Author: Cruiser
Bob’s Component Resto Part 36: Dusty gets a new motor, chapter one.
Hello MoBros and MoSis’: I trust you’ve all been sleeping well since the most recent sleep inducing chapter of my component resto articles. Just when you thought you were rid of me, I’m back at it again with the biggest project of this series – a new e…
Okay, what is this thing on my bail?
MOPAR faithful: Anybody know what this tag means? It was on the bail (cover retention clip) on the master cylinder of my 1974 Duster with power disc brakes. What do the numbers and letters mean? Thanks.
Rods in my Head, Part 2
Just started the rebuild job on my 1974 Duster slant six and found this. If you recall, several years ago I asked if anyone had ever seen these funny looking rods in their engine castings. Apparently, they are part of the sand casting process and are n…
So what’s the deal? Which carb is the right one?
MoBros and MoSis’:
I’m rebuilding the slant six engine in my October of 1973 build date 1974 Duster 225 auto federal emissions non-a/c car. I have two carbs and am not sure which one is correct for my car. I’ve heard that both are correct, but I’m not …
Tell me about your ballast resistor failure.
Guys: I’m interested in learning how many of you have had a ballast resistor failure in your ride. What happened when it failed? Did everything die, or just the ignition system? How long did your ballast last before it failed. How did you know it faile…
Looking for a project? Look no further!
MoBros and MoSis’:
I just got back from a visit to my very favorite junkyard in Wilmar MN where I scored some nice vintage parts for my patina slant six engine that I’m building. I was fortunate enough to run across a few project cars which you might b…
Gasket recommendations?
Gentlemen: Who makes the best gaskets for the slant six? I’m looking for two: The intake/exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head gasket, and the metal gasket between the intake and exhaust beneath the carb. What do you recommend? Cost is no object. Thanks.