I've picked up old stock tubes on occassion. Been a while though. A couple years. You may be right.
CJ
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Fri May 27, 2011 10:30 pm ] |
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Quote: Got everything done ok, just took my time and un-threaded the washers, works a lot better when you're in a patient mood haha.
Too right.Quote: Replaced the plug wires while I was at it too, the AutoLite wires worked perfect
Get ready to replace 'em again before long; they're not a good quality product. Buy www.magnecor.com and never have to think about them again.Quote: Should the inside of each of the tubes be cleaned when replacing the plugs? I just took a towel and wiped out all the dirt and bugs that were crammed in there.
That's the way I do it. With carb cleaner if they're extra tasty crispy.
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| Author: | 19Fury63 [ Sat May 28, 2011 7:53 am ] |
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Thanks Dan, I figure I am at least going to have to replace the seals around the tubes eventually....one of the 6 has a bit of oil coming out around the seal...not enough to be a concern, but a leak none the less. Are these tubes and seals something I can get at just about any auto parts store? |
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| Author: | ceej [ Sat May 28, 2011 8:38 am ] |
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Just picked up a set of seals last week. Your FAPS should be able to get them. The tubes can be had from your Dodge dealer. As long as they aren't damaged, they tend to last a long time. CJ |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Sat May 28, 2011 9:02 am ] |
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Quote: The tubes can be had from your Dodge dealer. As long as they aren't damaged, they tend to last a long time.
Are you sure? I was under the impression, they were no longer available.
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| Author: | 19Fury63 [ Sat May 28, 2011 10:22 am ] |
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My tubes are actually in really good shape, aside from just being dirty. I guess the seals are more of my concern.....is there another concern I should have aside from a bad seal if I have oil leaking around it? I had really high oil pressure last year..although the car ran great I feel there is something else to this issue (debris caught in the line, clogged filter, etc..) |
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| Author: | ceej [ Sat May 28, 2011 11:30 am ] |
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I've picked up old stock tubes on occassion. Been a while though. A couple years. You may be right. CJ |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sat May 28, 2011 9:14 pm ] |
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Quote: Thanks Dan, I figure I am at least going to have to replace the seals around the tubes eventually
See here. You shouldn't need new tubes unless yours are truly mangled. Just the seals.
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| Author: | 19Fury63 [ Tue May 31, 2011 5:51 am ] |
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Got it turned over yesterday finally, everything went great. After sitting for 10 months, 3 pumps on the gas pedal and it turned right over....expected hesitation for the first few seconds but runs so smooth now with PROPERLY gapped spark plugs. The plugs I pulled out were all over the place, a few were gapped at 0.018, 2 at 0.026, and the rest at 0.031. Previous owner did a great job here  My gauges now work as well, new circuit board and voltage regulator was the issue before...now it reads correct fuel level, and engine temp. |
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