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Ben Deutschman

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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

2013-02-24 2000 Dodge Durango 4 Wheel Drive:

Not being a tire expert, best I could say, is your biggest headache, could be a difference in gripping ability, which would possibly make it harder to gain traction at one end or the other, but your best

2013-01-01 clear codes?:

Your car is OBD I, and if you can safely remove the Negative Battery Cable, and then reattach it after a minute or two, that will clear ALL the codes. However, if your State's emissions test is a plug

2012-12-08 Slant Engines:

What I can tell you, is how Chrysler marketed their new (for 1960), overhead valve, inline six cylinder engine, which replaced a 30 year old Flathead, valve in head, inline six. The marketing behind the

2012-11-06 94 F150 XLT 5.0 shifting issue:

Based on what you have described, the Transmission is slipping. A thorough inspection of the Transmission, starting with a Shop test driving the vehicle, and followed by a disassembly, and visual inspection

2012-09-12 best car to buy:

Your best bet for an accurate, unbiased answer to your question, is to get a hold of a copy of Consumers Reports magazine http://web.consumerreports.org/test/SEM/version5.htm?EXTKEY=SM72CR0&CMP=KNC-CROB

 

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