Recent content by stu in wichita

I finally tracked down an annoying exhaust leak to an unlikely cause. The #7 port in the exhaust manifold don't match the port in the head. The engine is a 318 out of a 1970 truck with the original truck manifolds. Compared to a gasket, the shape and size are correct, but the position is...

I've finally got my windows adjusted pretty well, thanks to the info on this forum. I have one final question that I can't find anything on. On the quarter window regulator, there is an adjusting screw and lock nut, similar to the two that position the top and bottom of the track. Ir's...

My regulator is good so I just need the spring. Another guy is already working getting me a spring, but he's having trouble taking it off. I may need to get back to you. Thanks for the info. -Stu

This is the part I need.

Manual.

I need the coiled spring for the window regulator on one side. I believe they are all the same, right and left, for any year. I can't find them anywhere online. Can anyone help?

Thanks. I knew that the adjustment needed to be on the right, but I didn't know if there was a difference in the axle itself. -Stu

My '74 Challenger has the 8-3/4 non-posi axle. Unfortunately, when I took it apart to replace the bearings and seals, I didn't keep track of which axle shaft came from the left and right sides. Does it matter? I know the bearing adjustment ring goes on the right hand side, but just wondering...

Very cool Humpster! I've had my '68 AMX for 30+ years. The 70 and up front suspension is waaaaaaaaaaay better, and drives much nicer than the early trunion style. I know you'll enjoy it. -Stu

Thanks for the info. It gave me an idea what I needed to look at. On the early version the pressure port is rotated about 45 degrees, so you're right on the money. I saw a couple of versions that had barb fittings for both suction and pressure. Thanks for the help. -Stu

My 74 Challenger has a 1970 318 in it. I assumed that the fuel pumps were all the same, but several vendors list a different part for the 70 and the 74. Does anyone know what the differences are? Are they interchangeable? Maybe they are physically the same, but different delivery pressure...

My son and I totally rebuilt this Challenger about 16 years ago for his first car - it was really used up, but it came out pretty nice. Add another 75,000+ miles, some dings and dents, and never garaged, it's worn out again. This time, it's mine and I intend to rebuild it and wear it out for...

Thanks for the info, moparleo. I looked up the offset bushings and they look to be a cost effective solution. I think my old control arms are useable - at least I hope so. New ones start at around $100 each with ball joint and standard bushings, which wouldn't be used. One question about...

Hotchkiss has a "corrected geometry" tubular upper control arm. They say it's necessary to get the caster right on lowered cars. Is it worth the cost for a street driven car? Mine will be lowered a little, but nothing extreme. Is it really that big of a problem with the stock arms? I...

WOW! This thread took an interesting turn, but I gotta say, it warms my heart to hear the positive comments about AMC's. In most Mopar circles, AMC's are now a welcome family member, but every so often I run into someone who refuses to recognize the kinship. No point in trying to argue - to...