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  1. 1966DartConvertible

    NEW Slant Six Manifold for $98 on Ebay? Any good?

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone bought from this seller before. Exhaust Manifold 198 & 225 6-(SLANT-6cyl) Dodge Chrysler Plymouth Pickup Van Car | eBay Mine is cracked at multiple places. Cheers Syed Malaysia
  2. 1966DartConvertible

    External Seals & Gasket kit for TF6 A904

    Hi there I have a '66 Dodge Dart with a 170CID motor and A904 trans. There is quiet a major leak at the torque converter area. Im about to order this kit: http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/300780301311?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 and im wondering if it is for my...
  3. 1966DartConvertible

    Nylon distributor pinion for Slant Six

    Took the distributor out today to correct some timing issues. Apparently the timing runs off if I rev it hard a few times from idle. Upon inspection I found that the nylon pinion on my Prestolite slant six dostributor has seen better days. Even though that might not be the culprit, I better...
  4. 1966DartConvertible

    Ignition coil very hot, not "boiling" hot but...

    My coil get really hot and I've been told the coil should only be "warm" to touch and if its not, there must be some short somewhere in the wiring. Is this true? should I be concern? Thanks Syed
  5. 1966DartConvertible

    Electric fan cut in/cut out temp

    Hi. I have just converted my '66 slant six mechanical fan to electric fan. Rite now im using a 185F/205F thermo switch for the fan i.e. The fan switch on at 205 deg and switch off at 185 deg. With this setup, the OEM temp gauge shows about 2/3 when the fan cuts in and about 1/2 when the fan cuts...
  6. 1966DartConvertible

    Engine cutting out on sharp left turn

    Hi all As the title says... My Slant6 will cut out intermittently when I make a sharp left turn... sometimes if i manage to "catch" it i.e. shift quickly into N and blip the throttle, the engine will rev back up and will drive fine again... until the next left turn that is... it is fine on...
  7. 1966DartConvertible

    My ignition timing is going crazy, very unstable

    I trued setting the ignition timing today to 2.5 deg BTDC as per factory but the mark was running all over I.e. Very unstable. I set the thing the best I can and took a long drive, after about 50 miles of driving the engine start pinking badly at anything above 1/3 throttle. I suspect the timing...
  8. 1966DartConvertible

    Check out my DIY Electronic Ignition for my Slant Six Dart :)

    Rite now im just gonna use the points as the trigger but im sure this can be develop further to use magnetic pickup etc. later. Here are some pictures, before installation: This will eventually be painted and attached to the inner fender. What do you think? :) Syed
  9. 1966DartConvertible

    Holley 1920 throttle lever spring - connect to what?

    Hi again Im just wondering, on a standard factory slant six equipped with Holley 1920, what keeps the throttle lever (and butterfly) in the closed position? I would imagine some kind of spring? If so, where should this spring be connected to? Here is my current setup (see the spring on the...
  10. 1966DartConvertible

    Choke pull off and Fast Idle? Related?

    Hi I have read the "choke-adjust" page here and also the Holley 1920 Manual here but still dont quiet understand how they work. Correct me if im wrong. When i first turn the ignition key to start the engine, the vacuum created in the carb body pulls the choke pull off out. Correct? What...
  11. 1966DartConvertible

    Slant Six overheat at cruise speed, especially going uphill

    Hi It was about 90F today and took the Dart for a trip outta town. After about 25miles of driving the temp started climbing, first to about 2/3 then when it reached 3/4 mark while on a hilly section, i stopped at a rest area and let it cool down. What can cause this? Ignition timing not set...
  12. 1966DartConvertible

    Hissing sound at idle when hot? Why?

    During the run yesterday, I notice a distinct hissing sound seem to be coming from the carb/manifold area. This only happens once the engine is fully warmed-up. I cant pin point exactly where, just wondering what are the possibilities? Vacuum hoses are all new. Carb gasket and o-rings are...
  13. 1966DartConvertible

    My Slant Six Engine bay pix :)

    Finally! Got the 1920 Carb, air cleaner, and all hoses connected! Thank you all for your help and thank you to the person who sold me the decent 1920 with the linkages for US$50 :P I think it turned out not too bad.... And here's yours truly driving the Dart from the...
  14. 1966DartConvertible

    My distrubutor can be turned by hand...

    Hi Installed the Aircleaner today and adjusted the timing. The 7/16" bolt beside the distributor is fully tighten but I could still turn the dist by hand! Am I missing something? Is there another bolt holding the dist in place? Thanks. Syed
  15. 1966DartConvertible

    Someone tried to be smart and screwed-up my intake manifold

    Look at what the previous mechanic did (before I took the car) This is the old carb (Solex) setup ... check out the flange... He ground and welded the original setup and put the new carb with the flange Fwd-Aft orientation. Original Holley 1920 should be left to right. Now I have...
  16. 1966DartConvertible

    Need urgent help on my Slant Six (throttle cable setup)

    Hi all Im having trouble finding the correct setup for my RHD Dodge Dart Slant Six. Can someone please take a closeup picture and measure the Rod pictured in this diagram below, item number 14-11-9, so I can fabricate something that will work on my car. If your LHD Slant six is...
  17. 1966DartConvertible

    My '66 Slant Six (First start up)

    Click on the picture below: PS: Yes there IS water in the radiator and Yes the engine was fully warmed up before I took this video :) I think she turned out pretty good..
  18. 1966DartConvertible

    Spark Plugs for Slant Six?

    Hi, i cant find any thread on spark plugs... So here goes...Whats the best spark plug to use on the Slant Six? I would prefer if you could tell me in terms of "NGK equivalent" as it is almost impossible to find Champions or the likes this side of the Atlantic. Im thinking either BP5ES or...
  19. 1966DartConvertible

    Can someone tell me where did this Holley 1920 come from?

    Hi The number on the float bowl cover is 12R2597B, no LIST number evident. The list I get off the net does not show any 2597. Can anyone help identify if this carb is for my slant six dart? Cheers Syed
  20. 1966DartConvertible

    Where to buy/order Main Bearings for FORGED (pre-76) crank?

    Hi there I just took the crank out and the bearings are not too bad but I thought since the engine is out and apart, might as well change them main bearings. My prob is trying to find main bearings for the early forged crank without any reduction i.e. -0.010 or -0.030 (i need standard...
  21. 1966DartConvertible

    Harmonic Damper Bolt Size?

    hi there What is the damper bolt size for my '66 Dart with the 170ci engine? Is it 2-1/4 x 3/4 x 16TPI? And where can I find one? Thanks Syed
  22. 1966DartConvertible

    Ignition system for '66 Dart (Autolite or Chrysler)

    Hi there. I was told that 1960's Chrysler slant sixes were offered with either Autolite or Chrysler ignition system. My Dist cap is light brown in color, and underneath my distributor cap is stamped 2444690. Is this Chrysler ignition? What puzzled me is that the cap looks like Chrysler...
  23. 1966DartConvertible

    Are all air filter housing for Slant Sixes the same?

    Hi all Im looking for air filter housing for my 1966 Dart Convertible and was wondering are they all the same? i mean say 1963 vs 1972? I found this on ebay...
  24. 1966DartConvertible

    Cheapo Gasket sets? Is it worth it?

    Hi. Im looking for gasket sets and found this one Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE-225-198-170-FULL-GASKET-SET-FRESH-1960-1980-/180444814559?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a03595cdfd This guy ships from Turkey ... and he did not describe what gaskets are...
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