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by Moparguy
Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:36 am
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: 1974 Int. Convertible 2310/9883 at Auction from Bonhams
Replies: 5
Views: 3230

Re: 1974 Int. Convertible 2310/9883 at Auction from Bonhams

yes the dash is unfortunate .....and as an American , Im no longer surprised at the things my fellow Americans do to cars .........
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: 74 J series 440 looking to improve MPG, heads off.
Replies: 31
Views: 16552

Re: 74 J series 440 looking to improve MPG, heads off.

the thermoquad will return highest MPG (unless you go EFI) IF you keep your foot out of it .
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: 1973 INTERCEPTOR FOR SALE FLORIDA USA
Replies: 0
Views: 923

1973 INTERCEPTOR FOR SALE FLORIDA USA

2 OWNERS , ALL DOCUMENTATION , CLEAR FL TITLE , LOW MILES , NEEDS PAINT (MUCH OF THE HARD WORK COMPLETED) , NEEDS ASSEMBLY (REBUILT ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION). WILL NEED EXHAUST , REBUILD STEERING RACK , BRAKES , AND VARIOUS MAINTENANCE , VERY NICE SERVICEABLE LEATHER , PERFECT DASH. SILVER WITH BURGU...
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Oil Pump Drive Bush
Replies: 1
Views: 1402

Re: Oil Pump Drive Bush

these are on ebay , there is a Factory tool to install and size it , but not 100% required .....
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 21
Views: 15311

Re: Spark plugs

Bosch platinum is available again in USA if anyone is interested , best non fouling and for CD igs is Champ j12y ....Bosch platinum was an old favorite too
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Tips for removing crank nut?
Replies: 7
Views: 4217

Re: Tips for removing crank nut?

obtain an assistant ....disable the ignition coil completely .....get a 4 foot piece of wood and 6 point socket 1/2 or 3/4 inch drive ....snap it on a long breaker bar ... touching the floor with the bars handle on YOUR right side ,put the socket on the bolt, hold the assembly on the bolt with the w...
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: What colour should the block be painted??
Replies: 17
Views: 8459

Re: What colour should the block be painted??

paint it blue , then black then if it chips /flakes ..it will look 100% original
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Fuel line from Mechanical fuel pump to carb ('67 383).
Replies: 3
Views: 2479

Re: Fuel line from Mechanical fuel pump to carb ('67 383).

Right Stuff products , or Fine Lines in USA , specify carb and pump , never had trouble getting these , but not uncommon to get the wrong items ...
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:06 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Rhythmic vibrations from 383
Replies: 52
Views: 20842

Re: Rhythmic vibrations from 383

do you know anyone with a cylinder shorting tach/dwell or scope ? will find a missfire in seconds,,,,,,,,or maybe the crank damper has spun round ?
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Cylinder Head
Replies: 5
Views: 3477

Re: Cylinder Head

if a shop does Diesels , they can install hardened exhaust seats on a 440/383 .....maybe some new aluminum heads perhaps ?
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Bearing replacement whilst still in car
Replies: 11
Views: 4709

Re: Bearing replacement whilst still in car

if the cam bearings are flaking away ,,,,,,,sort of a waste of time
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Replacement timing chains on stock engines
Replies: 8
Views: 4105

Re: Replacement timing chains on stock engines

there are very few chain and gear setups left on the market that wont stretch something chronic . Check out the Hughes engines site , or learn the hard way...
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: ThermoQuad accelerator pump problems
Replies: 3
Views: 2542

Re: ThermoQuad accelerator pump problems

Daytona Carb .....Daytona FL USA has multi fuel compatible cups . Make sure you have a brass checkvalve as well . The original leather cups were best of course if there is a source for these .....In the USofA , it is common to have to "fix" "remanufactured" carbs of all types . E...
by Moparguy
Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:42 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Intermittent “Lean Spikes” on Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge...
Replies: 35
Views: 15153

Re: Intermittent “Lean Spikes” on Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge...

a carb is NOT fuel injection , dont expect to see one behave as such

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