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About to install the Hayden 2947 clutch and wondering what others have used for the mounting hardware? Are locking washers necessary on the clutch to water pump pulley bolts? Or is it OK to use flat washers and some blue loctite on the threads?

Does anyone have any experience with using OEM cast iron manifolds with edelbrock aluminum heads? Apparently, according to edelbrock installation manual the 2863553 (68-70) drivers side manifold will not work. Will the 71-73 year drivers side work? Also would the exit port be the same size on a...

On a 1973 340 26” radiator the fan shroud part #3673820 seems to be very hard to find. Will the readily available reproduction #2998326 shroud fit? The reproduction is listed as B & E body big block. There are also other 26” reproduction shrouds being made just wondering if any will fit the a...

On my 73 scamp I have a 22" core opening and looking at Griffin for a custom radiator that has a single 1.5" row vs their 1.25" 2 row due to clearance issues so I can run my clutch fan. Griffin claims this custom rad is good for 600-650 HP. Anyone see any issues with the 1.5 single row to cool...

Looking at new pulleys and came across the CVF serpentine conversion. There is no info on their web site regarding ratio or pulley diameter (I plan on calling them Monday). I did read a post on here saying the crank pulley is 6.25 and water pump pulley is 5.125 making the ratio 1:22 overdriven...

Couple of questions: I am in need of a new radiator for my 73 Scamp and I am looking for OEM fitment. I have a 22” wide opening on the rad support with 24” mounting centreline for mounting the rad. I am looking at Mancini where they sell a OER radiator for a 72 a body. Will this rad fit the 73...

Thinking of changing the fuel line on the Scamp to accommodate new Sniper EFI (winter project). Was wondering what you guys think of using PTFE stainless braided hose for the entire length of the fuel line? Also wondering what your thoughts are on running the fuel line in the engine bay on the...

I have a question about the charging system. Since I rewired the car I have always had a fairly low voltage reading (at least I think it’s low) on the volt gauge in the dash. When at idle 900RPM the gauge is reading 12 volts, when cruising around town 11.8-12 volts. Battery is about 3 years old...

Planning on rebuilding the suspension on the car and will have the car on stands for a while to complete the work. Wheels will be off so I am looking for the SAFEST place to put my wood blocking. Was thinking the frame where the front leaf spring hangers attach as well as the frame where the...

Have a question about ride height. What is the proper procedure? I have the FSM however kind of confusing to me. Just noticed today my lower control arm bump stops are touching the frame and did some measurements to find the ride height is way too low. Just don’t want to mess anything up (Like...

Installed the Bouchillion performance kickdown linkage and have a question about the adjustment at carb. In the instructions is states "At wide open throttle, THROTTLE VALVE LEVER on transmission must move rearward against stop." So I set it up this way, however, when the carb throttle lever is...

I have a question/concern after installing my new fuel tank vent. See attached pic, I ran hard line and everything is pretty solid from trunk floor to the mount higher up in the trunk (no movement). Now when the car is rolling down the road going over bumps and such, is there any concern with...

Does anyone use a bypass regulator with a mechanical fuel pump? Planning a new fuel system for the Scamp and would like to add a return line back to the tank. Currently my set up includes a quick fuel mechanical pump, hot rod series quick fuel carb and 3/8 hard line from tank. Was looking at...

Is the overfill limiting valve in the vent line necessary? Planning the fuel system for the Scamp and considering the original vent system which went to the charcoal canister. This line according to the factory service manual has an overfill limiting valve in the engine bay on the rise before...

Can any one tell me the interchangeability between years on the fuel filler neck? I have a 1973 Scamp and my plan is to get a 67-69 style filler neck with the vent nipple for a simple fuel tank vent solution. All ready have new tanks.inc tank installed with single vent tube at top of tank. All...

Ok, so I decided to fill er up with petrocan 94 octane. Shortly after, it stumbles and dies, starts up and I barely make it home. Until now I have only used 91 octane with no issues. Thought I would give the 94 a try, seems like it was a mistake? What have I done!?

Ok I have an alternator related question. The car has a new EZ wire harness installed, alternator and battery are all new as well. The car has been out on a few cruises and all seemed to be working fine until I noticed a drop in voltage and she stalled. I noticed on the alternator that on one...

Time to install the front and back glass on the Scamp. Can anyone refer me to a glass shop in the Edmonton area? I have phoned a few shops around here and they seem to have no clue when it comes to these cars.

I am installing my windshield this week on my 73 Scamp and I am confused with the moulding clip set. For the front windshield there are 23 pieces and 4 of the clips are different. Where on the windshield do these 4 clips go? (see photo) On the rear windshield there are 12 tabs that stick out...

I am waiting for my new dash vents to arrive. My question is: can the windshield be in the car when I install the new dash vents? I was hoping to get the windshield in the car this week end, but I don't want to screw my self over when it comes to installing the dash vents after the windshield is in.

Ok I have a question about the neutral safety switch. I use a B&M shifter and I have hooked up my NSS to the shifter as well as the back up light circuit with the provided contents in the shifter kit. Can I plug the NSS connection on the tranny with a brass plug or brass nipple and cap? Will it...

Ok...I have a fresh rebuilt 727 behind a brand new stroker 340 engine build. On start up after engine came up to operating temp I noticed smoke coming from under the car, after investigating it seems to be coming from the front cover on the transmission. I shut the engine down, check the trans...

I have a small block 340 stroker, 475hp, 505tq. I have spool mounts with energy suspension polyurethane inserts. Street car driver. Is it necessary to install a torque strap or chain with the energy suspension inserts?

I am mocking up the pulleys: Alternator, water pump, power steering pump and crank. I seem to have about 1/8" out on the crank pulley which is attached to an aftermarket fluid damper. So the power steering is about 1/8 out as well as the water pump to crank out the same amount. Is it ok to use...

I plan on installing a dash pad cover on the Scamp. Does my existing dash pad need to be removed to do this? Or can I install new pad cover while it is in place, just finished re wiring dash with new gauges and I don't really want to take everything out again.

I am doing the EZ wire harness on my Scamp and just finished wiring the ignition and turn signal switch. I have used butt connectors for the splicing as well as shrink wrap on all the connectors. I will be using the split wire loom when finished to clean things up as well. What are your...

Does any one know the part numbers for the tail light sockets on a 73 Scamp? I'm looking for the stop/park/turn socket as well as the back up light socket. Should be same as 70-71 Swinger. I tried Napa and they had no listing. where is the best source to get some?

Hello all, I have the EZ wire harness and have a question about the ignition switch. I have read many previous posts on this forum and I am a bit confused on the proper way to wire this up. I have attached a pic on how I think this should go. On the pic it shows that I will be splicing IGN1 and...

I am hooking up my new ignition: MSD PN 8388 ready to run distributor and MSD 6AL ifnition box with rev limiter In the 6AL instructions it says "if your ready to run distributor has a rev limiter, set it to zero. How is this done? Also there is no grey wire on my distributor for the tach wire so...

I am getting prepared to re wire the car with the EZ WIRE harness and have a question about the brake warning light. My dash will have aftermarket gauges and single LED lights for turn signals, high beam, and brake warning light. The brake warning originally went to the gauge panel with a single...