1969 Hemi Coronet

[PurpleX]

Hey all, just got myself my first hemi. Its a numbers matching, 4 speed, 3.54 Dana, 1969 Coronet RT. Love it! Have a few questions though...
The driveshaft has an inertia ring on it but it is at the rear end not the transmission. Is it in backwards?
Pulled a couple spark plugs to have a look and they looked good but the threads were wet with oil. Is that due to the way the plugs are recessed into the valve covers? Is it normal when pulling out the plugs?
It runs great, no oil burn, but runs very rich. Is this an indication of needing a carb rebuild or...?
How difficult is it to install a hydraulic cam in place of the solid lifter cam that it has now?
Thanks!

 

[aldal]

Congrats on your new ride and good luck.

 

[1969 Hemi RTs]

Congrats! Yes, drive shaft is installed backwards, must have been reversed at some point. oil will leak into the chamber when plugs are pulled. they make tube seals to help prevent this. made by Milodon, at least that is who I bought them from. AHH many years ago! LOL!! the cam change is fairly time consuming for a novice, but if you read up on it. it can be done in a long week end. ask a friend with experience to help if you can. I am a big fan of solid lifter cams. I may be in the minority, but they sound authentic! and rollers. my Hemi has a solid roller. love the mechanical sound. and would like to see pics when you get some. was it from Newfundland? Blue?
Kevin

 

[snakeoil24]

Stay with the solid cam. Running rich is a normal issue with carter carbs, they are famous for never ever running right. I have a few sets i keep around to remind me of the head ache days. if you decide you lve the car and keep it then put up with crummy carbs or replace with single 950 Holley or better yet Quick Fuel 850. otherweise living with carters is what your going to have.

 

[Coyoteduster]

Congrats, but ....., :worthless_thread:

 

[snakeyes]

X2

 

[super-bee_ski]

Hmm,
Sounds like you have too many issues/problems already!

A "CAM" swap is "stressful", "time consuming" and very very costly. Could take months....

On another note...I'd be willing to purchase your recently accqiuired Hemi Coronet from you to save you from the pain and stress.

"tee-hee-hee"

LOL, Congrads "PurpleX" on a very rare and fantastic Hemi car!
Please send us some pics....PLEASE?????

 

[PurpleX]

Ya pics!... new to this so bear with me. :icon_eyes: Yes, car was in NL, do you know of it?

 

[newfr1]

awesome car from an awesome place, (i'm a newf lol). what part of the Island did you get it from? it's worth a lot more if its from the bay! JK lol

 

[super-bee_ski]

SWEET!
Holy Cow!

 

[snakeyes]

now that was worth the wait yes very nice more please :headbang:

 

[super-bee_ski]

now that was worth the wait yes very nice more please :headbang:

X2

 

[mr. b]

sweet nice car well worth the wait

 

[MoparMitch]

Wow!!!

 

[1969 Hemi RTs]

Yes, it is the car I was saving to buy!! LOL! I saw it for sale a while back. with you permission I will post the pics I have. you bought a great car. and if it is not to your liking, Please (my new best friend) keep me in mind. I have a Red Hemi 69 and a white Hemi 69 and I need a blue 69 Hemi R/T. LOL!
Kevin

 

[Meep-Meep]

Yes, driveshaft is in backwards.
The oil on the plugs most likely came form when the plugs were removed. If the threads are oily then I'd say it's residual oil from when the plug tubes were removed.
Keep the solids.

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Oh yeah, nice car by the way!

 

[ma mopar nutz]

Ummmmmmm car **** me likeie very nice !! :icon_thumleft:

 

[PurpleX]

Yes, driveshaft is in backwards.
The oil on the plugs most likely came form when the plugs were removed. If the threads are oily then I'd say it's residual oil from when the plug tubes were removed.
Keep the solids.

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Oh yeah, nice car by the way!

Thanks for all the info guys. Apparently its 1 of 58 for 1969 with Hemi and 4 speed, 1 of 4 that came to Canada. Cant wait to put some miles on it!

 

[super-bee_ski]

Yup...
Put some miles on it alright....
Head south then west till you get to Edwards AFB, Mojave Desert.
I'll be waiting....

 

[mopwrd340]

I almost had a 69 coronet RT i watched that car for 5 years he didn't want to sell finally his wife said he wanted $3000 for it could not come up with the money for it . It was dark green F8 i believe green int Hemi 4 speed he had just brought it back from germany he had retired from the military this was in the late 80s when he sold it to a guy around the corner that had a 69 gtx with a elephant ear hemi ,