Took a break, now I am ready

Hudsonrules
Hudsonrules Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
:)Last week I was really fed up, removing the clutch from my '37 Terraplane and some minor issues with my '49. I took some good advice from this forum and stayed away from my Hudsons for several days and cleared up my mind. Put a rebuilt generator in my '49 and it went well, tinkered with the Terraplane and realize that I will have to move the engine foreward to remove the clutch. There is not enough room to pull the transmission back and out due to the overdrive transmission. So now I have a clear head and am more relaxed to finish the task. I had to realize that thses cars are not daily drivers and I have time to do it right. Thanks for all the input when I was down in the dumps. Have a great day, Arnie

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  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    In regards to pulling the engine + overdrive trans. on the '37, I'll just tell you that it can be done by one man, using a hoist with casters. Of course, you will have to remove the radiator but then, so long as the hoist can roll smoothly on a concrete floor, you should be able to pull and replace it without any assistance. I once did it on a dirt floor by rigging up a "railroad" of planks on which to roll the hoist. It's a lot easier to work on the clutch, transmission and engine anyway, when they're not in the car!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Arnie, I got into the same mindset with my 29 DB pickup. Recently I got back to it. Tonight I checked spark and have it to all four plugs so I think I have a fuel feed problem. So now it's on to the carb. I'm not real familiar with updraft carbs but as long as there is vacuum it should be pulling gas. I might have a plugged jet. I guess my next project is pulling the carb and looking inside it. On another side though I put a battery cable on the Hash from my Dodge Dually, big cable means more cranking speed. Who would a thunk it huh? I don't know how much faster it's turning over but the difference is noticable. I guess the old cable was for 12 volt but smaller guage, the big cable must have much less resistence.



    Harry
  • Hudsonrules
    Hudsonrules Senior Contributor
    Hi Harry, Sounds like you have some irons in the fire. If my memory serves me right, 6volt systems require either one or two gauge cable. I have used a smaller gauge for a 12 volt as a ground and had poor results. Now I double check the connections and use the heavier cables. Lights are brighter and it starts easier. Have fun with your '29. I do not remember seeing any early Dodge pickups other than in a picture. The weather is beginging to change so it is time to get the toy's ready for the next several months. Have a good day. Arnie
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Arnie

    Glad to hear the good folks on the forum "talked you down" ;)

    It's hard to walk away when you all you want to do is make forward progress - but sometimes it's mandatory~!

    I don't know how many times I've fought and fought [insert any part, procedure here] - to walk away and come back later and have it slip right in :p

    Take your time - and be safe!

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Arnie, that is one of my many faults, I try to do too many things at once. The 29 is testing me right now. The engine really drags when trying to start. I think I need to tear it down and rebuild it, I'm just not sure if I can get all the parts for an 80 year old plymouth engine.



    Harry
  • Hudsonrules
    Hudsonrules Senior Contributor
    :)Hi Harry, Regarding your '29 project, You may have to do a little research but a company called "EGGE' specialized in vintage car and truck mechanical parts, I am sure they can assist you in needed engine parts. I am pretty sure they are still around even though I have not seen any of their ads latley. I only get to one or two swap meets a year now, but I used to see them quite often at major meets. Good luck. Arnie
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    Hudsonrules wrote:
    :)Hi Harry, Regarding your '29 project, You may have to do a little research but a company called "EGGE' specialized in vintage car and truck mechanical parts, I am sure they can assist you in needed engine parts. I am pretty sure they are still around even though I have not seen any of their ads latley. I only get to one or two swap meets a year now, but I used to see them quite often at major meets. Good luck. Arnie



    Here's the link



    http://www.egge.com/
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