70 Challenger SE

[Timbbuc2]

Well today was a bust, putting parts on my motor. Its burns me up when you buy these repop parts and you spend so much time making them work. I was working on the finishing touch. Then I tried to install the oil dip stick, tube was too big too go in. Finally got it. Then I torque the exhaust manifold,  and the nut stripped out that came in the kit. At least it was not the stud. I was hoping to get a lot done and it did not happen. At least I have my alternator ready . I will post what I done on that . I bought a new one and put all the parts on my old housing.

[EB3-GranCoupe]

Well today was a bust, putting parts on my motor. Its burns me up when you buy these repop parts and you spend so much time making them work. I was working on the finishing touch. Then I tried to install the oil dip stick, tube was too big too go in. Finally got it. Then I torque the exhaust manifold,  and the nut stripped out that came in the kit. At least it was not the stud. I was hoping to get a lot done and it did not happen. At least I have my alternator ready . I will post what I done on that . I bought a new one and put all the parts on my old housing

There are days like that.  They will be a fond memory when you get her all done!

Alan, yep, took care of that when the AC was plumbed and charged.

[usraptor]

Well today was a bust, putting parts on my motor. Its burns me up when you buy these repop parts and you spend so much time making them work. I was working on the finishing touch. Then I tried to install the oil dip stick, tube was too big too go in. Finally got it. Then I torque the exhaust manifold,  and the nut stripped out that came in the kit. At least it was not the stud. I was hoping to get a lot done and it did not happen. At least I have my alternator ready . I will post what I done on that . I bought a new one and put all the parts on my old housing.

I'm on my third dip stick so don't feel bad.  You definitely have to grind down the end that goes into the block to get them to fit, especially if it's chrome. 

[Timbbuc2]

I got it fixed after a lot of sweat and saying a few bad words Makes me want to drink a glass of wine.

[Challenger in NC]

Tim, slow down, you're leaving me in the dust!

[Timbbuc2]

Yeah right, two steps forward 5 back. BUT I am enjoying this. This is my first time, next time "Resto mod

[Timbbuc2]

Tim, slow down, you're leaving me in the dust!

@Challenger in NC Start a thread on your car, I would love to see it

[Timbbuc2]

I need some help!!! I just got my torque converter from Frank Lupo, it was made for my car. My flex plate measures 11" across the TC measures 10" what the heck do I have?

[1 Wild R/T]

I need some help!!! I just got my torque converter from Frank Lupo, it was made for my car. My flex plate measures 11" across the TC measures 10" what the heck do I have?

5/16 bolts? or 7/16 bolts?

[Timbbuc2]

I will go check

[Timbbuc2]

TC bolts are 5/16"

[1 Wild R/T]

Than any stock 10" flex plate will work, common on 318's & 360's plus all the aftermarket suppliers...

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5899194&cc=1088186&jsn=577

Less than $10 from Rock Auto...

[Timbbuc2]

Than any stock 10" flex plate will work, common on 318's & 360's plus all the aftermarket suppliers...

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5899194&cc=1088186&jsn=577

Less than $10 from Rock Auto...

Thanks ,I appreciate your help

[Timbbuc2]

Day 225 LOL, engine bay almost done,, I am thinking that the dash should be next, the way it looks the bulk head wiring would be a pain to connect to the fire wall after the engine is installed. Am I correct or what would you guys do next.
Tim

[Rev-It-Up]

We are at about the same exact place in our resto of the Duster. Dash and wiring next.