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  1. Dartis

    Any idea what causes this?

    I just had a similar problem, very rough idle even with a freshly rebuilt carb. (1920 holley) ...We checked the valves and found the exhausts valves were too tight. Adjusted them to spec and it runs like a watch.
  2. Dartis

    8 to 10 hrs labor to change '225' head gasket ?????

    I agree with 'pishta' it's the age of DIY
  3. Dartis

    Block color for 68 Slant 6

    If you're gonna do the oil pan and timing chain silver, I'd go with red. :)
  4. Dartis

    UPDATE; Got it runnin'

    No black smoke...blow by of 'course but that's clear...I did have some leakage on the carb but replaced both gaskets...fuel pump maybe?
  5. Dartis

    UPDATE; Got it runnin'

    Hey Guys, I just wanted to tell you, I picked up a 1970 to put in my 65' bought the bushing from Charrlie and dropped it in and reconnected everything. Its running but not very well. It keeps missing and the longer it runs the worse it misses. So my next plan is to use some Marvel Mystery oil...
  6. Dartis

    Oil pickup on slant 6

    Mine in the 65 engine in caddywhompas too lol
  7. Dartis

    Under My Hood

    Gonna drop in an interim engine to use while we rebuild the original :)
  8. Dartis

    Under My Hood

    Hey Guys, I wanted to show you what it looks like under my hood before I start tearing into it. :) Yes that is an A/C compressor for the under dash A/C
  9. Dartis

    I Need a Slant 6 Ventura county

    I forgot to mention..it does need to be a 225...but I'm sure all of you experts knew that already!
  10. Dartis

    I Need a Slant 6 Ventura county

    Guys, This is Fantastic! What a great site! I finished paying off the Dart today and am gonna start tearing into it tomorrow...thank you for all of the great offers and I'm paying close attention to each and every one of them. I'm so excited
  11. Dartis

    I Need a Slant 6 Ventura county

    Bill, Thank you so much for all your great info, especially about the ring on the tranny. Yes, the tranny is auto, and as you put it so well gonna take some time to get a clearer diagnosis of what's goin' on. Pishta, I'm interested and like to know more info...but I'm headed off to...
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    I Need a Slant 6 Ventura county

    Hey Everyone, I thought I'd introduce myself. I just purchased a 65' Dart the cleanest car ever! I seriously think the engine may be original (like from the factory) no wires have ever been cut (not even for a radio). Daily driver before engine quit working. I definitely have a blown head...
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