Recent content by Cudamike56

Just saw the graph and your previous post it originated from. Good demonstration of the CAP vs Non-CAP performance. With the RPM now set at 650, am I to understand I'll want to increase the idle to 900 as I set the timing to 12' as per the graph? If so, I'll presumably need to adjust the mixture...

Thanks for the background/rationale for the 5' BTDC spec., Mattax. I'll move forward with the timing adjustment and adjust the carb as needed.

All good input, guys. Thanks. Bewy, as I mentioned I have no idea what is inside the engine so I don't know what the cam specs would be. Once its warmed up, it idles a little "loapey" at 650 RPM but nothing drastic. I'll try advancing the initial timing until it starts to detonate, then back...

Good day all. The 340 in my 68 Cuda formula S had been converted to Mopar electronic ignition, orange box, prior to my acquiring and restoring it. I had read somewhere when converting from the old dual point dist. to electronic, the initial timing setting needed to be advanced from the factory...

Good day all. I'm finally getting back to update the results of all your good input on my "quandary" and am happy to report that using member @Mattax's suggestion and sketches I was able to modify the strut bushings and sleeve by "shaving" them the right amount to allow the LCA pivot pin to...

I wouldn't think so either, Jim, and it probably wouldn't in the factory setup as they used a one piece strut bushing that "folded" into the cross member opening and appears to have been not as thick as the 2 piece aftermarket replacements. Unfortunately I haven't been able to track down OEM...

All good info guys. Thanks. Think I'll also use a large C clamp to hold the LCA in position against the pin/K frame until the T bar is set, as otherwise the strut and new bushings want to push it back off the pin and away from the frame with the poly bushing in place. Although if anyone has a...

Thanks for the detailed input. Sadly, PST did not include any directions with the kit to give guidance for installation, but they do use the old LCA shells to carry the lubed up poly bushing as you surmised. Now I know that the pivot shaft spinning in the poly bushing is "normal". I think I'll...

Long time member, first time posting. I'm in the process of replacing the worn out rubber front end bushings in my numbers matching 68 Cuda 340 Formula S with a polygraphite kit from PST. To reinstall the lower control arm/strut assembly, the factory service manual states that the assembly is...