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What is the part number for your radiator?

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If you are using the same sending unit, check the pickup line also. I switched out an aftermarket sending unit that the previous owner had installed. They don't read correctly, so I installed an original unit and found the pickup tube plugged. Had to soak it and use a piece of wire to clear it...

Exactly. You would need to run a narrow tire similar to what was factory on the car. In the late 60's, early 70's I ran a 700-13 tire on the front with about 50psi - not on long highway trips, but it helped with the manual steering and mileage. Not everybody's cup of tea, but rolling...

Dupli-color engine enamel DE1632

Five quarts to start, run to check for leaks, check the dipstick. Make sure the rubber gasket comes off with the filter.

But it's a freebie upgrade. 55 more cubes, more HP and all in one day. Bingo Bango Bongo

Buddy of mine has a '65 Dart and has a line on a low mileage hipo 273. I've got first dibs on his low mileage 225. I plan on upgrading from my 170 to that 225.

I don't think that was the answer he was looking for. OUCH!

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I have a dist wrench from the 60's/70's that is specific to the slantys (7/16) and works on both adjusting bolts. I think you can still find them on e-bay and swap meets.

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An old time dealership parts guy put me onto AC Delco 16-806A plug wires for the slant. I have had them on 3 different slant cars. Great fit at a good price. Downside - AC Delco printed on them. Can rub it off if needed.

Your picture is the early pump which requires the tall filter. The newer version of the pump has a short threaded nipple about an inch long. Ebay has some of the newer pumps listed. You can look at them to see the difference.

Bill, I just feel like I got lucky with my Holley. I just cannot believe how good it is. It can sit for a few days and fires right up without having to pump it. I was always a big fan of Carters, but this Holley has been the exception to the rule for me. I dread the day it craps out on me.

Tall filter Wix 51515 or Fram PH8A 5.14" tall Short filter Wix 51068 or Fram PH16 3.69 " tall

I also read somewhere, Allpar I believe, that the newer slants won't fill up a tall filter and you should use the "shorty". I don't know how much truth to that. I still use the long ones on both.

The Carters had a reputation for vacuum leaks at the throttle plate shaft. A rebushing job fixed that. The Holleys were known as a "cheap" replacement for the Carter. I currently have a Holley 1920 on my '64 and it starts and runs perfect.

Member Crackedback has posted a Wix oil filter thread. The "standard" filter for a '74 motor would be the shorter filter Wix 51068 or a "16". If you have a longer stand pipe, either the motor has been changed out or a different oil pump has been installed. Earlier slants need the longer 1 quart...

BBL should be a Carter BBS (Ball & Ball Single). Carter's version of the Holley 1920.

1965 service manual states you can remove the filler neck without taking out the tank. Slide the tube into the tank, twist the tube 180 degrees so it is facing up and wrestle it up and out of the tank over the side of the fender.

I've tried both on my stock 170. Currently I am using a Holley 1920 with great success.

I stopped by Chuck Lofgren's shop in Cedar MN and inquired about a slant six build and he showed NO interest at all. He won the Mopar Muscle Magazine 2005 Hemi build off. He does build wicked Mopar V8's though.

Jasper & ATK sell "crate" slant six motors. I think NAPA, Summit and Classic Industries sell the ATK brand. Don't know the quality, problems or customer service with either.

The "warm fuzzies" that guys have when they look under your hood. You see the looks and flood of memories that a slant will generate. That makes 'em cool to own.

Hey Cudafb - how do ya know?? Yuk Yuk

Waguy is right. 60188 is the gasket you need on a Super Six. The write up at Slantsix.org does talk about this.

Probably more important is using a quality oil filter - one with a anti drain back valve. Wix 51515 is my choice. 10w-30 with regular changes and slanty will stay happy. A ZDDP additive is also good insurance against lifter failure. Avoid synthetic unless it is driven all the time.

Have you had the car very long? Is the a new problem? Easy way to check for a plugged radiator is pull off the lower hose, fill with water with hand over lower outlet, when full take your hand away. If it gushes out radiator is good, if slow and gurgles, it's plugged. Check the cap, and here's a...

Even Rotella T and the other diesel oils have now started running reduced levels of zinc. Best to use an additive or the oils specifically made with increased levels of zinc. Better safe than sorry. Once Fram got bought out, the price and quality of their filters went downhill. As it was said...