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  1. The plug with the closed gap may have been dropped by the installer and not checked prior to being screwed into the cylinder head. This actually happened at a dealership I worked at. The tune-up tech went nuts until he found the plug with the closed gap.
  2. You may want to double-check the electrical components for voltage configuration. A '51 Dodge came from the factory with a six-volt positive ground electrical system. The airport tug was probably 12 volts or possibly 24V. If 6V, the generator and starter tags have a red background, and 12V had green tags. I don't know what color 24V tags were.
  3. Years ago, I was told by NY DMV that they would issue a title for a pre-1973 vehicle if requested. You'd have to pay the titling fee and do whatever other paperwork that was required. A phone call to the Title Bureau in Albany should verify whether they still do this.
  4. I'd contact the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles and see what their procedure is. Some states are easier to deal with than others and making a nice impression on the person assisting you can work wonders. Granted, that's more difficult from several states away, but worth a try.
  5. I sold new Fords in the '80's and we had a 1986 F150 with three on the tree in inventory. One of the younger salesmen had no idea how to drive it.
  6. I used to live on Staten Island and the DMV was always easy to deal with. I registered several 'paperless' cars with their help. I'd try making a personal visit, explain your situation, and see what they can do for you. Is there an ID number on the car that you can find? Does it have registration stickers on the windshield? New York registration stickers have had the VIN and plate number printed on them since about 1980, which would help you considerably.
  7. On the DoD surplus auction lists, they would call the cut apart Jeeps the 'residue' of the vehicle.
  8. Stupid question of the day..... Do you know for sure that the engine is locked-up? Have you checked for a strong battery and working starter? Can you get a socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt to see if the crankshaft spins? You can also try turning the engine at the ring gear on the flex plate. Just my 2 cents' worth.
  9. NORS 6-Volt Directrol #711 Emergency Hazard Warning Switch with red light-up switch knob. Includes switch, bracket, wiring, and instructions. Flashers are important to warn other drivers of a problem, and can be a real life saver in certain situations. No vintage car should be without one! $57.00 postpaid in the lower 48 states. Let me know if you have any questions.
  10. It's a useful tool but unfortunately it no longer applies to any of my cars.
  11. Great old accessory item. Over 60 years old since the manufacturer's address has a 'zone number' instead of a 'zip code'. Switch plate is marked 'No. 1', 'No. 2', and 'Both'. Box is shelf worn, switch plate is somewhat dirty, and knob has a smudge on it. $25.00 postpaid in lower 48 states.
  12. Here's a Sunpro Actron CP9015 Code Scanner for Ford products 1981 to 1995, just out of clean dry storage in my garage. For EEC-IV and MCU systems. It blinks and beeps a code and then you look it up. Includes scanner, manuals, and packaging. Only used a few times. Worked fine when I last used it a number of years ago. Operates on 9V transistor battery (not included). $25.00 postpaid in the lower 48 states.
  13. Here's a Sunpro Actron CP9015 Code Scanner for Ford products 1981 to 1995, just out of clean dry storage in my garage. For EEC-IV and MCU systems. It blinks and beeps a code and then you look it up. Includes scanner, manuals, and packaging. Only used a few times. Worked fine when I last used it a number of years ago. Operates on 9V transistor battery (not included). $25.00 postpaid in the lower 48 states.
  14. As mentioned previously, get your title squared away before sinking money into the car. In New Jersey, you need to run a newspaper ad 3 times to give anyone 'with an interest' the chance to speak out. If nobody pipes up, the State issues a title in your name, after sufficient paperwork is completed. I've never done this in New Jersey but did a few paperless cars when I lived in New York. It's very straightforward in NY, unlike many other states.
  15. That sounds like an episode from 'The Life of Riley'.
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