Author: 70newport
383 distributor choice
Hey,
So I am currently running a rebuilt factory distributor with a Flamethrower II coil and have replaced the points with a magnetic pickup. Im thinking its time to go to a new distributor maybe…
Brakes not working great.
So on my 68 Newport I have front ssbc disk brakes and have my factory drums. I have a pro portioning valve for the rears and a disk brake master cylinder.
The brakes seem to be good going from 40…
Pushrod confusion
Sorry for asking so many questions lately but I can not ind answers to this stuff.
I am doing a Hydraulic flat tappet cam in my 383 with melling lifters and I have an older set of comp cams 1421…
Head gasket
So I have my 383 block back and went to mount my edelbrock heads and the head gaskets I have do not line up with the coolant holes on the block. The square hole in the gasket only reveals about half…
Engine build+ shop error advice needed.
So I am building a 383 for my Newport. The block was taken to a shop to be machined and them put a short block together for me so I just have to throw heads etc on. They bored it .030 over and did…
WANTED 70 newport 4 door
Im looking for a 70 newport/new yorker 4 door in decent shape. interior and drivetrain mean nothing to me I just need a good body for a decent price….
Hi everyone!
Hi everyone,
I’m Gary. I own a 68 Newport 4 door that was the first car I ever purchased 12 years ago. I found the car looking for a 70 Newport I…