lm782
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I couldn’t (still can’t) believe how good a shape it’s in. My wife hadn’t seen the car since it was stored and was all sorts of worried bad things had happened over the many years (e.g. vandalism, damage, rot...). It has always been in Illinois, so I figured road salt would have eaten it to bits. I’d have to say Zeihbart works pretty well.
I don’t know for sure how the various sub-systems are. I’m back home and the car is still in Illinois. My plan is to get organized for our next visit (around the holidays?) and attempt to get it running. Once it runs, put on a flatbed and get it closer to home (ours or my in-laws, more and better space to work on it).
As j par points out, I figure anything made of rubber is likely brittle and will need replacing (fuel lines, hoses, tires...). I’ll plan on doing the brakes and lines just ‘cause. From the sounds of it, I’ll need to plan on fixing some oil leaks too.
Thanks 70dustah, I’ll keep digging for the right priming procedure. I was wondering how to ensure the valve train got oiled. I won’t drop the tank in place, not much room to work. But, good to know about the sending unit and gasket.
jimjimjimmy, I couldn’t find an available copy online. I found SAE for has it for sale at $28Chrysler Corporation's 340 Cu. In. V-8 Engine, or send me a SASE?
I’m not a Mopar guy, but after a long road - am on the path now. I’m a tinkerer with an insatiable curiosity. At 16-17 years old, I replaced the engine (twice) on a ‘74 Javelin (dropped all 8 exhaust valves in a 401 when the stock retainers didn’t hold the 3/4 race cam and springs I put in. One let go altogether, shattered the piston and cracked the engine block. Expensive mistake for a $10 part. That’s when the original 304 went back in...). From there I had a ‘74 Saab 99 that needed a new transmission, a Peugeot 505 STI that needed a new engine... then miscellaneous bicycles, I built a couple mechanical watches from parts and now a 1969 340 Swinger needs some TLC.
Thanks for the reminder d55dave. Now that you mention it, I recall some Mopars used left hand threads on the driver’s side from my days at the garage.
I will ask my in-laws to start collecting gallon jugs. My father in-law told me Rockford will take hazardous waste every weekend. Can’t believe the sludge and discoloration. Wow!
Many thanks again for the help.
I don’t know for sure how the various sub-systems are. I’m back home and the car is still in Illinois. My plan is to get organized for our next visit (around the holidays?) and attempt to get it running. Once it runs, put on a flatbed and get it closer to home (ours or my in-laws, more and better space to work on it).
As j par points out, I figure anything made of rubber is likely brittle and will need replacing (fuel lines, hoses, tires...). I’ll plan on doing the brakes and lines just ‘cause. From the sounds of it, I’ll need to plan on fixing some oil leaks too.
Thanks 70dustah, I’ll keep digging for the right priming procedure. I was wondering how to ensure the valve train got oiled. I won’t drop the tank in place, not much room to work. But, good to know about the sending unit and gasket.
jimjimjimmy, I couldn’t find an available copy online. I found SAE for has it for sale at $28Chrysler Corporation's 340 Cu. In. V-8 Engine, or send me a SASE?
I’m not a Mopar guy, but after a long road - am on the path now. I’m a tinkerer with an insatiable curiosity. At 16-17 years old, I replaced the engine (twice) on a ‘74 Javelin (dropped all 8 exhaust valves in a 401 when the stock retainers didn’t hold the 3/4 race cam and springs I put in. One let go altogether, shattered the piston and cracked the engine block. Expensive mistake for a $10 part. That’s when the original 304 went back in...). From there I had a ‘74 Saab 99 that needed a new transmission, a Peugeot 505 STI that needed a new engine... then miscellaneous bicycles, I built a couple mechanical watches from parts and now a 1969 340 Swinger needs some TLC.
Thanks for the reminder d55dave. Now that you mention it, I recall some Mopars used left hand threads on the driver’s side from my days at the garage.
I will ask my in-laws to start collecting gallon jugs. My father in-law told me Rockford will take hazardous waste every weekend. Can’t believe the sludge and discoloration. Wow!
Many thanks again for the help.