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I loved CARS. I really likes the Bugs that were little VWs.
I loved the movie" The worlds Fastest Indian". I have it on DVD.
The best part about the DVD is the interview with the REAL Burt Munro.
It is called a Bonus Film : The original Documentary (1971).
"Offerings to the God of Speed"  
Rick Harris

My e-mail is:
RFH36Dodge@earthlink.net
I will give you my phone number via e-mail
Thanks, Rick Harris

My address is:
Richard Harris
6692 Springlake Dr
Columbug, Ga 31909


Thanks , Rick Harris
I am a Corp Pilot and  fly into Teterboro , NJ Airport.
Do you live near there ?

I wish you had some pictures that would make it clearer.

If you can wait a few days, I will try to get some pics.   .....I think I still have the template for the plastic part of the switch.

Does the shifter arm on the trans go through an ark or straight ?

The tip of the brass lever swings in an arc, so the screws (contacts) are arranged in an arc on the plastic parts, as well.

How are you mounting the lexan ?

My TH-350 had two unused, blind, threaded (5/16"-18?) holes in the aluminum case, just above the pan/case parting line.  ....I don't know if all TH-350's have these holes, or if they were particular to a certain application.

How well does it hold up with the trans heat? Are you using flathead SS screws or round head screws?

I have had no problem with heat affecting the Lexan.  ....However, polycarbonate is vulnerable to petroleum distillates.  Gas or oil will make it craze and become brittle.  ....Its biggest advantage is its impact strength.

Acrylic plastic (Plexiglass) is too brittle to use, in my opinion, and will crack from vibration.  .....UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight) polyethylene may be suitable for this use, but I have not tried it, so I can't say for sure.

I used round-head s/s machine screws, but I don't recall if I used #8-32 or #10-32.   I will check on that.  ....I also flattened the dome of the screws slightly with a file to provide more surface contact.        

Some people may be concerned about passing electrical current through the transmission.  .....IMHO, the current to light an LED or small indicator lamp is low enough to not be a factor in transmission durability.  .....If the possibility of electrolysis worries you, it would be possible to (electrically) insulate the brass lever from the transmission components.  The 12v NEG would then be attached to the brass lever.

I can wait for some pictures. I have a TH-350 and I am not sure I have these holes,but I will look.
Thanks for all the info.
Rick Harris

I like your idea very much. I like your using the ground just like the dome light. I wish you had some pictures that would make it clearer.    
Does the shifter arm on the trans go through an ark or straight ?  How are you mounting the lexan ? How well does it hold up with the trans heat ?  Are you using flathead SS screws or round head screws ?
This is what I like about this Forum SOOOO MUCH KNOWLEDGE  !!!
THANKS , Rick Harris

Has anybody made a shifter indicator?  I have some 12volt leds that would look great as shift indicator on the dash .  I have looked for some type of rotary switch to go from the steering column ,but have not found one that looks like it would work.
Thanks,
Rick Harris

I am running a Road Demon. The best Carb I have ran. No they don't leak ! They are a little rich out of the box.  I got the road Demon 625 cfm for my 350. and they make a Road Demon jr at  525 cfm..
Go to www.barrygrant.com
I think you will like them. They look great and very smooth idle.
Rick Harris.

That was GREAT !!! That is better coverage than the Big Mags. They only show  the '32 Fords. I feel just like I was there ! I would loved to hived talked to all the owners.  
Thanks for your hard work in taking allll the pictures.
Rick Harris
1936 Dodge

This is not directed to the '39 tail lights, but to LEDs in general. If you have a cruise control check to see if it still works after you install the LED tail lights. Mine would no longer work with them. The cruise control uses the brake light bulb to tell when you are using your brakes and will shut off. With the LEDs it thinks your brakes lights are on all the time and won't work. I think superbrightLEDS.com  has a resistor that will let you use LEDs with cruise control.
Any body had the same problem ?
Thanks,  Rick Harris.

use the valve and spring, and whichever fitting is right for your application.

So the hole size in the fitting doesn't matter ?  I have the fitting adapted to AN #6.
Just got back from a road test GREAT ! THANKS !!!
It drives good , got it up to 70 mph and it now feels just right.
I got a rebuilt pump from a '80 Dodge omni at Autozone, but only used the spring, valve and fitting.

Thanks, Rick Harris.

use the valve and spring, and whichever fitting is right for your application.

So the hole size in the fitting doesn't matter ?  I have the fitting adapted to AN #6.
Thanks, Rick Harris.

It depends on which late rack you have. The standard rack seems to work well with the GM pump as is. The sports/high performance rack feels twitchy to some people witout reduced pump pressure. The difference ib racks, the standard rack is about 3 turns lock to lock, the performance rack is just over two turns lock to lock.

I have a 3 turn rack off of a 6 cyl '88 Mustang. I just went to the autozone and got a '80 Dodge omni pump. Do I use the valve and spring as well as the pump fitting ? It looks like the fitting has a smaller hole than the stock GM pump.
Thanks, Rick Harris

Anybody know how to reduce the pressure in a GM power steering pump to work with a Late (1979 up) Mustang rack ? The pump is an early style with the keyway and bolt.    
Thanks, Rick Harris

I thought the Late rack was designed to handle the higher pump pressure.  Is the steering still too sensitive with that rack?  That's what I'm mounting on my 54 Chevy and was hoping that I wouldn't have to mess with it.

I have a rack off a 1988 Mustang and it is too senitive for me. My '36 Dodge weights 3100 lbs. With 1660 lbs on the front wheels,
Rick Harris.

on a g.m. pump take the large line off the back of the pump,then the valve assembly...on the bypass valve assembly there should be some stainless washers...the LESS WASHERS the more pressure....ie one washer!  my 29 plymouth takes 4 washers ( 5 is the max allowed)
3500 lb car ... try three to start if it is still twitchy on the road go to four
 let me know if you need pics...i'll be back in the shop in the morning!  

I would love some Pictures ! Is the spring on the back of the valve or inside. I have an extra GM pump.  One spring is about 1/2' dia and 2" long and the other spring is inside the valve and I have not taken apart.
My 36 Dodge Coupe  weights 3100 lbs.
Thanks, Rick Harris

Can you buy that valve separate ? or do you have to get the hole pump ?
THANKS !!!
Rick Harris