Recent content by Chris Nicholson

Oof. I need a 6-71 in my life.

Done! Thanks!

The bearings in the power steering pump are noisy. I'm going to get a reseal kit and try to find bearings from a local shop. Online kit sources offer different kits for Saginaw and Chrysler pumps. Which do I have? '74 318 Swinger.

Thanks for listening to it again. Straight fan on this one, no thermoclutch.

No, thankfully, as I don't know any priests.

Update: Got a new water pump from FlowKooler, installed it, bolted on the fan, put on the belt, started the car, and SKREEE! The noise is still there, in the same way as before. Took the belt off, no noise. So the only thing left is the bearing in the power steering pump. I'm not mad though...

In doing the water pump job on my '74 Dart 318, I've misplaced the long bolt that goes through the mounting bracket. Looked in my truck, Dad's truck, both of my toolboxes, the blast cabinet, etc. Does anyone know the specs on that bolt?

Yeah, the timing cover looks okay. I've been running a 50/50 mix since doing a Prestone flush, replacing the thermostat, and having the radiator re-cored. Just before I picked it up from my buddy last year, he replaced the heater core. Edited to add: Still have a couple of original hoses in...

Got the water pump off today.

Already started disassembly.

Hahaha, I wish it worked!

That's a good idea, so I checked the pulley. Barely wiggles. Doesn't make any noise when steering.

I would, but it hasn't been gassed in years.

I'm thinking you're right.

Canceled my plans for the afternoon and started the process of elimination. Started with shining a drop light on the fan while revving, couldn't see it hitting anywhere. Took the shroud off and checked to be sure. Fan blades are nice and tight. There was no noise from the power steering pump...