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  1. gnome

    anybody tried a jeep bikini on a trail duster?

    i was thinking of doing the same thing. how is yours working out so far?
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    looking for a 360 in the mid Atlantic area

    looking for a dodge 360 engine whole engine or short block in "needs to be rebuilt" condition in the Va MD PA area let me know what you have laying around... if anything.
  3. gnome

    84 Rampage

    here is a link to one for sell if anyone is looking...its in jessup md http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2894165561.html
  4. gnome

    Engine tool Quiz

    a pilot bearing remover thats worn thats home made
  5. gnome

    MP performance distributor vs installing new weight springs.

    well...i'm an idiot... lol i left the power brake booster inlet to the carb open... i plugged it up and no problem.... :frusty: but now i'm hearing a knock on the bottom end...looks like i'm pulling the engine back out... :Cry:
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    MP performance distributor vs installing new weight springs.

    its done this since the rebuild ~6months just never got around to fixing it.
  7. gnome

    MP performance distributor vs installing new weight springs.

    ok..here is the plan before i replace any parts. set base idle at 15° btdc check for total timing at ~ 35° btdc @~3k rpm then make carb adjustments as needed. Any other idears?
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    MP performance distributor vs installing new weight springs.

    this is the article i was reading and others like it... seems to be close to what i am experiencing. http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=5505060&Main=5501943
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    MP performance distributor vs installing new weight springs.

    well its not the grommet...and the crack wasnt all the way through...looks like i will tinker around after work this week.
  10. gnome

    MP performance distributor vs installing new weight springs.

    well when i pull the vacuum and plug everything off i set timing around 15° btdc, thats with the choke kicked off. i was reading in several other forums that the stock dist mechanical advance is sloppy and can go out of range quickly and cause issues like no start after setting total timing...
  11. gnome

    MP performance distributor vs installing new weight springs.

    ok so i have a mild build 360 not sure of compression ratio and a mp purple cam 262/270 455 i think... i am having a timing problem where the advance is a little loopy (high idle and dies when put into drive) . i was wondering if it would be as good swapping out the mech advance springs for the...
  12. gnome

    Winches?

    I know that you get what you pay for, but what are some good affordable winches? and what is your experience with them/reviews? i want one for my Ramcharger.
  13. gnome

    Add to this survival list

    backup propane powered devices and/or waterproof matches and an axe to start a fire if needed?
  14. gnome

    Add to this survival list

    #7 favorite pics of loved ones...or various naked ones >:) sorry had too...its in my survival kit. lol
  15. gnome

    Who loves the Cummins diesel's in dodge ram's

    id love to throw one in a ramcharger....
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