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  1. green1

    Do I need these?

    A wiring diagram. I did it on my 70, but can't remember, that was too long ago. Still have it running with a mallory 7 system. Just go on line and get mallory or msd instructions. They show the bypasses.
  2. green1

    What type of oil

    Oil is oil is oil. 3 companies make all the oil. outside of specialty, all the same. Gibbs, etc, have zinc still.
  3. green1

    340 gone! Performance shop shut down! Help!

    Yes, it has gotten to a facebook type deal; that's why I don't spend much time in here, anymore.
  4. green1

    Losing interest in the hobby

    Here's how it works. I'm 62 and body shat.. Buddy calls. a 46 or a 69- hey, lets restore it. I have the beer. Then a year project. At least it kept me off the streets.
  5. green1

    Losing interest in the hobby

    Well, lets see. Old Mopar. Rare. Fun driving. Ford and gm killer. Take a break.
  6. green1

    340 cam suggestions

    oops, 5600
  7. green1

    340 cam suggestions

    I still own a 69 block 70 Duster my ex wife used to daily drive. I told her hi test... Factory domed pistons, .018 flat out of the deck. 202s, ld4b. 650 holley. That car would move. Oh. old purple 484 lift, 234 @ 50. That bleed of some cr, but factory? maybe 8.8. Well after it sitting on stands...
  8. green1

    unfinished cars at shows

    Sign in window-under construction. Went to a show down here, they had a seperate trophy for that class. People just want to see the old cars; unless you go to some shows. Good looking 65 b body hemis there. A kid with a 1 year old car, that had a stereo in it won 1st prize. Bunch of people...
  9. green1

    Best source--Cheetah parts?

    I'd just call the Turbo Action tech line, between 1 and 4 pm, and ask for Paul Forte. He designed it, and a good guy.
  10. green1

    Frustrated engine wants to die at idle

    Like everybody said, and few listen. Set it at it idla at highest vacuum. then limit dist advance.
  11. green1

    what does it mean?

    It was nuts in the late 60's/early 70's. larger v8s in Valiants and Darts. Then 340's in them. I bought a new 70 Duster(still have it) for $2400. A 340 4 speed was $2100, but we couldn't afford the insurance. Then, a light Belvedere with a big block? The road Runner. Coronets with BB's? Bees...
  12. green1

    Beginner Asphalt Circle Track - Duster??

    Back in the early 70's, I worked at a shop that ran 55 Chevys, short ovals. It basically involves suspension. Huge Franllin drum brakes, but that was before disc. To set up the suspension, it's called swedge. That was my area. We welded in stiffening plates at the front coil spring mount, with...
  13. green1

    Engine back from machining! What next!

    WD40 stands for water displacement, 40th try. It is not oil.
  14. green1

    Anyone used a Marine engine?

    A marine engine is: a car engine. If 2 engines were used, one has a cam that runs reverse. It took water from where it was, salt water, brackish, clean. If it was always flushed, after use, no problem. The normal cam in them is a mid circle track. Idle, or full throttle. No mid power band.
  15. green1

    Need help big big big time

    It just depends on what you want, and which you get. An almost finished, for an unknown? I spent 3 days a week, for a year, helping a buddy do a full restro on a 69 Charger. $$$ The drive train was $12. It runs great. But I think my old worn-out 340 Duster would beat him........ Yep, once...
  16. green1

    looking for licence plates

    Citrus will involve shipping.
  17. green1

    Is the market going up?

    Money? 10 years away. Owning a Mopar that smokes anything, especially the kids in a 5.0 stang, and the riceburners- priceless. It is so funny, all my life- chevs, fords, pontiacs; never lost my a body 340. It kicks azz. And people that lose to them, hate them. Wonder why? From stock, they won(...
  18. green1

    Were gonna have to start a forum for the "misfits"

    Back in the day, 1970; I bought a 318 Duster 3 speed manual, open 3.23, Put a 500 Holley on it-too much, had to jet it way down, traction bars, and heavy valve springs. No tuning carb or re-curving, etc. F-70 tires. 1?8 mile strip. Beat my buddies; 383 cuda, 350hp 396 Chevelle. What else can...
  19. green1

    how did you learn to work on cars?

    Grew up on grand fathers farm, at 8 yo I was helping repair tractors. Had the car bug early, bought all the mags. Worked as drive train, and then front end mech for gm dealer for awhile; got side-tracked, tried college. Then construction. Rose up to super, where I could afford to play with my...
  20. green1

    Where do I start....?

    Agree, clean and un-cover the gremlins first.
  21. green1

    People who want to know a lot about cars,

    Lol, it is un-believable. Put my 70 Duster alongside a 70 Camero; do they even have the slightest resemblance?
  22. green1

    People who want to know a lot about cars,

    Nah, anal retentive.
  23. green1

    Junk gas, what to do?

    Yeah, some local stations still have non; check around marinas, but don't pay their prices. and Seafoam is a good thing.
  24. green1

    So what does a Frat zog stand for?

    Get a real life.
  25. green1

    Ok it's Friday what weekend projects are you working on

    Finally figured out how to install msd atomic efi; now cable to trans line pressure doesn't have enough travel. More geometry.
  26. green1

    Starter heat soak ????

    Timing
  27. green1

    Need a thread Back Halved Cars

    What are you talking about? Need help on back halving. or need help on the combo? Virgin not cut, but already has a back halve?.........
  28. green1

    Help me to understand.....

    Hand sand, go to Sherwin williams with paint code. They will make rattle cans so close that you are done. About $10 a can.
  29. green1

    Parts Cleaning

    Mineral spirits, and kerosene. A little ATF on the side.
  30. green1

    Fuel pump problems

    POS replacement pump.
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