Recent content by pschlosser

FYI, the 440/426 e-bodies came with an OEM 3/8 fuel line from the tank to the engine. All the other engines has 5/16 fuel line. A 3/8 fuel line carries at least 40% more fuel than a 5/16 line at STP (standard temperature and pressure)

Most "after-market" fuel filters (be they OEM or owner-added) seem to be found in areas convenient for the driver/DIY-mechanic, which is AFTER the fuel pump, on top of the engine, where one can easily change the filter. The next best location, is in FRONT of the engine, above the fuel pump...

I've heard from several sources the 440 HP engine with factory fuel separator did NOT come with fuel filter. This is reenforced by the hard line on my 1970 440 HP car running from the vapor separator up the carburetor, which is one solid piece and bent in a way that seems OEM. The only place...

To me, the speedometer gauge looks like the 1970 Challenger variant, not the 1970 Barracuda style. From my notes: 1970 Barracuda-style standard instrument has the speedometer with vertical numbers. 1970 Challenger-style standard instrument has the speedometer with rotated numbers. Often with...

As far as I know, the vapor separator does not really FILTER the fuel. There is only a screen inside, about the size of residential window screening. The screen on the fuel tank pickup is even finer, so it does most of the filtration. To clean, you can soak in diesel fuel to soften any...

What I share may be applicable to only the 1970-72 model years. Subject to my mis-remembering. I believe the (set of) fasteners for the rear valence can vary slightly through the production year, from differing plants. Sometimes there are bolts used where studs are also found, or Phillips pan...

I may have seen the two-knob AM/FM in b-bodies during the 1970s. But when it comes to e-bodies, I only seem to recall ever seeing the thumb-wheel AM/FM version installed.

the choke and carburetor assemblies are added after the engine and intake are painted.

While you can manually prime the engine using the correct shaft on the distributor drive, if the engine has not been freshly rebuilt, I would simply do this: temporarily disconnect the coil wire going to the distributor. Now you can crank the engine without it starting. get in and crank the...

With sparkplugs installed, when a cylinder begins its compression stage, the pressure can feel too large to turn the engine by hand against. But if you remove the spark plugs, you can place your finger over the sparkplug hole (example of #1 cylinder at driver side power steering pump) and...

regarding idle speed, can you not simply adjust the idle speed at the idle-speed-screws? regarding the idle-speed-solenoid, it looks like your rear carb is missing the throttle lever that makes contact with the solenoid, and many 426 engines run without this solenoid. if you're looking to...

most of the rust-removing products indeed, remove rust. As other have said, vinegar, evaporust, navel jelly (and a number of other phosphoric acid products) as does citric acid (my favorite). But I would not recommend pool (muriatic) acid or other sulfuric acid products. if you want to soak...

OEM-like plain rubber bushings will likely last 20-30 years in your hot climate. Chinese-made ones? Not so confident. But by the time they wear out, petrol fuel may not be available. if you want to stiffen things up, agreed, polyurethane bushings are a nice upgrade. Some of the polymer...

The 3695644 part number checks out 1972 dealer parts book, BELT, Rear Seat Lap Outboard Tip Half for 1972 Barracudas and Challengers.

1970 F440 HP (where F=1970) are kind of rare. Getting a random one with a partial VIN from the Newark plant could even be harder to find. But still possible. I hope you find what you're looking for.