Recent content by Red Ram Dude

The sending unit on my 62 D100 appears to non-functioning.... Haven't pulled it yet....found a replacement...but want to explore repair options,before I cough for a new one... Anybody know of a service shop for these....?

Have yet to get an answer for this.........what RPM is a safe maximum on this engine...for peak torque/HP? NOT planning on racing....just looking for a safe spec....

The thought HAD crossed my mind.....but all my Pontiacs have the factory chrome covers and I want something DIFFERENT for the DUDE...... I like the "retro" look of yours.... I could paint them in black crinkle like the later larger displacement hemi's........but THIS baby elepannt is NOT a...

I'll be looking for a set of those valve covers.......Were they Dodge ONLY? The the early hemi valve covers interchange between Dodge,Desoto and Chrysler?

I'm liking your valve covers....are they stamped,stenciled or decals that say Super Red Ram?

Just had another real good look at the stamping and "!-318" is ALL there is....all the way across.....

Had a closer look @ the distributor....... It has a Chrysler of Canada tag on the side.....dual points.....oil cup and NO vacuum advance can......Would this be original/correct? Also appears I need a temp sender....as my guage is dead....but wakes up when I ground the feed wire.... Are...

So I can buy a any Mopar V8 points style distributor from 273-360 and it will drop right in?

Guess this is the WRONG place for that question.....feel like I farted in the elevator....#-o Oh,well...off to the Jalopy Journal.......perhaps they will know there....

The Dude has single exhaust....stock manifolds...with the crossover pipe AND functioning heat riser....if you can believe that.... Dual exhaust IS on the agenda.....looks like Offenhauser AND Sanderson both offer Model A shorty headers. I'm leaning towards the Sanderson ones with Ceramic...

They're pretty much the same deal....floating means it follows the oil...same as swinging.... What years were they available? FYI...the 318 Poly fuel pump fits and works like a CHAMP.....I'm buying a spare.....

NO sludge....clean as a whistle in there...... Could it be a floating pick-up for the oil pump?

Update...... Talked briefly with Eric @ hemi hot heads......NICE guy.... popped the cap and found dual points......is this stock? When I drained the oil......I just had to stick my finger in the hole...(being a Gynecologist)...and discovered a little trap door?....What's that all about...

I DID scrape the whole rail....but will look again tomorrow in the daylight.... Thanks for everbody's input.... RE: replacement timing chain and gears......for this motor. Are they common with the later years? I've got the fuel pump off....and chain seems REAL sloppy......

Which would be a 270?