So I finally got the brackets on the 360 and everything fit. Next I started on the Headers by trying to fit the ones that came out of the truck. I knew they likely wouldn’t work (they didn’t) but I had to try. I stated looking on eBay for some headers which were pricey at… Read More: 1968 Dodge Charger Restoration on the Cheap: #3 Installing Headers »
Among the different car manufacturers, vehicle models, and years, made before 1995 there are many different computerized engine control systems. Although there are significant differences between the various systems, when compared they are actually more alike than different. COMMON FEATURES Computers The comprehensive automotive computer is a small, highly reliable, solid-state digital computer protected inside… Read More: Automotive Computer Overview Vehicles Pre-1995: Part 1 »
This is an introduction to the basics of automotive air conditioning service and repair. The place to start, of course, is with the basics – and in air conditioning, it is extremely important that you understand the principles behind what makes an air conditioning system work. This basic knowledge will be applied throughout all phases… Read More: Basic Automotive Air Condition Theory »
Refrigeration and air conditioning are not discoverers of the twenty first or even the twentieth century. Simple forms of refrigeration and air conditioning were in use twelve thousand years ago. Although these early systems were crude by today’s standards, they served the same purpose as modern units. Many aspects of modern life were made possible… Read More: Automotive Air Conditioning »
So after looking at a few 440 motor home engines I decided to keep the donor 360 for now, and rebuild the original 383 down the road. I did some research on the 440 motors in RVs and they are completely different from the ones used in cars. They have different heads, Cams, and Cranks.… Read More: 1968 Dodge Charger Restoration on the Cheap: Part 2 Brackets… »
I have a 1968 Dodge Charger that has been sitting for some time. I really want to get it going but have been tied up with other things. The Charger while complete has been sitting in storage since 1983 so most everything needs to be rebuilt. Tearing the Charger down to its frame and doing… Read More: 1968 Dodge Restoration on the Cheap: Part1 Installing a 360… »
Ford Taurus/Sable Fuel Trouble Shooting 1996 to 1999 OverView Ford made what is called the third generation Ford Taurus from 1996 to 1999 It made both the DOHC engine and the SOHC engine. With the SOHC 3.0L EFI 6cyl the most common. When dealing with fuel problems with any vehicle care must be… Read More: Ford Taurus / Sable Fuel Trouble Shooting 1996 to 1999 »