Author: Cruiser
Just discovered broken wires coming out of my distributor. Can I replace them?
I just discovered that the two wires that come out of the side of the factory original distributor for my engine (1974 225 slant six with California emissions distributor) are broken. As you can see in the photo, they are attached to a mechanism inside…
Broke my water pump bolt. Now what? (Update – broken bolt is out)
Hi All: I just broke off the lower water pump bolt on my 1974 slant six. All the other bolts came out without a problem. Any ideas as to the best way to extract the broken bolt? I’ve been soaking it in PB Blaster for the past several days. I don’t weld…
Where to buy slant six spark plug tube seals?
Has anyone bought a set of spark plug tube seals lately? Does NAPA sell them, as they’re a Fel-Pro item?
I think I’m missing a nut.
MoBros and MoSis’
I recently acquired a stock 225 engine from a 1974 Dart, automatic with factory air. When I went to put a breaker bar on the crankshaft to see if the engine would turn, I noticed that there was no nut in the center of the vibrati…
I think I’m missing a nut.
MoBros and MoSis’
I recently acquired a stock 225 engine from a 1974 Dart, automatic with factory air. When I went to put a breaker bar on the crankshaft to see if the engine would turn, I noticed that there was no nut in the center of the vibrati…
1974 Duster total electrical failure, followed by quick recovery.
Hi All:
Just had this happen today. After shutting off my engine (225 auto), the entire car went completely dead. Nothing. Having seen this before on another Duster, I immediately located the main battery feed connector behind the brake booster. …
How do I hook up my slant six motor to an engine stand?
Hi All: Sorry if this is a pretty basic question, but I’ve never put a slant six on an engine stand before. I know that there are four bolts that connect from the stand to the back of the engine. I’ve attached a photo of the back of the motor. Question…