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    Rear End Install Shop in NorCal

    A little driving, but check out Jaws Gear and Axle in Sacramento. They set up my 8 3/4 for the Dart and Coronet. I recommend them.
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    Obscure Or Odd Movies You Like Anyway

    Snatch. Guy Ritche's English version of Pulp Fiction. An all-star ensemble cast with Brad Pitt arguably playing his best movie role.
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    The importance of measuring bell housing runout.

    So what changed from Fri and Sat to Sunday? The initial .082" TIR was because the engine mounting surface was not smooth and prepped. After prepping, the second measurement came in at .048" TIR; not great but within spec using a .021" offset dowel. The reason the 3rd attempt jumped up to .056"...
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    The importance of measuring bell housing runout.

    There's no substitute for experience and over the past week I've scaled the learning curve and its finally beginning to flattened out. Back to the task at hand: Greg took the initiative to drop one of his 440's onto a cart so we could compare runouts. The cast iron bell had almost zero runout...
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    The importance of measuring bell housing runout.

    Tomorrow morning we're going to bolt up the TKX bell to a 440 that Greg has secured to a stand. If the runout is consistent then we know its the bell. I'm actually more concerned that the bell will fall in spec. That means something is off with the engine. The engine mating surface has been...
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    The importance of measuring bell housing runout.

    I don't think the dowels are stackable, meaning a pair of .014 dowels will adjust the BH .014" not .028". At .028", a pair of .021" dowels reduce the TIR to .007"; out of spec for a Tremec. I'm the FBBO member that Greg mentioned at the beginning of this thread. The TKX is going in the...
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    New forum group, Nor-Cal Mopars

    JAWS has pretty good reviews on Yelp. Mostly 5 stars with a 1 star back in 2017. I used them in 2016 for the Dart and Coronet. The Coronet had 3.23's which were too tall for the cam, so I had them swap the 3.55 SG from the Dart into the Coronet. Then I ordered 4.10s for the Dart which they...
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    Do your keys in your pocket make you feel lumpy.

    Just had a bit of vomit backup to the bottom of my throat, was able to force it back down. Searching for the Hot Mopar Babes II thread for a cleansing...
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    That's almost exactly where Ehrenberg stated. I'm shooting for between 13.8-13.9.
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    I found the article in MA. It's the April 2022 edition. The VR is referenced in the article titled Acid Test, about restoring a battery tray. As a subtopic, Ehrenberg goes into over-charging batteries causing the releasing of corrosive acid. He devoted a couple of pics to the adj VR...
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    Yesterday I installed the Transpo adjustable VR. OOTB it was charging 15.5V so I dialed back the pot a quarter turn counterclockwise and it settled on 14.46V at idle.
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    I read your original thread - 2010 - that's an impressive run. And a very tidy engine compartment. You did a nice job of hiding the wiring harness back to the firewall.
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    The card attached to the PowerMaster alt only gives the output amps not the draw. I'm gonna call them and see what they have to say.
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    I went online, but MA doesn't have a decent search function. I have all my old mags going back to 2012; gives me something to do tomorrow while cooking the brats. Thanks.
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    I've subscribed to MA for 12+ years; I'm going to look for that article.
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    I did some research on them. Transpo has a manufacturing plant in Orlando, FL, which is also their headquarters. Transpo was acquired by WAI in 2004, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary. WAI is headquartered in PA but has a 100,000 sq ft facility in Shanghai, China. Their narrative is...
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    Cruising Ebay, seller oldcarpartsnw has new OEM VR with the superseded part numbers 4111990 & 3874520 for under $30.
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    Members Opinions and Comments on Today's Electronic Voltage Regulators

    Before asking my question, here's the backstory. I have a '68 Dart with the 1970 ignition system; dual field squareback alt (Powermaster), electronic VR, dedicated 10g charge wire from the Alt Batt stud to the starter relay. Ammeter is hooked up and works, stock wiring through the bulkhead...
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    [FOR SALE] 1964 Dodge Dart GT

    So it runs and drives? Have to trailer only because of the non-op?
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    R.I.P Christine Mcvie

    Wow, that's a shock. RIP Christine
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    Triple Slant Six Powered Rat Rod

    It's part of a 73 car collection in SD, auctioning off by VanDerBrink. Most of the vehicles are serious projects or parts cars at best. But there are two cool Mopars that are in decent shape, a 61 Dodge Phoenix and a 61 Plymouth Fury convertible. Auction ends Friday evening.
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    Post 11 second small block combos

    Great times! A little tuning and you'll be moving on to the 10 sec forum.
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    The stripe is on!

    I used the Blitz Black (rattle can) on my dashboard. It's a great looking black and you did a really nice job. Should look great on the hood too.
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    (Rant) Thermostat Housing Leaks...

    The chrome ones always leak. Had one that was machined flat, installed with only a gasket, gasket and a little sealer, gasket with a lot of sealer, didn't matter. Finally installed a stock housing from Mancini and leak more. Plus I think the engine color housing looks better anyway.
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    Comp Cam/lifter failure

    When I had the 440 done in 2013 I went with Hughes Engines FT cam and valve train. I had heard things about Comp Cams even back then, but what sold me was Hughes' hyd FT profiles were as aggressive as Comp's hyd roller series. When I asked Dave how he was able to do that, he said its because...
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    1963 Dart 170 2 Door Post Resto

    I applaud your OCD; the car is going to look spectacular when done. And thanks for the P7 tip; I saved that for future reference.
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    Headers hitting idler arm

    Same thing was happening on my Dart; idler arm was sawing a hole in the one header tube. I removed the header assembly and cut out the hole. Cut a piece of metal tubing in half (may have been 1" diameter but I don't remember) and welded it in with the concave side facing out. Ground down the...
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    440 Engine Rebuild advice

    Ditto on the stroker for the type of build you're wanting. Check out 440 Source for their stroker kits. All they do is BB Mopars. Also check out Hughes Engines, another Mopar only vendor.
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    1964 Dart Grüne Hölle Road Course/Track Day/AutoX Project

    Just caught up on your thread. Thanks for the great stories; you've made memories that will last a lifetime.
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