68 Charger. Engine swap. THE END.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jun 30, 09 10:10 am

Actually. I think i might have my old bracket somewhere. I welded on some washers to space it out for a custom pulley I was using but I don't think I did anything that couldn't be undone.

morgan · Post by **morgan** » Tue Jun 30, 09 12:18 pm

Dave wrote:Forgot to say. Yours is the Federal type.

Now *that* is a useful piece of info. Thanks Dave.
Looking into brackets/pumps now (whichever is the easier really) - it seems I can either replace the pump unit or replace the brackets.

Feeling happier about it all today. I will get there.

Mick70RR · Post by **Mick70RR** » Tue Jun 30, 09 12:35 pm

It's a Federal pump but your brackets are for a Saginaw pump.

http://www.440source.com/powersteering.htm

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jun 30, 09 12:55 pm

I will see if I can find my bracket tonight. I am sure I saw it when I was having a tidy up the other day.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jun 30, 09 9:46 pm

Found it.

So this is the bracket to fit that pump you have to a 440.

But like I said it has been modified. I welded on two thick washer/spacers to move the bracket forward or something. Can't remember now but it was for a good reason at the time.

If you can use this let me know and you can have it for enough to cover postage.

morgan · Post by **morgan** » Wed Jul 01, 09 7:55 am

Dave, thats a kind offer and worth a go....
PM awaits.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Jul 01, 09 8:55 am

Those spacers will grind off OK. It looks as if I also slotted it to move the bolt holes out a bit. You will have to offer it up and see where the bolts want to be. Hopefully you won't need to weld it.

morgan · Post by **morgan** » Sun Jul 05, 09 10:11 am

Another update. Just noticed the brand new TTis touch the steering link-bar. That is NOT what I expect.

grrrrr.....

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Jul 05, 09 2:31 pm

Morgan , turn the centre link 180* & all should be fine.

morgan · Post by **morgan** » Mon Jul 06, 09 9:01 am

Thanks Adam. Did wonder about that... Its back on how it came off, but 180 deg might do it.

PS - Dropped oil out as matter of course (getting closer to fire up). It was like new - golden and clear. Had it even been run on that ?? Was most impressed.

PPS - What the heck do you tighten oil filters with ??? Mein gott ! Almost had to punch a bar through it to get the damn thing off. 30 mins with a chain wrench ! All good now though

latil · Post by **latil** » Mon Jul 06, 09 9:39 am

Oil filters can be fun sometimes,the rubber seal seams to weld itself on. Don't really tighten oil filters,just screw on handtight + 3/4 turn tighter and check for leaks on startup. Always put some clean oil on the rubber sealing ring first and if possible fill the new filter with oil before fitting.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jul 06, 09 10:18 am

latil wrote:Oil filters can be fun sometimes,the rubber seal seams to weld itself on. Don't really tighten oil filters,just screw on handtight + 3/4 turn tighter

You don't even want them as tight as that. The rubber seal does a good job. You just need it hand tight and not too much effort.

morgan · Post by **morgan** » Wed Jul 15, 09 9:56 pm

2 forward, one back...
Guess what ? Throttle mount brackets are different on a small block. Also aftermarket ones sit too high to be used with standard throttle cable. Now need to source a BB bracket... therefore sum total of tonights work is "put in one fuel pipe". Still - it all adds up I suppose.

I should be writing this down. "The 1,000 differences between a small block and a big block"

(madness causes grinning)

Progress coming on though. Will post pics as soon as I can get onto the other computer (wife is on it)

Edit - couple of pics. Coming on... Think I'm missing Nats though.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jul 16, 09 8:27 am

Looking very nice indeed mate

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Jul 16, 09 8:42 am

Morgan are you sure thats not and old photo af Adams engine bay

Nice work morgan after a few meetings and you will have a Mega block in there.

VBTW I have a chrome BB throtle braket if it helps