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  1. dvw

    Aftermarket alternator.

    Powermaster makes a wide variety from all manufacturers. Later model Mopars that used Denso stuff is good. It bolts on with minimal mods and uses the stock wiring. Thought I'd add a new output cable to the battery. I run both styles The race car has a GM 10SI Powermaster 145 amp 16 volt. Street...
  2. dvw

    Opinions needed. Gut my race trans for good parts or build another with new street parts?

    I'd run it as is. Hard shift isn't going to hurt anything. It'll be safe and last forever. If you swap the VB it'll need kick down parts. If the rear pump parts and governor parts are missing it'll need them as well. 65 race trans are a nitch item. Got to find someone who runs them. I'm assuming...
  3. dvw

    727 rising fluid level

    Pull the pan. Make sure the cam on the throttle pressure shaft is installed correctly pushing the kickdown valve in when you move the lever. If that looks good? Pull the valve body and check the throttle valve, spring, kickdown valve, and guide for proper installation. Good? Look at the throttle...
  4. dvw

    Had a good day racing my dads Roadrunner

    Doesnt get any better than this, congrats Doug
  5. dvw

    Vapor-Locking... the bane of my existence.

    Not uncommon for clear filters to see air. If there is fuel in the filter I would question if thats the issue. When it quits does it have spark? Will it start with a spritz of carb clean in the carb? In over 50 years of building hot rods never had one vapor lock. Doug
  6. dvw

    mounts

    I'm pretty sure 62 B body K frame and mounts are a one year deal. 63-65 are in there own grouping. Doug
  7. dvw

    Home Alignment Results

    You alway move both wheels in the direction the wheel is off. In your case the wheel is off to the right. So think of it like this. The wheel needs to be rotated counter clockwise to be straight. With the car setting still do just that. Now you will see with the wheel straight the tires are...
  8. dvw

    1964 Push Button 727

    Do you have a push button valve body? Or is is a floor shift 64/column shift 65 valve body? The rooster comb, manual valve, and nuetral switch are different between the two types. The wrong valve body can be easily convertered by swapping the correct rooster comb, manual valve. neutral safety...
  9. dvw

    1964 Push Button 727

    Im assuming the 1/2 buttons wont press in?Which neutral safety switch? If it's the nylon style plunger, the plunger sets to deep and can interfer with the rooster comb. Doug
  10. dvw

    Home Alignment Results

    I'm not sure where you got this info. It will pull towards the side with the lower caster. Higher camber can cause it to pull as well, but to a lesser degree. The specs given here are good. They shouldn't cause any pull. If the road is flat it should go nearly straight. The first place I'd look...
  11. dvw

    Drums for Racing

    In the past I've run mid 10's@128 using 10" drum brakes. It wasn't bad at a normal length track.Th biggest concern is pulling right or left on a hard stop. Good wheel cylinders, smooth backing plates, rivreted shoes, and drums that have a nice finish. Not to mention good front suspension...
  12. dvw

    What is the general opinion of doing a 440 block .060 over?

    It's a street motor with cast pistons. Nobody would blink an eye at .030" over with the cylinder walls .015" thinner than stock. At .060" over, the cylinder walls are .030" thinner than when it was standard bore. So why get so excited about .015"? Doug
  13. dvw

    Broke the truck on the way home from Bowling Green.

    After letting the loctite cure for 48 hours took the truck out today. Drove and shifted perfect. Ready to tow to Milan next Sunday. Doug
  14. dvw

    I'm Stalling on my 727 stall converter choice

    I agree with the stock Hi Stall 10 3/4" used in 340's. It'll be darn close to what you want. And there cheap. Doug
  15. dvw

    Plastic or insulation preference

    One box is 36 sqaure feet I covered the floor and any access hole in the doors. I've seen people put it on th eroof as well. The more coverage you install the quieter it is. I did my 67 Jeep pickup. Didn't do th ecieling or the vertical at the back of the cab. the results were amazing as this...
  16. dvw

    Plastic or insulation preference

    Kill-Mat is the same as Dyna-Mat for less money. If you aren't worried about weight this stuff is great. Really quiets the interior from road noise...
  17. dvw

    Broke the truck on the way home from Bowling Green.

    The only deal driving the 5 speed is wind out 4rd a bit. To be honest 95% is 60mph state roads or interstate. The only thing I use this truck for is to tow. The motorhomes are cheap enough its probably going happen. Doug
  18. dvw

    Broke the truck on the way home from Bowling Green.

    I thought about a 6 speed. Cost was more than it was worth. Actually on the fence right now. The slide in camper needs an upgrade. So It's either a newer camper $6-15K. Swap the trailer for a gooseneck with living quarters, $20k. Or buy an older Cummins pusher motorhome, $25-30K. Both the...
  19. dvw

    Broke the truck on the way home from Bowling Green.

    Diesel, hopped up to about 330hp. Forgot to mention. Don't leave the shifter hole uncovered for a week waiting on parts. Damn bird came in and crapped everywhere. seats, dash, door panels. So this morning the interior got a full cleaning Doug
  20. dvw

    Broke the truck on the way home from Bowling Green.

    The press fit shaft is not available. A few rebuilders use the full spline slip fit shaft with Locktite 620 sleeve locker. This shaft also features a split washer that fits into a groove in the shaft held in place with a 2nd coned washer. The rebuilder I watched said this works extremly well...
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