Recent content by Barry_Calgary

I will give that a try thanks

I have 12 VDC at the ballast resistor, it's only when i hook up the negative side of the coil is when the voltage drops. I checked the resistance of the coil, Primary 1.4 ohms and secondary is 9.46K ohms. What are the chances my brand new Napa ignition module is the issue?

I recall that 4.9Vdc and 8 Vdc was normal when I tested it a few years ago but now looking at some posts that seems unusually low

My 440 quit a few times while out for a run but restarted, then quit completely and would not restart. I changed the ignition module and drove it home with no issues. Took it out again today for the first time went to the gas station and would not re-fire until I jumpered it at the starter...

Agreed, I was a huge Nascar fan but way to boring now unless it's a road race. Australian V8 Supercars is awesome to watch.

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Sounds good thanks for the replies, I was just worried about how hard the upper hose is when hot, as far as the bottom hose I will have a look at it, would I be able to feel the spring inside when squeezing it?

Hi All, My 440 73 Roadrunner seems fine and does not overheat and in fact with my 160 t-stat it runs a little on the cool side. What i'm curious about is the upper rad hose gets quite hard after being driven up to operating temp. I thought that perhaps the rad cap may need to be changed as it...

Update: I removed the the rad and it had in fact sprung a leak. This was a complete re-core 1 yr ago and was fixed under warranty. Now it's just a matter of finding the time to re-install.

My RR recently got really hot due to a thermostat failed in the closed position. The radiator was re-cored last year. I replaced the T-Stat but now I have a minor leak coming from the radiator area. I have tightened all hose connections and the drain cock but it still drips after I shut it down...

Hi All, What type of gear oil do I need for my 73 Roadrunner? and how do you change it? I have had the car a few years now and thought being that I don't know the maintenance history I should probably change it. Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks

Hi Stegs welcome. I was in your shoes just 18 months ago and recieved a great deal of support form the guys here. My 73 RR has a low compression 440 engine in it and I decided to wait on the full rebuild with the idea of hopefully getting to it later if required. (The engine was low mileage...

Muscle Motors in Strathmore is where I get my work done and they did an awesome job!

Hi All, My 73 RR with a 440 runs awesome most of the time but strangely when you sit at the lights for a minute or two then put your foot down it pops and hesitates before it takes off. It definitely seems that it is an accelerator circuit issue but it doesn't do it any other time other than...

Nice to see another guy from Calgary! I have a 73 RR that I just got back on the road last week. It also has a 78 440 but now has a cam, alum heads, headers etc that makes it a beast compared to what it was last year.