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  1. Frank Odenthal

    Is there a “good enough” when lining up oil holes in cam bearing installation?

    Engine builder pressed in the cam bearings, cam fits in very nicely, but he had problems with alignement of No. 4. The passenger side cylinder head oil passage is half way blocked, wheras the other is sitting Perfect, as well as the lower Main feed Port. Is this still good enough ? I dont want...
  2. Frank Odenthal

    Accursed Rear Drivers Spark Plug

    I found out a 4 inch Long rubber hose ( not sure about the diameter) that fits tight on the ceramic insulator is the easiest way to remove the plugs, once they are broken loose. It‘s also a safe way to screw them in by Hand, without Risk to damage first thread Winding. The rubber hose is so...
  3. Frank Odenthal

    440 TNT rebuild

    Are you Running .520 Lift with a flat tappet or Roller cam ?
  4. Frank Odenthal

    440 TNT rebuild

    911-16 are fine for cams below .500 lobe Lift. 925-16 is the comp cams double spring. I beliefe 440Source is using a different Brand Double spring with similar ratio, But higher max lobe lift capability.
  5. Frank Odenthal

    Where to attache a tow rope ?

    I hope it will never be needed.
  6. Frank Odenthal

    Issues with cam bearings and clearances. Cam will not fit.

    The FSM says camshaft bearing diameter „After reaming „ Was that the standard procedure in the engine plant back then, or is this the workshop procedure only, to correct bearing imperfections in roundness or surface or shrink Caused by the manual press in ? Reaming would require 5 different tool...
  7. Frank Odenthal

    Where to attache a tow rope ?

    what about fabricating something and bolt it under that nut here, which has a high torque applied to it ?
  8. Frank Odenthal

    Where to attache a tow rope ?

    Okay, that's a nice story with a happy ending. What a good thing a breakdown can be
  9. Frank Odenthal

    Where to attache a tow rope ?

    Thank you for response, I did the same but it is hard to reach the K Frame Beside the Oil pan with the car on the ground, and you should not wear your sunday suit. Therfore I was thinking obout installing a hook to the stub Frame, where it is easy to attach the rope.
  10. Frank Odenthal

    Where to attache a tow rope ?

    Where do you attach the tow rope to pull the disabled vehicle out of the danger zone or on a Trailer? Does anyone have anything mounted on the vehicle or stub Frame to quickly attach a rope ? If so, a picture would be nice. Thank you.
  11. Frank Odenthal

    3 Speed Wiper motor Repair

    What is the best way to lubricate the pivots ? I have just access to those while the wiper Motor is removed. I have not yet removed the pivots. Can I take them apart for cleaning and lubrication ?
  12. Frank Odenthal

    What are you working on today??

    New Isolation of the wiper motor wires. Before and After.
  13. Frank Odenthal

    Oil level curiosities

    When using a deeper pan to add capacity, I still would like to have the oil level where it was original. Why changing the oil dip stick ? I think the „Full“ and „add“ mark should stay at the same Level. Please give me a explanation, if I‘m wrong.
  14. Frank Odenthal

    Best manifold/carb deal for 383 4bbl upgrade

    Factory air cleaner will not fit on the new 4 bbl Edelbrock. Needs different base plate or modification due to larger carb Air horn diameter.
  15. Frank Odenthal

    How to remove 68 newport front buckets

    I have my seats adjusted all the way back and still it feels not comfortable. Has anyone invented a Solution to move the seat Tracks 2“ back . I can do the hillbilly Solution and just drill 4 new holes but I‘m not sure if this is still a solid fix for the seats...
  16. Frank Odenthal

    Deep transmission Oil pan - will it clear to the ground.

    Thank you all. I will let the deep pan on and will check ground clearance when everything is back in.
  17. Frank Odenthal

    Deep transmission Oil pan - will it clear to the ground.

    I got a Deep trans Oil pan, for just 2 Quarts additional Oil capacity, but it measures 2 3/4“ deeper than Chrysler OEM steel pan. I doubt it will not Hit the Next road bump. What is your experience with deeper pan on 66 C- Body ?
  18. Frank Odenthal

    1966 727 Neutral Safety Switch replacement

    I have this Steel washer on my switch, but it is missing the Black seal, propably lost when handling the switch. The switch was ok, when removed, so I don‘t want to buy a new one just for a good new seal/washer. Would a light Chat of RTV sealer on the washer work ?
  19. Frank Odenthal

    TF727 stuck inputshaft/directdrum

    Wow, I would be interested in how it looks like when it comes apart.
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