Balance For Floating Rods
Tech Question
William Cuyle, Spencer, NY, 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
I have a set of full floating rods. I want to use them in my1988 block and crank. Will I need to balance this set-up? Thanks Bill
Bill-
If the rod's…
Green Bearings For 8-3/4″ Axles
Tech Question
Tom Crews, St Peters, MO , 1967 Plymouth Barracuda 383
What is the scoop on the Green bearings for the 8-3/4 rear axles? I read in the mags that these are "drag-race only" and not for street use. But I see them…
’71 426 GTX Gas Tank Gurgle
Tech Question
Frank Lundholm, Cookeville, TN, 71 Plymouth GTX 426
My gas tank makes a "gurgling" type noise from expansion orcontraction. Sometimes it does it when warming up the garage or whensunlight shines on the car. It also…
’69 Dart Alignment
Tech Question
Mark Leonard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 1969 Dodge Dart 340
Hi Rick, I know you are a suspension guru so I hope you canhelp me out. I have been trying to get a good wheel alignment on my '69 Dartbut I am still having…
AAR A-Arms
Tech Question
Charlie Johnson, Humboldt, KS 1970 Dodge Challenger 225ci
Last month I traded my old '72 Sportster chopper for a '70Challenger project (it joins the '70 Coronet I've already started). I'vealways wanted to build an E…
’76 Volare Caliper Hose
Tech Question
Steve Feher, Rapid River, MI, 1970 Plymouth Duster 440
My car had drums in the front. I am installing discs. I have1976 Volare spindles & calipers.The calipers mount behind the upper balljoint. What is the proper…
318 No-Start
Tech Question
David Buchanan, Hillsobor, OR, 1968 Dodge A108 318
Thanks for all the help you provide to your readers. You are an awesomeresource. I have a problem with my 1968 Dodge van. It has a 318, Auto withelectronic ignition.…
Duster 340 Clutch
Tech Question
Robert felix, Brampton, MP 1970 DODGE DUSTER 340
Hi Rick, I'm having trouble with the clutch pedal notreturning properly.All the linkage has been rebuilt at a reputable localshop,the engine & tranny have just been…
440 Misfire
Tech Question
don Tackett, Virgie, KY, 1972 dodge charger, 400
I have a 400 dodge motor that has every thing it is newcam, lifters, everything. I have a bad miss and popping from the carb. Whatcould be my problem? I'm about ready…
2.0/2.2 Water Pumps
Tech Question
Daniel Fizer, Wenatchee, WA, 86, dodge, charger, 2.2
Long Time reader, loved the Ultimate Dyatona article (April 92). Myquestion is about the 2.0 and 2.2 water pumps. I have seen bare blockpictures and the water pump…