1955 DeSoto Engine Compartment

1955 DeSoto Engine Compartment - 291 Hemi 😎

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Күн бұрын

Hey Everyone - NOT a card video! Instead a peek inside the engine compartment of my 1955 DeSoto Firedome. It is has a 291 Hemi, automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes! Something is wrong with my brakes. Let me know what you think! Cheers.

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@DaddyDaughterCardBreaks 4 жыл бұрын

“Here is a stick...that is holding up the hood!” Dude that was hilarious!!

@JayBobSons 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah. I try! 🤣

@DaddyDaughterCardBreaks 4 жыл бұрын

@@JayBobSons hahaha

@bmoreben3340 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful color on the DeSoto

@JayBobSons 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ben!

@user-lh6cz8bg6n 10 ай бұрын

The brake booster diaphram is leaking.

@MrJayhawkfan23 4 жыл бұрын

Man sweet looking car. Love that color. Good luck with your repairs.

@JayBobSons 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I appreciate that.

@motomon9848 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car! My first car was a 1985 Mazda RX7 that I fixed up with my Dad. I have been thinking about getting an old Mustang someday to work on

@JayBobSons 4 жыл бұрын

funny story, the car I kept asking my Dad to buy me once I had my DL was a white mustang like Jason Priestly drove on the show 90210...I ended up getting a 72 El Camino! lol

@herauthon 3 жыл бұрын

Saw One day - ran dry due to overheating - a little rest - a little fiddlin.. checkin on things - adding some water to radiator.. some ignition aid in the carb.. and yes.. V8 rumble The V8 doesn't look big - but maybe it's like ICE on the ocean..

@jamesbosworth4191 12 күн бұрын

Only 4.3 inch bore centers. The Chrysler version has 4.5 inch bore centers, the Dodge version was only 4.1 inch bore centers.

@TheTibbyracer130 4 жыл бұрын

Got a vacuum leak to the brake cylinder. It’s assisted off of the engine vacuum . Hope that helps. Cheers!

@JayBobSons 4 жыл бұрын

But where would the leak be? Maybe I will message you in IG to discuss further! Thanks man.

@KobeCards 4 жыл бұрын

I'm always impressed by people who are knowledgeable about cars... I literally just watched this whole video and the most competent thing I can come up with is: "Pretty car!" 😂😂😂😂😂 Take care and stay safe!! 👍

@JayBobSons 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I need to learn a lot more to figure out these brakes! Cheers!

@TheTibbyracer130 4 жыл бұрын

Also, Sick 55!

@JayBobSons 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidocelotl9897 2 жыл бұрын

I need a 6 volt wire harness for the 6 volt desoto fireflite coronado i have if you know a place i need some parts.... too trying to restore mine and the previous owner made it alot harder then need be

@pugetsounding6189 7 ай бұрын

I have a 55 Fireflite Sportsman. I just finished rewiring but stayed 6 v positive. How are you charging your 12 v battery?

@JayBobSons 7 ай бұрын

Hey! Well sadly I don't have it anymore 😕 but we used a trickle charger

@Team6Loves 2 жыл бұрын

Any updates? Just got a 1955 Desoto but it is a fireflite. Needs to do brakes. Any help?

@JayBobSons 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Sorry man, I am keeping these videos up for all time, but we passed the car on I no longer have it. 😥

@Team6Loves 2 жыл бұрын

@@JayBobSons my bad. Thanks for responding 👍🏼

@ronwaters478 3 жыл бұрын

How mechanical are you ? I also have a 55 Desoto with the same brake setup. When I bought the car (Fireflite 2dr HT), the brakes were totally in-op. Now they work great. The hissing noise you hear is from the booster. There is a large rubber diaphragm inside that tears, resulting in your situation. If you are serious about working on this car, you will need a shop manual and a parts book. Search ebay for these. Get originals, not poor quality repros. This should be Job One. Contact harmonclassicbrakes.com/. They are the ONLY company that makes rebuild kits for this Bendix unit. Both the booster and the master cylinder. I rebuilt the booster in less than one hour. The master cylinder is difficult because you need a special tool to disassemble it. If you do not want to do it yourself, Harmon will also do a complete rebuild for you.

@JayBobSons 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron! Thanks so much for the reply! I am going to make a video of me trying to take off the whole unit, and yes, I found harmon and intend to just send it all over to them. Any idea on how I get started? I assume remove the brake fluid line, and start unbolting? Just no videos anywhere! It will be fun. I super appreciate your comment.

@ronwaters478 3 жыл бұрын

@@JayBobSons - Don't do a thing until you have a copy of the 54-5 Desoto shop manual in hand. You should have an understanding of how this unique setup works. Removing is straight forward. Just use PB Blaster to free up rusty bolts so you don't snap them.

@chrishollis7374 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I just bought one of these and i wanna put a v10 in it. Would you recommend it

@JayBobSons 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! Congrats! I have no idea buddy. Still been dragging my feet on the brake repair I need to do. I am gonna keep mine original, but the idea of an overhaul like that does sound cool! What color did you get? Firedome model?

@chrishollis7374 4 жыл бұрын

Jay Bob & Sons thanks and good luck 👍🏼

@jamesbosworth4191 12 күн бұрын

Classic cars should be kept STOCK. If you more go, you can drop in the Chrysler 331, or, if you can find one, a 56 DeSoto only 330 engine. Putting a bigger engine will require you to change the trans and the rear end, as the V10 is a huge - well over 400 cubes. The torque will quickly destroy your stock transmission and stock rear end, and maybe snap your stock U joints as well.