03JeepJeep
It's a hoot!
I love the build! Are you running comp rockers and stock length push rods?
Magnum swapping the 72 Scamp!
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txstang84
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Damn-just noticed where you harvested a hood for $50-that's awesome-wish I could find a deal like that.
snailpower
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Cant remember at this point but yeah I think they are stock length. I had brian at IMM help me with that when I was doing it.
Yeah that one definitely felt lucky!
I have been plugging away here and there when I had time. Painting parts eats up so much time! haha
When taking off the main caps / bearings I accidentally dropped a couple bearings. I didn't feel good putting those back in so that meant taking the crank out. Doing that without taking the pistons out wasn't the easiest task but I felt it necessary and would also allow me to clean the bottom half of the rear main area and inspect the bottom bearing halves. all the bearings looked good, but I kind of expected that.
Painted up K member, oil pan, timing cover. new front seal on the timing cover as well.
Gasket scraping fun!
oil pan installed
Remembering the order of spacers and brackets was a chore even using photos as reference. haha. But its currently sitting right side up again, which feels like a good milestone! I painted the damper orange and cleared over some timing tape as well.
keeping the dream alive. haha... next up have to order myself a converter!
03JeepJeep
It's a hoot!
Thanks for the info! Looks like the builds coming along nicely!
snailpower
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Ah I remember now, they are actually engine pro rockers (recommended by IMM) and hardened push rods I believe stock length. Also used comp guide plates that I had to finesse a bit (open the gap) because they were a bit tight on the pushrods after torquing down.
snailpower
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Still plugging away, did some touch up painting on the heads where there was a couple paint nicks.
Installed the painted fuel pump and a new alternator. The old alternator worked but I figured the time / energy involved in taking it apart and cleaning it didn't justify the $35 or whatever a new one was on rock auto haha... hope it works because it sure is prettier.
interestingly the alternator that came off had the larger pulley. I will see how this one works and maybe need to swap pulleys.
Installed the painted fuel pump and a new alternator. The old alternator worked but I figured the time / energy involved in taking it apart and cleaning it didn't justify the $35 or whatever a new one was on rock auto haha... hope it works because it sure is prettier.
interestingly the alternator that came off had the larger pulley. I will see how this one works and maybe need to swap pulleys.
snailpower
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Definitely made some progress this past weekend.
I have had these QA-1 strut rods sitting in the garage for probably going on 2-3 years and happy to finally install them.
Dynamic converter arrived! Should stall according to them around 3800? we shall see.
While I had the pan out I wanted to install a trans temp gauge, so I went at it and successfully drilled / tapped for the NPT sensor threads.
Getting engine ready for its hoist ride onto the K
The eagle has landed.
I have had these QA-1 strut rods sitting in the garage for probably going on 2-3 years and happy to finally install them.
Dynamic converter arrived! Should stall according to them around 3800? we shall see.
While I had the pan out I wanted to install a trans temp gauge, so I went at it and successfully drilled / tapped for the NPT sensor threads.
Getting engine ready for its hoist ride onto the K
The eagle has landed.
snailpower
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I am waiting on some parts so I decided to finish up some odds and ends I have been wanting to work on. First up was the steering coupler.
Some old *** grease in there, more of a tar than a grease really haha
Old seal (that did nothing) vs new seal
Before some wire brush degreasing action
and after:
Some light wear on the inside from the shoes
New paint, new grease and new clip ready to go once I get the K frame / steering box back in:
And finally, I hooked the 5th and hopefully final gauge: trans temp
Some old *** grease in there, more of a tar than a grease really haha
Old seal (that did nothing) vs new seal
Before some wire brush degreasing action
and after:
Some light wear on the inside from the shoes
New paint, new grease and new clip ready to go once I get the K frame / steering box back in:
And finally, I hooked the 5th and hopefully final gauge: trans temp
snailpower
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Almost there! Planning for putting this hunk of iron back in this weekend.
I had to wait a few weeks but I got this custom flex plate from Hughes balanced for a magnum. They take a normal B&M plate and make the pie cut to balance it. I haven't seen anyone post about this approach, mostly just reusing stock plate so I will guinea pig it and see how it goes. After having a stocker crack I didn't want to deal with that again.
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Almost there:
Now just got to lift it up and put this back underneath. Should be simple hahaha...
I had to wait a few weeks but I got this custom flex plate from Hughes balanced for a magnum. They take a normal B&M plate and make the pie cut to balance it. I haven't seen anyone post about this approach, mostly just reusing stock plate so I will guinea pig it and see how it goes. After having a stocker crack I didn't want to deal with that again.
Almost there:
Now just got to lift it up and put this back underneath. Should be simple hahaha...
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snailpower
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Well, its getting close to being on the road again.
I have to say this install was 1000x easier and maybe even quicker than just pulling the engine and trying to mate everything up in the compartment. So much easier doing headers / starter etc out of the car.
So we got it in within probably 45 minutes and it was just a matter of hooking everything back up. Our stopping point for the day ended up being that the engine position was a bit off so one torsion bar wouldn't go in without hitting headers. So I have to re-adjust the mounts a bit, finish up some odds and ends, and it should be ready to fire!
Not bad for some 1 car garage olympics haha
I have to say this install was 1000x easier and maybe even quicker than just pulling the engine and trying to mate everything up in the compartment. So much easier doing headers / starter etc out of the car.
So we got it in within probably 45 minutes and it was just a matter of hooking everything back up. Our stopping point for the day ended up being that the engine position was a bit off so one torsion bar wouldn't go in without hitting headers. So I have to re-adjust the mounts a bit, finish up some odds and ends, and it should be ready to fire!
Not bad for some 1 car garage olympics haha
snailpower
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Got her running and driving finally! The new converter is a world of difference, so happy I made that leap. Happy to report no leaks thus far!
I had a couple issues early on chasing noises, one turned out to be a dragging caliper that needed bleeding, and another was the driveshaft loop back a hair too far slightly rubbing the shaft on big dips. The Firm feel front sway end links are also rubbing on the QA-1 strut rods so the sway is currently unhooked. Have to sort that one out some how.
I am kind of liking the bumper less look, so don't know if it will go back on right away.. I also need to dial in the front ride height, its a bit uneven from side to side.
I had a couple issues early on chasing noises, one turned out to be a dragging caliper that needed bleeding, and another was the driveshaft loop back a hair too far slightly rubbing the shaft on big dips. The Firm feel front sway end links are also rubbing on the QA-1 strut rods so the sway is currently unhooked. Have to sort that one out some how.
I am kind of liking the bumper less look, so don't know if it will go back on right away.
. I also need to dial in the front ride height, its a bit uneven from side to side. 
You’re right. It looks pretty dang dood without a bumper! Maybe fab up a custom valance to fill the hole? I’ve thrown that idea around some for my Duster but haven’t done anything about it yet. I personally was thinking of something similar to this mustang.Got her running and driving finally! The new converter is a world of difference, so happy I made that leap. Happy to report no leaks thus far!
I had a couple issues early on chasing noises, one turned out to be a dragging caliper that needed bleeding, and another was the driveshaft loop back a hair too far slightly rubbing the shaft on big dips. The Firm feel front sway end links are also rubbing on the QA-1 strut rods so the sway is currently unhooked. Have to sort that one out some how.
I am kind of liking the bumper less look, so don't know if it will go back on right away.
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snailpower
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ah yeah that looks great! I wouldn't even mind if the slimmer dart bumper fit. Might have to try and find one at the J yard and see if it works.
The dart bumper sticks too far out in the middle to fit the Duster well but I’ve heard the 67-69 Barracuda bumpers are a lot straighter across and might fit to the body better.
snailpower
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Ah good point! yeah looking at how the dart hooks back on the sides that will be a problem. those barracuda bumpers might be worth a try tho yeah! Good call.
I found a 72 dart at a local yard a while back so might just pick up the bumper for shts and giggles and see how it works out if its cheap.
I had plans to see if I could make the dart bumper and valance work a few years ago, then I stumbled upon this thread. As far as I know, neither guy ever got it done, or myself for that matter. Maybe you’ll be the one who actually attempts this finally! Lol
67-69 Barracuda Bumper on a 70-72 Duster
67-69 Barracuda Bumper on a 70-72 Duster
In Michigan if it came with a bumper, running it without will get you a ticket.
Did you put Chevy gauges in?
snailpower
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snailpower
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I’m sure it’s the same here, but cops are less likely to notice that vs Michigan. Michigan cops are way more likely to have some car knowledge haha
Plus 3874729297272 more cars on the road here. Less likely to get picked off :
snailpower
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I was driving last night and realized what you were referring to. That sport comp II logo does look like a bow tie from a distance.
snailpower
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I was able to get her to the track. The converter made a HUGE difference in launch and feel. it also runs at lower RPM on the freeway, go figure. Temps were low and I had to go a little easy out of the hole, so was only able to get a best 60' of 2.0. Lots of room for improvement, but I did get an 8.30 clicked off even though I was only able to make 3 runs.
Here is the 8.30 @ 88mph run:
Im digging the lowered front end (I guess the torsion bar adjusters got turned when everything was apart). Hope I can keep it that way.
I also got to run against this demon... Lost bad obviously. haha. Sick car though.
Here is the 8.30 @ 88mph run:
Im digging the lowered front end (I guess the torsion bar adjusters got turned when everything was apart). Hope I can keep it that way.
I also got to run against this demon... Lost bad obviously. haha. Sick car though.
ScampMike
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Love the car, love the build, but I gotta say that the bumperless look isn't it for me.. it just looks unfinished. I get it, less weight at the very least, but that's what they make fiberglass for. I just think you need to get a 'glass one and maybe adjust it to fit better than the originals do or make some kind of filler panel.
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