Recent content by sargentrs

Selling my Dart. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5094436680.html But, for any FABO member I'll sell it for $1000! Just come and get it and drive it home. I'm in Georgia about an hour+ north of downtown Atlanta. Found another car I want.

Most issues I've had with mine have been caused by bad grounding or wiring/connector faults. First thing I do is clean/sand the ground contact between the case and body/frame, then toss the sheet metal screws and use bolts, nuts and star washers. If that doesn't fix it, I start looking and...

That's good news. I am running fresh 50/50 coolant. Thanks!

Yes. I always test a thermostat in hot water before installation. Didn't have a thermometer but it opened up shortly before the water started boiling so I felt good about it being 180*. Thanks!

Well alrighty then! I'll stop being a nervous Nelly. Sounds like you know that from personal experience, unfortunately, LOL. Thanks!

So apparently, 219* is not a cause for concern? If my old truck got up to 220*, I'd be sitting on the side of road in the shade and waiting for it to cool down. Btw, yes, spec'd, purchased, pre-tested, and installed new thermostat.

Yes, new cap also. And fresh 50/50 coolant after a good flushing but that was a few months ago when I replaced the radiator. Oil pressure remains consistent as from before the original temp increases. Starts out at around 40 and drops about 5 psi when warmed up to operating temp with...

Thanks for all the input guys. The thermostat stays then. Good, I didn't feel like changing it anyway. This being my first slant, I'm not familiar with what is considered "normal" as far as water temp is concerned. So 210* is not unusual or too hot?

Few months ago replaced the radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, etc. Had a 160* thermostat and when cold weather came in, upped it to a 180* to get more heat flowing. She's always run around 180*-185*. As the temps rise, I've noticed she's running hotter as the heat rises. When it was...

Just had my 904 rebuilt last March. $525 complete including new torque converter.

I was running a 160* last summer but when it started getting cold, and I needed more heat, I went up to a 180* thermostat. Mine runs around 190* on a 45 minute mostly highway commute home in 90*+ heat. Drops down to 180*-185* through shady areas or idling and as high as 195* at 70mph in hot...

I had similar issues that tuened out to be a burnt terminal on the bulkhead connector. The main feed that powers everything.

Here's the one I bought http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/GT00/CU497/01386.oap?year=1974&make=Dodge&model=Dart&vi=5137387&ck=Search_radiator_5137387_1765&keyword=radiator

Timing chain did steady out the timing and I've finished the timing cover and oil pan gasket installations. Came a hard rain when I took it for a test run so I pulled it in the garage overnight to check for leaks in the morning. Thanks!

I used heavy grease on the tap to catch as much shavings as possible, cleaned it out the best I could and, since the oil pan was off, I sprayed WD40 in and around through there and blew it out with an air wand blower. The helicoil held and the bolt torqued so now I feel much better. Put some...