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Was able to get my dash clock working. Just needed to file the contact points for the electro magnet winding mechanism, has been a really good,productive day. Moving forward,slowly, but moving in the right direction.

Still fine tuning it,lol. Watching it for about 12 hours intervals before adjusting it.

harder to get more narrow than a 1941 WC with Burma Rd. fenders but....440 went in with no trouble

My thoughts on the /6 .... they are a great engine, they are getting harder to find today also. I originally thought about a /6 because I have had several 60's Dodge trucks with the /6 and love them .... I settled on it would be a poor choice. I think a 3.9 V6 from a Dakota would be a great swap. They have plenty of power and even a Magnum version that produces more HP. I have a older Caravan with the 3.3 FWD, newer came with a 3.8 which is a stroked 3.3. The Dakota RWD trucks have the 3.9 All these Dodge V6's are known to go 300K + miles with basic maintenance. Will require extra wiring with the computer .... should be pretty simple if you have the engine/trans wiring harness and computer from the donor vehicle. While my original 218 is in good condition, I did pickup a 1970 318 for future use. The 360 is basically the same block and the newer replacement for the 318, should be plenty of them around and make a good choice. 318/360 has been done thousands of times and work well .... just a better choice then a /6 IMHO All deals are off if you already have the motor/transmission then go ahead and use what you have.

15-20 minutes seems to be the threshold for my P15 when the engine is hot. Hot start prior to that is immediate (as is a cold start with choke applied), but after a lunch break the excess fuel requires about 4-5 seconds to clear which seems much longer as visions of a drained battery dance through my thick head. 😜 It has never failed to start, but it cranks long enough to get my attention. I too use the partial throttle method when hot starting.

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