Re: IML: Please Welcome Richard Boultinghouse

["A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>]

Welcome Richard;

  It sounds like your car may need the voltage regulator serviced or replaced if the ammeter needle wiggles. If the car is doing anything else that seems strange on the electrical side the alternator may need the rectifier replaced, or there is an open ground on the car somewhere.

   Leaky valve covers are an issue common to all MoPar "B" and "RB" engines especially earlier ones. They are much like Harley motorcycle engines, it's not whether it leaks oil it's how much. The only way to stop the leaks is to use a gasket sealant of some type on both sides of the gasket before reinstalling the covers.

  As for the seats there are a number of products out there that you can use to clean, redye, and recondition the seats. Tandy leather has a whole whack of them, so do some specialty stores. Some swear by Leatherique and other products but the leather in my 54' is way past restoration into the replacement realm so I can't make any recommendation on performance.

Best Regards

Arran Foster

1954 imperial Newport

Needing a Left Side Tailight bezel and other trim parts.

1975 Chrysler Newport

Has same affliction with valve covers.

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From: Rbhouse61@xxxxxxx

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Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 5:00 AM

Subject: Re: IML: Please Welcome Richard Boultinghouse

Thanks, Rodger and Gabby

 

The '62 Crown 4-door also has an Auto Pilot and dual air.

 

I trailered the car home (east Texas, near Tyler) yesterday from the Dallas area.  The car attracted much attention.  I have several issues to deal with.

 

The ammeter "wiggles" erratically when it is showing a charge.  Mostly, it remains in the neutral (not charging) position. 

 

The heater core must be leaking, so I've shunted the hoses coming out of the water pump.  There is an obvious coolant leak near the water pump.

 

The air conditioners blow air (but not cold).

 

The valve covers leak very slightly.  I've bought new gaskets and will install them in due time.

 

The steering feels very "loose" when driving and the steering wheel has too much play with the engine not running.

 

Other than that, the car is beautiful.  The paint and chrome are in fantastic condition.  The leather is stiff and shows wear, but does not have any tears.

 

Thanks again.

 

Richard Boultinghous