Phil Patterson writes: The early hemi was a reliable and basically trouble free
motor, the only thing you have to keep an eye on is adjusting the valves, if
they need it, and valve cover oil leaks, especially around the spark plug tubes.
It is huge and massive looking, so it is a little intimidating. My 54 331 took
all sort of abuse and never gave me a moment of trouble,wish I could say that
about the 6 volt electronics. Even with a rebuilt generator and new regulator,
it was hard to keep the battery charged and the headlights were always dim
compared to 12 volt cars. But I ended up working on a friend's 327 Chevy way
more then I ever did my 54 Chrysler. The Fluid drive is something I have had no
experience in , so I can't be of any help there. But I haven't heard any
complaints in reliablity of the Fluid drive, just don't expect rapid
acceleration. They are supposed to be nowhere as crisp or responsive as later
automatics.
M. J. Ruse wrote:
> Greetings--
>
> I was vacationing up in Maine this weekend and went into a discount toy
> store in Kittery and found 5 of the Frightening Lightning series Christine
> 58 Plymouth cars. The cars are all red and 1/64 scale. I bought them all
> and if there is any 58 owners out there who wants just one of them, I'll
> gladly send them to you for reimbursement. I got them on sale for $2.00
> each. Let me know if you want one of them.
>
> On another note- I just traded one of my old Chevy Blazers for a 51
> Chrysler Saratoga Town and Country wagon with a 331 Hemi in it. Is there
> anyone out there who knows anything about these cars? The Hemi engine is
> intimidating and complicated. I am especially curious on how to drive the
> thing, as its fluid drive and has a safety clutch.. Take Care.
>
> Mike R.
>
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