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by Mark Merritt
Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: TORQUE FLITE Shift Cable Removal
Replies: 7
Views: 4298

Re: TORQUE FLITE Shift Cable Removal

John; I found an excellent website and lots of info and pics,i'm not good at doing links but if you google 300 chrysler torqueflite cable install it can be found.I think the home page is out of France some where.The guy has alot of tricks and knowledge.I was going to take the cable back out,I see th...
by Mark Merritt
Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: TORQUE FLITE Shift Cable Removal
Replies: 7
Views: 4298

TORQUE FLITE Shift Cable Removal

Guy's; I'am having difficulty removing the shift cable at the tranny,I had it out once when I took the motor out,but I am not sure if it went back in right,is there A wrong way to put it in? I'm not getting the starter to engage might be the nuetural switch/cable not lined up properly,also the butto...
by Mark Merritt
Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:08 am
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Marks winter of "59"
Replies: 226
Views: 182796

Re: Marks winter of "59"

P.S. I MEAN DICK,THE ONE IN FLORIDA.
by Mark Merritt
Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:05 am
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Marks winter of "59"
Replies: 226
Views: 182796

Re: Marks winter of "59"

John; I was thinking asking John to trade suntan oil for deer baloney!!
by Mark Merritt
Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Marks winter of "59"
Replies: 226
Views: 182796

Re: Marks winter of "59"

Dick; I think I'm ready for some of that sun tan oil,this don't look like the first day of spring,looks like Erie Pa. Pic taken 3/21/13 5:45pm What is the other thing called? oh ya the sun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mark M
by Mark Merritt
Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Marks winter of "59"
Replies: 226
Views: 182796

Re: Marks winter of "59"

Dick; I hear ya!!!!!!!!!!
by Mark Merritt
Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:39 pm
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Marks winter of "59"
Replies: 226
Views: 182796

Re: Marks winter of "59"

Guy's ;No, i'm not A "neat freak" I just put stuff away when i'm done so I can find them next time.My garage has A second floor and that is where alot of the parts are,My pole barn, is the "catch all" I sure wish the snow would go away,it is really really hangin in there,I'm read...
by Mark Merritt
Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:15 am
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Marks winter of "59"
Replies: 226
Views: 182796

Re: Marks winter of "59"

John; I will double check my pics for the wire routing,i'm sure your right, thanks for bringing it up,Jason that is A stock generator,the face at the impeller has A little surface rust from the clean-up/rebuild,maybe that is why what looks different. I need to touch it up,thanks, Mark M
by Mark Merritt
Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Marks winter of "59"
Replies: 226
Views: 182796

Re: Marks winter of "59"

Guys;I got some more done this weekend,took A break last weekend.I got the carb sent out for A rebuild,still need to hook up th tranny cable(any trick to how it goes back in ?)neuteral safety switch wire,fuel line,probably put the driver side inner fender on before I fire it up to place the voltage ...
by Mark Merritt
Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:09 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Help!!
Replies: 8
Views: 4917

Re: Help!!

Does the clutch disengage ok? Could be time for A starter rebuild?(weak bad armature,brushes) Check grounds/cables,when running does the tranny make noise when you push the clutch in?(worn forks/throw out bearing).Make sure the starter is not loose(bolts). How much play does the clutch have? adjuste...
by Mark Merritt
Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:00 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: 230 flat head no compression after way long sleep...Cause?
Replies: 80
Views: 36140

Re: 230 flat head no compression after way long sleep...Caus

Mark; Try A thumb over the spark plug hole,feel for compression,also look at the distributor rotor,does it turn while cranking? Possible timing chain gear problem,(no cam turning).May need to pull the head off. MarkM.
by Mark Merritt
Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Dick Koch's convertible
Replies: 408
Views: 230100

Re: Dick's convertible project

Dick; Look at my back yard,I am trying to teach them to hold A wrench,no luck!! But will work for corn!!!!!
by Mark Merritt
Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: Rebuilds
Topic: Dick Koch's convertible
Replies: 408
Views: 230100

Re: Dick's convertible project

Dick; It is A good thing we don't live next to each other,i'd be lookin over the fence,and borrowing A cup of sugar all the time.I notice the grass ,sunshine,no snow, ice, blizzards, etc (Erie Pa.) The project looks great,I can relate to alot of what your doing. Mark M
by Mark Merritt
Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: DRIVE SHAFT JOINT REPLACE/LUBE
Replies: 4
Views: 2732

Re: DRIVE SHAFT JOINT REPLACE/LUBE

Thanks John I will check for that,I know it does'nt take much to cause vibration,the manual say's if you replace the trunion pin it should be center, no more than .006 of an inch off. Mark M
by Mark Merritt
Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: DRIVE SHAFT JOINT REPLACE/LUBE
Replies: 4
Views: 2732

Re: DRIVE SHAFT JOINT REPLACE/LUBE

Dick; thanks for the info,the rear must have A needle fitting.My old one has so much crud on it I havn't cleaned it up yet and there may be one,but I think I will take your advice and replace it.I did see in the manual about pulling the boot through the inside of the housing.Those bearings did look ...