1953 DODGE Meadowbrook Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1953 Dodge Meadowbrook cold start problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Too bad. Want some help? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Is your choke working properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 He’s new, give him a little slack. And yes, DETAILS about the problem are absolutely necessary! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, TerryB said: He’s new, give him a little slack. And yes, DETAILS about the problem are absolutely necessary! He hasn't even asked a question yet. So far we know his car is hard to start, and it is probably a 53 Dodge but we don't know if he is bragging or complaining. Edited April 11, 2023 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Come back to the party, Dodge, we will answer the question once we know what you are asking. We do not bite.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Like Terry points out, it's his first post. Meadowbrook, you will find that there are a lot of brilliant people on this site and can get you thru every problem you have with your car. Don't be afraid to ask anything, there are no dumb questions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) @1953 DODGE Meadowbrook Give us an idea of what you have already tried in helping your Dodge to start. 1. Is it getting adequate fuel to the carb? 2. Does the choke close when cold? 3. Do you know to step all the way down on the gas pedal and then release it before trying to start the car - assuming it is an automatic choke? 4. Does it cold-start easily if you spray ether or pour a bit of gas onto the carb before trying to start? The more info you give us here, the more the many experiences folk here can help you. Good luck ! Edited April 11, 2023 by Marty Roth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Marty I am afraid you are whistling Dixie. OP made this one post and never came back. This happens a lot, I don't know why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 28 minutes ago, Rusty_OToole said: Marty I am afraid you are whistling Dixie. OP made this one post and never came back. This happens a lot, I don't know why. Thanks @Rusty_OToole It's only been 3 days - maybe he's away from his laptop- and is it even Politically Correct to "Whistle Dixie" anymore - even here in Louisiana? (of course I'm originally from New Jersey, but drive with a "Southbound Attitude") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I'm thinking that the choke on these may be an electric solenoid. Activates when cranking. It's been a while since I worked on one of these flatheads. And was not having any troubles with it. Am I remembering correctly? Certainly, would be hard to start if the choke is not activating at all. Just in case the OP comes lurking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Rusty_OToole said: Marty I am afraid you are whistling Dixie. OP made this one post and never came back. This happens a lot, I don't know why. @Rusty_OToole It amazes me that a person, supposedly interested in his/her car, will seek out advice, but then not check back for responses. Maybe they're more accustomed to sites where multiple examples of "canned" responses exist - or a video showing a "quick & dirty" shortcut on more modern stuff? Thanks for your note Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 57 minutes ago, JACK M said: I'm thinking that the choke on these may be an electric solenoid. Activates when cranking. It's been a while since I worked on one of these flatheads. And was not having any troubles with it. Am I remembering correctly? Certainly, would be hard to start if the choke is not activating at all. Just in case the OP comes lurking. We don't know if it is a flathead or a Red Ram hemi V8 as he doesn't bother to tell us, that or anything else. But if it is the Sisson choke it is a bimetallic spring with an electric pulloff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 20 hours ago, Rusty_OToole said: We don't know if it is a flathead or a Red Ram hemi V8 as he doesn't bother to tell us, This is true, But unlikely a Hemi in a Meadowbrook. He probably figured it out and is enjoying his car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornasattler Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Sorry for the delay... Happy Holidays and yes I have lots of questions for all you guys!! The current situation I am having is a rod knock near oil pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornasattler Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Well guys you all are gonna be surprised to finally meet the mysterious 1953 Dodge Meadowbrook owner Lorna Sattler! Now I have many other questions. Several months ago I drove my car from Pyramid Lake NV heading to Huntington Beach car show on first road trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 How is your oil pressure? Should be 15 at idle, 30 at 30 MPH. No oil pressure means crankcase is dry or bearings shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 After consulting several reliable sources, I'll verify that all 1953 Dodge Meadowbrooks came from the factory with flathead 6 engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornasattler Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 So now in New Year and have not been driving snow and ice. But I am going to be working on my car next few weeks. When I was in Bishop the outside temps were steady 105-115° .car ran great for around 500 miles Suddenly I heard a knocking down near oil pan. I immediately stopped. Also at same time it was running full throttle. I trailered it home. So I am going to see what's happening. Any ideas. I hav e not changed oil yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Sounds like it may be a rod bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornasattler Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 That's what I thought also if it doesn't start snowing today I will know when I drop the pan! Someone mentioned that sometimes carbon buildup can sound like that. I have several things needing attention heater core is rusted and I need to find someone to take care of rear hatch an area with rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Quality engine rebuild time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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