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  1. alpha13

    A body 4 speed in a truck. Can this be done?

    Well, I went through the whole fiasco of mounting up everything and started measuring and thinking about hacking up my rust free floor and I just couldn't do it. I decided to get an overdrive with a 46RH unit out of an old 92 Dodge dakota 2 wheel drive. I just couldn't bring myself to cut up the...
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    A body 4 speed in a truck. Can this be done?

    That is awesome! I can totally do that. I didn't know Mopar used an adapter plate for the trucks.
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    A body 4 speed in a truck. Can this be done?

    Thanks guys, lots of good input here. The general consensus is that it could work with a little massaging but not alot of hard work. I think the hard part would be the clutch linkage location. I may go hydraulic to clear that up. Also getting a new driveshaft. Which I already knew I was going...
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    A body 4 speed in a truck. Can this be done?

    I've got an A body 4 speed OD under the bench in the garage that has been begging me to do something with it. Has anyone every installed one in a truck? In a perfect world a Truck 4 speed would be a direct swap. However, this is what I've got to work with. Would the shifter come out of the floor...
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    Engine balance after new pistons

    I'm back finally, bringing back an old thread, but here it goes. So the speed pro pistons are supposed to be stock weight, is that with or without the wrist pin C Clips? I'm not sure how much they weigh or if I would be better off putting them on adding weight slightly. Another member posted a...
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    318 BASE TIMING

    After a little tinkering i found a vaccum leak which promoted a lean condition, hence all that initial timing. A great read of that article by the way. So adjusted my idle mixture screws some more and idle speed. Set my initial at 15 barely running and tuned it from there. I richened up my idle...
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    318 BASE TIMING

    So then what about a 5.2 magnum carbed? Ive got a stock 5.2 i put an airgap intake on and a 1405 600 edelbrock carb. I set initial at 15 and it ran like crap, i advanced it until it ran the best i ended up with 42 degrees initial! I have no idea. I Checked TDC (pulled number one plug and looked...
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    flat tappet cam in magnum motor?

    Summit racing has high zinc oil called classic car oil. I use that stuff always. But cant say i have 20,000 miles on an engine with it. So i suppose i am not of much help. But the oil additive is out there!
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    Stock Magnum 5.2/5.9 camshaft w/carb?

    Yes! I also love the Thrush Turbo, flows well and quiet at idle and cruise with full exhaust but sounds great when the throttle is down. No droning from what i can tell. Others might have a different experience. Plus they are relatively cheap! Summit branded turbo mufflers are the same as thrush...
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    Stock Magnum 5.2/5.9 camshaft w/carb?

    I havent been on here in so long! To answer the original question with my personal experience. I put a 5.2 in my 73 dodge D100 with an Edelbrock RPM and 600 Edelbrock carb on top. With no tuning I am getting 15ish mpg on the interstate at 65. The same MPG i got when the engine was in the Dakota...
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    Reusing rod bolts on a tight schedule.

    So I am on a stupid tight schedule, like a couple days. Long story short, has anyone reused rod bolts on a stock 360? In a perfect world I know to replace them. But on a build that needs done in a few days can i get by with reusing the stock bolts? Any tips? I understand the consequences of my...
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    thermoquad manifold, do i need these ?

    Maybe I'm wrong... I must be thinking of something else. Sorry!
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    thermoquad manifold, do i need these ?

    No those are not needed per say. I've heard of people milling them out for more plenum volume. I've never used one on any engine of mine so I wouldn't know how they would perform before you milled it vs after.
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    I love watching how wrong the three of you are. Go back and actually read what was said. Yes there have been some helpful comments. And also if you would have read the whole thing I indeed said I would check it out tonight. Apparently reading wasn't taught to you in elementary school. Thank you...
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    Yes please. Delete this thread so these unhelpful.comments can be ridden of and I can start another that's actually helpful. And yes. I did state that it was an 07 magnum I was working on. Your ignorance surpasses you.
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    The first one felt like the bearing race was pitted. After I spun it by hand, I replaced it with this new one and it makes the same sound but I haven't spun it by hand yet. I'm gonna check it out tonight. Looks like everyone is in an argumentative mood today. Does anyone know how to block...
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    The first one felt like the bearing race was pitted. After I spun it by hand, I replaced it with this new one and it makes the same sound but I haven't spun it by hand yet. I'm gonna check it out tonight.
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    Like I said, positive and contributing replies please. Thanks for understanding and not replying. I appreciate it.
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    Buying a more expensive bearing doesn't prove or disprove this one is bad from the get go. A less expensive bearing may or may not fail sooner than the expensive one, but it still shouldn't be bad off the shelf. Look, your not really producing anything positive here. So I'm just gonna ask that...
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    Please take your antagonistic, underlying sarcasm somewhere else. You deem yourself cunning, however your playing a child's game. On a thread worthy note, it is unlikely multiples are found off the shelf bad, but still possible and I aim to prove or disprove my second bearing is bad off the shelf.
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    So no possibility of the bearings being bad off the shelf. Alright, well for the future readers I'm going to prove it right or wrong. Since I couldn't find a damn thing on Google search.
  22. alpha13

    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    Thank you for pointing out the alignment possibility. Although I don't understand why a little toe in would make bearings go on the Fritz. Don't all cars have a slight toe in from the factory?
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    I don't think you read the post or any other part of the post. I've said hub assembly a few times already. I know how to assemble a tapered bearing and race. Tightening a tapered wheel bearing to 180ft lbs would be asinine. I'm not that stupid. So, one more time everyone. It's a WHEEL BEARING...
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    No, nothing arry at all. I know the tires make sound going down the road, but this sound is definitely a wheel bearing type sound. I don't see how you can **** up a wheel hub bearing install. It's pretty strait forward. Take the spindle nut off, take old wheel bearing assembly off, seat the new...
  25. alpha13

    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    It's a hub assembly for a 07 dodge magnum. I started to suspect something else, but what else makes a whirring sound like a bad wheel bearing and stops when you turn left? Two wheel bearings in a row? Should I switched the sides and see if it changes? That's the only thing I can think of off hand.
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    Wheel bearing bad off the shelf?

    So, long story short. I get the whirring sound of a bad wheel bearing and I know it's in the front end. So I buy both if them because it sounds like both sides are making noise. I replace the passenger side and the other side is still making noise. I replace the drivers side the next weekend and...
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    Need opinion

    Like Rusty says. Milling for power isn't very cost efficient. Especially since you have closed chambered heads. Port them nicely and appreciate the gains. Spend your money on nice gaskets. I like to spend money on the reusable gaskets. That's just me.
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    Cooling help?

    Like others have said. Ditch the flex fan and get a viscous clutch fan and a shroud. You shouldn't run without a thermostat as it could cause damage. Not running hot enough. Of course you don't have that problem. Assuming your water pump is in good shape and your radiator isn't clogged with...
  29. alpha13

    72 duster Chrysler 3 speed

    Not useful? Get out. Lol. You seem to know better than I. I have no idea how many output shaft spline sizes they made.
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