Recent content by JG1966

It's hydraulic. I haven't adjusted the valves in a while, but I never really need to.

No. I never did. It has always run great since getting it built. I only did it today because I was restless and bored and wanted to do something on what might be our last warm day for a while.

All the plugs were out and the throttle was open

Thanks Bird. The engine was warm but it wasn't operating temp. Removing the No. 5 and No. 7 plugs is tricky when the headers are scorching hot. I'll take her for a spin and get her nice and hot and then check No. 3 again.

I just did a compression test on my 340 for the first time since getting it stroked to a 416 about three years ago. Engine runs great, but I was bored and figured I'd check it out before winter. I also plan on doing a leakdown test in the spring (need an air compressor) Test was performed dry...

Metco MDL 1800 Driveshaft safety loop. Fits 71-74 B Body. Barely used. Includes all Grade 8 hardware. Installed T pipe exhaust and can't use it. $45 or best offer plus shipping from 15229

Thanks RT. That makes sense because I'm thinking the starter began its life in a 1974 318 Satellite Sebring.

I have a factory starter that came out of my 72 RR. Casting number is 2875553, date coded November 1971. The barrel housing is No. 3656575, but date coded 36th week of '73. Would this be considered a '71 starter or a '73 starter? It works fine, and I want to find it a good home. But I don't want...

Upper Control Arm Camber Adjusting Bolts. Excellent condition. Threads and nuts are cleaned. Fits B-Body, 1962-72, E-Body, 1970-74 and A-body 1963-76. $40 plus shipping from 15229

Because I'm curious and maybe I'll replace it. But I doubt it is integral to anything

I can just tell it's from my car. It's the only car that's ever in that garage and there's really nothing else it could possibly be from. I know what OEM stuff from that car feels like/looks like and this is definitely that.

It definitely came from my car somewhere. I thought it might have been some random washer/gasket from a tool or old part or something like that. But I'd have noticed it before, and it was so brittle, that I'm certain it's very, very old. As in made in 1972 old

Hahahahaha. I'm fairly certain that's not it

Thanks 69. That's exactly what I thought it was at first. But it couldn't fall out without the window crank being off also and it's snug and secure.

That's possible. But the washer was intact when I found it. If it was "broken" in half when I found it, I'd figure it could have come from anywhere. I did figure it had a large bolt going through it, which made it very strange.