1969 Dodge Dart GT freshen up

[clv22p]

Funny how it always turns into more than you planned..

 

[skep419]

You got that right. trying to just do what's necessary.

..................stroker...................

 

[4spdragtop]

Funny how it always turns into more than you planned..

Yep that's what I was thinking.

I agree with RRR pull it when you can to do it right. ....wait that didn't sound right....lol
Good job Sam

 

[nm9stheham]

So just add a hole in between the existing holes ? Please do tell.

Yes...and with the plate OFF of the engine....

 

[skep419]

Small Block bolt sizes

oil pan
5/16"{18}x 3/4" amount needed 18
valve covers
1/4"{20}x3/4" amount needed 10

fuel pump
3/8"{16}x1 1/2" amount needed 2

thermostat housing
3/8"{16}x1" amount needed 2

intake manilofld
3/8"{16}x1 1/2" amount needed 12


was looking for water pump bolt lengths. Found this on mopars. Figured I'd share it.
water pump & timming cover as a combo-set
3/8"{16}x5" amount needed 4
3/8"{16}x3 3/4" amount needed 3
3/8"{16}x1" amount needed 3
3/8"{16}x2" amount needed 1

distibuter hold down
5/16{18}x 3/4" amount needed 1

 

[skep419]

Looking into ditching the spacer between the intake and thermostat housing. The only reason i have it is my temp switch is too big and I didn't have a port left in the intake that was big enough.

 

[skep419]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-16731?seid=srese1&gclid=COue9Njm6skCFQ6QaQodQ_wLXw

This one has mixed reviews. Not sure why it has two spades.

 

[skep419]

This one is on at 180 but horrible reviews across the board

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-16730?seid=srese1&gclid=CL6fmuvn6skCFQ2OaQod1nEPZQ

 

[nm9stheham]

This one has mixed reviews. Not sure why it has two spades.

Because it is a temperature switch for controlling a fan, not a temp sender for a temp gauge. Which are you seeking, and if you are wanting a temp sender for you gauge, is it the stock temp gague?

 

[skep419]

Nope I worded it wrong I am looking for a switch to control my fan.

 

[skep419]

 

[skep419]

Figure while I'm at it mine as well get the correct heater hose fittings for my air gap.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-1970-78...Fittings-70-71-72-73-/231744732690?nav=SEARCH

If I used a fitting like this. I could reuse the switch I have now. It might put he heater hose higher. Unless I put the switch on top and the heater hose out the side.

5/16" OD = 1/16 NPT
3/8" OD = 1/8 NPT
1/2" OD = 1/4 NPT
5/8" OD = 3/8 NPT
3/4" OD = 1/2 NPT
1" OD = 3/4 NPT
1 3/8" OD = 1 NPT

 

[nm9stheham]

Ya know, you could get an all female tee with a male-to-male nipple with one end in the bottom of the tee and the other end of the nipple downward into the manifold, and then have the sensor face out the front side opposite the hose connection and it might be out of the hoses.

 

[ocdart]

Taking it all the way down to a bare block?
If you are I'd suggest taking care of all that casting flash in the valley above the cam.

 

[skep419]

This is as far down as it's going.

 

[nm9stheham]

Don't stop now... melt it down and recast it!

 

[skep419]

Scat I beam Rods are on order. Going to use my h116 pistons I had laying around. Bringing block to machine shop Monday to have the cam bearings installed, cylinders rabbit turded, parts externally balanced.

Out with the 405's

 

[skep419]

 

[skep419]

Could go crazy and have it look like this.

 

[skep419]

Cleaned heads with eagle wheel cleaner.

 

[skep419]

Used an old pushrod to drive out the oil dipstick tube.

 

[straightlinespeed]

Your doing some nice work Sam. What engine shop did you decide to use?

 

[skep419]

Victory engines

 

[straightlinespeed]

Nice!!!!

 

[skep419]