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Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois

Posted By: SteveA

Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/22/08 07:13 PM

I have a 74 Fury (ex police car) with a 440 that I can't get running. I have done the basics but have run out of patience. I'm looking for someone to diagnose the problem and get the car running. Maybe some other mechanical repairs, also. Don't have a big budget, so am unable to take it to a commercial shop with their labor rates. PM me if you can help. I can tow the car to your location.
Thanks,
Steve
Posted By: Dart 340

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/22/08 07:59 PM

Steve,

I can suggest the person in the area who will know the most about what you are looking for. Contact
Larry at Mopar City. They are in Oregon, IL

If you do a web search you will find them, if not,
PM and I will send contact number.
Posted By: SteveA

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/22/08 08:47 PM

Thanks. I called Mopar City but he didn't have anyone to recommend. He might have some body panels that I need, though.
Posted By: Dart 340

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/22/08 09:27 PM

Sorry, I thought he'd hook you up for sure.
Posted By: sthemi

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/22/08 11:33 PM

Try Rhinodart, Jim Rhinehart,
He is in Round lake, IL,
He will have some leads for you.

Posted By: Devil

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/22/08 11:37 PM

Check out www.chicagolandmopar.com they have a forum there that you can help you out. I'd help ya out, but I'm busy with work and family health issues.

Where are you at?

Ryan
Posted By: SteveA

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/23/08 12:02 AM

Quote:

Check out www.chicagolandmopar.com
Where are you at?
Ryan



I'm in Naperville, but the car is stored in Yorkville right now. I tried signing on to the Chicagoland Mopar forum but it hasn't accepted my registration yet.
Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/23/08 01:37 AM

Quote:

Try Rhinodart, Jim Rhinehart,
He is in Round lake, IL, He will have some leads for you.

I have traded with him. He is a straight up guy.
Posted By: Dart 340

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/23/08 02:52 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Check out www.chicagolandmopar.com
Where are you at?
Ryan



I'm in Naperville, but the car is stored in Yorkville right now. I tried signing on to the Chicagoland Mopar forum but it hasn't accepted my registration yet.



Steve, Lived in Naperville many years.

I am thinking I might have a friend who can stop by for free but I need to talk to him before I volunteer his services.
Posted By: SteveA

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/23/08 03:05 AM

Thanks.
Posted By: Joesixpack

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/23/08 06:50 PM

Simple Q&A first...
does it turn over?
do you have spark?
do you have gas at the carb?
did you change the ballast resistor?
did you change the ignition control module?
did you advance the timing(incase the timing chain jumped)to see if it will start?
Posted By: SteveA

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/23/08 08:29 PM

Quote:

Simple Q&A first...
does it turn over?
do you have spark?
do you have gas at the carb?
did you change the ballast resistor?
did you change the ignition control module?
did you advance the timing(incase the timing chain jumped)to see if it will start?



-It turns over

-Don't know about spark, haven't had a helper to check while it turns over.

-new ballast resistor, new orange module, new plug wires, new cap & rotor

-carb rebuilt by demonsizzler, is getting gas to carb (new gas tank and fuel pump)

-haven't played with the timing, but dist rotor is turning and rocker arms are moving when engine turns over.
Posted By: Dart 340

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/24/08 02:31 AM

Steve,

Can you PM me your number so I can call you. I might
be in Naperville in the next week or so.
Posted By: Joesixpack

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/24/08 02:59 PM

you can turn the key to ON,get out,remove the coil wire from the cap, ground it,ie lay it on metal, then take a screwdriver and cross the two posts on the starter relay and the starter will engage,it will turn over, then 1 person can check for spark....you should see a spark from the coil wire to the metal ground....
Posted By: SteveA

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/24/08 03:44 PM

Thanks for the tip, that's what happens when a Chevy guy buys a Mopar !
Posted By: Joesixpack

Re: Need a Mopar mechanic in NE Illinois - 09/25/08 12:25 PM

Let me know what you find....have good used test stuff, ie ignition module,resistor,etc...
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