? for Tom Lawrence
From : dmso
Q: really yea really. i just rebuilt a carter carb off a 72 dodge 318 a few weeks ago even used it to help my son learn how since it was the one thats been on that old d-150 for something like 300000 miles and previous 95000 on the old 72 dart it came off of and ya know what there wasnt enough wear on that carter to shake a fist at it just needed cleaned and kitted. good for you but that doesnt mean in any possible way that they are all like that. did i say they were no i just asked if there was a reason for not rebuilding the old one. a good mechanic gathers as much info as possible before diagnosis kinda like a doctor. and i gave you a possible reason. unless the op is about 5 years old or has no knowledge of automobiles and no mechanical skills which i doubt if he is here asking for the carb he should know that they can be rebuilt if he can still find a kit for a 33 year old carb. the fact that he is asking on-line for another one shows that rebuilding his is probably not a practical option for any number of reasons. once again you are wrong. no budd you are just being childish. i may be wrong about this one but i doubt it as the op asked for another one to rebuild. just maybe the ops is actually damaged and either not rebuilable or so far gone it is not worth rebuilding. i need a holley carb for a 73 with a 360 engine. if you have a known good one you want to part with email me. thanks now just where the heck did you find that information in a post that says nothing about it he is asking for a known good one iow one that is either functional or rebuildable which indicates that his is either too far gone he cant find a rebuild kit or the carb for that engine is gone. if one carb doesnt require replacement maybe just maybe another one would not require it either. or mayby ten thousand could be repaired or . . . . . . i see a lot of maybes here budd. the simple fact is that the carb may just be shot as they were not designed to last forever and if subjected to harsh conditions with minimal or no care at all will become useless over time. kinda like you yea budd that christian light of yours is burning as brightly as always. buddism at its best lol! my point was that without information you can not make an accurate diagnosis. since the op didnt give mileage on the engine condition of the carb etc. the logical thing to do is ask not assume. who is trying to make any diagnosis here i am not trying to determine what is wrong with his carb if he even still has it but some assumptions can be made and if his carb was in good condition i doubt that he would be here asking for another one unless he is a collector of them lol. the fact is budd that he should know that they can be rebuild and if he is asking for another known good one he is choosing not to for whatever reason and with a 33 year old unit..... it could be as simple as he has never done one before and doesnt want to waste the time and money attempting it for the first time on that relic that may be showing obvious wear and corrosion. and holleys have harder aluminum in their carbs than carter does. which means they are more subject to cracking. thats why holley reccommended the carb gasket with the spacers built into the bolt/stud holes. if you dont have one torque 1/4 fasteners to 15 in/lb and 5/16 to 23 in/lb. what holly recommended 33 years ago and what happened to is since are not always the same thing. did you do some studying on those electrical circuits and ohms laws yet -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving .
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From : dmso
pat wrote i have to change the ring on my dodge 2500 5.9l magnum 2 wheel drive 1998 my question can it be change by the bottom throug the oil pan or is it better or easyer to take out the engine and put it back . and if any one of you has tip or help for me it will be greately appreciated pat to replace the rings you have to remove the pistons. that has to be done from the top. the whole job can be done without removing the block from the truck. its a very big job. you have to remove almost everything from the engine leaving only the cam crank and front cover. not something the average home mechanic has the tools aptitude or desire to do. -- ..bob 2006 fxdi hot rod 2001 dodge dakota qc 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 mustang coupe - daily driver 1965 ffr cobra - 427w efi damn fast. .
From : dmso
on jan 28 1009 am jj2 jj2post...@noitaintvalid.net wrote of the 2 id lean towards the 03 hemi. lower miles more power and a better option set.btw 03 was a strong year for the hemi just looks like a better deal too. jj can you elaborate on that statement what was different about the 03 hemis that made them better than the ones prior and/or following i have an 03 i was about to trade and hadnt heard this. martin .
From : martin
ive got a 2001 dakota quad and have noticed that my headlights are a tint of yellow instead of white like they are getting old. ive not replaced the lamps once and the lenses external seem very clear so do bulbs/lamps get old and yellow with age -- leythos spam999free@rrohio.com remove 999 for proper email address .
From : tbone
on feb 1 1113 am dmso dsaint...@yahoo.com wrote last question on this subject..i hope! are these hose we are talking about something i have order/get from the dealer. or can i find them at a good auto parts store i am planning on dropping the tank this saturday and repairing the problem and having back on the road in time for work on monday. thanks david david i responded in detail in your other thread - i think its much easier to get at your fuel pump by sliding the bed back. martin .
From : tbone
it is a very difficult job and unless you are prepared to tear your dash completely out and blow the charge on your ac unit i would take it to the dealer. -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving hi all. question is how hard would it be to change a heatercore out instead of taking it to a shop. the truck does have a/c its a 1998 ram1500 4x4. right now its a small leak issuewould like to get it changed before it does go out. thanks for any informationand for letting me post. eljr64@webtv.net .
From : tom lawrence
i have to change the ring on my dodge 2500 5.9l magnum 2 wheel drive 1998 my question can it be change by the bottom throug the oil pan or is it better or easyer to take out the engine and put it back . and if any one of you has tip or help for me it will be greately appreciated pat .
From : tbone
my favorite is stuck check balls in blind holes...fun fun...new carb time if its too much fun... there is plenty that can go wrong that is not worth rebuilding but the most likely one is a crack. it could be badly corroded from lack of use or completely plugged with old gas residue. there is plenty of things that can happen to a 33 year old device to turn it into junk. -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving on sun 28 jan 2007 220937 -0500 tbone tbonenospam@nc.rr.com wrote perhaps because after 33 years it is just worn out and no longer rebuildable. there is not much on a old carb that cannot be rebuilt. that is the beauty of one i have even had a few rebushed where throttle shaft passed through them to restore a old carb to like new condition. not really much else that wears out otherwise that cannot be easily replaced and it takes a lot of use to wear out throttle shaft bores. ----------------- thesnoman.com .
From : tom lawrence
there is plenty that can go wrong that is not worth rebuilding but the most likely one is a crack. it could be badly corroded from lack of use or completely plugged with old gas residue. there is plenty of things that can happen to a 33 year old device to turn it into junk. -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving on sun 28 jan 2007 220937 -0500 tbone tbonenospam@nc.rr.com wrote perhaps because after 33 years it is just worn out and no longer rebuildable. there is not much on a old carb that cannot be rebuilt. that is the beauty of one i have even had a few rebushed where throttle shaft passed through them to restore a old carb to like new condition. not really much else that wears out otherwise that cannot be easily replaced and it takes a lot of use to wear out throttle shaft bores. ----------------- thesnoman.com .