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Will check next time I start the car. Just weird that the noise does not happen when the car is first started. The engine needs to idle for at least 15 minutes and fully warm up before it happens. As for the carb, I did rebuild it with a rebuild kit. The throttle shaft seemed solid. There...

Another great find. Good job Ken!!

Did some more testing. Seems like it's a whistle noise coming out of the 2 barrel carb. Does not happen immediately. Seems that after the car runs for about 15 minutes with the air cleaner off the noise shows up. If I slightly cover the carb opening while it's running with my hand the noise...

It is a 12v coil that requires an external resistor. I did buy a new resistor but it dropped the voltage too low. Will try some other old resistors I have today to see if that's the problem. Just never heard a coil make noise before. Thanks.

I've just gotten my engine running in my 1959 Dodge Coronet. I had to jump the coil directly from the battery because the resistor was dropping the voltage to 6v and it was not enough to spark the plugs. I've been testing the engine for the last couple of days and now it sounds like a high...

Did some investigating this morning and determined that the neutral safety switch is bad. I could not get the car to turnover (it did it once briefly) so I disconnected the wire from the safety switch and ran a jumper to a ground. The engine cranked over every time I tried after that. I did...

Good evening everyone, I've got my new/used 326 Red Ram in my car. Engine spins over nicely, I have spark and good oil pressure while cranking. The problem is when I turn the key the engine will crank and attempt to fire but then stop. Then I turn the key and nothing...no clicking nothing...

I agree....once you get the doors open it would be great to see interior pictures and the trunk. I'm still amazed at all the cars you find. Great job!!

Well, was able to bypass the power from the resistor and run 12v directly to the coil. Cranked the engine over and there was spark at both the spark tester and a spark plug. I measured the voltage again before I jumped it and it was 6v. It looks like the resistor is either bad or the wrong...

Will also need to rebuild the carb as the needle and seat don't seem to be sealing. Does anyone recommend any place in particular for a carb rebuild kit? I see one on the Mopar mall. Thanks.

In talking with some other forum members, I'm thinking maybe the 6v after the resistor cuts the 12v down going to the coil may be to low. Should the coil be getting 9-10volts? Maybe I will try bypassing the resistor and run a lead from the battery to the coil to give it a full 12v to check...

Please actually read the post before making that kind of comment. As I said in the post "the rotor spins" AND "I swapped the rotor and no change".

Thanks for the compliment!! Checking with a spark tester in line between the plug wire and the spark plug. Also put a known good plug in the end of the spark plug wire and ground to engine and no spark.

Good morning and Happy Halloween!! It's been awhile but I've made progress on the 1959 Dodge Coronet. The engine is done and installed. (Thanks to a member here named Finsinthemirror for having a good engine core for me to use!!!) All fluids, etc changed. Engine spins over great, fuel and...

Good morning, I'm trying to find the driver side stainless corner elbow piece that goes under and behind the gas door (see picture). If anyone has one or knows someone that does, please let me know. Thanks!!

Here is the picture of the drum. It looks like the drum seals into the rear of the transmission which would explain why the fluid leaked out when I pulled it off.

Thanks. The transmission is a 2 speed powerflight original to the 1959 Coronet. Will have to check the drum surface once I get home.

Went back and felt around inside the parking assembly. You were right, there is a parking brake wheel adjuster in there. Was able to tap the drum back on easily and then adjust the adjuster. Drum slide right off!! I'm assuming the fluid leaked out similar to a yoke being pulled out of the...

I looked at the FSM but was not clear on the process. I tried loosening the cable that goes into the drum. I also removed the access cover on the drum and can see there is movement in the cable. Is there a specific procedure to loosen the brake shoes? Thanks!

Good morning everyone, I'm finishing up restoring the engine on my 1959 Dodge Coronet. Before I drop the engine in the car I need to fix the drum style parking brake on the back of the Powerflight transmission. The reason is that it does not have really any travel when pulling the parking...