Recent content by joeblo

"A hooker with a chipped tooth" --I just thought that needed repeating. I can't read it with out smiling.

Oil pan I used was just a stock center sump oil pan. No modifications needed. Center sump pans can be a little tricky to find but they are out there.

Rule number one of selling - Never start out asking less than you want.

Saving money is expensive.

1980 Dodge Diplomat Freshly rebuilt 318 engine with forged pistons, 360 heads, 4 barrel intake, new carb,distributor, alternator, water pump, headers, all new internals, etc... You get the picture. Rebuilt 727 trans and 8 3/4 rear w/ 3:23 sure grip. New suspension, E-body leaf springs with firm...

I have some left over parts from my 318 build and its time to clean out the garage. 318 block, standard bore, good shape, removed due to bad bearings and crank. Also have the bad crankshaft, will need turned. Connecting rods, still attached to pistons. New cast stock replacement pistons .30...

mine were.

manual steering and power steering have different pitman arms.

I'd trade my Dip for it.

I would buy a new roll and toss the union. I'm sure many have used them with out problems. But not on my car.

I removed mine in one piece and bent the new ones the same before installing them. Worked well and much easier then trying to bend them under the car. Left the ends a few inches longer, and cut to fit after lines were installed. The way the factory ran them is probably the best way, you don't...

Your meter is just finding ground through the panel, base, or mounting screws. Its a very weak ground that's why you only get 30 volts. Yes, dampness can assist this. With out the meter there is no bleed through. One thing to remember about electricity - you can't see it, and it bites! Good luck.

I drained the oil and water from a slant, then put a brick on the gas pedal. Went in the house and ate lunch and when I came back out it was still turning 5000 rpms.

Thanks Captain, that confirms my suspicions. I just ordered the correct one from Jegs for under $10. That's one less thing on my list.

I was getting ready to start up the mighty 318 for the first time today and poured in 6 quarts of oil and it did not even register on the dipstick. I suspect that I may have the wrong one, it is 18" long not counting the handle. If someone would be so kind as to measure theirs and let me know...