Recent content by croderique

Here is a trick an old auto radio speaker engineer friend told me, and it works. If the cone is not torn it may be brought back to life by spraying water on the cone, even if in the car. Wet it, don't drown it. Spray, let it dry, spray again, let it dry etc. for several treatments and let it dry...

Ok. I’ll try that. Thanks. Chuck

My 1964 Chrysler 300 has an issue. When the lights are Off, the left rear brake & turn signal do not work. The right turn signal and break light work normally. When I turn On the lights, the left turn signal and brake light work ok. With the lights On, the right turn signal still works and so...

Thanks. I tried the IR gun. The manifold heat valve heated up to 225F degrees and stayed there. The other side was about the same the same distance down. The exhaust pipes, about 4” from the bend on both sides, were about 125F. The stock cast iron intake manifold was all over the place depending...

I presume from the pic attached the Manifold Heat Control Valve is closed so the flow goes back over the intake manifold to the drivers side exhaust. Correct? It is frozen solid. I could not budge it. I will put some penetrating oil on it tomorrow and let it soak a while. Thanks Chuck

I see a lot of discussion about “open”or “closed” position but which is the “open” or flow through position? Is the counterweight horizontal or vertical in the open position? Thanks. Chuck

Thanks everyone. I was able to lower the drivers seat and move it backward. There are 2 bolts on each track that I loosened, moved the tracks to give the most rearward travel and lowest seat height. Note: The seat tracks are different height since the inboard track is setting taller due to the...

Thanks everyone. I’ll check it out tomorrow. Great stuff. Chuck

Thanks. I have the 1964 Chrysler “Technical Service Manual” and it doesn’t cover seats. What is FSM? Chuck

My 1964 Chrysler 300 convertible has little seat room. It is like it was built for a 5'4" lady. After getting new seat foam it is very tight, especially close to the steering wheel. I'm 6'2" and it is like I'm on top of the steering wheel, with little leg room. Is there a way to extend the seat...

Thanks. Yes I did put in a rust inhibitor and water pump lubricant. Funny about the “permanent “ antifreeze. The previous owner died about 12 years ago and the car just set after that. No telling how long before that it was changed. Probably never. It took several flushes to get it clean.

Has anyone tried to 3D print this gear? Looks like it is a nylon gear attached to a metal hub. I don’t know if the 3D plastic would hold up. A friend’s grandson is in mechanical engineering grad school here at ASU and has his own 3D printer. I am going to talk to him and maybe press out the 9...

I opened the two threaded plugs on the block and punched a hole through the silicone the previous owner/Chrysler mechanic had put there. Out came almost 2 gallons of fluid. I also ran a reverse flush on the heater core. In both instances the water is almost clear now. I’m doing another flush...

Hello, I’m working on the 1964 Chrysler 300 “383”. I have drained the antifreeze, but can’t get more than about 2.5 gallons out, even running the engine for a few minutes. The Shop Service manual says it holds 16 quarts + 1 for heater. That would be 4.25 gallons. I have drained 2.5 gallons...

I would be interested if they fit the 64 Chrysler. My pax side window is frozen now. I didn’t take out the drivers side, it was laying in the trunk when I bought the car. So I can’t figure out the pax window, how to get the glass out, it is stick 1/2 way, nor the power motor / gear, or the...