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There are 6 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Gas tank sender
From: Ben Meisner <meisnerinc@xxxxxxx>
2. Re: Fw: Chrysler Auto Transmission
From: John Spiers <spiers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
3. Re: Gas tank sender
From: "Park Waldrop" <pwald@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
4. Gas tank sender - reply
From: John Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
5. Torsion Bars
From: "Steve Galezowski" <stevenlulu@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
6. Re: Gas tank sender - reply
From: G Barker <gbarker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2003 16:19:03 -0800
From: Ben Meisner <meisnerinc@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Gas tank sender
Hi folks;
Anyone know were I can buy a 59 gas tank sender, my book says , anything
that had a 23 Gallon ( Canadian ) tank will do . I put my old one back in
and then put 10 gallons of gas in tank to discover it don't work. The
gauge works when I short it off half way back to the tank , so I'm
thinking sender ?
Ben Meisner
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2003 17:43:08 -0800 (PST)
From: John Spiers <spiers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Fw: Chrysler Auto Transmission
I never changed the trans fluid in my first 300K, and owned it from 97,000
to 120,000 miles (ex-Bruce Brownell-owned--anyone seen it? It's Roman Red
TT-1 with an aftermarket full white vinyl top- scored 810 points at an
'80's Club meet with an undetailed engine compartment - possibly in
Vermont or New Hampster-:] ). No trans troubles. I had the same
experience with a '63 Newport, bought w/39,000 original miles, sold with
140,000+, never any trouble with the transmission either.
It has been a different story with my Venture minivan - it was bought with
16,000 miles, and fluid changes were done at 50,000 & 75,000 miles, and a
trans rebuild at 93,000. Since then, I have added a trans cooler and
changed the filter & replaced the fluid with Redline full-synthetic every
15,000 miles. Overkill? Maybe, but since then, I've towed a K from
Wisconsin to Florida with it, and a K from Alabama to Florida and a '64
Newport T&C just across the state.
The van now has 179,000 and the transmission works perfectly, despite
being pressed beyond its limits. Another Venture owner said they rebuilt
at 70,000, and the main culprit for failure was HEAT. The multiple
'modern' plastic parts (not commonly found in Cast-Iron or 727
Torqueflites) had MELTED and no longer performed their intended function.
Just my two cents' worth.
John Spiers
Ron Kurtz <Mark268@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Hello, everyone
Regarding transmissions, I was surprised to see the level of maintenance
required for my 2000 Durango. The owner's manual recommends frequent fluid
changes for the transmission, transfer case and differentials. I followed
the schedule and noticed the fluid in the transfer case really needed to
be
changed.
Regards,
Ron Kurtz
E#292
----- Original Message -----
From: Kelly Pierce <jkrestor300@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Chrysler 300 list service <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; obiwan10
<obiwan10@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Fw: Chrysler Auto Transmission
> Hello Group-
> My experience with the new computer controlled transmissions is
this-
> they do not last any where near as long as the rwd torqueflites did. My
94
> Vision fried its transmission at 100,000 mile after being serviced at
50,000
> and no hard or severe use. The next one, a 98 Intrepid w/111,000 miles
was
> headed that way. Never serviced the Intrepid trany- figured why after
the
> last one? At work we use a 99 Dodge 1 ton 15 pass. van and it has gone
thru
> 3 transmissions in 90,000 miles, 90% interstate miles, never loaded to
max,
> never tows anything. ALSO- when it comes to these new transmissions-
cheaper
> is definitely not better. A good friend of mine just retired from the
> business after 30+ years and he was thoroughly disgusted with the way
the
> "new" stuff is designed and built. My advise is- wherever you get the
work
> done- shop for the best warranty, then price. You may save the cost of
> another tranny job for a few hundred bucks, if you have problems again.
See
> the van story above......Ist time out of factory warranty, second
warranty,
> third as well. If you go thru the dealer it should be covered at any
dealer,
> especially if they install a factory remanufactured unit thru Mopar
parts.
> Joe Pierce.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "obiwan10" <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Chrysler 300 list service" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 7:48 PM
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Fw: Chrysler Auto Transmission
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Roger L. Schaaf
> > To: Chrysler 300 list service
> > Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 1:35 PM
> > Subject: Chrysler Auto Transmission
> >
> >
> > Friend of mine has a 1998 Chrysler Mini Van that at 50,000(yes that is
> what I thought too!) miles has almost lost its transmission. Grinds in
1st
> and 2nd while driving. Local dealer says 2,300.00 to replace. AAMCO
says
> 1,900.00
> >
> > Anyone have idea on good source for rebuilt or remanufactured Chrysler
> transmissions? I found a website(www.rebuilt-auto-tranmission.com )
where
> they advertise 1,200.00 but still sounds high but could be fair if good
> company. At that price when paying shipping and for installation
probably
> better off at Chrysler dealer or AAMCO
> >
> > I am ready to duck the incoming's for asking for info on a non 300
> Chrysler part but this info could be of use to 300 owners also.
> >
> > Roger Schaaf
> > 300 B Calif
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:14:31 -0500
From: "Park Waldrop" <pwald@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Gas tank sender
Ben,
Try grounding the sender-to-gauge wire right at the sender. If that still
works the gauge OK, reconnect the wire and run a jumper from frame to
sender
body to ensure it's grounded, and see if that fixes the problem. If not,
you've got a bad sender.
Park Waldrop
C cpe - Atlanta
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 08:36:00 -0500
From: John Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Gas tank sender - reply
Hi guys,
There is a seller of repro fuel tank senders, I have seen on (where else)
e-Bay. These are new units, they don't look like the originals, but
appear
to be good replacements. He seems to make senders for a lot of cars, and
sells units for our Chryslers. Here's the info:
AtwaterkentAKMFG@xxxxxxx
508-792-9500
Rich
Atwater Kent Co
Also I seem to remember that our own Gary Nelson advertised this service,
as
follows:
I rebuild senders. I completely disassemble clean, repair and test. If
it
does not work you don't pay. $65+ frt. includes new sender to tank seal.
Let me know if I can help.
Gary, The Parts Doc
Reno, NV
gwn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Park Waldrop" <pwald@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Chrysler 300" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Ben Meisner"
<meisnerinc@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Gas tank sender
> Ben,
> Try grounding the sender-to-gauge wire right at the sender. If that
still
> works the gauge OK, reconnect the wire and run a jumper from frame to
sender
> body to ensure it's grounded, and see if that fixes the problem. If
not,
> you've got a bad sender.
>
> Park Waldrop
> C cpe - Atlanta
>
>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:46:03 -0500
From: "Steve Galezowski" <stevenlulu@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Torsion Bars
I have beefed up the suspension on my 300L with a heavier-than-stock front
anti-sway bar, rear sway bar, koni adjustable shocks and an increase in
the rear spring rate by adding a leaf. The only outstanding item is that I
find the front spring rate to be a little soft for my liking. So I am
wondering if there are higher rate torsion bars available that would fit
the car. I believe that a "heavy-duty" suspension was optional in '65 but
I don't know if that option included higher rate torsion bars. If it did,
presumably those torsion bars would have a larger diameter than standard.
My torsion bars are .975 inches in diameter.
I know heavy duty aftermarket torsion bars are available for B and E
bodies but so far I have not come across any for C bodies.
Can anyone comment on the possibility of obtaining higher spring rate
torsion bars?
Thanks.
Steve Galezowski
'65 300L
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 12:16:40 -0800
From: G Barker <gbarker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Gas tank sender - reply
I just bought two new sending units from Atwaterkent One for my 56 Fury
and One for my 55
Chrysler. They seem to be well built. They also carry a assortment of
gaskets and
locking rings. They will rebuilt yours and they will buy any old units
that you have.
Just don't through your old ones away.
Gary Barker
John Hertog wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> There is a seller of repro fuel tank senders, I have seen on (where
else)
> e-Bay. These are new units, they don't look like the originals, but
appear
> to be good replacements. He seems to make senders for a lot of cars, and
> sells units for our Chryslers. Here's the info:
>
> AtwaterkentAKMFG@xxxxxxx
> 508-792-9500
> Rich
> Atwater Kent Co
>
> Also I seem to remember that our own Gary Nelson advertised this
service, as
> follows:
>
> I rebuild senders. I completely disassemble clean, repair and test. If
> it
> does not work you don't pay. $65+ frt. includes new sender to tank seal.
> Let me know if I can help.
>
> Gary, The Parts Doc
> Reno, NV
>
> gwn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Park Waldrop" <pwald@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Chrysler 300" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Ben Meisner"
> <meisnerinc@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 8:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Gas tank sender
>
> > Ben,
> > Try grounding the sender-to-gauge wire right at the sender. If that
still
> > works the gauge OK, reconnect the wire and run a jumper from frame to
> sender
> > body to ensure it's grounded, and see if that fixes the problem. If
not,
> > you've got a bad sender.
> >
> > Park Waldrop
> > C cpe - Atlanta
> >
> >
> >
> >
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