Recent content by Mattax

You already had much skills and experience building. I just had some insight with the fuel and timing. Lots of guys here who could help with getting it fired up with a new carb and distributor. Tuning will come later. @dads71 Check the Shop Manual for which way the clutch should face when...

There are others here who have a lot more experience than me. I have an area or two of knowledge and a bunch of learning the hard way. H'm. OK. If the carb hasn't been taken out of the box, then this will be a bit different story. How about the distributor and ECU? Did they come with...

Further comments in getting ready to tune and drive. Proform "Mopar authorized" Ignition kit. Not much info posted about the internals of these. So my advice is this. If its running OK, then the first opportunity measure the timing versus rpm from idle on up through 2000 rpm. Then if your...

There also should be no play in the clutch unit. Don't know how I forgot about that since I've been bit for ignoring that one. ---------------- Getting ready for driving and tuning, lets look at the dyno sheet. To me this looks like a pull for break in and check for problems. A tuning effort...

If its not leaking and there is resistance when when you turn the portion that holds the fan while holding the attaching flange. Some clutches had a thermal control on the front - that one probably does not. best part is that it will fit and be spaced properly without spending a bunch of time...

IIRC There's a more detailed breakdown they did about the cost of the crude - how much it costs to get out of the ground, then how much to ship it, etc. Some states regulate the retailers to try to stop price gouging. IIRC NJ somehow doesn't allow big jumps in prices.

A lot of places have additional restrictions on RVP. https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/summer-blend-and-winter-blend-gasoline At least one state has a drivability requirement. Its one of the midwest states IIRC but I forget the details.

they're allowed get to cut it with more benzene tolulene and cheaper stuff to improve low temperature starting. \ Unfortunately we get some hot days here before switchover. Then I can smell the fuel and the car doesn't like it much either

I paid more than that in the wrong location. :( But I wanted the tank full before heading home. So it goes. No idea why its going up now. The refineries don't have to start sendin summer fuel until May 1.

Pushing more than sucking is usually easier on pumps. On the other hand relocating electric back there is a project. Looks like the connecting and right side parking brake cables missing Good news - steel wasn't cut. If it was me, I'ld look up the specifications on the pump for 1) fuel...

I would have to dig through my notes. Of the top of my head, depending on wheel offset, the front end height and t-bar size, 225/60-14 may be OK, and 225/70 will occasionally contact at the front fenders - turning under compression. Also check rim width against BFG's recommended widths for...

I don't see any substantial contradiction between what is posted here and the snip you posted. Don't get hung up with the casting material. While the change in material does effect rates of heat transfer, and the change in dimensions for a given change in temperature, they are also a different...

Just got these, but I don't know if they are really new, or just new old stock. Wilde brake spring tools - made in the USA. Save me the trouble of fixing the "pro" tool that came apart last week. I've bought brand new high quality Stortz paint scrapers made in...

Whoa. So you're still putting things together. OK. Put whatever intake on it you think will make you happy. Seriously. If it fits, has the ports you want, go for it. Street contender/dominator single plane if you want short, or RPM for taller (although a drop base cleaner may be needed and...

Not much of a story. That's the size the fits the anchor pins and and so I was using it, until it spun. I'd be there now but told the neighbors Id help be the 'new' person with their dog trainer to get him used to people. After lunch took a call from a blacksmith who can make some htings for...