Updates - lots of finish work on body. Tranny in. Had to have driveshaft MADE because the 904 was too long with the old 318. Exhaust in from front to back....
I saw a few articles....there is a diagram out there......also send a note to the tech suppport peeps they are REALLY good about getting back to you....they actually gve me instructions on how to bench test my dash to check the gauges....
OK here is an update. PS Pump IN - had to buy new one that fit. Had to replace alternator to a SINGLE wire as the American Wire Kit does not work with the stock MOPAR set up. I have an HEI set up anyway. Got 14+V while running. Primed the 727....overfilled it a bit. It told me so by...
Thanks....the aluminum water pump is more forward...so the PS pump needs to be closer to the back...I found there are 2 pumps for the year...one is like what you show...there is another that is back a few inches.....thanks again for your input!
Ok latest update. Radiator in. Had to get different hoses as the aftermarket outlets were in a different spot than stock but I wanted the beefy radiator to cool the hopped up 340. Finally got the right alternator brackets. Then I clean up the power steering pump and install it. Original car...
Good progress this weekend. 727 is IN. Slaptick linkage connected. I am ready to move on to radiator and coolant. The Wieand manifold has a 2.5" opening for the Thermostat. Anyone have a recommendation? Stock Thermos fall in.... No bueno.
Thanks - these cars are such a labor of love. I also am in the middle of the steering column rebuild. Original car was a column shift. So had to buy new collars for the slapstick conversion
Got the engine bay painted. Project was stalled for 2 years due to a BAD shop that defaulted on my contract. Found a great guy locally who is as crazy about Mopars as most people on this site (Positively Meant!) :).
Putting motor in from up top as my fully rebuilt suspension is in...
Hi gang - getting ready to install 340 and 727 into my 71. Engine bay painted and I will get it all mechanically functional then send back for final paint......looking for the best radiator for the $ to put in this beast. I know the thermostat should be 180 degrees.....let me know! Todd J.....