# How To **URL:** https://59plymouth.net/c/the-garage/how-to/44.md?page=1 [Latest](https://59plymouth.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://59plymouth.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://59plymouth.net/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [door and hood alignment](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764)
**Author:** [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 4:36pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/door-and-hood-alignment/2764 "2016-05-21T16:36:05Z")
I need some advise on some alignment issues. Firstly… the rear driver side corner of my hood is about 1/4" lower than the fender, the front of the hood is fine. Can I just simply place a shim between the hood and hinge o… --- ## [Trans Fluid](https://59plymouth.net/t/trans-fluid/2730)
**Author:** [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 10:45pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/trans-fluid/2730 "2016-05-09T22:45:48Z")
Im wanting to do a service on my transmission, can anyone offer any advice and or tell be what the best type of transmission fluid to use? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Rocker panel trim install](https://59plymouth.net/t/rocker-panel-trim-install/2763)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Merritt](https://59plymouth.net/u/Mark_Merritt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 7:14am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/rocker-panel-trim-install/2763 "2016-05-09T07:14:55Z")
Found this in some new old stock. Early fury’s and wagons , the Rocker trim was optional, and later ones were standard. The factory was playing catch up with the dealers. Mounting instructions. Mark --- ## [removing and cleaning gas tank on a Suburban](https://59plymouth.net/t/removing-and-cleaning-gas-tank-on-a-suburban/2560)
**Author:** [@Dickjwa](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dickjwa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/removing-and-cleaning-gas-tank-on-a-suburban/2560 "2016-04-19T20:49:55Z")
I want to remove the gas tank on my Suburban and clean it. Is there anything I should know about getting it out and what is the best cleaning method ? The local shops that I knew about that cleaned gas tanks are no long… --- ## [Seat Cover Removal](https://59plymouth.net/t/seat-cover-removal/2684)
**Author:** [@eroomas2](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 11:49pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/seat-cover-removal/2684 "2016-02-16T23:49:12Z")
Hello All :slight\_smile: Does anyone know how to remove the seat covers for a 1959 Fury? We’re hoping to replace the foam (ourselves???!??) but youtube has been a bust (unless I’m not putting in the magic search words … --- ## [SPEEDOMETER PINION.](https://59plymouth.net/t/speedometer-pinion/2708)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 1:27pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/speedometer-pinion/2708 "2015-12-16T13:27:30Z")
Hookay - here’s the sitchuation. My GPS says 65 MPH and my speedometer says 80 MPH. With a little research in the parts book I found out with a 3:31 to 1 differential you need a 20 tooth pinion part # 1636409. I remov… --- ## [Restoring the black in a hubcap](https://59plymouth.net/t/restoring-the-black-in-a-hubcap/1355)
**Author:** [@tomf](https://59plymouth.net/u/tomf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/restoring-the-black-in-a-hubcap/1355 "2015-10-25T22:08:36Z")
Instead of trying to paint the black squares in your hubcaps, have a vinyl sign shop measure the square and cut more than 192 squares. Clean and shine the hubcap, then with the point of a razor knife peel a square off t… --- ## [VACUUM LEAK - BRAKE BOOSTER.](https://59plymouth.net/t/vacuum-leak-brake-booster/2669)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 9:41pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/vacuum-leak-brake-booster/2669 "2015-08-26T21:41:48Z")
About the same time the exhaust manifold on the drivers side of the convertible started leaking (cracked manifold) the engine started running rough at all speeds, and would be hard to start and kill whenever I gave it ga… --- ## [Adapting "PARK" to 59 Fury](https://59plymouth.net/t/adapting-park-to-59-fury/2656)
**Author:** [@skyhawk61](https://59plymouth.net/u/skyhawk61)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 5:48pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/adapting-park-to-59-fury/2656 "2015-07-26T17:48:22Z")
During my Fury’s rebuild, I changed the 318/cast iron Torqueflite combo to a '68 383 and 727 Torqueflite from a '63 Chrysler 300. The 727, of course, has a “Park” function actuated by a separate cable. In order to made … --- ## [recurring engine knock](https://59plymouth.net/t/recurring-engine-knock/2631)
**Author:** [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 9:11pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/recurring-engine-knock/2631 "2015-07-08T21:11:00Z")
I have a problem with a recurring engine knock. I have adjusted the rockers twice each time the engine runs great for about 100 to 150 miles then starts to revert back to knocking and lack of power. It seems that its the… --- ## [compressor removal](https://59plymouth.net/t/compressor-removal/2561)
**Author:** [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 2:08am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/compressor-removal/2561 "2015-01-26T02:08:15Z")
I doubt this ac unit has any freon left in it however there is no guarantee of that till I open it up. Any advice on how to deal with this? Here is a photo --- ## [Cowling removal](https://59plymouth.net/t/cowling-removal/2571)
**Author:** [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 7:03pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/cowling-removal/2571 "2015-01-24T19:03:28Z")
In the process of attempting to remove the passenger side head, it seems that I will first have to remove or at least loosen the cowling. Is there anything I need to know about the process of removing or loosening the co… --- ## [removing old glove box without damage](https://59plymouth.net/t/removing-old-glove-box-without-damage/2559)
**Author:** [@Dickjwa](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dickjwa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/removing-old-glove-box-without-damage/2559 "2015-01-01T04:15:55Z")
I see a lot of discussion about removing the old glove box to get to the heater and the box being damaged. I removed mine with no damage at all and here are the pictures after I got it out. The way I did mine is the… --- ## [Roof Liners](https://59plymouth.net/t/roof-liners/2485)
**Author:** [@eroomas2](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/roof-liners/2485 "2014-10-07T01:10:26Z")
Hello, Our roof liners came in today!!! Whoot! Now, um, how do you put them in? :confused: The center piece is out (but we have it) … Thanks! --- ## [Car Hibernation Preparedness Assistance Please](https://59plymouth.net/t/car-hibernation-preparedness-assistance-please/2518)
**Author:** [@eroomas2](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2014, 3:19am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/car-hibernation-preparedness-assistance-please/2518 "2014-10-06T03:19:06Z")
Hello All :slight\_smile: Andy and I think we have a pretty good idea of how to get our car ready for the long storage season ahead (winter! ugh! :cry: ) but we would like some feedback, etc. as this is the first time w… --- ## [correct horns and location](https://59plymouth.net/t/correct-horns-and-location/2498)
**Author:** [@Guyman](https://59plymouth.net/u/Guyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2014, 10:46pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/correct-horns-and-location/2498 "2014-09-05T22:46:00Z")
Hi SF’ers., been looking for some horns for my '59 SF…was wondering if anyone has any nice photos of them so I can get the right ones and where they mount to? Thanks., Guy --- ## [A Little Project gone Wild](https://59plymouth.net/t/a-little-project-gone-wild/2480)
**Author:** [@jaydogg](https://59plymouth.net/u/jaydogg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 1:43pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/a-little-project-gone-wild/2480 "2014-08-16T13:43:41Z")
Seats done body and frame body on rolling dolly frame with new disc and rearend windows out So I started two summers ago taking my new 59 Suburban and was going to “just get the wiring fixed, redo the… --- ## [SWITCH FOR ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.](https://59plymouth.net/t/switch-for-electric-fuel-pump/2474)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 3:00am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/switch-for-electric-fuel-pump/2474 "2014-08-10T03:00:40Z")
The pictures are of the ignition switch wiring on Greenie. There is a dark blue wire that runs from the Ignition switch all the way to the coil resistor, it also goes to the Amp and Oil dash lights. When I first got th… --- ## [HOW TO ORDER BUILD SHEETS](https://59plymouth.net/t/how-to-order-build-sheets/1810)
**Author:** [@rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/u/rogerh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 9:24pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/how-to-order-build-sheets/1810 "2014-05-16T21:24:46Z")
I don’t know where to post this, so I am putting it here: how To Order a Build Sheet of your US Built Mopar- www.wpchryslermuseum.org Click on Heritage, then Archives. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Disc Brake Conversion](https://59plymouth.net/t/disc-brake-conversion/1352)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 12:18pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/disc-brake-conversion/1352 "2014-05-01T12:18:46Z")
Stefan Steinmaier did it! Read about it here: https://59plymouth.net/showcase/steinmaier/page3.html https://59plymouth.net/showcase/steinmaier/page4.html https://59plymouth.net/showcase/steinmaier/page7.html --- ## [POWER STEERING CANISTER O RING SEAL.](https://59plymouth.net/t/power-steering-canister-o-ring-seal/2370)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 5:26am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/power-steering-canister-o-ring-seal/2370 "2014-01-22T05:26:14Z")
Good news - When your power steering pump starts to leak, nine out of ten times its the canister O ring. NAPA has a pump repair kit #7-105 that includes the pump shaft seal, the large canister O ring and a multitude of … --- ## [Seat Belts-Swivel Seats](https://59plymouth.net/t/seat-belts-swivel-seats/2355)
**Author:** [@safety6](https://59plymouth.net/u/safety6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/seat-belts-swivel-seats/2355 "2013-12-24T19:15:57Z")
Would like to install lap belts on driver & passenger side swivel seats, in my 1959 Sport Fury. Has anyone done this or are there any suggestions? Appreciate any shared experience/tips. Regards, safety6 --- ## [Seat Belts!](https://59plymouth.net/t/seat-belts/2289)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/seat-belts/2289 "2013-06-23T19:08:31Z")
Yes - in a concession to my better half, I’ve agreed to put seat belts in Faulkner. She won’t ride with me, without them! I ordered them from here: http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/ What a stroke of good fort… --- ## [318 A Block Heads.](https://59plymouth.net/t/318-a-block-heads/2160)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 3:23pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/318-a-block-heads/2160 "2012-10-14T15:23:41Z")
Well, it looks like Charleen has come down with the vapors. She has a 318 A Block and I think is having trouble exhaling thru her exhaust valves. She runs badly at Idle with a popping sound coming out the passenger sid… --- ## [Chrysler master Reference books](https://59plymouth.net/t/chrysler-master-reference-books/2056)
**Author:** [@Ron\_Keij](https://59plymouth.net/u/Ron_Keij)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/chrysler-master-reference-books/2056 "2012-03-03T18:08:30Z")
A member of the Forwardlook forum did a lot of work on putting together all the Master Reference booklets and put them on line for the rest of the world! The link where you can find them https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=… --- ## ['59 Sport Fury Power Brake Problem](https://59plymouth.net/t/59-sport-fury-power-brake-problem/2032)
**Author:** [@safety6](https://59plymouth.net/u/safety6)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2012, 12:46pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/59-sport-fury-power-brake-problem/2032 "2012-01-26T12:46:38Z")
I’m new to forum and this is my first post. Have oval bellows type booster. In neutral (i.e., not moving) brake pedal “shutters”, when pressure is first applied. Then, brakes work but pedal soft. Recently, pedal went to … --- ## [Installed a modern stereo system](https://59plymouth.net/t/installed-a-modern-stereo-system/1913)
**Author:** [@philhassey](https://59plymouth.net/u/philhassey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 12:32am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/installed-a-modern-stereo-system/1913 "2011-07-27T00:32:29Z")
Hi, I’m the worse-half of the couple who had the 59 Fury + Goat Christmas card: Merry Christmas Last week I installed a modern stereo in our Fury! Here’s a video showing the modifications I made: The ba… --- ## [SEALING REAR BACKLIGHT MOULDING.](https://59plymouth.net/t/sealing-rear-backlight-moulding/1611)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 7:05am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sealing-rear-backlight-moulding/1611 "2011-03-15T07:05:04Z")
At the bottom of the rear backlight/windshield is a V groove channel with holes that the bottom moulding clips go thru with a washer nut on the bottom side. How do you seal those holes from water leakage into the trunk.… --- ## [Ignition key core replacement](https://59plymouth.net/t/ignition-key-core-replacement/1825)
**Author:** [@duggar](https://59plymouth.net/u/duggar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/ignition-key-core-replacement/1825 "2011-03-15T02:48:32Z")
How do you remove the old ignition key core and replace it with a new one. I looks like it should be fairly simple. --- ## [Steve's Epic Brake Job](https://59plymouth.net/t/steves-epic-brake-job/1647)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Storey](https://59plymouth.net/u/Steve_Storey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/steves-epic-brake-job/1647 "2010-10-15T15:10:20Z")
Well with the rebuilt booster , accoutrement’s, pedal mechanism installed and working great I guess this project can be put to bed. It Works and my only misgiving is the duster master cylinder is a bit too high and the … [Previous page](https://59plymouth.net/c/the-garage/how-to/44.md) [Next page](https://59plymouth.net/c/the-garage/how-to/44.md?page=2)