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    1949 Chrysler windsor wheel cylinder

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    On 2/4/2019 at 6:17 PM, 61polara said:

    ,WRONG.  Check your shop manual.  These are not GM brakes.

    He might be talking about these retainer springs used on the heavy chassis Chrysler brakes... eight cylinder and wagon 12" brakes ...they are similar to bendix brakes...

    There is a pin, rubber inner insulator, steel tube sleeve, spring and retainer cap.

    Miller MT-19 Brake Gauge C49 Chrysler Brakes (22).JPG

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    no reverse how to adjust link 49 chrysler fluidmatic

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    The reverse adj. on early M-6 1949 -50 Chrysler transmissions can be located either at the transmission shifter cover of at the shift rod at the fire wall...

    If you over adjust too much one way or the other you will not be able to get reverse or too far the other way no forward....just remove the excess slop in the rod... no more.1698567792_M-6ReverseAdjBoltandlocknut.thumb.JPG.b42a80c01d9b3bb5bb385d4fba81a0c5.JPG

    Reverse Adj Locations 1949-50 Chrysler.JPG

    M-6 Trans Reverse Adj Bolt.JPG

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    1960s car sales TV add.

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    In 1968 Ralph opened up a new Chrysler Dealership (North Seattle Chrysler Plymouth) a couple miles from my N. Seattle parents home.

     I was 16 then and had my 51 Plymouth. So of course I'd have to go in there and check out the cars and parts dept.

    His loud crazy ads were on TV with him and his dog Storm.

    Oh those were the days of good TV ads..

    1949 Chrysler windsor wheel cylinder

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    The replacement Lockheed style cylinders now mostly all made in China are made incorrectly position wise and with all different types of piston depths and piston rubber cups..

    This can cause the need for a shorter push rod.

    Also too thick of shoe lining can be an issue on these old Mopars......    .185" max thickness on lining...... and linings need to be arc'ed to fit each drum...

    A lot of things people need to know when working on these old Mopars and to do them right need some special tools or drive em till the shoes wear  in to the drum shape and keep adjusting brakes till finally seated in 100% then they are awesome brakes and work extremely well.

    Asbestos linings are the best for service but I will not go there.

    Some pics of all these issues...

    Aftermarket short Wheel Cylinder push Rods Had to shorten.JPG

    Wheel cyl piston differences.JPG

    Wheel Cylinder Piston Design Different Depths (2).JPG

    Wheel Cylinder Piston Design Different Depths.JPG

    Brake Shoes Fully retracting into Wheel Cylinder (4).JPG

    Brake Shoes Fully retracting into Wheel Cylinder (2).JPG

    Brake cylinder push rods three different lengths.JPG

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    Lift suggestions

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    R&R 'ing front coil springs on a 4 post is a snap using rolling jacks..

    ...raise the front of car off runways with rolling jack..pull tires..(jack positioned rear of front wheels) leaves work area wide open)

    ...set 8" X 8" block at outer end of lower A-arm..lower car down on blocks

    ..disconnect lower ball joint or knuckle support lower pin bolt and nut

    ..loosely safety chain spring to lower control arm for safety

    .. raise front end of car till springs are loose ,

    ....A-arms hanging down .. remove spring/springs.

    With two rolling jacks it's even easier.

     

    Front Springs C49 Hdtp.JPG

    Lift suggestions

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    I too don't get how hard it is to work on cars with a 4 post. Sure you need rolling jacks (2) IMO.

    I have done FWD axles, suspension, engines and trans on my 4 poster. Plenty of room between the runways for work unless a cheap import lift.

    I have a real nice work pit below my 4 post lift and it is a hassle to work out of compared to the 4 post lift above it... like doing an oil change.

    I also have a single post lift I have used for years.... good for wheel and brake work and some trans work.

     

    2 post lifts when pulling engines/trans axles... changing the car or truck balance weight when doing so can be very dangerous ..requiring careful placement of support stands

    Some classic open cars being lifted on any make 2 post you will see the doors pop or some times coming open!!! I always open the doors on any convertible on any 2 post lift so not to damage door latches or strikers if the frames do flex on a 2 post....

    4 post no issues ...

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    Lift suggestions

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    Posted · Edited by c49er
    Messy post! (see edit history)

    I have two 4 posters ... total both 40" long.

    Dual sliding jacks... a Rotary 12,000 lb and a BP 14,000 lb.

    I have done engines, transmissions, exhaust and suspension on them...... 20" wide ramps /runways... widely spaced runways .... quick and safe on and off... very safe and stable

    I have seen cars fall off two post lifts like I show below as I was driving to work one day....I do use two post lifts ... 4 post for my personal use with rolling jacks.

     

    HD 17 Lift (1).JPG

    Midas Car fell off lift.JPG

    Shop Equipment and Lifts (2).JPG

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