The Other 68 Dart Resto Project
I finally got the Dart running after 5 months, In December I had a lot of problems with the engine, I could not keep it running, it would run over 1500 rpm, but would not idle. I took the Gas tank out and found this:
I figured the tarnished fuel might have something to do with it. I bought a used Edelbrock 1406 carb (600cfm) a while back but I did not bother replacing it until I got a new fuel tank and pickup (got this in a few weeks ago). I took the old carb off today and was shocked at what I found inside my mystery engine:
:o I was amazed at how hard this stuff is, its shiny and rock hard, I could not scrape it with my fingernail! I installed a new fuel filter (clear so I could keep my eye on it) Installed the Edelbrock carb and new gasket, but then I tried to hook up the throttle and kickdown. Time for a trip to the parts store, luckily one of my local Pep Boys carries a lot of Edelbrock stuff, and they actually had the Mopar linkage in stock, on my way back home.
Hmm...I'm hungry, stop at Taco Bell...10 minutes later, starting to drive fast...its making a run for the the border...must...get...home...to...bathroom...FAST!
Ok, back in the garage now, feeling much better. I installed a new set of plugs, I poured in 2 gallons of gas in it, cranked for about 15 seconds, VROOM! It started! WOO HOO! I love Edelbrock carbs, they always start the first time!
CRAP! The radiator is leaking water from somewhere in the middle of the core...%$#&@
I shut it off, giving up for today...I will work on it tomorrow.
I finally got the Dart running after 5 months, In December I had a lot of problems with the engine, I could not keep it running, it would run over 1500 rpm, but would not idle. I took the Gas tank out and found this:
I figured the tarnished fuel might have something to do with it. I bought a used Edelbrock 1406 carb (600cfm) a while back but I did not bother replacing it until I got a new fuel tank and pickup (got this in a few weeks ago). I took the old carb off today and was shocked at what I found inside my mystery engine:
:o I was amazed at how hard this stuff is, its shiny and rock hard, I could not scrape it with my fingernail! I installed a new fuel filter (clear so I could keep my eye on it) Installed the Edelbrock carb and new gasket, but then I tried to hook up the throttle and kickdown. Time for a trip to the parts store, luckily one of my local Pep Boys carries a lot of Edelbrock stuff, and they actually had the Mopar linkage in stock, on my way back home.
Hmm...I'm hungry, stop at Taco Bell...10 minutes later, starting to drive fast...its making a run for the the border...must...get...home...to...bathroom...FAST!
Ok, back in the garage now, feeling much better. I installed a new set of plugs, I poured in 2 gallons of gas in it, cranked for about 15 seconds, VROOM! It started! WOO HOO! I love Edelbrock carbs, they always start the first time!
CRAP! The radiator is leaking water from somewhere in the middle of the core...%$#&@
I shut it off, giving up for today...I will work on it tomorrow.