The service manual does not have an exploded view showing the subframe reassembly. The '69 manual does have a view like this but the subframe is different.
Yes, I bolted the crossmember in first.
Yes, I have all the hardware laid out. I have six shims, three per side.
I am about 80% sure of...
Hey Guys,
I have powdercoated the subframe for my 1968 Plymouth Fury II. I removed it a few years ago. All the hardware has been cleaned, the firewall cleaned and the floorpans.
The next step is reassembly.
Could you guys post some pics showing how the hardware reattaches the subframe to...
Here is my procedure for valve cover gaskets/oil pan gaskets:
Purchase felpro silicone gaskets with bushings at bolt holes
Purchase new tube of permatex ultra black
Clean valve covers thoroughly, especially sealing surface with solvent. Straighten/flatten if needed.
Clean head sealing surface...
There are some great paints out there that closely match unpainted steel. A light coat of that would not hurt.
Or a coat of self etching primer and then the unpainted steel paint.
I have a large four wheel stand from HF. I like it. It held my fully loaded 440 with no issues. I will use the 2x4 trick in the future though.
If I had it to do over I would get a four wheel stand with a crank for turning the motor.
As always, be extremely careful with large weights above...
I put out a p/s hose fire on my fury in '93. I had been having radiator leaks and kept a 5 gal jug of water in the trunk.
Same thing happened to me. I was pulling into work and heard a pop, hiss and loads of white smoke billowed out of the hood. I had a pretty good idea what it might be so I...