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Adam H P15 D30

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  1. Adam H P15 D30
    Buy 2 Ignitors so when it fails unexpectedly, you have a spare to get you home. It will let you down so prepare....
  2. Adam H P15 D30
    Curious if you have a video of a cold start after sitting a few weeks?
  3. Adam H P15 D30
    Love driving mine at night because of this ^^^^^ view
  4. Adam H P15 D30
    My Wayfarer uses the stubby transmission
  5. Adam H P15 D30
    Yes, my 49 also had a small drain plug. Lots of scraping on the the housing to find it but it's there.
  6. Adam H P15 D30
    Here it is guys and gals.... I'm not cutting my brand new driveshaft. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/d/menlo-park-chrysler-dodge-hemi-c/7203882881.html
  7. Adam H P15 D30
    I found an R10 locally for $400.00, it's listed as a "core" but is complete. Now that I'm thinking about it, I might just pick it up.... BTW, $400.00 is a really good price!
  8. Adam H P15 D30
    What I would do: Get a catalog Use the 230 crank Use the 218 rods Find a modern piston with an acceptable bore size and correct height for your crank/rod combo Balance the assembly Pros are - longer rod, modern piston design, modern ring pack
  9. Adam H P15 D30
    Try Sanderson Headers, they should have what you need
  10. Adam H P15 D30
    The factory wheels that came off my Dodge pictured earlier were 15X4.5 FWIW
  11. Adam H P15 D30
    Might want to try a propane torch first, heat it up and the grease may just run out but be careful. I've freed up king pins with a propane torch.
  12. Adam H P15 D30
    If you are going to aftermarket wheels, up to 15X7 fit nicely and easier to find tires too. Here's 15X7 front and 15X8 rear but the rear axle is 1" narrower than stock.
  13. Adam H P15 D30
    Maybe try it without welting, probably look much smoother...
  14. Adam H P15 D30
    I've had to pull mine apart and clean all the old, rock hard grease out first when my clutch pedal was sticky.
  15. Adam H P15 D30
    OEMs use fuses or fuse links to protect the vehicle electronics. Size the charge wire from the alternator to the battery according to the max output of the alternator, just like the OEMs do. Same philosophy as not running 12v battery cables on a 6v car.
  16. Adam H P15 D30
    A dead battery and a jump start would easily overwhelm the amp gauge. A shorted cell in the battery also. If someone wants to add a fuse or fusible link, great. You don't want that to be the wire = FIRE. My 60a alternator would peg the amp meter after a long crank (sitting), glad it wasn't a 100a alternator. I dumped the ammeter and replaced with volt gauge, but it never failed. Ammeter should be ok with a 60a alternator, you'll know pretty quick if it isn't up to the task....
  17. Adam H P15 D30
    The only disadvantage to a higher amp alternator is hearing your amp gauge pop if you try to run a 100 amps through it. Hopefully it will just be a pop and not a fire. Make sure your primary wire from the alternator is rated for 100a.
  18. Adam H P15 D30
    Personal opinion... No matter how ugly a car is I believe in two things when it comes to old cars. 1. Clean, nice wheels 2. Clean windows The only things overdone in our world is the 32 Ford and the small block Chevy
  19. Adam H P15 D30
    Just a thought, is the pilot bushing depth different also? Does it matter?
  20. Adam H P15 D30
    For that price, I would buy the flywheel too if available.
  21. Adam H P15 D30
    If you don't have any luck finding a 230 flywheel (non FD) you can make a spacer at home with a piece of 1/4" aluminum plate, a band saw or jig saw, drill and a sharpie. Will probably need longer dowel pins but it doesn't have to be machine shop precise, it's a spacer not an adapter. Is there a tooth count difference between the 2 ring gears? Not sure....
  22. Adam H P15 D30
    I would leave the bell housing where it is and move the engine forward 1/4 inch
  23. Adam H P15 D30
    The late Don C. documented this issue when he switched to an engine that originally had a fluid coupling but his problem was only starter engagement, you will also have this issue in addition to your T/O bearing issue... In your case I would make a 1/4 inch spacer between your engine and bell housing.
  24. Adam H P15 D30
    I take it you do not have the old rear axle? What I do is place my final rims and tires under the car where I want them with the car at ride height. Measure between the rims for the WMS distance.
  25. Adam H P15 D30
    How many threads on this?? Our old flatheads with low valve spring pressures, and no rocker geometry probably don't require zinc. Run too low of zinc in my HEMI and it will wipe a cam in short order. Chinese parts make it worse and happen quicker
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