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  1. threewood

    MSD Streetfire Ign in a 74 Duster, have Q's...

    I'm trying to help a buddy out with his car, 74 Duster, as he is installing an MSD Streetfighter ignition system. The system is hooked up correctly as per the directions... His car has a 4 terminal ballast resistor. The red wire from the kit goes to original coil + wire (brown) so should it...
  2. threewood

    727 Torqueflite Case Hole #2 ??

    I have in my hands a Cope auto shift valve body. I'm looking at the instructions and have no idea what he means by "case hole #2" which is number 8 below. I hace an orifice installed from my current TF2 kit but I think that is what number 12 is talking about. Anyone install one of these? I sent...
  3. threewood

    [FOR SALE] BNIB Crane B/RB Ductile Iron Rocker Arms 1.5

    Brand new, never opened set of Crane ductile iron rocker arms, 64770-16, 1.5 ratio. I received these as a replacement set for my prior set that wore at the tip. It took 6 months to get these and I had already moved on to a set of Hughes rockers so I don't need them anymore. Shipped directly from...
  4. threewood

    [FOR SALE] 1969 A12 6BBL Style "440 4BBL" Hood Decal

    I had these made by a print shop as there isn't a reporduction of this combo anywhere. They are made on UV resistant, reflective laminate. Size is 7.6" long x 2.75" tall. I have 11 sets left. Price is $18.00 a set (two decals) shipped USPS flat rate. If you need more than one set, subtract...
  5. threewood

    727 Issue With 2-3 Upshift

    This is a rebuilt 1976 727 auto mated to my 440. I also installed a TF-2 Transgo shift kit during the rebuild (followed all directions to a T), 3500 PTC converter, 5400 rpm governor, Bouchillion Cable. My issue: If I adjust the kickdown to be close to all the way back at WOT the upshift is...
  6. threewood

    [SOLD] Cloyes 318 / 360 HD Timing Set

    This is new in box, never installed. Cloyes C-3028X Heavy-Duty timing set. Double roller, max adv. / retard at cam is 3°. These are $47 new. I am asking $35 shipped to your door. Shipping outside conus will be extra. Paypal preferred. Thanks!
  7. threewood

    [FOR SALE] 30 and 35 Tooth Speedometer Pinions

    I have a 30 tooth (yellow) and 35 tooth (orange) pinion that I used briefly in my 727. Both are excellent and work fine. I ended up with a 27 tooth in mine so these need to go. Price is $25 shipped EACH conus. Shipping to Canada will be extra. Paypal preferred. Located in SW AZ. Thanks!
  8. threewood

    [FOR SALE] A&A 5800 Max Wedge Governor

    Used 5800rpm Max Wedge governor purchased from A&A. For 727. It has less than 100 miles on it. Swapped it out with a 5400rpm version. $50 shipped conus Paypal preferred SW Arizona
  9. threewood

    RB Valve Geometry Question

    Putting together my 440 with 440Source Stealth heads, Crane ductile rocker arms 1:5 ratio. Installed valve spring height is 1.880", Hughes solid lifter cam, lift is .552". This is the rocker arm swipe at rest, base circle, no pushrod interference. Toward intake side. Will shims be enough to...
  10. threewood

    Help ID This Aluminum Moulding!

    This came with a 69 B body but I suspect it is for an A body but I cannot find any pics. If it is something someone needs, I will let it go for shipping costs. It is anodized AL and has a bevel on the edge. It is 3/4" wide and both pieces are slightly arched. Long one measures 43 1/4" and both...
  11. threewood

    New QD Blue Close To Old B5 Blue?

    I know there are a ton of variations, but this is a complete repaint so it only needs to be close. Went to the parts store to look up B5 in Sikkens Lesonol, Wanda, and U-Tech and nothing came up. So after searching a bit I found that new Dodge QD Surf Blue is called B5. Is the new color close to...
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    [FOR SALE] SB Milodon Windage Tray / Main Studs

    I bought this set up for my Poly 318 and never got around to getting it installed as the stud length was incorrect for my Poly. Milodon #32230 Opened and installed but never ran in the motor. The stud set is correct per the directions but is labeled Chevy BB. Would be around $115 new plus...
  13. threewood

    1974 Duster I am Looking At....Need Help

    A friend at work has this 1974 Duster he is passively trying to sell. He realized the fix up cost is more than he wants to put into it. He said he would like $1000 but would consider lower offers. He is a good guy and even offered up "pay me $100 a month if you want." 318 auto w/ newer Eddy...
  14. threewood

    No Wheel Weights!???

    Trying to track down a high speed steering wheel shake. Wheels and tires are about 2 weeks old. New Cooper Cobra tires mounted on new Wheel Vintiques 63 Mopar steelies. No wheel weights on any of them, inside or out. No shaking with the old skinny 14" wheels and tires. Odds that all four were...
  15. threewood

    Homemade Coolant Recovery Tank

    Got bored and made this tank for my car. No catch can on my 1962 and noticed it likes a bit of breathing room in the radiator. Added this tank and now radiator stays full. Pretty cool how it sucks fluid back in lol Used extra 2 1/2" exhaust pipe and welded the ends shut with 18 ga metal...
  16. threewood

    Shimming Planetary Gear Cogs

    I've read Monroe's book and although it mentions shimming the planetary gear set with a .010" shim under the thrust washer it doesn't specifically mention shimming the individual gears in the set (3, 4, or 5). Mine have definite play up and down on the shaft, but side to side is tight. It...
  17. threewood

    Need a 727 Pump to Clutch Selective Washer!!!!!!

    Pulling teeth:protest: Does anyone know who has a selective fiber washer (between front pump and clutch ) in the .112" to .126 range? I need to tighten up my endplay. I have a .086" washer in it with .057" endplay. Everywhere I look, they have full kits, no info on thickness. Only place I...
  18. threewood

    Single Field Alternator Rebuild Help!

    I have my original alternator in a box and finally got around to rebuilding it. I have the service manual but I need some of the info dumbed down a bit. It refers to special testing tools so I don't know what they are using. 1. How do you correctly test the diodes (+ and -) out of the case...
  19. threewood

    [WANTED] Big Block Pushbutton 727

    Hi, looking to buy a 62-65 727 Torqueflite pushbutton transmission for a big block. In need of rebuild or good, used condition. Shipping is a killer so hoping to find something in the Phoenix,Tucson, or San Diego area for local pickup. I am in 85364, SW Arizona. Thanks!
  20. threewood

    Blower Motor Lubrication?

    Sorry, it isn't in an A body. 62 Belvedere. The blower motor works good but randomly squeeks and squalls and is getting pretty annoying. Pretty sure it needs to be lubed but I haven't yanked it out to see yet. Are these motors rebuildable? What lube on the bearings? Is there a standard...
  21. threewood

    Harmonic Balancer Slipped......

    I thought my car was haunted. My timing would change randomly. Finally came to a head last night. Previous night I installed a collar on my distributor shaft to keep the gear from coming up. Timed it to 20* initial / 35* total, vacuum unhooked. Adjusted the carb and all was well. Yesterday I...
  22. threewood

    Need help with TC /flexplate install

    Engine / transmission is a 1962 318 Poly with TF-8 19 spline. Bought a new PTC torque converter and ARP fasteners, 19 spline, 7/16" bolts. Old torque converter has an 11 1/8" bolt pattern but the new one is 10". 1) Besides needing a new flex plate, is this an issue? I have heard the 10" is...
  23. threewood

    Trutrac 8 3/4 Axle Spacer

    Finally got my rearend back from the shop (741 w/ 3.23 and trutrac dif) and have a question setting axle end play. The dif came with a steel spacer, so does this just float between the internal ends of the axles? Reason I ask is that the open dif has a rectangular block fixed in place. If it...
  24. threewood

    Need quick help with 8 3/4 rebuild kit!!

    I received my rebuild kit the other day and I believe I was sent the wrong washers. Please verify for me so I can contact the seller. I bought them from Diff-man on Ebay, if he is a member here, help would be appreciated. I'm taking the parts to a shop to set up the gears and just want to make...
  25. threewood

    Correct stall for my car

    Getting my ducks in a row to pull engine for rebuild, converter is going to be rebuilt. Car is a 62 Ply Belvedere. Weight is around 3400lbs. Engine to be built is a 318 4bbl 600cfm, stock stroke, 9.5:1 compression, cam is listed as 264/.450" solid cam (222@.050") 110LC, 2000 to 5500rpm power...
  26. threewood

    What is your choice for an 8.75 differential?

    Right now I am running an open differential in an 8.75, 741 case with 2.76. In prep for getting my engine built, I am hunting down parts for my rear end. I see cone type, clutch type, detroit locker type. All seem to have different names such as posi, sure grip, tru trac. I am closing in on a...
  27. threewood

    [SOLD] 3.23 ring and pinion for 741 case

    Looking for a 3.23 ring and pinion for a 741 housing. Thanks
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