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by GranSport
Tue Feb 13, 24 1:28 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Engine build for friend
Replies: 8
Views: 627

Re: 440 Engine build for friend

Wise words. Thanks Dave.
Eddie
by GranSport
Sat Feb 10, 24 8:34 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Engine build for friend
Replies: 8
Views: 627

Re: 440 Engine build for friend

Thanks again guys. Apologies- should have said roller rockers not roller lifters.

Regards
Eddie
by GranSport
Sat Feb 03, 24 11:32 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Engine build for friend
Replies: 8
Views: 627

Re: 440 Engine build for friend

Thanks Dave. Appreciated.
Eddie
by GranSport
Fri Feb 02, 24 10:24 am
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Engine build for friend
Replies: 8
Views: 627

440 Engine build for friend

Hi, Have a friend who wants a head and cam swapped into his 67 (possibly 68) big Chrysler with a 440. Good news is that book compression should be 10-1 on earlier engines. He has the parts: Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads 60929 Comp Cams Extreme Energy Cam (CL21-225-4) Duration at 050 240/246, Lift In...
by GranSport
Sun Nov 19, 23 5:55 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Black Vinyl Roof for 68/69 Charger- Gatorgrain
Replies: 1
Views: 6163

Black Vinyl Roof for 68/69 Charger- Gatorgrain

In case anyone has one that they didn't use

Thx
Eddie Cross
07798 614931
by GranSport
Tue Jul 18, 23 11:25 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Thanks again guys and good that I can rebuild the broken starter. Great advice Dave.

I now have 2 mini starters and the old original starter. Shame I timed out and couldn't get it to fit.

Regards
Eddie
by GranSport
Thu Jul 13, 23 1:13 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Turned into a drama. Broke the post off inside the solenoid trying to remove the post extender. Starter now U/S New starter shipped from Rock Auto. Friend had a spare old type starter so fitted that one. Timed out on making the mini starter fit but have the new one as a spare now. Thanks Regards Edd...
by GranSport
Tue Jul 04, 23 10:30 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Removed the bolt on wire extender. The small nut galled on the thread as I undid it. Tried to hold the shaft while I unscrewed it but whole shaft came out. Looks like it was soldered inside the solenoid. Tapped it back in and tried the motor. Solenoid now dead. Replacement ordered from Rock Auto (no...
by GranSport
Tue Jul 04, 23 8:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Thanks for the inspiration Dave and Blue.
I'll give it another go later tonight or tomorrow without the bolt on wire extender and see how it fits.

All the best
Eddie.
by GranSport
Tue Jul 04, 23 8:38 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Thanks for the inspiration Dave and Blue.
I'll give it another go later tonight or tomorrow without the bolt on wire extender and see how it fits.

All the best
Eddie.
by GranSport
Mon Jul 03, 23 9:30 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Update, New starter Pinion is 10 tooth. Tested on the bench- solenoid pushing it out so good there Removed the engine plate to trial fit. Could not get the lower fixing hole over the stud. Unscrewed the stud No interference with the smaller lower hole Fixed with the top bolt Lower stud not aligned t...
by GranSport
Mon Jul 03, 23 6:36 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Thanks Dave,
Hoping to get some quality spannering time this evening.

Eddie
by GranSport
Fri Jun 30, 23 11:38 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Twickenham! How many sugars?

Cheers
by GranSport
Fri Jun 30, 23 11:28 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

Re: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Hi Dave, Just checked the replies tonight. You star! Ton of stuff to work through. Really do appreciate this. I am committed to use the car for a wedding in August and this was really worrying me. I'll hopefully get time on it this weekend and let you know progress. The car is very original from wha...
by GranSport
Thu Jun 29, 23 1:11 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 440 Replacement Starter Motor issue
Replies: 19
Views: 10245

440 Replacement Starter Motor issue

Hi there, 69 Charger 440. Original style starter motor stuck a couple of times then failed. Old motor has one tooth chipped and looks pretty shot. New motor arrived from Rock Auto. Application chart is pretty wide Fitted last night but just whirrs away without contacting the ring gear There is a spa...