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$900 1965 Dodge Dart GT with /6 225 and a spare engine on a stand. Engine has cylinder 5 no compression. Has aftermarket wheels/tires plus originals (whitewall). Has a spare engine; spare has bad oil pump and cam Clean title Registered through July 2016 Guys, I gotta get this out of...

Huh. Yeah, that makes perfect sense! Never imagined that could happen.

Thanks, good info! How do I decide which to choose? Any articles or threads you'd recommend? I mean articles specific to cam selection for the /6.

Yeah, I used a gauge. The pencil test is just to detect minute movement when hand turning. In my case, zippo compression and not the slightest quiver on the pencil. That piston is sitting right at the top and not moving. Assuming a broken rod then, I suppose the bearing could be intact. Is...

Hmmm, good point; I haven't opened it up yet but all I know is - compression test is nil for #5 - pencil at top of cylinder hits the top of the piston and stays there when I turn the engine. - there's no nasty scraping, nocking or clunking noises when running. - Engine runs, just real rough So...

Nm9theham, thanks, really appreciate that guidance. I've got time to make these considerations so this is good stuff!

Thanks, I'll do that.

Need em. San Diego, could pick up within SoCal.

OK, I'm getting my hands on a 73 225 /6 w/o a cam shaft. To be specific, the brass (?) gear was shredded. As I understand it (haven't seen it yet,) oil pump is a steel gear and distrib is plastic. That make sense? So two questions: 1) when I replace the cam what should I look out for...

Thanks Kevin, PM'd you.

Lost a cylinder in my 225 ( '65 Dart GT. ) The trans has been slipping a bit so I'm just going to replace the whole thing. Would like to keep below $1,000 budget. In San Diego. I have a Chevy Avalanche, could pick up in So Cal.

Need a rebuild kit for a 65 Dart GT. I know I can buy new but looking here in case you bought one and didn't install.

In San Diego, need a 904 tranny for /6 225. Floor shift via cables, not pushbutton.

All, thanks for your posts. :prayer: I actually do know how to troubleshoot but wasn't there mentally when first working on it (on the street, homework due in a masters course, middle of the day when I should be at work, etc.) I read all your posts and spent time this weekend with my meter and...

Folks, I know I've seen this before but I can't seem to think through it. 65 Dart 225 simply died while running. I can bridge the starter terminals and it cranks but won't catch. Key won't start it. Took the alternator to Autozone, their machine says it's broken but the replacement doesn't...