1966 Dart GT Slant 6

Been awhile (like a month+) since I've posted any updates here. The car stopped running shortly after my last post and I narrowed the issue down to a carb issue. I ordered the rebuild kit and went about cleaning it. I read a few articles about using PineSol as a carb dip and figured I'd give it a try. It really works extremely well if you can afford to just leave it sitting in the PineSol for a couple of days. I also threw a couple of nasty spark plug tubes I found at a pick n pull in to see how it would work on them. Everything came out looking almost brand new. Those pieces are now the nicest looking parts of my engine bay.

While I was doing this I decided to upgrade to HEI ignition. I had bought a new set of points while trying to debug the issues and realized how much I hate dealing with points. My 67 Ranchero also has HEI in it and I love it, and with the conversion on these cars being so easy I figured I'd give it a shot. It all looks pretty hackish right now but with the rebuilt carb it worked really well until the carb started acting up again. Quicker than it happened before the carb just decided it didn't want to work.

That brings us up to date now. I'm ordering a new carb from slantsixdan and he has provided me with a lot of other information to help me get the Dart running right again. Was planning on spending the weekend on the Dart but it looks like I'll get some time to work on my other car instead while I wait for parts. More updates as they come.