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Bubbles in the water while the engine is running is a sure sign of a leaking headgasket. Pull it now before it gets worse - its one of those...
My 63 Dodge is called "Fiery Lady" Shes red She has a temperament But man can she boogie when she wants too
I received mine over a week ago and have now read it twice - and still intend to go back and read it again - Presentation wise I am rapt that it...
Yes its a Chrysler based poly engine - the torque convertor comes off by undoing 8 nuts that you will find up between the crankshaft and the...
Took my dodge pickup out for a run -its only a 318 but it thinks big.
As the years go by I learn more about the sacrifices made. My Dad is 88 and missed the war call up by two months, He was destined to go to...
All your clearances say to me that you should reuse the existing pistons with maybe what we called land rings in the top ring to take the "float"...
The shots of the inside of the engine show a typical early engine that's has had either short running or used a non detergent oil. The camshaft...
Rering and put in new bearings and it will give you a good life. Give it a good old fashion valve grind, clean out all the oil gallery's - check...
This is a good ending to one chapter and we look forward to the next new chapter - hopeful with you having a big smile on your dial and a machined...
That's one pretty car - neat styling on those - much better than the 61's. By using the 61 Regulator you do not need to change the wiring
I thought so too - Love the rope tying the youngster up - something that the PC brigade would thump you for these days but totally acceptable...
At the battery check the charge in with a voltmeter - if it is within range say up to 13.6 volts then your regulator is OK the Alternator will...
X 2 What he said above - good wisdom. They are a great motor and it will serve you well
I voted 5-10 years but have had one car 36 years and the rest between 4 - 10 years so it all depends on which car we are talking about. In the...
Yeep plenty of interest - Get those pics Up!!!!!
The rear bolt pattern is the same as the front and is the same across all the diffs mentioned above - 5 on 4.5. By using a Mopar or ford diff you...
The first 440's were cast in 1965 and released in the 1966 Chrysler models. So yes you could get a 440 from 1966 onwards but many were cast in...
well blow me down - I never saw the date - got carried away with the questions and answers and.............
The manual Gearbox out of an early 90's dakota esp from behind a v6 or v8 is a bolt up 5 speed box - no adaptations. Its what is known as an AX-15...
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Your'e all wrong - I sold the winning ticket to a lovely family on Sunday morning at Kumeu!! Good to catch up with you Wade
Don't put the AX-15 down - they have got some strength - they were used in many medium torque applications from being behind diesel engines...
YEEP I'm on my way - just keep a bed free would ya? Its a bit far to get there and not stay a night LOL HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL lets make it a...
A car like this is worth 10 project cars - Enjoy it with the updates that keep it on the road. Your rego issues will dominate what is viable and...
In New Zealand you need a fender exemption to run anything earlier than 1936 without fenders. However some of the Police are not switched on to...
Sorry but the idea of running them out to the rear has always worked for me. Takes the droning away from the cab and lets you enjoy the ride. Some...
4 ordered - just in time for Christmas
Keep at it - its good to see your still into the project
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