. Looks like I can hammer out the pin (?)
#45
General Discussion / Shackle
November 16, 2020, 08:36:54 AM
All,

Please see attached photo.  This shackle is a little loose (rattles) on both the front and rear passenger side of the car.  Driver's side is tight.  It appears worn looking at the hole where pin is.  Are there ways to repair with an insert or bigger pin?  Or is this replace only.

Chet - was looking at your rebuild thread on this to get some ideas.

Ted