Recent content by WikedPlymouth

Yeah, I did see that craigslist listing. The seller, unfortunately, does not respond to emails, calls or anything. I even found their ad on Facebook and they don't respond there either. I just wanted to look at the cars...no luck. Not sure the point of putting cars up for sale and then not...

Thanks for all the comments. The 2 cars I'm looking at are very different. One is a 4 door that runs and drives, looks complete with a nice interior and floors and is $8k. The other is a 2 door that does not run and needs some repairs on the trunk but is otherwise complete. That 2 door is...

Would that be for a 4 door? Or does that also include the 2 door version? I know when the cars are completely restored, the 2 door versions seem to be worth about double the 4 door version. Thanks.

I've been thinking about buying a 1959 Dodge Coronet. There don't seem to be a lot of those out there for sale. I've seen a few 4 door cars that run and drive for around $8-12k. As expected, 2 door cars are more expensive. So what is a fair price for a 2 or 4 door that does not run and needs...

Will give that a try next time I remove the valve covers. Thanks!!

Right now, I have absolutely no plans to try and make more power with this engine. It's a 4 door and I'm happy just having it run and drive around. I know it will need a rebuild in the future if the blow by continues, but it idles well, does not over heat and sounds good. I was just bothered...

Are you saying the oil pump needs replaced? Seems like the FSM thinks it's ok. Can you drop the oil pan on these engines while it's still in the car and change the oil pump? Does not look like it but maybe it would be possible to unbolt the engine mounts and lift it slightly?

Good morning Forward Look group. My "low to me oil pressure" has still been bother me. At cold start, the 318 in my 1958 Belvedere starts and runs at about 45 psi at idle. Once it warms up it sits around 15-17 psi at an idle of 700 rpms. It will go up to about 25 psi at 1k rpms and up to 35...

Beautiful car!!

Such a cool looking project. Makes me want to buy a 1959 Dodge Coronet...just for those tail lights!!!

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and help. As to why I want to rebuild the original carb...it runs well...but does have a bog when you get on the throttle. I never did open up the carb when I got the car, just sprayed out the passages the best I could with carb cleaner. Before I...

My car runs ok but been thinking I should rebuild the carb. Most shops around me charge $275 and up for that service and I've done a few rebuilds in the past and not hard. My question is, does anyone know where to buy a rebuild kit for the factory Carter/AFB 4 barrel carb that came on the 318...

Tried looking at Rock Auto. The size variance seems very small but they do sell a rubber gasket. Will need to see if my valve cover is straight or not. Thanks,

This is for the 318 engine in my 1958 Plymouth, so the A block. When I remove the valve covers they don't look bent at all but will need to put a straight edge on to confirm. Maybe I will stack gaskets if I can't get it straight.

Good morning all, I've noticed that the Fel pro cork gaskets I used on my valve covers do not seem to be thick enough. I'm not sure if there is a slight bow in the valve covers, but once the three bolts are tightened down I can still move the lower edge in the center of the valve cover gasket...