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  1. Beekeeper

    A833 leaking oil around reverse detent housing

    This is aggravating! I rebuilt my A833 gearbox and used all new gaskets from brewers and I filled it with oil and there’s a dang leak around the reverse detent housing to case gasket. So now drain all the oil back out to remove the sucker and try to figure out how to be certain it’s sealed this...
  2. Beekeeper

    McLeod dual disc clutch

    Anyone using a McLeod dual disc clutch? I installed one and McLeod states the operating range for the diaphragm pressure plate is .440 to .460 for proper plate departure. I’m using the factory linkage and torque shaft and clutch fork and have around .750 of throwout bearing travel after contact...
  3. Beekeeper

    Hemi throttle cable

    1969 426 hemi Could someone give me some info on the throttle cable length and also need to know the CTC measurement from the primary throttle return spring bracket to where the spring attaches to the carb linkage.
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    worn shift fork

    Does the wear on this shifter fork look like it was caused from improper shifter adjustment?
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    Starter issue on my gen 2 hemi.

    so I got the hemi back on the run stand for the second time after repairing the rear main seal. the first time it was on there it cranked every time I hit the starter well now that I have it back on the stand sometimes when I hit the start button the starter just grinds instead of moving on out...
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    Anyone have experience with a dual disc clutch on the street?

    Been looking for a clutch for my 69’ bee it has an 18 spline gear box behind a 496 hemi stroker. This will be a street driven car and currently has a 8.75 with 3.91 gear. I came across this clutch in the link below and I don’t have any experience with a dual disc clutch and don’t have any idea...
  7. Beekeeper

    Rear main seal leak and need advice

    I know this subject has been beat to death and yes I have read all the recent threads on here and moparts and dodgecharger about the different ways to fix this and the opinions on what works. I would like to do this one time and be done with it so the question is should I go with a rope seal...
  8. Beekeeper

    426 hemi black sooty oil in intake ports

    So i got the hemi fired up on the run stand a couple weeks ago. I had a rear main seal leak so back on the engine stand to pull the pan and repair seal. had a small leak on the back passenger head oil return galley so i pulled the intake to pull the head to seal around oil returns. I was...
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    426 hemi intake rocker shaft question

    Does the banana grooves and holes look like they are correct on this shaft in relation to the bolt holes?
  10. Beekeeper

    What spark plug to use in my Hemi Stroker?

    I started my Hemi a few times over this past week and am wondering if I made the right choice on the plugs. I have autolite AR 53 plugs in it now but they seem a bit on the cold side but im not a plug reader. After a few runs i pulled them and they are black and it’s running or at least smells...
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    426 hemi compression test results (cold)

    I did a compression test on my 426H i did the test cold. Do these numbers look acceptable? this is the max number i got cranking the engine with all plugs removed and throttle wide open. #1. 175 psi #3. 185 psi #5. 185 psi #7. 190 psi #2. 185 psi #4. 180 psi #6. 180 psi #8. 180 psi.
  12. Beekeeper

    496 hemi is finally alive!

    Well it’s up and running and thanks to all the help you guys have given me!
  13. Beekeeper

    426 hemi ignition coils

    So I need to pick up a coil for my hemi I’m running the factory dual point prestolite distributor with the ballast resistor. What brand coil do you guys recommend? I was thinking about using the standard brand coil just wanted to see what others suggested. Oh and it’s a street driven car and has...
  14. Beekeeper

    Pressure or vacuum testing 426 hemi intake manifold and rocker oiling issues

    Was thinking of trying to do a pressure or vacuum test on intake manifold gaskets on the 426 hemi. I have all the pushrods removed so all valves are closed so if I make block off plates for the carb flanges on the manifold would it be possible to get an accurate test? I figured there would be a...
  15. Beekeeper

    Edelbrock pro flo 4 for gen 2 hemi

    Has anyone used the new edelbrock pro flo 4 fuel injection system? I been reading on the specs and all the included parts I’m interested in giving one a try on my hemi stroker.
  16. Beekeeper

    Lash adjuster length below rocker?

    How many threads below the rocker do you guys normally set up your lash adjusters? Ray Barton recommended 3 to 4. 426 Hemi with roller cam and stage V heads and roller rockers. I measured the first set with 4 threads and the lifters ended up being the wrong ones for my block so I got the correct...
  17. Beekeeper

    Where’s the auto trans experts?

    I recently bought a 2wd 89 Dakota V6 with an A-500 trans 163,000 miles on it. The trans has issues but not sure where to start on repairing it. So first thing I know that needs repair is that the gear selector detent ball for the rooster comb has fell out somehow. If it has sat a day or two and...
  18. Beekeeper

    426 hemi oiling question

    So I thought I was getting close to firing this hemi up but after oil priming it I’m not so sure. Stock block (1970) with a solid roller cam and crane ultra pro lifters and non oiling pushrods. When priming the lifter that is nearing the highest point of lobe lift is bleeding oil because the top...
  19. Beekeeper

    Remove the choke or keep?

    426 hemi with edelbrock AVS2 650 carbs. I have removed the choke from the front carb and trying to decide to keep or remove from the rear carb as well. I wouldn’t be daily driving this car in the cold winter months so should i keep or ditch it? thanks
  20. Beekeeper

    Fuel lines are done!

    Got the fuel lines bent and installed temporarily for this hemi with a stage V intake. Gonna make up some fittings to leak check my double flare connections with nitrogen.
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