# Faulkner gets a Redo
**URL:** https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670
**Category:** Rebuilds
**Created:** [August 28, 2015, 8:18pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670 "2015-08-28T20:18:50Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 13
### Author:  [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2016, 10:04pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/241 "2016-10-15T22:04:19Z")
You can try that BUT when properly adjusting the band’s the procedure is to tighten the adjusting screw to a certain inch torque value then back out the screw so many turns then lock it down. Specs are in service manuel. I personally would spring $20 to 25 bucks for a inch pound torque wrench at Harbour Freight. Your call, but you will sleep more soundly. Your bottom looks real good and should keep the rust worms at bay a long time.
Dick
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [October 16, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/242 "2016-10-16T02:48:51Z")
OK, this time around I decided to read the manual 😮
That adjustment can be made without the motor running?! Without even any trans fluid ( which, I need to drain to Teflon tape the screw, and to replace the pan gasket)? That’s easy-peasey - will get an inch-pound torque wrench at Harbor Freight.
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### Author:  [@RICKYMOPAR](https://59plymouth.net/u/RICKYMOPAR)
#### Post date: [October 17, 2016, 12:37am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/243 "2016-10-17T00:37:36Z")
I have used a paste Teflon sealer that came in a squeeze tube that worked very well. also a Loc-tite stick. I just would clean the adjusting bolt with some type of solvent first. **DO NOT REMOVE THE ADJUSTING BOLT.**
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [October 17, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/244 "2016-10-17T00:51:33Z")
Hey Rick, I’m confused - if fluid is getting past the threads in contact with the nut, then it’s getting past the threads in the housing. If I just seal the threads in contact with the nut, can’t it seep through the face of the nut in contact with the housing? Or maybe I can put some paste at the base… Are you suggesting, I don’t mess with the bolt at all?
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### Author:  [@RICKYMOPAR](https://59plymouth.net/u/RICKYMOPAR)
#### Post date: [October 17, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/245 "2016-10-17T01:47:35Z")
I feel I did not explain this clearly. I should have added Just loosen the nut several threads, clean and brush in some paste and retighten the nut after final adjustment. Do not be afraid to do it. Just do not remove or over loosen the adjusting bolt, being it will require the removal of the trans.oil pan to put everything on the band anchor back together.
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [October 17, 2016, 2:12am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/246 "2016-10-17T02:12:42Z")
> [@RICKYMOPAR](#):
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> … Just loosen the nut several threads, clean and brush in some paste and retighten the nut after final adjustment.
Ah. Meaning, I should back off the nut, clean up the threads, and follow the procedure Dick pointed me to in the manual - which is, torque the screw to 47-50 inch-pounds, then back out the screw exactly 3 1/2 turns. But, DON’T remove the screw (lest all h\*ll break loose). Then, teflon and lock down the nut.
Got it!
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### Author:  [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/247 "2016-10-18T21:52:53Z")
Hokay, some pitchuhs of Dans front splash pan and valance. Before, during and finished. I don’t know if they will be in order or not, but you will get the idea. The valance brackets had to be welded back on and a few tears in the metal was welded.
Dick.
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2016, 10:06pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/248 "2016-10-18T22:06:15Z")
Dick, astonishing craftmanship! I can’t wait until Faulkner is ready to be reunited with valence and splash pan.
Hey, waydaminit… Maybe I’m going about this all wrong.
Perhaps I should drive Faulkner down to Palm Beach Gardens, sitting on the patented Dick Koch milk crate seat, and reunite valence and splash pan with Faulkner! That way, I know the rest of the job will get done right.
Thanks, Dick, for your beautiful work and generous payment terms.
Dan
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### Author:  [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)
#### Post date: [October 18, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/249 "2016-10-18T22:44:08Z")
Craftmanship!!! Bondo solves most problems.
Dick
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### Author:  [@RICKYMOPAR](https://59plymouth.net/u/RICKYMOPAR)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2016, 1:01am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/250 "2016-10-19T01:01:51Z")
😲 I am only fascinated by good body repair! Note: It makes me too angry and inpatient, when I try to do it myself, I need another **“Colorado Native”** I will bring some cases when I get back east.
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/251 "2016-10-19T01:10:25Z")
> [@RICKYMOPAR](#):
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> … I need another **“Colorado Native”** I will bring some cases when I get back east.
That sounds great, Rick! Mountain Time, Eastern Time… We can lose track of **_all_** time.
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### Author:  [@RICKYMOPAR](https://59plymouth.net/u/RICKYMOPAR)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/252 "2016-10-19T01:33:56Z")
I had a friend visiting from Louisiana, **Austin** enjoyed **“Colorado Native”** for breakfast, of course with normal breakfast fare. My Kids just couldn’t believe he enjoyed life so much. Unfortunately, **Austin** My friend from La. has passed. He was stage four Big C. I am happy he found happiness and a relaxing time here. My kids learned a lot from Austin… **about life.** Remember to **do what you enjoy**. this is what I learned from **Austin**.
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/253 "2016-10-19T17:28:42Z")
Bouncing back to an earlier discussion in this post:
> [@Faulkner](#):
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> I’ll be doing some work in and around the trunk soon. I’m going to wire brush the channel for the weather stripping, ospho and encapsulate it - along with the trunk - but between the channel and the body, there’s some cracked putty. Is this original? Instead of breaking it all out - most of it is very tight - it might be worth caulking. What should I do here?
> [@Dick Koch](#):
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> That looks to be some kind of factory installed sealer, my concern would be water seepage especially from the back side if possible. I would dig out as much as possible, sand to bare metal, ospho it, and apply JB Weld befoe priming so it has a good grip on the metal then prime.for a good seal. Make sure the channel has at least 2 coats of encapsulator, believe me, you dont want to have to replace that channel. I had to replace a corner section on Charleen. Thank goodness John Fowlie provided a replacement section.
There’s been some related discussion about this today in the Forward Look Mopar Discussion email list:
> [@FWDLK mailing list](#):
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> From: “Larry Ashbaugh” \<[000003991ab8a71e-dmarc-request@lists.psu.edu](mailto:000003991ab8a71e-dmarc-request@lists.psu.edu)\>
> To: [L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU](mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU)
> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 6:30:58 AM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Forward Look Roofline Stuff
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> On my 57-59 Coronets (4) there is, above the roof drip channel, a substance that seems to be a hardened material that has deteriorated over the years and is now cracked, curled or missing. What is this substance, what is it’s purpose, and what can be used to replace it (assuming it must be replaced)?
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> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:[L-FORWARDLOOK@lists.psu.edu](mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@lists.psu.edu)] On Behalf Of [kraus300@COMCAST.NET](mailto:kraus300@COMCAST.NET)
> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 6:50 AM
> To: [L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU](mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU)
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Forward Look Roofline Stuff
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> Larry,
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> It’s a version of a body seam sealant. Self leveling are the key words. Body shop supply stores have it. This is a link to the 3M version
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> [All 3M Products | 3M United States](http://3mcollision.com/products/sealants/3m-self-leveling-seam-sealer-08307.html)
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> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:[L-FORWARDLOOK@lists.psu.edu](mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@lists.psu.edu)] On Behalf Of RICHARD SKINNER
> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 7:10 AM
> To: [L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU](mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU)
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Forward Look Roofline Stuff
>
> I used the 3M material on the roof gutter on my 1959 Plymouth. Great stuff and it has passed the test of time. Still in great condition after several New England winters and summers.
What do you all think?
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### Author:  [@big\_m](https://59plymouth.net/u/big_m)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2016, 3:25pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/254 "2016-10-20T15:25:57Z")
I use that same product with good results, too.
—John
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [December 10, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/255 "2016-12-10T23:57:15Z")
Wow! It’s been a long time since I posted anything here.
A long time, since **_anyone’s_** posted anything here…
Well, the holidays are upon us. But soon the shopping and making merry will be over, and I’ll have a week off between Christmas and New Year’s. Let’s see if I can get anything done in the garage, with this:
I also ordered a ten-foot attachment with an adapter that let’s you run it off a standard 20 lb. propane tank, instead of the weenie tank shown here.
Dan
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### Author:  [@RICKYMOPAR](https://59plymouth.net/u/RICKYMOPAR)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2016, 1:53am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/256 "2016-12-11T01:53:24Z")
**Is this a radiant heater? catalytic type?..looks good. Here in Co Col Cold Colorado.**
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### Author:  [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2016, 2:44am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/257 "2016-12-11T02:44:23Z")
Looks small for the temp you get. What’s the BTU’s.
Dick.
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/258 "2016-12-11T03:58:36Z")
9000 - ought to blow me out. I’ll be working in shorts and short sleeves.
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### Author:  [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/259 "2016-12-11T04:55:44Z")
I would think you would need at least 300,00 BTU! what with snow and all. But living in Florida maybe l mis-judge, you think. Oh, l forgot, going to car show tomorrow, if weather is good 500 to 600 cars.
Dick.
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### Author:  [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2016, 4:36pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/faulkner-gets-a-redo/2670/260 "2016-12-11T16:36:42Z")
> [@RICKYMOPAR](#):
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> **Is this a radiant heater? catalytic type?..looks good. Here in Co Col Cold Colorado.**
I don’t think there’s any heated ceramic that radiates, Rick - just the heat from propane burning. Reading the reviews, it seems very safe - no CO, just CO2, which we breathe every day.
> **[Amazon.com: 9,000 BTU Portable Buddy Radiant Propane Heater : Mr. Heater: Home &...](https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU)**
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> For chilly deck parties, icy days on the lake, or cold nights at the campsite, the Portable Buddy is the perfect companion. The radiant burner acts as your own personal fire pit, with two settings giving up to 9,000 BTU of heat. Connects quickly to a...
Hey, I don’t need palm trees growing in my garage, Dick! And what’s the idea, of sending me this…
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