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Thanks so much for the information. I did go back and measure the original pinion seal. The top ring had peeled off but the remaining section measured 0.375 so I'm assuming with the top lip it would be 0.500 thickness. Looks like the CR18662 should be perfect. Thanks so much for the help!!

Thanks for the comments. I measured the O.D. of the yoke and it measures 1.873. The national 5126 had the right I.D. of 1.875 (just not the correct outside diameter). National 5126 is 1.875 x 2.813. My old pinion seal measured 2.744 for the O.D. So, looks like I'm looking for a 2.75x1.875...

Good morning, I'm working on my 1959 Dodge Coronet. I ordered a pinion seal from Rock Auto and was sent a National 5126. This seal has an outside diameter of 2.81 where as the original was 2.74. I could feel and see that the replacement was actually larger but I tried to install it anyways...

I agree with 70NEWYORKER, those spring attachments, at least on my 1959 Dodge and 1958 Plymouth, are moved in/out by the adjustment cams on each side to push/pull the brake shoes. I just finished rebuilding my brakes on the 1959 Dodge and had to turn the cams all the way inward to get the new...

Checked all the bolt holes using a long screw driver. All of them bottomed out with the same length...so looks like no sealant needed. Now time to get busy and get this engine built.

I'm ready to assemble the used engine I bought to replace the locked up engine from my Coronet. I've used a straight edge to verify everything is within 0.004 tolerance with the straight edge on the block and heads. I've also chased all the head bolt holes and I'm ready to assemble. I looked...

Good morning everyone, I recently acquired a replacement 326 engine for my 1959 Dodge Coronet (the original was locked up on 2 cylinders). One thing I noticed on the replacement passenger side cylinder head is that the 4 intake valve pushrods will not come out of the head (they move around...

Did not know that. Probably better for even braking but sure makes brake work more complicated and expensive....haha.

Yeah these brakes are complicated with 2 wheel cylinders per side. Very similar setup to my 1958 Plymouth.

Other than Craig, does anyone recommend any other places for brake shoes? Thanks.

Thanks. In the manual and on RockAuto they list 2 different set of wheel cylinders based on 3 platform type brakes vs standard brakes. See picture from the FSM below. Based on those pictures from the FSM, I was thinking they were the 3 platform type brakes. Thanks!!

I pulled a front and rear wheel and removed the drum on my 1959 Dodge Coronet. I was expecting it to be easy to identify but I'm just not positive. I think it's the 3 platform type brakes but wanted to confirm with the experts here. I'm also curious where the best place is to buy brake shoes...

Finally found a hood ornament for my 1959 Dodge Coronet. Thanks so much to challenger340 who had one in his collection and was kind enough to let me purchase it. My car is one step closer to being complete. Thanks so much challenger340...my car and I really appreciate it.

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Got the heads pulled today. Cylinders look better than expected. Don't see any major scoring, rust or ring ridge. Still could not get the engine to turn over. Valves look a little rusty.

Got the heads pulled today. Cylinders look better than expected. Don't see any major scoring, rust or ring ridge. Still could not get the engine to turn over. Valves look a little rusty.

Was able to pull the intake, distributor etc today. Tomorrow will pull the heads. Looks pretty gummy in the engine...especially the exhaust cross over. Definitely best I'm pulling the engine.

Was able to pull the intake, distributor etc today. Tomorrow will pull the heads. Looks pretty gummy in the engine...especially the exhaust cross over. Definitely best I'm pulling the engine.

I have four post lifts, the mid rise Maxx Jaxx 2 post lift and a midrise scissor lift. Each has it's pluses and minuses. The 4 post takes very little set up but without a bridge jack it's harder to work on brakes/suspension etc. The mid rise scissor lift is nice but you can't do anything to...