Getting the Dart beater into the 13's?

latil · Post by **latil** » Mon Jun 29, 09 10:25 pm

Sounds like that may be bent

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Tue Jun 30, 09 9:07 am

Time for the scrap yard then.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jun 30, 09 11:43 am

Miles , get the crank checked before you scrap it , the crank in the 605 was bent .010" , was fine after a clean up , if your crank is .010" under then another .010/.020" may be fine.

Was there clearance between flex plate & convertor before bolted up? , did the thrust bearing wear on both sides or just the rear? , hopefully the crank is ok & just the thrust bearing worn.

The convertor overheating may have damaged the bearing , have a look @ the back of convertor for any signs of it scraping the bolts on the transmission.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Tue Jun 30, 09 12:02 pm

Adam, ref to scrap yard was for the whole car, not just the crank

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plenty of clearence between flex and convertor. The sides of the thrust bearings dont seem bad, but the picture wont be clear until the crank is out.
currently trying to find/fabricate a damperpuller.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jul 01, 09 9:55 pm

cromwell tools supplied the puller we used

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Jul 01, 09 10:05 pm

cheers Pete, see my post in 'engine..etc'. Made me own disposable version!

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Tue Jul 28, 09 5:39 pm

OK update!
Sitting on my garage floor is a newly rebuilt 360 motor (thanks to Mike for crank/piston installation courtsy of Her Majesties finest
reground crank at +20
New high comp flat top pistons and rings as the bores cleaned up fine. All new bearings and gaskets.

If it ever stops raining the motor will go back in this week. Should finally give me the compression to make the most of the new cam and air Gap inlet.
All the above will be accompanied by a newly rebuilt rear with 3.55 gears and Powertrax locker.
If that lot dont get me into the 13s at the hot rod Drags i'll give up

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Tue Jul 28, 09 10:24 pm

Good luck mate,bet it wasnt the same in a Merc....(probably easier though)

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Jul 29, 09 6:52 am

Tel you what Rich, i drove the Merc to the Nats and backa nd it was a real pleasure. Nicest car i've driven. Full stop. I reckon it would have easily run i the 13s too.

That said, the Dart is a lot more brutal when you hit it off a standing start!

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Thu Jul 30, 09 12:18 pm

You wait....i have something to better both those above

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Fri Aug 21, 09 12:07 pm

OK,for those still listening here is the current stste of play.

fitted new radiator and holley Street avenger 670 carb and started her up again.
One small carb fire later, adjust timing and she runs a treat. The previous 'bag of spanners' sound dissapeared as obviously the motor likes to run on all 8 cylinders.
Only problem is a fuel leak. cant believe that Holley still provide rubber pipes and T pieces. I now need to fit a fuel rail, but I lent it to a mate1

anyway, for those who dont want to read all the back pages, current motor is:
365 CI
flat top pistons (9.5 -9.7.1 compression)
XE258H Comp Cam
Reground crank +20
Eddy Air Gap inlet
Holley 670 V/S carb
sparks by FBO
Twin H pipe system TTI
lightly ported heads with 3 angle valve job

Just need an MOT now after sorting glitches

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Aug 21, 09 12:21 pm

That should tune up a treat now.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Aug 21, 09 12:22 pm

Come pay day get yourself one of these.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AVM-30-4100/

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Aug 21, 09 12:27 pm

It looks like you a re finally making progress there Miles, stick with it - Hot Rod Drags next

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Fri Aug 21, 09 2:20 pm

Well, lets hope so. An Mot would be good. always easier to tune and sort glitches whilst hooning around.
Dave, cant afford one of they, just borrow Mike vac guage

and go by ear.

actually, I did sound out a local rolling road and if funds allow, may give it a go in due course.