oldsatellite73
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Hey people, whats up?
My name is Donald, owner of a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring. Been woring on my project (Grandfathers original daily driver) fo 5 1/2 years or so.
I AM NOT PLANNING TO RACE THIS CAR NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS STOCK LOOKING AS POSSIBLE. It has become the Street Machine I always wanted during my teenage years growing up.
I am getting ready to do the engine and transmission (finally).
So far I have disassembled and cleaned all parts. Had the block dipped and checked for cracks. Bored .30 over due to a head gasket leak into the #3 cylinder which sat for years. New brass freeze plugs. Crank polished and connecting rods checked/sized and peened. New TRW flat top pistons with double valve reliefs. New cam and main bearings. Standard heads, valve seats cleaned up, new bronze valve guides, a three angle valve job with new Comp springs. Intake ports opened up for better flow and gasket matched (intake side only) to a SP2P-318 1970's vintage aluminum intake. Upgraded the cam, i.e. Comp Cams XE262H-10. New Mellig oil pump. Had the entire assembly balanced as a unit.
Parts which have been given to me by friends are as follows: (NIB) an Edelbrock 1406 performer series carb, with electric choke. Edelbrock chrome valve covers. Stock Chrysler electronic ignition system for 1973-74. I have the stock exhaust manifolds which will allow me to order Head pipes from tti and install a dual exhaust, or have a dual exhaust with H-pipe made at a local shop. Am considering a set of headers (always wanted a set as a teenager).
My birthday present after returning from IRAQ, included a pulley conversion kit from Bouchillon Performance which allows me to bypas the A/C system and remove excess weight. The A/C system components are now in storage for future consideration.
Here are the casting numbers I forgot to provide earlier, they are. Numbers on this engine are: left front pad - M348R C7122184 (Mound Road?). Block casting number is - 2536030 318-9. Head casting number is - 2843675 (int. - 1.78 and exh. - 1.50). When the machine work was done only 10 thousands were taken off the block deck to clean up the surfaces. 5 thousands were taken off of the heads to clean the surfaces. The compression should still be from 8.2.1 to 8.8.1 (guessing). I did not have it zero decked to the pistons at the time. Been using FelPro gaskets for the entire assembly.
Exhaust manifold casting numbers are: L/S - 2951916 and R/S - 2843953 (Stock).
My transmission is a A904 automatic equipped for light duty. The rear end is an 8 1/4 open carrier with the 2.71 tag still on it under the grease and grime.
I have spent the last few days reading through the entire question and answer archives. After reviewing the Tech Archives for all that has been posted so far, here is what I am thinking of doing.....
Using many of the parts I have: I will use the Sp2P-318 intake and edelbrock carb in place of the original 2bbl iron intake with carb. Block the EGR Port and Heat Crossovers. Painted the Intake to match the engine, keeping the stock looking appearance. Used stock valve covers in place of the chrome edelbrock (stock look). An acceptable air cleaner is going to be a problem????
Use the mopar electronic ignition system without modification. Updated this system with a better plug wire set (to be determined).
Will have dual exhaust (2 1/2 pipes) with H-pipe and dynomax mufflers. Forgivable modification????
Going to shelf the Air Conditioning for the time being (old school air for now, i.e. windows down and go faster).
While the engine is out: Replace the trans input seal (torque converter) and install shift kit (brand to be determined). Keep the original torque converter (works well enough at this time).
Convert to a floor shift steering column that a friend scored for me off of a 1974 Roadrunner Power Steering with Floor Shift car (Harness should be interchangeable). Install floor shifter and new boot with trim ring (Christmas present). It has been suggested that a top dash mounted 3 inch tachometer would look good (am considering this option).
Put on new matching sport mirrors (painted black). Apply a 72 Roadrunner roof strobe stripe (semi-gloss black) without roadrunner symbol.
Install a hood pin kit received as Christmas gift (cool look).
Rear sail panels have arrived and are being re-dyed to black so as to match interior for installation.
All Satellite and Sebring names are out for rechroming at this time to be put back on the car.
Looking for a Grant 3 spoke steering wheel to change the appearance (does not have to look like a Tough Wheel), Black or Brushed metal????
The donar engine currently in the car, will come out and be rebuilt and kept on hand as a replacement (or not). This one can be built better and stronger for the future.
These pictures were taken 18 days ago when the new tires and rims were put on and a fresh coat of wax after 2 1/2 years in storage... The interior is out, and i'm sewing it togeather all by myself (more pictures to come). Its slow work by yourself... Check them out (thread provided) and let me know what you think???
http://s493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/oldsatellite73/?albumview=slideshow
My name is Donald, owner of a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring. Been woring on my project (Grandfathers original daily driver) fo 5 1/2 years or so.
I AM NOT PLANNING TO RACE THIS CAR NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS STOCK LOOKING AS POSSIBLE. It has become the Street Machine I always wanted during my teenage years growing up.
I am getting ready to do the engine and transmission (finally).
So far I have disassembled and cleaned all parts. Had the block dipped and checked for cracks. Bored .30 over due to a head gasket leak into the #3 cylinder which sat for years. New brass freeze plugs. Crank polished and connecting rods checked/sized and peened. New TRW flat top pistons with double valve reliefs. New cam and main bearings. Standard heads, valve seats cleaned up, new bronze valve guides, a three angle valve job with new Comp springs. Intake ports opened up for better flow and gasket matched (intake side only) to a SP2P-318 1970's vintage aluminum intake. Upgraded the cam, i.e. Comp Cams XE262H-10. New Mellig oil pump. Had the entire assembly balanced as a unit.
Parts which have been given to me by friends are as follows: (NIB) an Edelbrock 1406 performer series carb, with electric choke. Edelbrock chrome valve covers. Stock Chrysler electronic ignition system for 1973-74. I have the stock exhaust manifolds which will allow me to order Head pipes from tti and install a dual exhaust, or have a dual exhaust with H-pipe made at a local shop. Am considering a set of headers (always wanted a set as a teenager).
My birthday present after returning from IRAQ, included a pulley conversion kit from Bouchillon Performance which allows me to bypas the A/C system and remove excess weight. The A/C system components are now in storage for future consideration.
Here are the casting numbers I forgot to provide earlier, they are. Numbers on this engine are: left front pad - M348R C7122184 (Mound Road?). Block casting number is - 2536030 318-9. Head casting number is - 2843675 (int. - 1.78 and exh. - 1.50). When the machine work was done only 10 thousands were taken off the block deck to clean up the surfaces. 5 thousands were taken off of the heads to clean the surfaces. The compression should still be from 8.2.1 to 8.8.1 (guessing). I did not have it zero decked to the pistons at the time. Been using FelPro gaskets for the entire assembly.
Exhaust manifold casting numbers are: L/S - 2951916 and R/S - 2843953 (Stock).
My transmission is a A904 automatic equipped for light duty. The rear end is an 8 1/4 open carrier with the 2.71 tag still on it under the grease and grime.
I have spent the last few days reading through the entire question and answer archives. After reviewing the Tech Archives for all that has been posted so far, here is what I am thinking of doing.....
Using many of the parts I have: I will use the Sp2P-318 intake and edelbrock carb in place of the original 2bbl iron intake with carb. Block the EGR Port and Heat Crossovers. Painted the Intake to match the engine, keeping the stock looking appearance. Used stock valve covers in place of the chrome edelbrock (stock look). An acceptable air cleaner is going to be a problem????
Use the mopar electronic ignition system without modification. Updated this system with a better plug wire set (to be determined).
Will have dual exhaust (2 1/2 pipes) with H-pipe and dynomax mufflers. Forgivable modification????
Going to shelf the Air Conditioning for the time being (old school air for now, i.e. windows down and go faster).
While the engine is out: Replace the trans input seal (torque converter) and install shift kit (brand to be determined). Keep the original torque converter (works well enough at this time).
Convert to a floor shift steering column that a friend scored for me off of a 1974 Roadrunner Power Steering with Floor Shift car (Harness should be interchangeable). Install floor shifter and new boot with trim ring (Christmas present). It has been suggested that a top dash mounted 3 inch tachometer would look good (am considering this option).
Put on new matching sport mirrors (painted black). Apply a 72 Roadrunner roof strobe stripe (semi-gloss black) without roadrunner symbol.
Install a hood pin kit received as Christmas gift (cool look).
Rear sail panels have arrived and are being re-dyed to black so as to match interior for installation.
All Satellite and Sebring names are out for rechroming at this time to be put back on the car.
Looking for a Grant 3 spoke steering wheel to change the appearance (does not have to look like a Tough Wheel), Black or Brushed metal????
The donar engine currently in the car, will come out and be rebuilt and kept on hand as a replacement (or not). This one can be built better and stronger for the future.
These pictures were taken 18 days ago when the new tires and rims were put on and a fresh coat of wax after 2 1/2 years in storage... The interior is out, and i'm sewing it togeather all by myself (more pictures to come). Its slow work by yourself... Check them out (thread provided) and let me know what you think???
http://s493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/oldsatellite73/?albumview=slideshow