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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
http://www.poci.org
http://bencar.freeyellow.com/76TAPage.html
http://bencar.freeyellow.com/benscarpage.html
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
2009-11-07 1999 ford explorer:
I would use a Circuit Tester to see if you are getting power to the Bulb Sockets. I would, if possible, check the wires just where they come into the sockets for obvious breaks, and if you are careful
2009-11-07 1998 Buick LeSabre:
Please see the attached image, showing the 'Power Steering Pump' on a Buick V-6. Right below the Arrow in the photo, is the Cap on the 'Power Steering Pump Reservoir.' You unscrew that Cap, then fill the
2009-11-01 vacuum diagram for 66 ford thunderbird 390 engine:
If you can get a Chiton's or Haynes Manual for your car, that should have the Vacuum Hose Diagram in it. Also, those books would have the 'Firing Order' diagrams in them for the Plug Wires. All it takes
2009-10-28 ignition:
If the Rotor isn't turning, it could mean a broken Distributor Drive Gear, a broken Timimg Chain, or a broken Distributor Shaft. None of these are simple repairs, and a Mechanic would need to have the
2009-10-26 Differences between spark plug wires:
Generally a heavy gauge Plug Wire is better for a High Energy Ignition System, versus a lighter gauge Plug Wire. The other important consideration, is that the wires have the correct ends at the Coil Pack
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