Engine Components - Restore or Replace???
#1251716
06/15/12 08:08 PM
06/15/12 08:08 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
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Florida
440charger70
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super street
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Florida
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I am rebuilding the engine of my 70 RT and am trying to put the costs together. All the engine components are good, but I want new ones as the engine is being fully rebuilt. My question is if I am going to pay more to have the current parts rebuilt/refurbished or to buy new and trade in the cores? Any thoughts are appreciated. Budget is running low!  Thanks!  
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Re: Engine Components - Restore or Replace???
[Re: 440charger70]
#1251722
06/15/12 10:09 PM
06/15/12 10:09 PM
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ahy
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Quote:
I am looking at:
* Steering Pump
* A/C Compressor
* Alternator
* Starter
* Brake Booster & Master Cylinder
* Wiper motor
If I am forgetting anything, it would be in the same ball park as these...
If there is a reputible member on here that can do this, it would be awesome! Moparts members know their stuff more than a lot of mechanics out there!
here are some options and suggestions. For the steering pump, if it is quiet and not leaking, I'd clean it well and give it a coat of SG black. If you have problems later, its not hard to change with a parts store reman.
For the AC compressor, its pretty expensive to change after its charged. I'd get it rebuilt or better yet replace with a lighter Sanden compressor. Bouchillon or Classic Auto Air could help with either I believe.
For the alternator, clean and re-use is OK... just carry a spare on long trips! Parts store reman is the lowest cost replacement however quality seems to be variable. A Powermaster reman (Mancini) is more expensive but should be more reliable. Personally, I'd probably use a Powermaster for stock type replacement and keep the original for emergency.
For the starter, the later "mini's" from a Magnum work really well. They are lighter, use less power and spin the engine faster. Lots of folks have good luck with a JY starter. Parts store reman is another option or a new one either copy of the Nippendenso or a Nippendenso. Mancini and 440 Source carry the new Nippendenso or lower cost copies. Both are advertisers. If funds are tight, and the old one works, just clean it up. As long as you are running manifolds, its not too hard to change if needed. Different story with headers.
For the brake booster your local parts store can likley get a reman. A reman master should be available also except I prefer new for the master. I'd go ahead and change both.
For the wiper motor, Jules, a member of this board, does a really nice re-build. The 2 speeds are available from the parts store. If the one you have works OK, I'd consider cleaning it up and re-installing.
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Re: Engine Components - Restore or Replace???
[Re: ahy]
#1251723
06/15/12 10:22 PM
06/15/12 10:22 PM
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Kelowna, B.C. Canada
DPelletier
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I Live Here
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Kelowna, B.C. Canada
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Some good advice already, but it really depends on your wants and needs; the BEST way to restore a collector car is always to rebuild/refurbish the original, factory installed, date coded stuff rather than substitute aftermarket or cheap parts store rebuilt stuff.  Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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