Is a 70 service manual basically the same as a 69 service manual? Also looking for a good RH mirror and crate engine builder...

[Northern Australia]

Hi - I am fortunate enough to have a copy of 1970 chrysler service manual, although I drive a 1969 newport convertible.

Is there likely to be any real difference between a 1969 newport convertible and a 1970 newport convertible? I would have thought there would have been very few changes as they are practically the same vehicle... I'm also after:

(i) a RH mirror, and
(ii) a reputable crate engine builder.

My 383 2 bbl goes just fine, with some leaks from the freeze plugs evident on the block. It doesn't leak much oil, even during 500 mile trips at 80 to 90 mph, sometimes 100 when overtaking road trains....I top up about 12 ounces every 500 miles. It doesn't leak any water either.

However, I have dreams of putting in a 440 when the the Inland Revenue Service finally stops hassling me... Your recommendation of a good create engine provider would be appreciated for future reference...

 

[ceebuddy]

While you are right that differences between a 1969 and 1970 Chrysler are minimal and mainly pertain to exteror details, trim and upholstery, there were nevertheless some changes made to the inner works, too, especially concerning fuel and emissions-related parts.

Since you are from Australia, on which continent are you looking for an engine builder?

 

[Northern Australia]

While you are right that differences between a 1969 and 1970 Chrysler are minimal and mainly pertain to exteror details, trim and upholstery, there were nevertheless some changes made to the inner works, too, especially concerning fuel and emissions-related parts.

Since you are from Australia, on which continent are you looking for an engine builder?

Thanks for your prompt reply.... Looking for an engine builder in the US... Even with freight, it will be a lot cheaper and likely more reliable than local Australian builders... With respect, local Australian builders will have less experience with big block chrysler engines - the largest engines that were put in local chryslers were small block North American 318s, 340s or 360s, and even they were quite rare.

 

[Northern Australia]

Thanks for your prompt reply.... Looking for an engine builder in the US... Even with freight, it will be a lot cheaper and likely more reliable than local Australian builders... With respect, local Australian builders will have less experience with big block chrysler engines - the largest engines that were put in local chryslers were small block North American 318s, 340s or 360s, and even they were quite rare.

...the main consideration for me is a builder who is reliable and has a good reputation for helping out you guys in the US...

 

[Big_John]

IMHO, there's enough changes from 1969 to 1970 that buying a FSM would be a good idea. For example, they made some changes to the charging system.

The cost for a thumb drive or CD of the FSM is really not that much. I've bought a few from this vendor. 1969 Chrysler CD Shop Manual 69 Imperial 300 New Yorker Newport Repair Service | eBay

 

[crv]

Which State are you in? Plenty of local cars running 440s, a few with Hemi engines as well, both second generation and modern versions. Bergamin Brothers in SA are well known for their big power engine builds. Another option is Eagle Auto Parts in Melbourne: ChryslerMoparEngines.