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    Fitech Timing control tach numbers/ coil question

    Afternoon, I got my TSP Billet distributor all hooked up today and rewired as required to allow Fitech to do the timing. Took my MSD 6Al out of the equation. Initially ran excellent, fitech black line hooked to negative post of the msd HVC coil ( already owned), ran strong, and no more...
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    Header Ceramic Coating

    For members in the Manitoba area, I just got my 10 year old headers back from having NIC "Chromex" ceramic coating applied.. Will post pictures up later but they look fantastic.. The best part was they were done in Manitoba , at a shop in Tyndall, Manitoba- DI Coatings or Tyndall...
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    [SOLD] Comp Cams 901-16 Valve Springs

    Used for about 200 miles on low lift cam. New heads came with Springs so I don't need these anymore. Like new $45.00 plus shipping. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Thanks
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    Gasket Choice

    Need your help. I am mating Indy LAX heads with my Hooker Supercomp 5208 headers. Felpro 1432 do not fit the heads well, I am thinking I need Felpro 1413, as the port size better matches the head. Anyone with the Indy heads with an opinion on gasket size ( not make) Thanks
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    Indy head conversion questions

    Need your help. I have purchased Indy LA-X heads for my 318 Block. 1. The center exhaust ports appear to need .10 wider on the inside up and down edges( both sides between the 2 ports) opened up to match the gasket set I was using on my 318 heads. I am using Hooker super comp...
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    904 Deep Pan kit Question

    Evening ! I am putting the Mopar Deep Transmission pan Kit on my 904. Could someone please verify that I have the white plastic washer in the correct spot? The rubber o ring sits correctly in the Spacer opening. I am presuming because there are no instructions that the plastic white...
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    My porting was too aggressive!

    Found out this weekend, after plumes of white smoke that my newly rebuilt motor is sucking coolant into the # 8 cylinder. Once apart and at the machine shop, found a small hole near the valve seat. I know different / new heads would be the best answer, but being that I don't have the...
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    Beehive Springs for sale

    Comp Cams 26995 springs, 795 retainers and 626 locks. 10 degree These are brand new. I screwed up and they won't work on my engine. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Looking to get about 250 Cdn Funds for everything Purchaser pays all shipping costs.
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    Rear Main Seal orientation

    Can anyone tell me if the seal in this picture is installed the correct way? Sorry for the grainy picture wanted to provide a real closeup Up is towards the inside of the engine, down- to the flywheel
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    10 year Refresh 65 Valiant

    Not really a restoration thread, but after 10 years of working on this car, with the last 7 on the road, I decided it is time for a winter project. The car was running very good this summer, the msd 6Al and wide band tuning had it humming along just right. But on a road trip to a...
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    Pulling motor ONLY

    Need your help. I want to pull the 318 out of my 65 Valiant next month but would prefer to do it without removing the transmission. Any suggestions on how to support the front of the Transmission while it is out or is this just a plain bad idea? I suspect it will be much easier to...
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    Missing issue

    Just took my car on the road for the first ride of the season... Ran good for a mile or 2 then started missing and stumbling on idle. It was run every few weeks over the winter with no missing issues at all Edelbrock carb, 318. I can turn the left side idle screw in all the way...
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    Rear End gear Whine

    Need your help. I have gear whine at 60 KMH, no other speed. It only whines at a steady speed, if I add throttle it goes away, if I let off it goes away. 8 3/4 cone type , recently added suregrip to existing 276 gear set that did not whine at all before , so I am presuming when I put the...
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    Setting pinion preload

    Need some help.. I have replaced the pinion crush sleeve on my 489 case with an eliminator kit. I am using used bearings and when I set it at only about 4 inch pounds preload, it seems the yoke has too much resistance in it... I do not have the ring gear in yet. I am just not sure how...
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    Image of 489 pumpkin

    Need your help.. Does anyone have a Service manual tear down image for the 489 Case suregrip? I need to install a crush sleeve eliminator and need to see how it all works Thanks !!
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    Treatment for Aluminum Radiator

    Just purchased an all aluminum RPC Radiator... Speed shop suggested I treat the Rad with Moroso ceramic engine treatment because it was " not treated" IS that a must or just a recommendation..? Anyone with experience..??
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    Winnipeg Voluntary Vehicle Inspection

    Thought I would let you Winnipeg guys know I took the 65 Valiant thru the inspection yesterday. I thought they might bring up a few things, but the only item they noted me for was my windshield washer pump not pumping fluid (ground line went bad in the last week or so) and they...
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    Anyone modified Trans xmember to lower the Transmission ?

    My 904 transmission is sitting against the rubber piece at the top of the trans tunnel.. 65 valiant signet . I was thinking it would be relatively easy to cut out the mount base, fab some steel and have a welder lower the base of the crossmember , where the transmission mount rests...
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    Transmission Body contact

    I was under the car 65 Valiant, and noticed that my transmission is right tight against what appears to be a peice of rubber on the transmission tunnel ( top of Trans) near the back. Is this normal.. Should the transmission case come into contact with this ??
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    Super Run 2010 , Brandon Manitoba A body pictures

    Went out to Brandon today, not too many abodies... but a few
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    Cruisin Gimli Beach

    Any other Manitoba members going to the Gimli show and shine tomorrow??
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    Strut bushing replacement

    Just so I am clear, to change the strut bushings on my 65 valiant, I will need to disconnect the spindle from the lower balljoint arm, remove the clip on the torsion bar, take the pressure off the torsion bar, and then after removing the lca pivot bolt, slide the lca back so the front...
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    Rtv Sealant or not ?? Oil filter adapter

    Right angle oil filter adapter gasket was leaking, eventually a lot ... after removing the header and taking the adapter off, found the large round seal had slipped outward at the top, causing the long term leak.. I have seen some recommend against using a silicone sealer on This part...
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    Good Guy Alert Winnipeg

    MY thanks to Vic Ifitsgotwheels for helping out today with my vibration issue diagnosis.. Made some changes to the timing which have at the very least significantly reduced the vibration I was feeling at 1700 rpm.. Looks like we have the problem pinpointed.. Will post more on the...
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    Score !!! Shopping in Alberta

    Since I am in Alberta this weekend, travelled out to Flatla Auto wreckers in Tilley Finally got rear trunk upper trim piece and hood front trim in VERY good condition. Also the round emblem for the front hood, with no chips in the glass. YAhooooo! Cost a little more than I would have...
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    Harmonic pulsation / Vibration?????????

    Need your help guys.. at 1700 or so rpm My 318 feels like it has a harmonic "rolling" pulsation. If i increase rpm's or decrease them it goes away... Does not matter what gear I am in.. My engine was professionally built,mild cam, edelbrock 600( I think, it's the small one) thunder...
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    Winter Work is done!!

    The 8 3/4 is in, the new-used rallye lbp are mounted and I am ready for my first spring ride .. Just one problem.. I think you will see it in the background.. Well.. Maybe in a month or so...
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    Wheel Stud Size / part #

    I have the SSBC brakes A153 kit disc brake conversion, with the dual bolt pattern for 4 inch and 4.5 inch wheel pattern.. The studs for the small bolt pattern are 7/16, and are too small in diameter for the 4.5 inch bolt pattern holes. Anyone one have a part number for 1/2 inch studs...
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    rtv sealant required??

    Looking for your thoughts.. I am re assembling my 8 3/4. Beside the paper style gasket, do I need to use any rtv sealant when I put the gearset onto the housing?? Thanks
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    10 x 2 1/2 brakes

    Anyone have a nice clear picture of these without the axle in the way on an 8 3/4 rear end?//?? Thanks!!
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