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Re: Lets talk about the leaning tower of power! [Re: 2boltmain] #2822327
09/18/20 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2boltmain
Its reassuring though to have an engine thats quiet, easy to work on, reliable and gets great mileage. Get in that thing and drive worry free. Have the carb set up spot on for instant starts in any weather condition. Save the V8- whatever the size for another project.

This most I would do ever is the cast exhaust twice pipes and 2bbl.
No crime in bouncing around town in an old car with a 225 slant stock either. If I find one that's what I would do


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Re: Lets talk about the leaning tower of power! [Re: 340SIX] #2822342
09/18/20 05:28 PM
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This is what I'm playing with, a 1972 Coronet. I know they're 4 doors, but I like them.

On the right is a base model (WL). It originally had a /6 in it, now it has a warmed up 318 in it. I bought that one in 2006 and did the engine swap in 2007.

The one on the left is a Custom (WH). I bought this one a few weeks ago for $1000 running a driving. What's odd about it is that Custom was supposed to get a 318 standard and this one has a slant 6. The VIN, fender tag and both broadcast sheets. It also has far fewer options than my base, it's even radio delete. I originally bought it for parts for the one on the right, but it's too straight and solid to part it. Also, most of the parts it needed I had in my stash, except of course slant 6 parts.

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Re: Lets talk about the leaning tower of power! [Re: DUFFMAN] #2822577
09/19/20 12:37 PM
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Central Florida
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Duffman, I love them! Nothing wrong with 4 door Mopars! up


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Re: Lets talk about the leaning tower of power! [Re: larrymopar360] #2823038
09/20/20 08:09 PM
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Park Forest, IL
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When I was in high school one of my friend's Mom had a then brand new '73 Coronet station wagon with a Slant and a 3 on the tree. It was not a rocket ship, but chicks dug it. boogie


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Re: Lets talk about the leaning tower of power! [Re: slantzilla] #2823042
09/20/20 08:15 PM
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So I took the valve cover off in order to adjust the valve lash and found everything covered in sludge, so it looks like I have some cleaning to do. I removed the rockers and I'm going to clean them in parts cleaner, but I need to clean the head a block somehow. Is kerosene or diesel in place of oil still the best way or is there a better method now?


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