Resurrecting Mom's Duster

[MomsDuster]

Sorry about your set back. Car looks amazing.

Thanks! Yeah it was a bummer. The car has 60 miles on it. Glad it was all caught early and I’m able to get it done right. I’ve learned a lot from it so I’ll look at all as positive thing. Expensive (in my world) but worth it in the long run.

 

[zkx14]

Thanks! Yeah it was a bummer. The car has 60 miles on it. Glad it was all caught early and I’m able to get it done right. I’ve learned a lot from it so I’ll look at all as positive thing. Expensive (in my world) but worth it in the long run.

They say whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Looks to be true for your motor!

 

[dukeboy440]

View attachment 1715287459 View attachment 1715287460 View attachment 1715287461 View attachment 1715287462 Well folks had a couple of set backs on the Duster. First I had a rocker arm fail and put a push rod right through it. Also found that the builder of the engine had put a number of old worn out rockers, then had an oil pump o-ring fail and cause a pretty good leak.

Wait, it happened again?!

 

[MomsDuster]

Wait, it happened again?!

No, it happened a couple weeks ago. I just posted it on this thread today. After the oil pump started leaking I decided to just upgrade the rockers while it was down. Was researching rockers when I stumbled across posts from Mike @B3RE he is helping me see the light! A good guy, smart and wealth of knowledge with Mopar valve train.

 

[MomsDuster]

Ok folks quick update. Got the PRW 1.6 rockers and geometry correcting kit from Mike at B3 Racing Engines installed. While I was in there I also put in a Power Master alternator and a high volume water pump and thermostat and the leaking oil pump. Got her up and running. Took her out for a shake down cruise. Seems to run good, the oil pressure is better 25-30 @ idle and 50+ off idle with no leaks. The water temp is good, and when the fans come on I finally have 13+ volts at idle! Not going to get too excited yet but I am cautiously optimistic. A big shout out to Mike @B3RE for his patience and expertise. Great guy to work with. Also want to give a big shout out to Jesus, for His blessings on my life and giving me the patience and ability to enjoy this hobby.
Thank You Jesus!

 

[MomsDuster]

Got the fabricated valve covers installed today. Diggin-em.!

 

[66340SEDAN]

Car looks great!

 

[Garrett Ellison]

Bahama yellow is a rarity on that car in a twister, it's one of my favorite color combinations on just about anything, looks good with black or white. You definitely have a lot to be proud of...

 

[340mike]

Very cool! This is the first time I have gone through your thread. Great color combo on your car. Looks like you have a nice ride there.

 

[lilfontleroy]

Impressive.

 

[MomsDuster]

Took her to work today.

 

[Cassius]

Great work!

 

[MomsDuster]

Finished up the carpet today.

 

[Cassius]

Finished up the carpet today.

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Dang that is clean! Well done!

 

[MomsDuster]

A couple of pics from a couple of cruise ins I took the jalopy to.

 

[sireland67]

Looking good,
I seriously have no excuse for not even starting my car this year, it is sitting in a storage building on top of the hill, where the local car gathering happens every Saturday night.
I need to get over to the storage building and at least start the old girl up.
This month may give me a reason, the safety inspection runs out on the windshield, so at least a good reason to drive the car since it is tagged and insured.

 

[MomsDuster]

So I decided to jump in on the fun of recording and posting a video of the Jalopy’s idle. So I figure I’ll do a cold start. So much for my videographer skills. Still sounds pretty good imo.

 

[missing linc]

Damn that is a cool car, I like it just the way it is.

 

[Garrett Ellison]

Makes cameras duck and cover, lol!

 

[Mopar-Mitch]

Really nice car!

 

[MomsDuster]

Here are some shots of the Duster that someone shared on FB at the car show this weekend.

 

[lilfontleroy]

So I decided to jump in on the fun of recording and posting a video of the Jalopy’s idle. So I figure I’ll do a cold start. So much for my videographer skills. Still sounds pretty good imo.

kicked that cameras ***!

 

[TexasDart]

Looking good. Have you considered just painting the hood satin black. The rest of the car looks pretty good.

 

[MomsDuster]

Did a little Covid 19 spicing up. As with the rest of the car, Its not perfect, in fact far from it. But looks a little better. IMO

 

[dukeboy440]

Did a little Covid 19 spicing up. As with the rest of the car, Its not perfect, in fact far from it. But looks a little better. IMO

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I was looking and maybe you have it posted and I missed it but what roller cam did you end up going with