Our local old school Spring Fling Mopar show in Toronto has been cancelled after many, many years of a great show. The Modern Mopar club is having there big show this Saturday and has invited all the old school Mopars to join them in the park. Very nice of them.
I am taking Tux, I know of a...
Hello from Toronto. What area are you in? I have not had the opertunity to remove a 64 Imperial rear side panel, but I am pretty sure it would be the same process as other Chryslers. Have you tried Mymopar.com for a service manual?
If you are not going for a show restoration tire, the Nexen is a very good choice for our heavy Imperials and C-bodies.
https://www.forcbodiesonly.com/mopar-forum/threads/tire-size-recommendation.74723/post-1129319
I replaced my Imperial hoses with 72 Dodge pick up truck hoses for extra length.
I wasn't able to get clippers off with out really forcing the hose. On the rear tho original hose would be stretched so much it was stopping the rear axel from fully hanging.
You will have to do some researce on...
I stay with ported. Find the initial timing your engine wants with vacuum gauge on manifold vacuum and a tail back timing light.
Great info on Tall Johns fun shop.
You may have to reset the switch in the combination valve. You will find the info in the service free service manual at www.mymopar.com
Are you able to bleed your brakes?
This is a GM video but Chysler used the Kelsey Hays iron valve as well.
Sounds good, but if engine not happy you just have to keep tweeking. Sounds like you know the ins and outs of the distributor pretty good. Hardest part I have with setting the curve is the tiny retainer spring down inside the shaft. I only use premium fuel in my old cars.