Recent content by 72swinger619

Lots of good advice. I figure I could drop the crank to put it on but if its not necessary that's great I didn't know if not having it could negatively effect oil pressure. BTW the car was in my drive way. But nosy neighbors called in and complained.

When I built my motor I was on a timeline the city kept issuing fines for me working on it which started at 150 and doubled each time. So I rushed the install. Couldn't find a rope seal. Now I must drop pan and install the seal any advice.. Do I have to rove timing chain and cover...

Can you change the bell housing from one to the other

Its actually for a 72 the 66 is my wife's car

Have a slant six .Bad trans found locally a good trans 904 from a 318 can I swap these two or what will be necessary and if j get the trans for $100 is it worth the effort

I spent all my savings on redoing my brakes wheels tires swapping the rear end ( for bbp) and new battery blah blah ah went to drive the car no forward or reverse and now I don't have a vehicle need to get back on the road asap. Have been carpooling to work for a year and a half now . and if I...

Wouldn't happen to be trien to get rid of 904 for the slant? I need a trans desperately just bought tires and then trans died

After finding a good shop i was properly instructed on how to find my new length which went from 54" center to center to 53 1/8 center to center which is only 7/8 shorter

There are many reasons why i didnt go with wilwood or other aftermarket parts.i dont want alumibum calipers that are made for performance or weekend driving.. but anyhow alot of it is opinions and i like a bit of a challenge. So this was my way for me so thanks to all who have made actual...

Ive heard they get shortened 1 3/4" for rear diff swap 7.25 to 8.25 i guess first things firstvfind a cheap local shop

Btw i am a certified welder and if ther is a good diy link i may go that route.

Have a 72 dart swinger went from 7.25 to 8.25 a body rear dont know what to do for driveshaft length difference di i cut it if so how much . Does anyone know of a good place to have this work done in san diego area. Or does anyone have a driveshaft that will fit for sale (cheap)in my area. My...

When i switched to fmj spindles from 9" a body drum spindle my alignment was good befor tires are way toed out and i was wondering is a longer tie rod neccessary to get back into adjustment

Here it is before and after. Yes it was more difficult than a kit. But i like it. Also im not sure if performance calipers are made fir all the dust and debris of daily driving

Ok i will try to get to the partsbstore and get a gasket some fluid and a filter for while i have it open