Recent content by 50 Coupe

Interesting you suggest that because that is what I was trying to do then it sprung out from one of the vise grips and shot outa sight! I don't want to test my luck with this again so gona try to cut into it then twist it to get a better grip on it an get it out. Keep in mind this isn't one of...

As dumb luck would have it, I bent a piece of thick wire and scraped around in the only direction it really could have gone and waddya' know, I snagged it and pulled it up to the hole. I have a magnet on it to keep it up there untill I get back out to the location next weekend. Gonna bring my...

Out of the car but sitting on jack stands getting ready to hook the transmission onto it and get it back in. Not really wanting to pull it apart to fish it out. That rear, driver side hole is shallow and not much room to reach into the block like with the other freeze plug holes.

Well, replacing freeze plugs, all going well then of course the last one got sideways on me and dropped into the block. Rear driver side. Can't see it or get to it. Tried with a telescoping magnet but no luck. Guess I'm gonna have to leave it in there. I'm hoping it wont to cause any blockage...

The alternator I am using is a one wire alternator that says 'internal regulator'. Does this mean I do not need to include a voltage regulator elsewhere?

I am trying to set up a Mopar electronic ignition system (part. no. 440-427 for 383, 4-pin). Going into an old 50 Ply. Coupe. This is all new to me. Does this system require an external voltage regulator or starter relay? The instructions mention neither. If so, how should they be wired into...

Thanks guys. This is very helpful.

Anyone know the length intake bolts should be? The motor I have, has a mish-mash of bolts on rocker covers, manifolds, etc. I'm buy new bolts and don't have original fasteners on the motor to go by. Thanks

Right. That is kinda what I am concerned about. I am trying to get this motor running on the stand so I can get it set up in the car, then planning to rebuild it. I may try making a bracket first to mount on the head. I'll post pics, IF it works. LOL

I'll get a pic. this weekend when I am back out where the car is. The hole is 'hogged' to the extent that it looks like someone tried to drill it out. It is oblong at this point and the bolt is snapped off about 1/2 deep and I can see where they tried to drill into the bolt. If I try a heli-coil...

Looks like the alternator bolt hole on the front of the pass. side head of my 383 is hogged out with what appears to be the broken end of the holt about a half inch deep. Anyone have any luck repairing this with a heli coil, ez lock or Time Sert? Also, thought about making a bracket utilizing...

I like the Teflon tape idea before trying another cut. Anyone know if the basic white Teflon tape will be ok used here without problems from oil or heat?

So, like many others, I had to cut some length off a new pickup tube. It was about 1/2 inch too long so I cut it and ran a thread cleaner on it so it screws in nicely. However, all the way in and tight it is about 180 deg. from where it needs to be. I have to turn it counter clock wise to fit...

Thanks for the info. Looks like mine didn't. This is a motor I'm putting in an old coupe and I'm sure the people at the parts store won't have a clue what to look for. Anyone know if I go to the local parts store what I would ask for? Is there part no. or a certain year/car rotor I should...

Got this for my 383. First time dealing with pointless ignition. I don't see a rotor under the cap or in the box with the other stuff. Do these things not use a rotor?