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    1959 Imperial doesn't charge and not sure how to tackle this

    The square box marked Bosch is the voltage regulator. It is an after market unit that may no be correct for the Imperial, but it still can be made to work. The "F" terminal on a 3 post regulator is hooked to the generator field terminal.(green wire) The "A" terminal on the regulator is hooked...
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    Ever see brake booster like this?

    The booster in question is a Bendix universal remote booster. These were used to add power brakes to applications where space was at a premium. The were also found on mid 50's GM products, both cars and light trucks as noted. Also used on many stick shift cars where things like clutch or...
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    Compression numbers PSI on 301

    Compression should be about 140psi. Recheck the compression now that the engine has been run. An intake valve that is adjusted too tight will mimic a too lean condition, so will valve timing that is off due to a worn timing chain. A flat lobe on the cam will also cause low compression on its...
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    61 Belvedere 4dr

    Nice find. Dave
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    Sway Bar Inner change for 62 Chrysler?

    The vast majority of '62's usually did not have front sway bars. Most of them wound up on police cruisers or wagons with the heavy duty suspension package and even those were not universal for that application. You can retrofit one but the brackets will need to be welded to the frame as they...
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    You want a couple 56 Imperials

    That is the deluxe A/C system on this Imperial, those had the rear air intakes. Probably less than 500-600 of them produced as this was an expensive option. Compressor looks to be a Tecumseh as they were the main company using the V type compressor design in the 1950's, not sure about the...
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    E-brake, change from drum on trans to rear axel

    Note that you are dealing with an transmission brake band car so there will need to be some creativity with the cable routing. All of that cable stuff will need to be custom fabricated as there is not likely to be an application that would just bolt in. As C-Body67 suggested, crawl under a...
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    The Weird Chrysler Cars of the Early 1960's

    Virgil Exner produced designs that were both leading edge and controversial. At the very least he produced some very interesting unique automobiles that still draw a lot of attention at auto shows even today. Many of his designs are sought after collector cars because of their somewhat...
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    Starter question

    The starter on a cast iron '61 and older torqueflite transmission is a Bendix type starter, the later aluminum transmissions went to a gear reduction starter with a completely different mounting system. So no the later starter will not fit. Dave
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    Secrets of Chrysler Ram Induction

    The Ram equipped cars needed some TLC. Plugs were a PIA to access as noted. It was very important to tune these cars to the factory specs as far as dwell and timing as they would run like crap if even a couple of degrees off. Carb adjustments also had to be done carefully. The mechanical...
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    Secrets of Chrysler Ram Induction

    The other reason that the Buick triple turbine DynaFlow became unpopular was that it was very unreliable and broke constantly. A lot of the cars produced with these transmissions wound up in the wrecking yard at a relatively young age. See 1959 Buick Triple Turbine Transmission « 1959 Buick...
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    Rebuilding 6V generator into 12V generator 1955 Chrysler 300

    Any good generator rebuild shop can do this. You will need to replace the field coils with 12v units as part of the rebuild process. Dave
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    Master cylinder thoughts...

    The reason for adding the distribution block is to be able to wire and idiot light for brake warning light. If the Chrysler has an E-Brake light, the brake warning can be wired to that light by splicing into that circuit. This gives advance warning of a pressure differential between the front...
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    Master cylinder thoughts...

    You will need to find a dual distribution block to split the front and rear brakes. Disc brake master cylinders have a larger front brake fitting. You will need to fabricate the tubing to the split brake distribution block. www.inlinetube.com has the distribution block. Be sure to use a...
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    good source for axel pullers? 1955 chrysler

    OTC 7394 is what I use and I have had good luck with it. (available online) When using any tapered axle puller run the jam nut down to about 100 ft lbs of torque and hit the head of the tension screw with a moderate sized hammer, re-tighten and repeat necessary until the hub pops loose. Do...
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    Parking Brake Trouble

    Those cables tended to stretch as they got older. If you are out of adjustment to further tighten it up, be sure that the shoes are properly adjusted. If that fails, you may need to source a new cable. Dave
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    1960 Plymouth Fleet Special

    As far as the Plymouth division went, they had built a reputation on stodgy 6cyl cars the were economical and reliable going back to the 1930's. Not surprising that they wanted to preserve that image with the car buying public, so I guess some manipulation of the horsepower number was to be...
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    1960 Plymouth Fleet Special

    Joe Thanks for the history. I know we installed a number of the in line 4BBL systems and yes, they had Mopar boxes and part numbers. Some were upgrades from the 383/325 and others were to replace the cross ram setup that had rotted out the choke pits. The 350cid offered on '58 Plymouths was...
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    1960 Plymouth Fleet Special

    The majority of fleet specials were usually 6cyl cars, often with a 3 speed column shift and usually had few options. Those would be the basic Municipal fleet car. Police cruisers for '60, especially if operated by the highway patrol would have had 383 engines. A dealer installed dual quad...
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    good source for tie rod ends?

    Try Craig at mobile parts, a vendor n this site. Dave
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