Author: beleneagle

360 Magnum Weight Location

Hi guys, not long ago I ordered a P5249843 magnum 360 balance weight AND positioning template package from the The Moparts Connection. I told Todd that I needed the info on where to put the weights, as without it, they wouldn’t do me a darn bit of good. He mentioned that they might not come with…

Oil galley plugs?

Hi guys, I’m getting ready to start building my 94′ magnum 360. It’s missing two of the three threaded rear oil galley plugs. One side has a inside and a outside next to the cam gear oil pump shaft? Please tell me what size are these? Thanks again for…

Engine bearings

Hi guys. I going to be building my 360 Magnum soon, and am tempted to get a set of King bearings. Anyone ever use them? Yes I know that Clevite bearings are one of the best, but I’m on a very tight budget. I can get a set of the King bearings (rods and mains) for $65.00! I’m wanting to know if…

Mopar Power for the Javelin

Hi guys, well I came across a running 318/904 out of a 74 Duster for dirt cheep, so it’s going in to the Javelin for now. Since I’ve got to put a truck pan on it to clear the cross-member, and I’ve been told the the timing chain is the week link, I’m going to change it as well. I’m been thinking…

Rust prep

What product do you guys use to treat light surface rust, and is it good for a area like around the battery tray?

52′ De Soto Sportsman

Hi guys, a buddy of mine has been working on a 52′ De Soto Sportsman. These where the first Hemi cars for De Soto, and they came with a 276 CID Hemi with hydraulic lifters. The “Sportsman was different than a normal two door. This car is one of 13 know to still exist according to the De Soto Club…

Hello from New Mexico

Hi Guys. I live 30 miles south of Albuquerque. Where to start, um let’s see, I’ve been a long time Mopar/AMC fan, and have owned 3 E bodies (2 Barracuda’s,1 Challenger), 3 Dusters and am presently working on my 2nd Javelin. My painter friend is semi restoring a 52′ De Soto Sportsman. In Jan. of…