Recent content by Jim64

Hi Everyone - this reminded me of a question I've wondered about...has anyone ever filled in the exhaust gas recirculation ports in their stock SB heads? It seems like it would be a good idea to match the bowls...but I never wanted to tackle that chore.

Thanks cudamark - I hadn't considered removing the linkages. Makes sense - I'll give it a try.

Yes - didn't help a bit.

We're working on the reassembly of a 68 Dodge Dart convertible. We installed the passenger door shell on the body - no windows or anything else, just the lock mechanism. Tried to open the door today and it won't! The rods are properly installed, and appear to be properly actuating the door latch...

That's what I usually do, but I'd like to up my game! How about anyone selling the same set of colors/stripes that the factory used?

I know some of the harness makers like Painless use wiring that has printing on the wires to label them...'DOME LIGHT', 'BRAKE LIGHT', 'ACCESSORY', etc. Does anyone sell such wire in bulk? Ideally in Mopar colors? I really don't want to rewire my entire car, but when I need to replace a wire...

If anyone is interested, I have an old cam and lifters for sale! It's an old Competition Cams CRS 286H-8. I ran it for many years, and replaced it when I did a rebuild. The cam is in great shape, and I have all of the matching lifters IDd. I also have the appropriate springs for this cam if...

Ha! At least 3 hours...one of which was spent finding the tiny little clip that sprung up under the dash. Finally found the little bastard hiding under the ignition switch. But yes, it's done - and I need to drive it tomorrow in what is expected to be a heavy rain!

Fixed - it turns out that it was the little plastic cam inside the gear assembly. It can be put in two different ways, but only one works! Other than losing the little spring clip under the dash for about an hour, it was a pretty easy fix.

I found a thread on an AMC forum that includes some great pictures and descriptions. https://theamcforum.com/forum/prestolite-wiper-park-function-question_topic109071_page1.html I think the culprit might be that the white pick-shaped cam is mislocated. I'll need to pull the motor down to be sure.

I did pull the bezel away and re-installed and tighten the wiper switch last night; no change. Looking into the details of the 'park' mechanism now. Mine is older than the one halifaxhops pictured above. Mine's a ERQ-4006-12V, 244.

1964 Barracuda with the deluxe variable-speed wipers. I decided to renew my wipers after 58 years. I removed, cleaned, lubed, and sealed the wiper arm pivots. Never one to leave well-enough alone, I decided to pull the motor out and clean it up, too. I pulled the back plate off of the motor...

I am going with a 5-point harness, but this car will see more street than race, so I also want a standard 3-point shoulder/lap belt. At this point I'm looking at Seatbeltsplus, something like this: 3 Pt Dual Sensitive Retractable Seat Belt Chrome Lift Latch, Black I think it will require a...

I'm planning to install a basic roll bar in my '64 Barracuda. I'd like to have shoulder belts in the car, and I think the upper mount should be attached to the roll bar. Have any of you done this? If so I'd like to know where you got your shoulder belts, and pictures would be a bonus! Thanks.

I appreciate all the input - maybe I can clarify. I've attached another pic that I've marked up using my awesome editing skills. I've drawn the switch (it's that black rectangle thing) approximately where it will sit below the floor. The dashed silver line is where the rod will be. Note that it...