Recent content by El Guapo 604

Thanks for the replies, everyone. It looks like there are definitely two equal schools of thought on the subject everywhere, but I think I'm gonna err on the side of caution and go in dry. :)

I'm getting set to put a new high volume water pump in my 440, and the new pump has a paper gasket included. I'm wondering if I should use permatex on both sides of the gasket, or just go with the plain paper gasket and no sealant? I've seen many different opinions on different sites but no...

Sounds like a great option! I have no shroud just the fan directly on the rad offset from water pump nose because of space limitations. I'm guessing the electric water pump freed up the room for the shroud? How thick is your rad? Have you got any pics of that setup or link to a thread about it?

Chronic cooling issues with my 440 has forced me to look at different cooling options and I'm in need of advice. I'm currently running an aluminum 2 core rad with an electric puller fan which is not suitable for cruising...not good at all, really. Running too hot all the time...around 210...

Watching this thread with interest...I'm having cooling issues too with my 440. I'm running an aluminum 2 core rad with puller fan and it's just not getting the job done at all. I'm getting squeal on hot start sometimes so I suspect the water pump is on the way out. Any opinions on high flow...

Cooling is a bit of an issue...running an aluminum 2 core rad with a puller fan with no shroud right now making it a heat problem for cruising in traffic. I'm currently looking at other options, but there's not a whole lot of room under there between the water pump and rad. I may go with a...

Pretty sure it's a local car. Started it's life as a 225. Then a 383, ending up now with the 440.

Thanks for the welcome, guys...the wheels are American Muscle Bullitts...look so much better on a Mopar. lol. I think I'll get myself over to mopar madness...hell, I'm in Coquitlam, so no excuse.

1971 Duster 440 4 speed...Looking forward to learning from and contributing to the forum.