Author: diymirage

what is this hose for…and why is it peeing oil ?

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on the left hand side there is a breather (right?) the larger hose goes into the air cleaner
the smaller one hooks up to a small diameter tube that runs along the firewall underneath the car
this seems to be the cause (or better said, the place) of my oil leak

i had another breather…

valve cover openings

hey guys, i just picked up a great set of valve covers, the cast aluminum ones i like

both the covers have bosses cast in them (one for a 710 cap, one for a PCV) so it shouldnt be to hard to open, but what is the correct way?

drill bit?

end mill ?

dremel ?

[WANTED] cast valve covers for 360 LA

hey guys

im looking for an affordable set of cast valve covers, you know the kind, like M/T or mopar performance

they dont have to be brand name and dont need to look great (i plan on media blasting, painting and polishing the raised edged on them anyway) but they must seal well

i would really hope to stay under $50 dollars on this (im hoping to be able to stay under that number by them not needing to look brand new)

im located in Holland MI 49424

transmission cooler lines

hey guys
i have a 71 duster with a /6-904 that im hoping to swap a 360-727 combo in this winter
the 727 came out of a motor home and the person who pulled it cut the cooler lines towards the front of the motor so using the stock lines from the 727 is …

winter tires

i was getting ready to go to work yesterday
(allready put up the duster about a month ago so i was driving the winterbeater)

i pulled out of my driveway and turned onto the street
as i watched the house across the street disapear in my rear view mi…

what should i expect from this engine ?

hey guys
im going to look at a 360/727 combo out of a 75 motorhome
the seller assured me it has 45K miles on it and has 40 PSI of oil pressure at idle

im kinda new to the whole wrenching scene so forgive me if i ask some redudant question

would an engine originally intended for a motorhome have a more torquey camshaft in it than a car unit?

would it be safe to just clean, paint and install this engine?
(im converting the duster from a /6 and i want to get her going before i…

meet ginger

hey guys

last night the wifey bought me ginger for my 32nd birthday

ginger is a 71 duster, slant 6 auto

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she is in overall good condition