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Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
Experience in the area
I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
Organizations
Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
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http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)
Publications
Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials
B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
A little detail about the use of the 'Crush Washers' on 'Spark Plugs' for 'Slant-Sixes' built between 1960-1974.
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Recent Answers from Ben Deutschman
2012-02-03 timing for slant six 1970 motor:
If you mean Firing Order, that would be 1-5-3-6-2-4, with number 1 being the Terminal on the Distributor Cap next to the Vacuum Advance. The timing varied over the years, but generally was 2-1/2 degrees
2011-12-14 back up lights on 99 malibu:
More than likely, just a burned out Light Bulb. Accessing the Bulb varies from one vehicle to the next, so for that information you would have to consult something like a Haynes Manual, available at most
2011-06-25 1992 plymouth sundance:
Based on my experiences with a 1992 Plymouth Acclaim, and assuming your Sundance also has a four cylinder engine, I'd say you have a blown Head Gasket. To have the Head Gasket replaced, will probably cost
2011-06-17 Slant Six Rebuild - Cylinders do not reach top of block:
In order to provide Valve clearance, I would surmise that the pistons should not be flush with the top of the cylinder bore at TDC (Top Dead Center). Your best bet, is to get a Factory Shop Manual, usually
2011-06-01 ngk zfr5n spark plugs:
The threaded portion shouldn't be any longer, if the Plugs you bought are a direct replacement for the old Champion N14Y (Autolite #66). If the Plugs are used on a 1960-74 Slant-Six, then the Crush Washer
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