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  1. Ricks72Chlgr440

    glass scratches

    That's what my dentist told me too!
  2. Ricks72Chlgr440

    AC for Hemi engine

    The electric compressors are not the best for your setup. Vintage Air uses the Sanden compressor which is what you want. They can likely also provide the necessary brackets. You will need at least a different crank pulley so do your homework & get the right parts so everything aligns. I went...
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    70 440 Cuda Headers

    I believe the HP manifolds have a 2.5" opening.
  4. Ricks72Chlgr440

    70 440 Cuda Headers

    Hey, naps are part of my daily routine, when I can sneak one in! I work on my cars early in the morning when its cool, then do more inside activities... including naps, after that!
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    70 440 Cuda Headers

    No problem. Overall the headers went in pretty easily. Had some cheap hedman headers on my 69 Charger 440 back in the 80's. Those REALLY cooked my starter so yanked them and went back to stock. Hot rodding is fun, until it's not!!!
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    70 440 Cuda Headers

    I was using the TTI headers (440-178) on my 72 Challenger. The PS clearance is fine. I just pulled the headers off & will sell them because I'm going back to the HP manifolds. Yes, they make the engine performance excellent but at a cost. One tube almost touches the mini starter and makes it get...
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    Engine broke in?

    Well done! Peace of mind!
  8. Ricks72Chlgr440

    torque convertor bolts keep coming loose.

    Are you using 12 point ARP bolts? If so with the loctite and they are still coming loose the only thing left is there must be something wrong with the TC threads.
  9. Ricks72Chlgr440

    Engine broke in?

    The Driven BR breakin oil says to change it & filter out no more than 400 miles. I would do that, then put in good oil like the Driven 15w-40 for example, then change it again at no more than 1500 miles. The first few oil changes ensure the breakin particles are thoroughly flushed from the...
  10. Ricks72Chlgr440

    High Radiator Temperature

    The fan needs to be about 50% in the shroud to pull maximum air. The picture looks like your fan is not quite there. If you have room you could install a spacer to move the fan closer to the radiator. Low speed cooling is often lack of airflow through the radiator. I have the Blueprint 408 in my...
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    Replacing Lifters on 73 318

    The 3.23 is an excellent ratio for you too, fellow Texan!
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    Replacing Lifters on 73 318

    Sad. I think many lawyers will have a special (hot) place in the after life. So many want the "big hit" they won't even consider the small potatoes. My son's truck was hit by the father of a famous San Antonio Spurs player years ago. Clearly at fault. The police shook his hand, smiled, and he...
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    440 build questions

    Exactly. IMO the stroker kits are the very best bang for the bucks. I have a 512 in my 72 and it's an animal.
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    440 build questions

    Wow! At that depth I bet you could hear an echo when talking near them!
  15. Ricks72Chlgr440

    Replacing Lifters on 73 318

    That engine was oil starved. Look at the cam and valley. They are dry, very dry. The fact that the cam thrust plate was not installed caused all the oil pressure to bleed off thru the front galley holes instead of the rest of the engine. That engine must come out and be torn down now. Likely...
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    73 Soft Pedal Learning Process

    I had an A body car with power brakes that I replaced the MC in. The pedal went almost to the floor before the brakes engaged. I pulled the master away from the booster and lengthened the pushrod. Worked great for a couple of days. As I was driving once after that and applied the brakes the...
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    Speedometer Gear Accuracy problems-I'm stumped

    Put a little more air in your tire or take a little out and you will be right on, joking!
  18. Ricks72Chlgr440

    1970 challenger 440 a/c

    I would contact a local HVAC shop. When my engine was built we used a mobile HVAC guy who made them on the spot for us.
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    73 Soft Pedal Learning Process

    In all the cars I've had with drum brakes over the decades, very few self adjusters have worked as they were designed. The one car I had that DID work required me to go pretty fast in reverse then hit the brakes for the adjuster to work properly, as you mentioned. Had to do this several times as...
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