Recent content by Darter6

I was taught that the stated degrees, say 180* is when the thermostat STARTS to open. Fully open may be 8 to 12 degrees more.

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This is just a idea. When I did my early A I got a 1980 Dodge Aspen radiator, fan shroud and clutch fan, the last 2 were from wrecking yard find. The radiator I bought new. They have thin long tanks that give extra room. You will have to relocate the mounts. I just extended from existing holes...

As said many times "No 2 Mopars are exactly the same." I met Tom Hoover father of the 426 Hemi years ago. He said, "As engineers we follow very strict tolerances, + or - a inch or so...." :lol:

50 years ago I installed a hydraulic Crane Cam in my 340 along with the 273 rockers. Crane's instructions said set zero lash as LO23M8B stated. But I do agree with crackedback in the 1/4 turn over zero. The lifters are quite forgiving and can go as much as 1 full turn. My last project had a...

Please bare with me as I have to ask several questions. First is make sure engine and transmission mounts are in good shape. New is even better. Critical because the Early A's are TIGHT fit. I see you did the measurements and engine is in the right place, great. Do you have the correct...

As they say "Call triple A then wait all day !"

True. Not recommended on the rear. In the last 10 years has anybody used a spare on their classic car ? I hear that many new cars don't even come with a spare. In the last 30 years I have only used a spare on my trailer.

I will agree, and another 2 or 3 years after they get your car. That's why it's called BODY SHOP JAIL !

4.5'' mini spare out of late 80's Mopars such as Dodge Diplomat. Put discs and a 7 1/4'' big bolt rear under a 63 Valiant. Worked for me. They say Ford rear wheel drive cars too.

Cheap but works on a 64 Dart. Other is a 63 B Belvedere . Crude but works for low bucks. Sorry for crappy photos I shake a bit.

Dutra Duals go for $900 a pair . Many use 1(rear 3 cylinders) and cut the front stock manifold using the front 3 cylinders. As stated above triple Webers intake is easy a $600 item.

Had the same problem when I did mine. Ran fine with the vacuum advance disconnected. Then adjusted the vacuum advance with a 3/32 allen thru the port 1/2 turn out. Took away the stumble off idle along with the annoying backfire that would happen on occasion . Tell Smilin' Ed hi for me. I...

3 and a Dodge cargo mini van with 2.6 Mitsubishi .All served me well. Oh also a 72 Dodge Colt Mitsubishi power. :)

Have used California Car Covers for more than 35 years. My 2 cents.