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Nice truck, Lucky find, I have been looking for another one to re-do but can't find one in decent shape close to me . Keep us posted with your progress.
The bigger distribuitor cap units will not fit without modifying the firewall. I did however do the HEI conversion with a smaller unit from Skip White with good results. ( have since had to replace the ignition modual x2 ) and went a step further the last time by locating the modual by the...
I agree with NDT, I have never had a vapor lock issue. After checking the ignition ,I would check for a vaccume leak starting with the carb mounting bolts. ( seems like I always have to snug them up )
Most of these old Dodges have that "headlight flair " at idle:
1) preform the mod as described in the link above from madelectrical, even if your unit is not as bad as the one in the pictures it is good insurance going forward.
2) double check all connections and make sure they are clean...
I'm a little confused here, The orginal bows are a two piece design that slide within them self for storage. Do you want the measurment of just the top peices ? or do you plan on making one peice replacements ?
Here is a link to a similar item from west marine, The difference is that instead of having a wood screw post, the one I am looking for has a 1/4-20 machined screw post ( same as a 1/4-20 bolt ) that bolts on the side rails with a nut on the back side. I destroyed the old ones taking...
Yes, there is a screen at the end of the pickup tube. If you suspect it is clogged you may be able to pull the line at the pump and blow it out / off. On mine, there was a section of rubber line that was bad around the top of the pickup tube area.
I did not see the correct design from sailrite and WeeBee don't return my call, so I contacted some suppliers online with the NSN number. one wanted $190 for 32 and another wanted $360 for 32. Needless to say I am not paying any where that price. If any of you guys see these things sitting...
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