Author: 70rcode

New Bare 426 Hemi Aluminum Head Questions

New MP 515379 bare Aluminum heads for use with std 1.88" installed height, 0.060" thick spring locators & Oem rocker assembly for occasional street & 6500 rpm use….Need suggestions Valve info like Brand #, Tip length, Overall len…

Dual Point Mech Advance Dist Short Arm Points

Looking to replace my Short Arm Prestolite points set…Any idea where a new replacement set could be sourced at…

Does Anyone Run Cleavite “M” Micro Bearings ?

Back in ’72,..Cleavite “Micro” was the bearings to run in my area & I ran them in a fast limited street/ some 1/4 mi action 7500 rpm race hemi (68 S/S type tune) for a while with no Noticable abnormal wear (bearings or crank) main & rods & engine ran great ..I only knew enough to follow the gang…. Getting same engine slightly cam detuned for another go at it & wondering if the “M” is ok or is some fundamentally Wrong for Street/Strip & a H or P only preferred ?

Intake Manifold Heat shield Question

Was always surprised & kinda disappointed that my ’65 magi Crossram intake didn’t have some provisions to attach a heat shield (similar to street hemi) to keep hot oil off the runners…. Anyone know of, seen or used any kind of heat shield & p…

Why Do Factory Installed Cam Bearings Look Bad

I remember my 10k mile ’69 Hemi Factory Cam bearings surprisingly looking so Pitted– Erroded Bad looking in ’72…… They’ve pretty much stabilized at that first peek inspection appearance….I remember most Experienced Mopar mechanics advising &quot…

#1 Upper Main Bearing —Anything Special ?

The Service Manual notes there is something Unique & Not Interchangeable with the # 1 Upper Main Bearing shell having a Special Tab side Front Chamfer for timing chain oiling ?? I’m looking over my new set of Sealed Power 119M bearings & only …

Hemi Main Bearing Cap Puller Info Needed

Hi all,…Need help & suggestion technique for pulling Main Bearing Caps off…. These are really wedged in Tight & I don’t want to crack anything..Help !!