Re: [Chrysler300] 1964 300K crossram torsion bar

[Rich Barber <barber@xxxxxxxxx>]

Walter:

No help on parts, but I recall the noise when I lost a torsion bar on a 
2-year old '61 Valiant while backing out of a parking space.  As an 
engineer, I examined the bar for source of failure and decided the 
coating on the bar had been nicked, allowing for corrosion (salty in 
Omaha).  The failure initiated at the coating nick and corrosion spot.  
Pretty disappointing, but I was able to remove the broken parts and 
drive lopsided to my destination and then to the dealer for a warranty 
replacement. 

A torsion bar is essentially a straight coil spring and I don't recall 
hearing of coil  springs breaking, although I'm sure they do.  They may 
be better protected from the elements than the torsion bars.  
Recommendation:  Periodically inspect the torsion bars for loss of 
coating and any corrosion or nicks.  Cleaning and recoating with 
undercoating might be a good idea if the car is operated in wet/salty 
environment (I hope most of our beasts are kept inside during salt 
season in the winter, but there is always salt in the environment near 
the seashores).  Smoothing any nicks with a file and/or emery paper 
might extend the life of the bar.

C-300'ly,
Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA
1955 C-300

walter beesley wrote:

>Good afternoon everybody:
> 
>I was standing beside my 300K when I heard this loud bang exit one torsion bar. Is there anyone out there that knows of anyone that has a left hand bar heavy duty chrysler number 1825 607 that they are willing to part with. My interchange manual says 62 to 64 fit it. A friend suggested super glue or duct tape.
>please reply to crockww@xxxxxxxxx
> 
>Thanks walter
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