Author: RealWing

BFG redline radial experience

Looking at 215/70-R14 redlines on stock 5.5” rims for my Cuda restoration. Looking to see if anyone has used them and how they liked them or didn’t like them. thx
BF Goodrich Silvertown Radial | Redline

Jim

Mini starter install

Was installing the tranny and a mini starter today. I bought a terminal extender kit to move the connection points for easier installation. BUT, this extension kit does nothing to help the connections!!! It may work OK on a big block tranny, but I wast…

1157 LED Lamps

These are probably the brightest LED tail lights I have found. They are far brighter than incandescent lamps. Worked very well in my ’69 Cuda.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076YVS361/?tag=fabo03-20

Jim

LCA pin loose in bushing

Getting ready to install new Moog K791 LCA bushings and found that the pin slides right into the bushing!! ie no interference fit!! Anyone had this happen?
Maybe a bad bushing? It says Moog on the box, and made in India
Any suggestions appreciated
Thx…

AC Idler pulley

Anyone know where I can get one of these idler pulleys. On a ’69 Cuda 340 with AC. I cant find it in parts book.
Thx
Jim

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Block oil line plug

Looking for a source for the plug in a ’69 340 block at the rear bearing. I think the p/n is 1324464.
Thx
Jim

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Edelbrock Performer RPM on a ’69 Cuda 340 Hood clearance???

Anyone installed one of these on a 69 Cuda? Did you use a lowered air cleaner to ensure you could clear the hood? Looks like it is about 1" taller than a stock CI manifold. If so, what air cleaner drop did you use??
Thx
Jim