Just a heads-up on the Slanty ARP's, there seems to be a part# app issue, issues with bolt-head/spot-face interference & they also fit so tight in the rod that resizing is a must.
63 Dodge Dart, now let me see;)
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I have seen the RoadKill Garage guys, get one running that had been sitting 20 or so years, and run 4 fuel filters in row!! I forget whether in front or behind the fuel pump, but they never clean the gas tank either!!!! 
mygasser
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bothI have seen the RoadKill Garage guys, get one running that had been sitting 20 or so years, and run 4 fuel filters in row!! I forget whether in front or behind the fuel pump, but they never clean the gas tank either!!!!
Dne007
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depressed, found out what the problem is with my engine supports. I didn't have the brackets and found some on Ebay quite a while ago. The ones I bought are from a '72 Plymouth valiant. So I need to find at least the drivers side bracket, the picture in the pretty red is the mount I need I believe. Little did I realize a while back on the nasty old original engine, there were a amazing amount of parts that I could have kept, including the engine supports
I'll put out a wanted listing when we get back after next week~ and that depresses me too.
The brackets I have now
and this one, maybe I could modify them?
I was in such a hurry to get rid of it, how sad
I'll put out a wanted listing when we get back after next week~ and that depresses me too.The brackets I have now
and this one, maybe I could modify them?
I was in such a hurry to get rid of it, how sad
JDMopar
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We've all been there....done that with stuff, so don't feel like The Lone Ranger. You won't have any trouble finding some brackets. Somebody here will have some. Most people yank a slant out of an early A and stick a small block in them, so somebody's got one laying in the corner with the right brackets. The ones that I have laying around from my /6 science project are the same as what you have or I'd already be askin for a shipping address...lol. Hang in there and just thing about how good a turkey sammich is gonna be next Friday or Saturday.
Dne007
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We've all been there....done that with stuff, so don't feel like The Lone Ranger. You won't have any trouble finding some brackets. Somebody here will have some. Most people yank a slant out of an early A and stick a small block in them, so somebody's got one laying in the corner with the right brackets. The ones that I have laying around from my /6 science project are the same as what you have or I'd already be askin for a shipping address...lol. Hang in there and just thing about how good a turkey sammich is gonna be next Friday or Saturday.
Early-A's have the engine set farther forward by over an inch than the '67 & up generation, which is one reason they require their own headers.....I made My DC/MP 6-into-1 headers fit My '64 GT Cpe., but it wasn't pretty, basically I'll need to cut & re-tube some sections to make it 'right'. The other reason is the Early-A's front frame rails are ~2.5" closer together, so You lose ~1&1/4" per side for clearance. Steering box & pitman arm/tie-rods are full-into the later A header tubes. I am however, plotting to move Mine back about an inch, it will require a firewall mod behind the cyl. head, & tunnel mod at the starter unless I find the mini works better there.
I may employ the later bracket w/the thick early biscuit, but the K-member has a lot of room to slot/move the mount holes fore & aft. I should have at least 2 extra Early Dr. Side brackets, I'll check in the AM,....well, later AM,.....
I'm the world's worst about chunkin stuff and realizin I need it later. I'm to the point now I hole onto anything that's not slam rusted to death or tore all to hell up.
D I have a 64 cuda I am parting has a slant. Just never going to get to it.
Dne007
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I was worried that there weren't any more of them left in the world~ suddenly two pop up! ;) I'll be back in a few hours, we're heading to the Renaissance festival, we're only good for a few hours at it;)
dne';)
;) I'll be back in a few hours, we're heading to the Renaissance festival, we're only good for a few hours at it;)dne';)
I have not done the engine stuff yet just e mail me a list and I will see what I have. You are in the right place with this site.
I finally sold my 62 Lancer a couple months ago. Since I can not usually give away slant stuff, I gave him most all the extra slant hard part stuff I could find. Sorry!
Here's a photo dump, early-A vs the '67 bracket, note the mount locating nubs are fore-aft(nub forward) on early-A's & lateral/up-down(nub up) on the '67 & up(pictured a '67 orange).
The green body tape indicates the proximity of the early-A K-member side stud position(My '64 GT 'vert). Also note the mount stud hole is positioned much closer to the pan rail on the later A bracket.
Early-A biscuit is ~3/8" thicker.
The green body tape indicates the proximity of the early-A K-member side stud position(My '64 GT 'vert). Also note the mount stud hole is positioned much closer to the pan rail on the later A bracket.
Early-A biscuit is ~3/8" thicker.
Dne007
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At least now you know what's up.
Dne007
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Yes, it was quite a relief to find out what was going on, why the engine leaned so much and why the oil pan was literally resting on the K member;)
I'm sorry I didn't pay closer attention. I know what the correct mounts and brackets look like. I guess I just had my face hangin out. As usual.
Dne007
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Do not let your heart be troubled, I'm glad to have figured it out. Actually when I went to install the correct engine supports did it hit me! I was about to call the Ebayer and give them a piece of my mind, then I went~ oh, I have the wrong mount brackets! Kind of Eureka moment I'd say;)
What makes life interesting is knowing that you do not know everything!!!
The boring people are those that know it all about everything!!
The boring people are those that know it all about everything!!
Have You got an early bracket lined up, or would You want the one I posted in the side-by-side pic??
Dne007
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Had just enough time to work on my alternator bracket, we'll be leaving for about a week to see one of our daughters in Philly.
I have no idea how this alternator is going to do, but it will be well tested(to some degree on the ERS). Now to figure out how to wire it. I bought the 2 wire pigtail on Amazon, why don't they include that knowing that a person is going to need it. meh
When we get back, I'm going to use my large crane, lift the entire engine/ERS (engine run stand) onto the truck, take it down NAPA and get belts.
Just added bracketry onto the existing power steering bracket, the one that bolts to the block of course;)
I have new adjusting arms, just won't be able to do that today
Now I just need a spacer for the underneath of the alternator and proper sized bolt.
The company has a FAcebook account, maybe they can tell me how this wires up.
I have no idea how this alternator is going to do, but it will be well tested(to some degree on the ERS). Now to figure out how to wire it. I bought the 2 wire pigtail on Amazon, why don't they include that knowing that a person is going to need it. meh
When we get back, I'm going to use my large crane, lift the entire engine/ERS (engine run stand) onto the truck, take it down NAPA and get belts.
Just added bracketry onto the existing power steering bracket, the one that bolts to the block of course;)
I have new adjusting arms, just won't be able to do that today
Now I just need a spacer for the underneath of the alternator and proper sized bolt.
The company has a FAcebook account, maybe they can tell me how this wires up.
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Dne007
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That's it for now~ I hate to go
These are just some belts I have laying around
These are just some belts I have laying around
Happy Thanksgiving!! It will still be there when you return!!
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