1971 Chrysler Newport Custom 383, rebuilding in Europe

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Since having vapor lock under specific and stressed conditions this year from the new fuel type in Poland, i opted for a custom solution (however i do prefer to have everything factory stock).

Mounted an electric fuel pump (for a John Deere) - 7psi output and similar flow as mechanical. It has been placed near the rear right hand side wheel, with a custom made splash shield. The fuel goes through a fuel pressure guage and then through insulated metal tubes to the carb. The carb also got a spacer to prevent heatsoak. On the guage i have a constant fuel pressure of 6psi.

This setup proves really nice. Starting is a breeze, even after extended periods when the car has been sat. Previously i would have to crank a considerable amount, now i just turn the key, give few seconds for the pump to prime the carb, a few pumps of the pedal, and then onto cranking- it starts within a second or two.

Also when heatsoaked, and left for 10-15 minutes the engine starts almost immediately. Awesome. I wish i had done this earlier, and will definately have the same setup on my project Gremlin with an inline 6 232.

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@Unix -- you may want to repost this solution in the technical section. Folks like @Imperialist67 will be interested.

Two questions, one related and the other unrelated:

1. related: do you have a ministarter? The difference when staring the car is amazing. I am a fan of originality, but that is one mod on which I am 100% sold.

2. unrelated: what engine oil do you use? @Lycidias will be interested in the answer.

 

[Unix]

@Unix -- you may want to repost this solution in the technical section. Folks like @Imperialist67 will be interested.

Two questions, one related and the other unrelated:

1. related: do you have a ministarter? The difference when staring the car is amazing. I am a fan of originality, but that is one mod on which I am 100% sold.

2. unrelated: what engine oil do you use? @Lycidias will be interested in the answer.

Hey,

1. no. I have the original bone stock starter. Cranks just fine, but i did notice that this year it has a slowed cranking speed (the battery is 2 years old) when the engine is hot. It might be on its last legs, so i am thinking of a ministarter in the near future. Any specific one you would recommend ?

2. i use this type: https://allegro.pl/oferta/amsoil-premium-protection-motor-oil-10w40-3-8-amo-6111168776

 

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Hey,

1. no. I have the original bone stock starter. Cranks just fine, but i did notice that this year it has a slowed cranking speed (the battery is 2 years old) when the engine is hot. It might be on its last legs, so i am thinking of a ministarter in the near future. Any specific one you would recommend ?

2. i use this type: https://allegro.pl/oferta/amsoil-premium-protection-motor-oil-10w40-3-8-amo-6111168776

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Different ones on different cars. Make sure to get the adapter.

 

[Unix]

The rest of the pics from the Power Big Meet trip to Sweden this year.

At the Stuhoff Concentration and death camp. The mastermind of the "final solution" - Adolf Eichmann - in the top left picture. Note the photo with the hood of the Chrysler below, same location but years later, in a free Poland.

Taking a ferry across the river.

Parked inside the ferry to Sweden.

Pit stop in Sweden en route.

 

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More pit stops. Rural Sweden is amazing, very beautiful and peaceful. The roads are great, and hardly any traffic.

Arrived in Lidkoping, the town next to the meet. Booked a hotel in the city center, park out front next to a slab.

@ the show. Weather wasn't great. Lots of rain, wind, and stormy at times.

I like the work on the roof.

Custom made, but looks original. Cool sunroof.

Cruisin' the streets.

 

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More pics.

Awesome wagon, it was for sale. Don't know how much though. Looked original and in decent condition. Excellent daily or resto project.

Heading back to the Baltic Coast, to catch a ferry to Poland. Rural Swedish gas station.

Visited a maritime museum, an old diesel sub from the Cold War.

Sunday. A big parking lot next to the museum, zero cars, just us. And we got a parking ticket.. LoL, they have a strange sense of humour.

Heading back home on the ferry. Grabbing a drink.

In Gdansk, Poland. First time im visiting.

 

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Pics.

Back home, over 2000miles round trip. Zero problems.

 

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More summer cruisin' pics from this year. A few weeks after the Sweden trip, i went on holiday for 2 weeks in the Mopar to the Balic Coast. Around 1500miles round trip. It broke down 40 miles from home on the way back (vapor lock) and had to hitch a ride with my daughter in a tow truck - fun experience !

 

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More pics....

 

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And more...

When the car started cutting out after some steep climbs, i took the exit off the highway , a few more minutes after constant stumbling it finally died - luckily next to a bowling alley and restaurant, so had a nice lunch. A few hours later got it towed. 6 hours after vapor locking, i could start it again no problem, when the vapor went to liquid again... LOL. At that time i had no idea what was going on, but it was a blistering hot day and the car was fully loaded.