Can of rusty worms

[threewood]

I don't know how you guys do it up north. Glad the weather is breaking and you got her out of hibernation. Glad she's running well, enjoy!

 

[JimKueneman]

Ordered an advance plate and spring kit from FBO. Now my mechanical advance is more accurate. I found the FBO plate to be off 2 degrees though. The engine seems to like 16 initial and 18 advance starting around 1800 to all in at 2500.

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I found the same thing on the Coronet and Duster. I reality initial is not all that important. I just set it when all in to 34 and let the initial be whatever it turned out to be. Any improvement is better than the 2 it was from the factory ;)

 

[Glenwood]

I don't know how you guys do it up north. Glad the weather is breaking and you got her out of hibernation. Glad she's running well, enjoy!

It's a trade off for the stupid hot weather you guys endure down there I guess.
I've been reading your posts Mark. I can't seem to spin my wheels so easily as you are. My car just seems to hook and go with a slight kick out sideways when I shift to 2nd. I may drive her to an armdrop race event this weekend for some fun!

 

[747mopar]

Test drive to a local car club meet was fine as was a two hour drive to moparfest. Temperature stays at 195 on the highway at 3200rpm but crept up to 205-210 when idling for any length of time in the afternoon. I think the 22" rad might be a bit small for this engine so I will probably add a pusher fan.

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Just my 2 cents but if it maintains 195 on the freeway but gets hot idling your fan or shroud are the issue not the radiator, you need more air moving. Wish I could point you to a certain setup but I just threw twin Spal electric fans on mine and was done with it. I'd suggest possibly going to a smaller water pump/fan pulley then put a thermal clutch fan on it that way your increasing the fan cfm but not eating up horsepower at cruising speeds. Just my thought

 

[threewood]

It's a trade off for the stupid hot weather you guys endure down there I guess.
I've been reading your posts Mark. I can't seem to spin my wheels so easily as you are. My car just seems to hook and go with a slight kick out sideways when I shift to 2nd. I may drive her to an armdrop race event this weekend for some fun!

Hooking up is good, that's ultimately what you want. I have 2 sets of tires, Coopers and Nittos. The Coopers are more fun and way easier to spin but obviously aren't going to win many races.

As for initial and total timing, I set the initial for best vacuum and then set the mechanical. I feel doing total first you leave some drive and idle quality on the table.

 

[Glenwood]

I still believe a wider rad would make a difference as this engine seems to produce more heat than I expected. With current temperatures sitting around 60F, the engine struggles to open the 180 stat. Perhaps it is now tuned better than last summer...
I added a 16" derale pusher fan which helps when outside temps are in the 90s. The shroud may be a bit shallow at 1" deep, so Ive contemplated spacing it out more and moving the fan accordingly. No room for a clutch fan unfortunately.
Had to upgrade the alternator with a powermaster unit and wiring of course. Idle voltage is much better now.

 

[Glenwood]

Wiring tidied up. The fan pushes a lot of air.

Waiting patiently for the rain to stop and sun to show itself!

 

[Glenwood]

 

[threewood]

She turned out fantastic. I hope the clouds part and the sun shines through so you can go rip up the roads Glen.

 

[bearman]

Glenwood, you have done such a great job and I want to thank you for the help with my project. As I have learned alot from your thread.

 

[Glenwood]

Glenwood, you have done such a great job and I want to thank you for the help with my project. As I have learned alot from your thread.

A perfect 'what not to do' thread lol. But thanks for the kind words Barry.

 

[Glenwood]

She turned out fantastic. I hope the clouds part and the sun shines through so you can go rip up the roads Glen.

Mark, if all goes well, I may drive to an armdrop racing event tomorrow for some fun and hopefully not break anything!
I still have work ahead with the interior and needs fresh paint...one day. Hoping to get it to run well and stay cool.
The old girl looks pretty good topless lol.

 

[HawkRod]

A beautiful car - well done!

Now go enjoy it with the top down!!