Recent content by 68droptop

Thanks a lot 67Dart for the great information. The MAD upgrade makes a lot of sense and I'm going to do it soon. I appreciate the help! John

Hello, My '68 Dart is not charging. I have the pre-1970 alternator and regulator. I replaced the alternator and it didn't solve the problem. Today I found that the alternator positive post (output) does not have voltage when the engine is off. Isn't that wire supposed to have 12V (part of the...

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen one of those... I have had a few ocasions where I could has used one...

What is that on the dash, some type of mid-70's radar detector?

I guess I didn't read the last line where he discloses that it's had the top cut off. I stand corrected.

The ad reads "where else can you buy a convertible for this price". He has some bids... I bet someone is going to buy it thinking it's real and has a top. Do you think we should report him...

I've decided to shorten the longer shaft and use the conversion joint at the 8 3/4. Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.

I was afraid of that, thanks.

Okay guys, I need some help. I'm doing the last few things to get my Dart on the road after my big brake, mini-tub, spring relocation, tires & wheels project. I went to put the driveshaft in today and found a problem I did not anticipate. I have two driveshafts, and neither one will fit...

How do you know?

I have what I believe is a factory BB windage tray and I plan to buy a Mildoon low profile pan. Can the Mopar tray work with the Mildoon pan, or should I buy the Mildoon tray? Thanks, John

The crank number is 4027175-5 and the damper says "Use With Cast Crank Only", so I guess that settles that. Oh well, If I don't try to do anything silly with this motor I should be okay. Several of the rod caps look like they have been machined so that some are flat and some are more rounded...

It looks to be cast. I'm embarassed to say it, but I don't really know how to tell the difference. It seems to have obvious casting marks. Is there an easy and obvious way to identify a cast crank vs. forged?

Thanks guys. I'm going to get the chassis like I want it and get it good and road worthy before I pull the 318. If funds are still tight when I'm ready (if I don't win the lotery - I guess I should play...) then I think I'll just get a valve job on those '67 heads and put my Edelbrock dual...