Author: Sublime/Sixpack

B&M Flexplate 10242 discontinued, why?

Does anyone know why the B&M 10242 flexplate was discontinued? I know there’s a new number for the application, but I have the 10242 and am curious as to why it was actually discontinued.
Anyone know the difference between the 10242 and the (current numbered) 10236?

Which ATF for Mopar’s A999 trans.

What is the recommended ATF for a Mopar A999 trans. with electronic activated lock-up torque convertor?

A999 Trans. ID

I recently picked up a A999 transmission that I plan to put into a ’68 B-body behind a 360 engine. The number on this trans. is PK4431425. Can someone here help I.D. this transmission as to year of manufacture? I also noticed a single lead electrical connector on the driver’s side that I figure is for the lock up torque convertor. Any ideas as to the best method of activating the torque convertor via this connector?

Diameter of stock 1972 360 push rods?

As title indicates, I’m asking what the diameter of stock 1972 push rods should be? I have a ’72 360 apart and the push rods measure right close to .278 in. I was thinking they should be .3125 in. (5/16 in.)
Anyone know for sure?

Manufacture year of Distributor

Can anyone tell me what year of manufacture Mopar distributor Tag #3874909 would be?

LA Engine oil pick up

Is the oil pick-up on a car (stock) 360 engine the same as a car (stock) 318 engine?

Details: I have a 360 out of a truck (rear sump oil pan) and need to change over to a car (center sump oil pan). Just need to know if the oil pick up from a 318 will …

1969 Front brake drums

Does anyone know where one can buy high quality correct fitting 11″ front brake drums for a ’69 B-body? I tried both Centric Brand and NAPA Brand replacement drums for my ’69 Super Bee, but the center opening of these replacement drums were larger than the outside diameter of the hub. They were not hub centric like the original drums from the factory. Not a good thing!!
The original drums fit the hub snug as they should, and need too.