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  1. Charlie Brown

    Home Alignment Results

    Just did a home alignment on my 64 Dodge. I'm using an older Snap On bulble unit with alignment plates. The following readings are what I obtained. Drivers side - neg 3/8 camber, positive 1 3/8 castor. Passnger side - neg 1/4 camber, positive 1 5/8 castor. Toe in set at 1/8 inch. Car pulls...
  2. Charlie Brown

    Factory Rear Main Seal Retainer - Potential Problem

    Changed the oil pan on my 426W for a max wedge unit. Previous pan / crank seal was leak free. After the pan switch, there was a small leak. Leak then got larger to the point that it needed attention. I suspected the oil pan gasket. After a gasket change and a visual check, I noticed that where...
  3. Charlie Brown

    Deciphering Driveline Angles

    Drawing below shows my measured driveline angles. I went to the Spicer website and pluged in the numbers. Problem is, for me anyways, not sure how to input the correct data for the pinion. The Spicer drawing has me wondering which direction (which arrow to choose in Spicer calculator) is...
  4. Charlie Brown

    Tire Compound / Brand Advice

    I currently have Mickey Thompson 275 / 60 / 15 Sportsman S/T tires on my car. They need to be replaced due to side wall cracking. They drove ok, but they broke loose very easily under moderate load. I'm looking for something with a bit more traction capable, a little more "sticky". Perhaps a...
  5. Charlie Brown

    Hydraulic Lifter / Pushrod Preload

    Just finished adjusting lifter preload. Engine has sat idle for 5 months. Before doing so, I cranked the engine over to get full oil pressure using only the starter. I adjusted to zero lash plus 1/2 turn on the adjusters. While adjusting, there were a couple of valves that I could not get that...
  6. Charlie Brown

    Another Hydraulic Valve Adjusting Question

    I'm in the process of checking / adjusting my hydraulic lifters with adjustable rocker arms. The rocker system I have are Harland Sharp units which are shaft mounted. I have the adjusting chart which is handy. The engine in question is a 426W. It has not run in 5 months, but has 3k miles on the...
  7. Charlie Brown

    Wilwood Hydraulic Clutch Master Cylinder Stroke

    I'm installing the above that has a .75 inch bore and a 1.4 inch stroke. What is the minimum amount of stroke of this cylinder in order to disengage the clutch? Would 1 inch be sufficient or do I need to use the complete 1.4 inch stroke of the cylinder. I'm using an internal hydraulic release...
  8. Charlie Brown

    Pinion Yokes - What to Use

    I'll be having a new driveshaft made for my TKX conversion. The yoke on my diff is currently a 7260 small yoke. Engine is a 426W in the range of 450 hp / 450 torque. 64 Dodge is the car. Is there a good reason to upgrade to a 7290 or 1310 yoke or will the 7260 handle what I have. Thanks, Charlie.
  9. Charlie Brown

    Oil Pump Pickup Removal

    Changing the pan and pickup on my 426W. Pan is off but the pickup seems very tight in its threads. I put a pipe wrench on the tube and applied lite pressure. It's not turning. Any advice? How tight are they supposed to be? Looks like there is some sort of sealer maybe on the threads. This engine...
  10. Charlie Brown

    Clutch pedal to slave connection / rod -Early B Body

    Can someone with an early B Body and who has converted to a firewall located hydraulic clutch slave post a pic of the rod connection from the slave to the OEM clutch pedal. I'm interested where this connection is made on the clutch pedal assembly and where it goes through the firewall. Thanks...
  11. Charlie Brown

    And So It Begins - Tremec TKX Conversion Into A 64 Polara

    I've been planning this conversion for 2 years now. I purchased the complete kit from SST Transmissions. For those who are interested, the complete kit was $5700 USD shipped. I've asked for a lot of advice and guidance on this forum which has helped me a lot, and it's probably not the last of it...
  12. Charlie Brown

    64 Dodge 4 Speed Pedals - Install Issues

    I have a 4 speed pedal assembly from a 65 (supposedly) B Body ready to install into my 64 Polara. The connecting pedals bracket seems upside down (bent down and not up) and interferes with the steering column support bracket. Is the column support bracket from an automatic different from a...
  13. Charlie Brown

    Is This Ring and Pinion Useable

    I got this 8/34 741 3rd member with a 3:55 gears in it from a friend. Been in a shed - on the dirt floor, for probably 30 years. Any chance I can use them? I glass beaded the rust off.
  14. Charlie Brown

    Max Wedge Oil Pan Repops

    I'm considering to purchase a reproduction Max Wedge oil pan from 440 Source for my 426W in my 64 Polara - their part number 200-1154 replacing Chrysler's original part number 2402307. Has anyone used this pan. My questions would be - how is the fit when installed in the original non modified...
  15. Charlie Brown

    Dr. Diff Hydroboost

    I see that Dr. Diff is now offering a hydro boost system for our Mopars. I was wondering if anyone has installed one of his units and if so, your opinion on the product.
  16. Charlie Brown

    Cone Style LSD

    I have a couple of cone style LSD's currently in 741 cases with 3:55 gears. Is it possible to determine on the bench if these will need a rebuild or not. Without actually testing in the car, can I tell if they will function as designed by a visual bench inspection.
  17. Charlie Brown

    Location of firewall hole for clutch rod - 64 Dodge

    Just received my TKX package from SST for my 64 Polara. Currently my car has an automatic transmission. I'd be interested to see a photo or two where the clutch linkage rod passes through the firewall - either a factory setup or ideally, anyone else who has done this conversion. My install will...
  18. Charlie Brown

    Pedal Mounting Auto to Manual - 64 Dodge

    I will be converting an existing 727b to a 5 spd TKX. Car currently has manual brakes. I have a manual brake 4 speed pedal setup from a 65 B. In regards to firewall mounting - a visual looks like that the pedal mounting stud spacing is different. It does not appear that there are existing...
  19. Charlie Brown

    Wilwood Hydraulic Clutch Master Cylinder

    As suggested on several threads on this site, I'll be using a Wilwood master cylinder to replace the one supplied by SST for the hydraulic clutch in a TKX conversion into a 64 B Body. My research leads me to the above Wilwood number (260-15098) - see link - Wilwood Disc Brakes Could someone who...
  20. Charlie Brown

    TKX Conversion - Slave Cylinder .625 vs .750

    Last bit of homework before I order a complete TKX kit from SST. I like the idea of a shorter throw (.750) pedal but at the expense of a harder pedal. I know the "feel" of a harder pedal is hard to describe in words but I'm throwing this out to anyone who has experience with both the .625 and...
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