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by polosteve
Fri Apr 03, 20 10:55 am
Forum: Member's Car Show
Topic: new truck
Replies: 15
Views: 5764

Re: new truck

Ace tuck :thumbright:
by polosteve
Fri Apr 03, 20 10:36 am
Forum: Bodywork, Chassis & Suspension
Topic: Power Steering Seal?
Replies: 2
Views: 1888

Power Steering Seal?

On 600+mile drive down France in the summer I had a significant amount of oil down the side of the van :shock: :shock: It came from the drivers wheel arch area which is exactly where the steering box is, it must have come from the steering box and it seemed like ATF, difficult to tell, it was rainin...
by polosteve
Fri Apr 03, 20 9:32 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dirty 72 Van
Replies: 30
Views: 5110

Re: Dirty 72 Van

Progress, Got the new carb fitted, followed advice and got a snap on gun and FBO plate, currently 22 initial which I know is a lot. Its starting happily, not pinking and seems to run spot on once warm and off the choke. I need to look into the electric choke, runs a dog on the choke, black smoke and...
by polosteve
Sat Feb 15, 20 7:29 am
Forum: Member's Car Show
Topic: new truck
Replies: 15
Views: 5764

Re: new truck

lovely truck :thumbright:
by polosteve
Sat Jan 25, 20 7:15 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Another boring one.... 360 Timing?
Replies: 18
Views: 3042

Re: Another boring one.... 360 Timing?

Thank you so much for the help so far, right team..... I got an FBO plate and an old snap on timing light on your advice. Just a reminder - Bone stocker 360 with an inlet and a Holley 4 barrel, has decent compression and doesn't smoke or use oil. I started this late in the day so didn't get that far...
by polosteve
Thu Dec 05, 19 8:11 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Another boring one.... 360 Timing?
Replies: 18
Views: 3042

Re: Another boring one.... 360 Timing?

Ok, next question... which will show my experience in this. 1. How do I measure total advance? (Marks on the timing cover go to ten only... :lol: ) Currently I have very cheap draper timing light, I assume I need a decent timing light instead? Or Using timing tape? - Is that a good idea? 2. What 'pr...
by polosteve
Wed Dec 04, 19 9:57 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: CAN U RECOMMEND USA SHIPPERS PLEASE
Replies: 7
Views: 1403

Re: CAN U RECOMMEND USA SHIPPERS PLEASE

Ah,

I have had quite a few motors over with them in the last 4 years, but never had any 'issues', plain sailing :lol: . Interesting, only ever heard positive reviews on them.
by polosteve
Wed Dec 04, 19 9:52 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Another boring one.... 360 Timing?
Replies: 18
Views: 3042

Re: Another boring one.... 360 Timing?

Thanks Gents, This one? http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=35679 by Dave-R » Sun May 22, 11 2:21 pm They will all smell rich until you have a lot more initial ignition timing than stock. You need to sort that out before adjusting the carb. Even with a completely stock engine you w...
by polosteve
Wed Dec 04, 19 9:10 pm
Forum: The Mopar Lounge
Topic: CAN U RECOMMEND USA SHIPPERS PLEASE
Replies: 7
Views: 1403

Re: CAN U RECOMMEND USA SHIPPERS PLEASE

Kingstown shipping are a UK based agent - They will collect anywhere stateside and ship over - https://www.kingstown-shipping.co.uk They do non running, used them loads, chap called Mark has always been very helpful. (Unless I have you wrong and you just want an USA inland shipping/transport contact)
by polosteve
Tue Dec 03, 19 9:58 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dirty 72 Van
Replies: 30
Views: 5110

Re: Dirty 72 Van

Yes 2176, I left the spacer off for now due to clearance but if I get a 2" tall air filter element I could run it, I would like to keep the heat off the carb. Well its all together, initial test drive is good. Most noticeable difference is the aftermarket air filter housing is twice as loud as ...
by polosteve
Tue Dec 03, 19 9:39 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Another boring one.... 360 Timing?
Replies: 18
Views: 3042

Another boring one.... 360 Timing?

Hi all, Stock 360 with aftermarket four barrel and manifold, its a 72 with a Mopar factory style electronic ignition. What initial timing would you go for? What was the original factory initial timing recommendation out of curiosity? Its at 8 bttc, with the dizzy vac advance plugged. When the car is...
by polosteve
Mon Nov 18, 19 9:31 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lots of Love Needed (A Tall Order)
Replies: 449
Views: 112009

Re: Lots of Love Needed (A Tall Order)

Incredible effort, engine looks great
by polosteve
Tue Nov 12, 19 10:00 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dirty 72 Van
Replies: 30
Views: 5110

Re: Dirty 72 Van

So I have been looking for a 4 barrel to replace the old 2bbl. I want reliability hence a new carb and in the fullness of time with some headers it may release a few HP. Its only an 1850 style with a choke, so not a performance orientated carb but should be an improvement. After some research I foun...
by polosteve
Tue Nov 12, 19 6:46 am
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Fitting a used performer intake
Replies: 8
Views: 1104

Re: Fitting a used performer intake

Cheers Blue, I will get a composite,
by polosteve
Sun Nov 10, 19 9:56 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: Fitting a used performer intake
Replies: 8
Views: 1104

Fitting a used performer intake

Hi all, Daft small question, I have a used performer inlet from the states, cleaned up ok, threads all good. I have a felpro 72' 360 full engine gasket set which I think has the metal 'stamped' oe style intake gaskets. I understand not using the cork ends (Thick bead rtv instead) and removing the do...