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Is that on the duster?
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Replace the rail, or plate it.
You can buy repo rails, or good stock used ones.
Safe-T-cap most likely has a slide over rail, but they are not much better than welding plate over the rust.
You can buy repo rails, or good stock used ones.
Safe-T-cap most likely has a slide over rail, but they are not much better than welding plate over the rust.
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Dang,thats bad...sorry bud.Dont even try to repair it with caps or plates,the metal is done.Just replace it.
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Rebuilt the carb, flushed the fuel line. Some nasty gas came out, went and got new gas. She runs way better now. Still have an issue keeping her running. I believe it's the fuel pump, which I have an extra one so I will get that thrown in. But a little video for you all.
On the frame rails, both sides are bad. So I called to a local shop to get a price, they told me $400-$500 per side. I still have a trick up my sleeve, I know a few people but Im not sure if they will help. Worth a shot though.
On the frame rails, both sides are bad. So I called to a local shop to get a price, they told me $400-$500 per side. I still have a trick up my sleeve, I know a few people but Im not sure if they will help. Worth a shot though.
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Sounds great!
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So picked this up today. 8 3/4 out of a early 70's duster 3.23 with sure grip, 742 case. Guy bought the car and made a race car out of it, put a floater 9 inch in it. He said he drove the car into the shop where he pulled the rear. I'll give it a once over for sure but a sweet deal for sure.
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So big day. Swapped out the fuel pump. Actually drove the car around the driveway. Transmisson is acting up. But still she drove. I hosed off a lot of the dirt and "stuff". Turn into the new rearend. It is a 3.23 sure grip unit, not from a duster though, measures out to a F/M/J body specs. Had all new bearings and gear oil though. Making steps in the right direction.
Fluid looks decent in that rear, bummer about the frame rails.
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Thanks bud, it'll be good. I will get it fix. Just gotta keep plugging along.
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Some pictures for you all. With the holidays over and work calming down for now, I decided to get out and finish tearing the engine down. So from last night here is the progress. The bearings need to be replaced, Pistons have some scuffing on them but I think they are usable. Cranks looks great, still polished basically. The idea is get it to the machine shop and have them put new cam bearing, freeze plugs, and hot tank it. Hopefully it won’t need much more then that.
It’s a 318 already 30 over, already has KB167 pistons. It’s a good starting point. When I got the duster this engine came out of, the owner gave me a new Comp 268 cam. So that’s going into this engine. Only thing holding me up is the heads. I’m not using the stock heads. I’ve seen a few sets of of J-heads floating around but I hate how they are open chambered. I was thinking about a set of EQ magnums with the push rod tunnels clearanced. I have all the magnum valvetrain I can throw on, with the 1.6 ratio that should make that cam .508/.512 lift. It should be fun but nothing crazy.
The 8.75 is going to Mosers to be shortened and have the axles cut and resplined.
Then all I need is a trans. I probably will find a 904 I can rebuild and slap a shift kit in.
It’s getting started. We shall see where it goes!
It’s a 318 already 30 over, already has KB167 pistons. It’s a good starting point. When I got the duster this engine came out of, the owner gave me a new Comp 268 cam. So that’s going into this engine. Only thing holding me up is the heads. I’m not using the stock heads. I’ve seen a few sets of of J-heads floating around but I hate how they are open chambered. I was thinking about a set of EQ magnums with the push rod tunnels clearanced. I have all the magnum valvetrain I can throw on, with the 1.6 ratio that should make that cam .508/.512 lift. It should be fun but nothing crazy.
The 8.75 is going to Mosers to be shortened and have the axles cut and resplined.
Then all I need is a trans. I probably will find a 904 I can rebuild and slap a shift kit in.
It’s getting started. We shall see where it goes!
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Everything looks good. Your right about those bearings,their done.Kb pistons work just fine in a street engine with no power adders,so thats good too!
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Right now the only thing holding me up is head selection. So first up my thought,
Hughes EQs Magnum leaving them at the 1.92 valve. Basically this is what hotrod ran in there 400hp 318 build.
$1199 for the heads
$73 to have them clearance the tunnels $143.85 for hardened pushrods
$85.72 if I buy new rockers
So $1501.57 to run Hughes
Hughes does a good job doing a once over on the heads. I’m running a set on my duster and I’ve been impressed with them.
Or
Indy La-X heads same 1.92 valve as Hughes. Only difference is the shaft rockers. To get into those is a bit more money.
$995 for the heads, plus Indiana sales tax.
$449.95 for Mancini 1.6 rockers
$112 for pushrods
Total $1556.95
Local stuff but I’ve heard some bad reviews and terrible customer service. They will be running a special soon cause of there swap meet they do so could get them cheaper.
Or
Someone recommend promaxx aluminum heads. Jegs has them and I’ve heard some really good stuff about them. 2.02 valves already which is nice and the aluminum would be nice to save weight.
$1399.95 for heads
$449.95 for 1.6 rockers
$127 for recommend pushrods
Total $1976.90
Like I said 2.02 calves would be nice the. I can transfer them over to a 340 or 408 build down then road.
Let me know what you guys think.
Hughes EQs Magnum leaving them at the 1.92 valve. Basically this is what hotrod ran in there 400hp 318 build.
$1199 for the heads
$73 to have them clearance the tunnels $143.85 for hardened pushrods
$85.72 if I buy new rockers
So $1501.57 to run Hughes
Hughes does a good job doing a once over on the heads. I’m running a set on my duster and I’ve been impressed with them.
Or
Indy La-X heads same 1.92 valve as Hughes. Only difference is the shaft rockers. To get into those is a bit more money.
$995 for the heads, plus Indiana sales tax.
$449.95 for Mancini 1.6 rockers
$112 for pushrods
Total $1556.95
Local stuff but I’ve heard some bad reviews and terrible customer service. They will be running a special soon cause of there swap meet they do so could get them cheaper.
Or
Someone recommend promaxx aluminum heads. Jegs has them and I’ve heard some really good stuff about them. 2.02 valves already which is nice and the aluminum would be nice to save weight.
$1399.95 for heads
$449.95 for 1.6 rockers
$127 for recommend pushrods
Total $1976.90
Like I said 2.02 calves would be nice the. I can transfer them over to a 340 or 408 build down then road.
Let me know what you guys think.
I used the speedmaster heads on Ebay... they're actually really good looking heads and so far work just fine. I'll know a little more on how they did in the couple thousand miles I have on them, when I pull the engine for the oil leak.
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Dropping the engine off in the morning to have new cam bearings and freeze plugs put in. But I collect a few more parts. A 904, gonna rebuild it and put a shift kit in. Doesn’t look to bad though. Then I have a buddy that traded me an a body 8 3/4 and some cash for my b body 8 3/4. It’s a peg leg 2.76 but nothing a spool and some 3.55s can’t fix! Shooting for driving it this summer!
I really would re-think a spool on the street.
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Agreed. I once had a buddy with spool in his Nova. He went around a tight corner,normal speed and totally sane. The tires squeeled like crazy and wouldn't you know it a cop came out of nowhere,ticketed him for wreckless driving or some such crap. Plus they really,really do you no favours handling wise in daily driving.
Why is it you want to use one?
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Only reason for the spook is it’s a cheap way to get both tires to spin. But I might just leave the 2.76 gears and the peg leg in sake of just getting her down the road. I’m to excited to wait haha.
So I have made some progress. Pulled that rear end apart and painted it up. Need to have the axles redrilled for big bolt pattern.
Just went and picked up the engine today from the machine shop. New cam bearings and plugs installed. Had them clean up the cylinders. Everything turn out good.
Picked up a set of bare EQ mags, ordered some new valves and Hughes springs/retainers. Built them myself, which was pretty fun. So now to get the engine build going and then get the trans rebuild kit to get that going. I am shooting to have it on the road by my birthday in August. Fingers crossed.
Also I’m in the process of looking/purchasing a house. Need a big garage though!
So I have made some progress. Pulled that rear end apart and painted it up. Need to have the axles redrilled for big bolt pattern.
Just went and picked up the engine today from the machine shop. New cam bearings and plugs installed. Had them clean up the cylinders. Everything turn out good.
Picked up a set of bare EQ mags, ordered some new valves and Hughes springs/retainers. Built them myself, which was pretty fun. So now to get the engine build going and then get the trans rebuild kit to get that going. I am shooting to have it on the road by my birthday in August. Fingers crossed.
Also I’m in the process of looking/purchasing a house. Need a big garage though!
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Looking good! I like the head choice,eq's are a great street head.
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More progression. Just got the new pushrods today, ordered the wrong ones. So now I should be able to get it finished. Rebuild the 904 myself or take it to a shop? I’ve heard they really arent to bad to do. Also was looking at using the older eddy performer intake but I’ve been looking at getting a Chinese RPM air gap knock off. Keep the performer and port match it? Or knock off?
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More pictures.
Keep up the good work, is that a MP windage tray?
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