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differences in shakers?

Started by cuda hunter, May 18, 2020, 06:45:13 PM

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cuda hunter

Sweet!  Thanks for the pics and explanations.  At least now I have an idea of what I'm looking for.

Did the base's have their own separate part numbers? 

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6bblgt

Quote from: Skdmark on May 19, 2020, 02:59:47 PM
Would it really be 14 different inventory setups?  More like 8 (4 engines x 2 finishes)
Assuming the engine callout emblems were installed after the shaker was pulled from inventory.

Regardless, your shaker finish theory makes aesthetic sense to me.

emblems were installed at FRAM - Dodge VS. Plymouth are different emblems

Skdmark

Quote from: 6bblgt on May 19, 2020, 11:19:21 PM
Quote from: Skdmark on May 19, 2020, 02:59:47 PM
Would it really be 14 different inventory setups?  More like 8 (4 engines x 2 finishes)
Assuming the engine callout emblems were installed after the shaker was pulled from inventory.

Regardless, your shaker finish theory makes aesthetic sense to me.

emblems were installed at FRAM - Dodge VS. Plymouth are different emblems

I realize the emblems are different.
Just wasn't sure if they were installed at Fram or at the factory when line workers were putting the shaker on the car.
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Racer57

This is what the support for a 383 base looks like. I was going to make one, but you have to buy an 8ft stick of the octagon rod, so I just used thread-all and slipped an 3/8 ID  piece  of conduit over it.

cuda hunter

How does the support mount and what exactly does it support?

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6bblgt


1971Y13

Quote from: Racer57 on May 20, 2020, 07:31:44 PM
This is what the support for a 383 base looks like. I was going to make one, but you have to buy an 8ft stick of the octagon rod, so I just used thread-all and slipped an 3/8 ID  piece  of conduit over it.
Do you have the exact measurement on that rod? I wanna fabricate one as soon as I find out how long it's supposed to be OEM.
1971 'Cuda
1968 GTX


Floyd

#22
I think these guys have that 383 rod:

https://www.tommythechryco.ca/

I didn't see it listed on the website, but they mention it in a recent Mopar Action article.  Send an email.


1971Y13

Quote from: Floyd on May 21, 2020, 06:01:31 AM
I think these guys have that 383 rod:

https://www.tommythechryco.ca/

I didn't see it listed on the website, but they mention it in a recent Mopar Action article.  Send an email.
I have the rod and a friend with a lathe that will do it to me for free just need the exact measurement, thanks anyway.
1971 'Cuda
1968 GTX

Floyd

Here you go.

1/4-20 thread, 5/8" on each end of the rod.

The wingnut/washer is unusual.  1 3/4" diameter

1971Y13

Quote from: Floyd on May 21, 2020, 08:22:55 AM
Here you go.

1/4-20 thread, 5/8" on each end of the rod.

The wingnut/washer is unusual.  1 3/4" diameter
Thank you so very much! Just wanna make sure, we have mm, that makes the center piece 7 3/4" am I correct, 9" - 10/8" = 7 6/8" = 7 3/4"??? I have a similar or maybe correct wingnut in my parts boxes from 1970-80 that I bought.
1971 'Cuda
1968 GTX


Floyd

Correct.  As a double check, I just scrounged up a metric ruler and got these

Racer57

Here's a pic of the one I made. Under the large washer its double nutted.  I bought a large plastic wing nut at Ace. If your going to have one made, I would suggest you either get some thread-all and do as I did so you have an accurate measurement for your car, or at least have the shaker side of your support a little long. Just in case. Not everything fits exactly like it did when it left the factory.  :D 

The way I determined how high to have the washer was I first took the bubble only off. I removed the hood pop up spring so I wouldn't get any false feel for the shaker pressing against the hood too much. Then with the air cleaner on and tight, I felt the space between the rubber hood seal and the hood itself. I adjusted the double nuts under the washer to get the front to rear spacing as equal as I could. 

cuda hunter

Did all engines with shakers get the prop rod?  Or was this just a 383 part? 
"All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee

6bblgt

Quote from: cuda hunter on May 21, 2020, 08:32:35 PM
Did all engines with shakers get the prop rod?  Or was this just a 383 part?

just the 383