Slant Six Forum :: 1972 Dodge Colt

I suppose this is all part of the teething process in sorting a car.

Ruster Ran 19.20 the first time out. Then after an engine build, it was solidly into the 13's, then the 12's then the 11's.. Simplify then add lightness.

I still have all kinds of problems with the megasquirt on the ignition, but when it works it works well, and I have only myself to blame.

Keep focused, you'll get there. I would also throw that other intake on and see if there is and induction problem or not.

Greg

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Oh not you zilla, I was talking about other folks.

I was talking to Patrick Saturday. That motor always used water and snotted up under the valve cover really bad. I never got any water in the pan. It's possible the head was already cracked anyway.

We're going to try and fix it ourselves. What have we got to lose?

Hopefully you have an O2 sensor on board now? If not Your still guessing at your mixture no matter what carbs you have on it. I hate to see you go to all the work of swapping the Webers since I know how well they work, but if ain't performing you may have to. Keep at it!

Trans was on inside.

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:52 pm ]
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Hopefully you have an O2 sensor on board now? If not Your still guessing at your mixture no matter what carbs you have on it. I hate to see you go to all the work of swapping the Webers since I know how well they work, but if ain't performing you may have to. Keep at it!

Author:	hyper_pak [ Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:46 pm ]
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Quote: I suppose this is all part of the teething process in sorting a car. Ruster Ran 19.20 the first time out. Then after an engine build, it was solidly into the 13's, then the 12's then the 11's.. Simplify then add lightness. I still have all kinds of problems with the megasquirt on the ignition, but when it works it works well, and I have only myself to blame. Keep focused, you'll get there. I would also throw that other intake on and see if there is and induction problem or not. Greg That first engine build sounds like it was a serious engine. It's hard for me to add lightness to my Colt. About the only thing I can do is go on a diet.

Author:	Greg Ondayko [ Mon Oct 30, 2023 5:14 pm ]
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Quote: Quote: Oh not you zilla, I was talking about other folks. I was talking to Patrick Saturday. That motor always used water and snotted up under the valve cover really bad. I never got any water in the pan. It's possible the head was already cracked anyway. We're going to try and fix it ourselves. What have we got to lose? Jay. Bee. Weld!

Author:	slantzilla [ Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:47 pm ]
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Pretty sure Patrick is going to TIG it.

Author:	hyper_pak [ Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:03 am ]
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Quote: Hopefully you have an O2 sensor on board now? If not Your still guessing at your mixture no matter what carbs you have on it. I hate to see you go to all the work of swapping the Webers since I know how well they work, but if ain't performing you may have to. Keep at it! No O2 sensor. I was reading that they need a certain length of pipe to function correctly. My fitting, in one collector only, only has maybe 5 inches of pipe to the atmosphere. I am not going to change carbs till I get the trans/bearing issue resolved and get some good runs done.

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Author:	Rick Covalt [ Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:31 pm ]
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Mine is only in one header as well and I have about 12" of pipe downstream. You could always hook up a temporary extension on your collector until you get it close.

Author:	Greg Ondayko [ Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:09 pm ]
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5" is plenty long. I have less than that on the O2 to the end of the turndown on ruster. It's not accurate at say Idle but above 2000 it's trusty as a subaru justy!

Author:	hyper_pak [ Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:00 pm ]
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Ok, maybe on the O2. Took the Colt apart today. Maybe .010 clearance on the bearing. They call for .100 minimum. So out comes the trans. I need some velcro.

Author:	slantzilla [ Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:43 pm ]
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I've got a 904 with a brake and a 4000 stall you can stick in there.

Author:	hyper_pak [ Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:07 pm ]
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Won't fit. The block plate attaches to the mid mount. But thanks for offering!

Author:	hyper_pak [ Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:40 pm ]
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Trans is out. Makes a couple of weird sounds as you rotate it from the front. More to investigate. Bled the master cylinder on the clutch. Seems to be working properly. And I do have the clearance that I had when I set up the bearing the first time. Around .125, they say .150 is optimum. Master cylinder was keeping it from pushing back with my hand. Learning a lot about what isn't the problem.

Author:	hyper_pak [ Wed Nov 08, 2023 1:51 pm ]
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Clutch pedal was sticking and air in the lines. Trans was on inside. I put it back together and ran it in the driveway. Here is the Video: https://youtu.be/iQo0n3VTIJs

Author:	Rick Covalt [ Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:57 pm ]
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Quote: Trans was on inside.

Author:	hyper_pak [ Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:40 pm ]
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ok I need to proofread.

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Author:	slantzilla [ Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:00 pm ]
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Is that trans clutchless Stan? You got any more chances to test this year?