Recent content by Valiant72

Anyone who goes to the Redmond swap meet like I did again this year would have to admit it got to be the beautiful place there is to have one. For those that go there the surrounding view is incredible. Welcome Paul and good luck with your new prodject.

Went to put an Auto Meter temp guage probe into my Edelebrock SP-2 and the tip bottoms out and doesn't leave but three threads to hold it in place which isn't nearly enough in my opinon. My question is if I raise it up with some kind of longer pipe nipple and a reducer it will make the probe sit...

I went and your Dart deserved any award they had in my totally biased opion. That is one fine looking car you have. There were twice as many Mopar's there than the Klamath Falls show I went to the week before. The only bad part was the '37 Plymouth street rod that had a (I hate to say it) bowtie...

He always seems like a class act anytime his interviewed. Sounds like something you'll always remember.

What are you going to be using it on?

Duh! I put pipe thread on all kinds of threads and then I don't think to put it on the bolts. My only excuse is I'm about ready to retire. The RTV is for the ends. It's suppose to be a 100 degrees for the next couple of days so it should cure FAST. Thanks.

What do you think is the best sealer to use on intake bolts. I used clear silicone the last time and it didn't work very well. I'm replacing the intake on my 360 and would like to hear what you use. Also is it better to use black RTV instead of the cork gaskets? Thanks.

Looks like I'd have to order an 8 blade one. No one around Eugene has one that I've found. AutoZone has them online and I'll check Summit for an after market. Going to a cruise in Klamath Falls, Oregon next weekend and it's been around 100 deg. Hope it cools off. Thanks for the input.

What's your opinion about the best water pump to use for a weekend cruiser? Does an 8 blade or six blade stock pump work best from your experiance on a mild cam 360 and stock 22" radiator (new)? Are after market pumps better? Thanks for your answers.

The green nickel slag comes from a worked out nickel mine by Roseburg, Oregon. They might produce in other parts of the country. Anyway it's sold at masonary supply store in Springfield, Oregon so that might be a good place to look where you are.

Thanks Aaron I'll check in on that. Hope mine comes out half as good.

Nice job. I'm getting ready to put disc brakes from a 74 Dart on my 72 Valiant. I never tried replacing upperconrol arm bushings before. Did you have someone press them in and out for you or can that be done yourself? Thanks

I'm using hose for most of the way. I tried trans cooler hose from a local auto store and it blew out within five miles. Paid a lot more at NAPA but I've never had anymore trouble with it.

Thanks everyone. It's a 998 alright. I read they had trouble with the early ones. People would shim the solenoid to eliminate the lock-up and it would be okay. Does anyone know when they started using this trans? I've got a 360/904 out of a 79 Newport but now I'm wondering if it's a 904 or a 998.

That one made be laugh. Thanks Chief. You know those Dodge boys were always ahead of their time.