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plymouth
Posted 2014-03-17 11:26 AM (#431629 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Since the car has sat for so many years, I thought it would be wise to replace the valve stem seals and since I'll be in that far, I am going to replace the valve springs just to be safe.
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plymouth
Posted 2014-04-12 10:04 PM (#435768 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Finally got around to the valve spring and seal replacement. First thing I noticed was the lack of sludge, which confirms the rebuild. Second, the wrong springs were installed! The old springs were nearly half an inch too short and were slightly too big in diameter. All is put back together and I will fire her up first thing in the morning.



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jimntempe
Posted 2014-04-12 10:28 PM (#435772 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: Arizona		I'm no engine builder so this is just a thought, but maybe the shorter 2 piece spring is equivalent to the longer single spring??
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plymouth
Posted 2014-04-15 2:42 PM (#436213 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		No, the small springs are just to keep the Valve from dropping if the valve spring should break. The car is back together now. I disassembled and lubed the hood hinges and latch, installed a new engine to body ground wire and reset the points using a diagnostic analyzer from the mid seventies. I set the timing and carb and all is well now. It runs so much stronger with new springs. Next week I will adjust the transmission linkage and the backlash on the power steering gearbox.
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plymouth
Posted 2014-07-01 2:30 AM (#447395 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Hello from Alaska! It'll be around a year before I can get back to my polara. Since installing new valve springs, the cars acceleration power has easily doubled. When I get back, im going to repaint it, new interior with all new weatherstripping.. I will also be adding air conditioning to deal with that Mississippi heat.
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polara61
Posted 2014-07-01 6:40 AM (#447408 - in reply to #447395)
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Location: Bräcke,Sweden		Hello Christian, stay safe up in the cold north. I assume work made you move. Watch out for Icebears.
Good to read that youve sorted out various problems with your Polara. You have come a long way from the first
time I read one of your threads regarding your Plymouth.
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big m
Posted 2014-07-01 11:41 AM (#447438 - in reply to #382568)
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Hope things are going well for you in Alaska!!

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MOPAR-TO-YA
Posted 2014-07-02 3:39 AM (#447532 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: cornpatch county, Southwest IOA		Hi CB...I was just catching up on the last 3 or so pages of your thread. I gotta tell you, even tho I don't know you, I am proud of you and all you have accomplished. There are still a few of us old FL veterens that have seen you grow since first joining the group here. You have a very unique story, and Bart can feel good about being a part of it.
If anyone ever says to me-" I would like to have a Mopar, but i can't afford it" I would think BS !!! If you really mean it, do like Christian did!!
Why are you in Alaska?...............Best wishes.........................MO
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58coupe
Posted 2014-07-02 10:34 AM (#447562 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: Alaska		The flat springs are dampeners to help reduce or "dampen" the vibrations in the main springs but old ones are wrong or worn out. Who are you working for in Ak?
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jimntempe
Posted 2014-07-02 3:37 PM (#447593 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: Arizona		Are the inner damper springs supposed to be interferences sized to just rub on the outer spring? Looks like they might be.
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plymouth
Posted 2014-07-02 8:34 PM (#447642 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Hey guys, im doing well in Alaska. I am working for a small auto shop on weekends and as a greaser for the city of Bethels police and taxi cars. Just saving up money for a house and restoration funds for when I return.
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58coupe
Posted 2014-07-03 9:24 AM (#447698 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: Alaska		Bethel Ak. you get to see the "real" Alaska! Make sure you don't bring one of those Eskimo girls home with you. All of the spring dampeners I have seen are a close fit to the I.D. of the outer spring and tend to rub some on the them but are not supposed to be an interference fit.

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plymouth
Posted 2014-07-11 1:08 PM (#448751 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		While I'm in Alaska, im collecting Parts for the AC conversion and restoration of the Polara so I can start immediately when I get home. Here is the Hayden 2765 fan clutch. Need to find a good 6 or 7 blade fan to go with the clutch.



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plymouth
Posted 2014-09-21 5:56 PM (#456986 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Received a few parts so far. The compressor, which I will rebuild, brackets,alternator, and crank pulley. When I finish the car, I'm planning a trip down Route 66. I can't wait!
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d500neil
Posted 2014-09-22 12:48 AM (#457004 - in reply to #456986)
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Location: bishop, ca		What does that Hayden cost?

One nice feature on it, is that the water pump flange is already notched out; on the JAG XJ clutch, you've got to cut your own
notches into its bolt-holes.

No big deal, but labor saved is labor saved.


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plymouth
Posted 2014-09-22 1:05 AM (#457005 - in reply to #457004)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		About $35 was the cost
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oldwood
Posted 2014-10-04 7:18 PM (#458230 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: little rock, AR		Guess who is going to claim he is from Mississippi??? Ole Miss beats # 1 Alabama.
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MOPAR-TO-YA
Posted 2014-10-05 1:52 AM (#458265 - in reply to #457005)
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plymouth - 2014-09-22 12:05 AM

About $35 was the cost
My Hayden fan clutch came with a bushing to make it fit the smaller water pump hub nub ..............................MO
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plymouth
Posted 2014-10-10 11:00 PM (#458783 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		The clock for my Polara has arrived! A guy I work with repairs antique clocks and watches and he says he will help me restore my clock . More to come..



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FIN ME
Posted 2014-10-11 9:38 AM (#458823 - in reply to #382568)
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That clock is COOL...and beyond!

Soooooo FL, and soooooo of its time - no pun intended.

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plymouth
Posted 2014-10-13 9:24 PM (#459117 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Thank you. I think this clock looks cool as well. After removing the movement from its case, it appears it just needs a good cleaning, lubricating , and filing the points and it'll be good to go.
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imopar380
Posted 2014-10-13 9:31 PM (#459123 - in reply to #459117)
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Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada		The 61 Dodge clock is a slightly different take on the 60 Dodge "Satellite" clock.
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plymouth
Posted 2014-10-15 3:30 PM (#459321 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Just got a stock spec muffler and a resonator from waldrons exhaust ordered. It is a custom order so it will take 8 weeks, but it's fine since I won't be home for nine months. They were highly knowledgable and the price was great. I highly recommend them. As for the clock, it has been disassembled and the internals look great. We are going to file the points and lubricate the mechanism. It should be ticking away in no time.
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imopar380
Posted 2014-10-17 9:19 PM (#459568 - in reply to #459123)
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Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada		Christian asked me to upload a few photos of the all vinyl interior on the 61 Polara, so here they are:



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plymouth
Posted 2014-10-17 10:20 PM (#459574 - in reply to #459568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Thank you so much for the photos!
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imopar380
Posted 2014-10-18 12:59 AM (#459582 - in reply to #459574)
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plymouth
Posted 2014-11-03 11:23 PM (#460947 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Well got the carpet shipped to Mississippi and here is a photo. Can't wait to get home and finish the car.



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Doctor DeSoto
Posted 2014-11-04 10:01 AM (#460972 - in reply to #459582)
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Location: Parts Unknown		Finish the car ? Isn't that a rather illogical statement ? Are we ever REALLY finished ?
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plymouth
Posted 2014-12-14 3:35 PM (#464627 - in reply to #382568)
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Location: McComb, Mississippi		Got the muffler and resonator delivered to MS. Waldrons exhaust built these for me and they look great.



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196061SAVOY
Posted 2014-12-14 8:05 PM (#464645 - in reply to #382568)
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<p>very cool! u so remind me of that kid in the 'the steven king movie" Christine , he was also always fixing his 58 and look what all his hard work turned out keep at it , id wait on the body and paint and focus on pulling that engine and replace all the gaskets and and detail it and also that engine bay , best part of any old car is a clean and painted engine/bay good luck</p>

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