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  1. hdfattboy2001

    Weird Groove on Converter snout/bad leak

    my converter is getting dropped off at a place that builds custom converters tomorrow hopefully. Guy there said there is a good chance that my snout isn't welded straight on my current one. I kinda hope thats the case so i dont have to worry anymore. I may end up having him build me a custom...
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    Weird Groove on Converter snout/bad leak

    Trans shop says they are going to replace the bushing/seal. He thinks it looks like either the tranny wasn't lined up straight, or possibly wasnt snug in the crank... I have to take my motor off the stand and see if it is a good fit in the crank. There is a shop that builds converters and can...
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    Weird Groove on Converter snout/bad leak

    Yes there are lot of days when i think about selling all the classics and buying ONE nice NEW blown Hemi Challenger. Something i can turn the key and blast down the thruway with the A/C cranking instead of constantly wrenching/swearing and tossing gobs of $$$ at the old girls all the time! BUT...
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    Weird Groove on Converter snout/bad leak

    I know the bell was tight to the Block because it was a bear to get unbolted, but it very well could be a bad bushing. Im taking both the tranny and converter to a shop tomorrow, i dont know that ill go to the guys that built the tranny because i know they are good builders but they dont build...
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    Weird Groove on Converter snout/bad leak

    HEy guys, My 904 was leaking badly,it was rebuilt 2 years ago. Pulled it to change pump seal and found weird grooves on the converter snout, I've seen a groove around them from the seal before, but these grooves don't go completely around it. one side is completely smooth, the other 3/4 of it...
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    which oil should i be running?

    Thats with me running around 3kRPM.So technically with the 10psi per K rule its ok, I havent really ran it much this year yet because i've had the interior ripped apart, but im going to pay better attention when i get it out in the next couple weeks.
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    which oil should i be running?

    im running 10w-30 now, should i be real concerned about 30psi on the gauge at cruising speeds once it gets hot? The motor was fresh last year, runs great no knocking or anything just seems a little low on the pressure gauge to me.
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    which oil should i be running?

    HEy guys, what do you recommend for oil in a Magnum 360 (Roller Motor)? Thanks, Brad
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    radiator?

    Hey guys, wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for a new radiator. 68 barracuda, dropping a 360 magnum in it now. Today i went to flush the old one and found a pretty decent size hole in it. Must have gotten speared while it was sitting aside. :angry5: I dont care if...
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    small block kmember

    Mounts arent the problem unfortunately, someone hackedup the existing mount at some point and put it back together with shoddy welds....pretty rough. I think i have a lead one locally i hope. Thanks guys!
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    small block kmember

    Looking for a small block k member for my 68 Barracuda Trying to find one locally but please let me know if anybody has one available! Thanks! Brad
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    MSD Digital E Curve Ready to run?

    Has anybody used this distributor? I have a MSD ready to run in my AMX and its great, but this digital guy has preprogrammed advance curves, built in rev-limiter etc.... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-8504/
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    Best Small block Headers?

    Thanks for all the info guys! I really want to go with the Dougs header #453, on summits website they say they dont fit with a 727??? has anyone had an issue with this? My buddy has a 69 with a 727 behind his 340 with no issues, just wondering if you guys have had any.
  14. hdfattboy2001

    Best Small block Headers?

    Hey guys, swapping my 318 for a 360 and trying to buy a set of headers that will last and have the best Fit and finish. ANY recommendations?
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    Best place to buy Harness.

    Hey guys, I need to get a bulkhead forward harness for my '68 Barracuda, Wondering where to go that has a nice product but also is a good value. Thanks!
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    Poly Control arm bushings?

    Hey guys, Where is the best place to get a complete kit of control arm bushings? 68 Barracuda, Summit couldn't help me unless I went with a stock replacement, Prothane had bushings, but no shells for them, I want to replace everything. Thanks
  17. hdfattboy2001

    wilwood brakes

    I installed a proportioning valve to lessen the pressure getting put to the rear drums, I was under the impression my master cylinder is now not strong enough to push those 8 pistons on the front calipers?
  18. hdfattboy2001

    318 Runs Crappy at low speeds when hot.

    Found it! Unbelievable, the #7 Plug wire had a burn in it and was grounding to my header! When I changed my plugs the other day i looked over the wires which are only a year old, BUT i must have overlooked this boot because I had a high temp sleeve over it to protect it from the stupid header...
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    wilwood brakes

    Thanks a lot, ill probably go that same route, the price is nice on that one too.
  20. hdfattboy2001

    wilwood brakes

    Hey everyone, I installed a set of dynalite pro brakes on the front of my barracuda, still have rear drums. They are manual brakes and are still very stiff and do not work like they should for being 4 piston calipers on the front. I came to the conclusion that I need to upgrade master...
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    318 Runs Crappy at low speeds when hot.

    Hello Everyone, my barracuda all summer has been falling on its face once it heats up to full temp. (180ish) Its a 318 with mild cam/headers, holley double pumper...All new autolite plugs, MSD wires etc. I can take off and the thing runs sweet out of the gate, will cruise awesome all day at 45+...
  22. hdfattboy2001

    Ticking sound

    Turns out the flex plate bolts had the larger taller head and were rubbing on the dust shield.
  23. hdfattboy2001

    Centerline autodrags

    Looking for a pair of 15x7 Centerline autodrags with the small 4" bolt pattern for the front of a 68 Cuda. Has Pizza Cutters on the front now that I want to get off the front, Its no drag car! Thanks, Brad
  24. hdfattboy2001

    steering columns?

    Im going to be on the prowl!....What is a good price for one?
  25. hdfattboy2001

    steering columns?

    Yeah its for the cuda, I had a hacked up column a friend of mine had laying around (cudapete) I was hoping i could just leave the rod and everything together and just change the upper trim rings, I was wrong, now I need to change the whole thing because I just have a bunch of pieces laying in a...
  26. hdfattboy2001

    steering columns?

    I am leaving the car powersteering, but making it floor shift.
  27. hdfattboy2001

    steering columns?

    Looking for help here, what is the difference between a powersteering column and manual steering? Im in the middle of converting my columnshift/powersteering car to console shift. Going to look for a column this week at Carlisle and want to know what to watch for... Thanks, Brad
  28. hdfattboy2001

    tight steering

    Im not sure if an alignment was done or not, I just picked up the car in the fall and the previous owner did all the work....I will have to check that.... Thanks guys
  29. hdfattboy2001

    tight steering

    I believe the steering box was rebuilt so its possible its overtightened? Yeah the fluid and belt are good.... Definatly cant steer it with a pinky! I may have to take it to have alignment checked...
  30. hdfattboy2001

    tight steering

    Hey guys, on my cuda the front end is all rebuilt, the steering is really tight though. Its a powersteering car, and when I turn the wheel I have to manually turn it back, it doesn't return straight on its own.... Any ideas? Thanks
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