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  1. carguy300

    Trans fluid .

    One more question, going to change filter and fluid in my 68 300. Original, stock 727 transmission. Whats recommended fluid to put back in? Only a few options now days. Thanks for the help.
  2. carguy300

    Carb linkage?

    Does anybody have a picture of their carb set up on 68 440 or tips as to what goes where? Carter came with this 300, was in a box, junk. Put on this one, bought the linkage adpt but Im not sure where to hook things up. I dont remember how to set up the trans kick down lever. Also the pic of heat...
  3. carguy300

    Vacuum port?

    Quick question guys, not sure what size vacuum hose for dist advance, and there are to ports on front of my carb. Left and right, kind of hard to see left one. 2 different sizes. Which one is recommended for dist advance?
  4. carguy300

    Voltage regulator.

    Well I received my solid state regulator for my 68 300 the other day. Installed it today and gave test run, voltage ran up to 14.9 and went no higher. Let it run about 25 mins. I am happy with that. Oil pressure at start up, 70 lbs, idles 28-30. Going to put sending unit back in now. Sending out...
  5. carguy300

    Transmission gaskets.

    Can anyone tell me a good maker or a good place to get transmission filter and gasket for my 68 300? I need to go ahead and change these out while ive got the car up on jack stands. Another new project for me. Doesnt look to be to difficult. Any quick tips?
  6. carguy300

    Air breather.

    Just picked up my air breather from the shop. Sand blasted and powder coated. Fixen to put it my 68 300. Dont know if I am gonna put labels on, or let it shine! I did inside and both sides of base to. Guy did a good job I think.
  7. carguy300

    Alternator or regulator.

    Still having an issue with my 68 300 charging system. Rebuilt alt and new mechanical voltage reg. Grounds are good, took voltage reading at battery. Start up 12.5, continues to slowly rise after a few minutes to 16 volts, reg starts to smoke and I shut down the engine. I am not sure what to look...
  8. carguy300

    Smoking regulator.

    Got my 300 running finally but I dont know why voltage reg is smoking after about 45seconds. Its new, I had my alt rebuilt over a year ago. I checked voltage at imput of reg, 12.2. Im not sure how to check amps. When I do plug lead back on it pull RPMs down a little. It is grounded good. Im...
  9. carguy300

    Oil pump issues.

    Got my 68 300 running but no oil pressure. Pulled out sending unit and it was bone dry, I would think there should be some evidence of oil on the end. Pulled distributor and pump shaft, does the drive gear look ok. The pump is new and I had packed it with vasoline before I put it back on. It did...
  10. carguy300

    Popping through carb.

    Well I got fuel line hooked up, gas to carb. Tried cranking up the 300, almost tried one time, now its popping back through the carb. Acts like timing?, car has not run probably 15 years. All ignition is new. Carter carb new. Charging components new. Set the points, has good spark. Going to...
  11. carguy300

    No lights.

    Got dash back together, hooked up. Brand new battery, motor over ok. No headlights, park lights, flashers, turn signals, windows or horn.Dome light, map light and seats work. Any ideas? Im at a loss.
  12. carguy300

    No lights.

    Got dash back together, hooked up. Brand new battery, motor over ok. No headlights, park lights, flashers, turn signals, windows or horn.Dome light, map light and seats work. Any ideas? Im at a loss.
  13. carguy300

    Water pump woes!

    I have a problem!, after getting ac back on I noticed not lining back up, bolts. Power steering pump bracket not going back on right. Long story short, the pump housing I bought, right side bolt holes are longer than my old one. Have the same part #. Im thinking new one is non ac app? I dont...
  14. carguy300

    PCV?

    I just received new OEM pcv valve, can anyone tell me what the nut is for? There isnt one one the old one, I dont see the purpose.
  15. carguy300

    Silicone?

    Another quick question, fixen to reinstall my intake on the 440. Does the valley pan gasket need any silicone applied, where what type? The did not look like had any on it, I think I read around the ports? Both sides? I want to all this back together right the first time!
  16. carguy300

    Harmonic balancer.

    I have a quick question, is there an easy way to press balance back on? I tried a rubber mallet to tap it on. Only goes so far, I dont know if thats a good idea anyhow. I pulled back off, the fsm mentions a tool to press back on. I dont want to mess anything up doing it wrong. Any imput would be...
  17. carguy300

    Timing marks?

    Ive been reading different scenerios for marks, before I cover this back up, I set balancer at tdc, rotor was at #1. This is where the marks were when I pulled the cover. Crank mark at 12oclk timing gear mark at 12oclk. I put new back on the same way, is this going to be an issue? This car was...
  18. carguy300

    Idler issue.

    I got a new idler pulley, my question, can I reuse the notched bolt and bearing cover on my old on the new? Did I get wrong pulley assembly? Do I need to drill out these rivots, any thoughts, ideas. Heres pics. Old pulley, new one just has bolt hole, old bolt is notched to not spin in the bracket.
  19. carguy300

    Fuel pump.

    I got a new push rod for fuel pump, im not sure how to get the old one out. Its probably simple, im just not sure. My service manual says nothing about that. Help please.
  20. carguy300

    Seal removal.

    Does anyone have a quick way to remove the crank oil seal from timing chain cover? I dont have or can find a special tool to remove it and put new one in and I dont want to damage cover! Any tips always helpful. My parts should be here tomorrow, want to get 440 back together this coming weekend!
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