Golden Goddess heart surgery

[Cheapsunglasses]

This list is done. Only thing I didn’t get to was the door handles, kinda thought about getting a nicer less pitted pair but couldn’t find any cheap enough for me to want, so I’ll keep these. That’s probably it for the car other than some little things here and there.

Speedometer cable keeps popping out of the back of the speedometer, other then that everything works, and she finally looks like a complete car . So it’s time to just enjoy it.

 

[HEMIB]

It says on the site that is compatible with, of course theirs, other brands. You calibrate it on the bench first going through the procedure in the instructions. There may be a kicker about stock gauges not said but that may be a tech line question. I plan on using the cluster from AEM[ Holley owns them now too] as they are the manufacture of my engine management system so I should be groovy.

I put one in my Sat calibrated all good after a couple of flat batteries it dumped its memory so you have to take it out to reprogram looks like in goes a tank inc floatless

 

[ckessel]

In the new Modern Rodding magazine[ probably find it online too], they cover the new Holley unit that utilizes LIDAR. Pretty interesting unit! They cover the calibration procedure well. Looks like a winner.

 

[Kern Dog]

Where have you been, man? You used to post a LOT but you haven't been around as much lately.

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

The GTX has a substantial oil leak from the distributor, and I’ve just had too much going on, and the weather has changed. I just haven’t had time or energy lately

 

[5.7 hemi]

For some reason his distributor won’t seat. I haven’t been over there to actually see why, standing up hurts after a few minutes.

 

[MarPar]

For some reason his distributor won’t seat. I haven’t been over there to actually see why, standing up hurts after a few minutes.

Stupid question, but is bushing worn/off kilter?

 

[5.7 hemi]

I’m not sure.

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

@5.7 hemi standing hurts for you, bending hurts for me, what a great team

I tried 2 o rings I had from other distributors, I guess they were too big. I bought one that apparently comes with a gasket at Oreillys, I’m hoping the gasket helps, but it hasn’t even left the car yet. I just have too much going on, and just haven’t had the time or energy.

 

[5.7 hemi]

You shouldn’t need a gasket other than the o ring. Gonna need to pull the distributor to see if the bronze bushing is worn as Marpar pointed out.

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

I don’t know if anyone is still paying attention to this thread and my oil leak problem, but here’s an update for those who are curious

The substantial oil leak problem has moved to just an oil leak, I believe it was the distributor, and possibly the valley pan. New pan and distributor it’s good…….there ! Now it seems to be leaking around the dipstick/oil pump area, but that’s more pinpointed so shouldn’t be hard to find hopefully.

And while I had the intake off I figured I might as well up grade to a torker, 5.7 hemi and my uncle have been begging me to run it. Haven’t had it on the street, but just revving it up it seems to be more responsive, and a pretty significant exhaust sound change

 

[Kern Dog]

Heck yeah, man!

 

[RemCharger]

Definitely an upgrade. You need a breather!

 

[khryslerkid]

As stated, you need a breather on the opposite valve cover from your pcv to allow the crankcase ventilation to work. Building up pressure can cause your oil leaks.

BTW welcome back!

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

Do I need:

1: pcv and the breather

2: Breather and cap

3: 2 breathers

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

I’ve been around, just piddling with little things, planning things, and enjoying the car.

This car is my toy, so I’ll pop in with a change or 2 every once in awhile, until then I’m always causing trouble on the other threads

BTW welcome back!

 

[khryslerkid]

Do I need:

1: pcv and the breather

2: Breather and cap

3: 2 breathers

Just one breather. Looks like you already have the pcv in the passenger side valve cover.

Since you're a good guy and have the same valve covers, I went out to the garage and took some pics. Sorry I don't have the part #s but they were found on Summit.

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

Just one breather. Looks like you already have the pcv in the passenger side valve cover.

Since you're a good guy and have the same valve covers, I went out to the garage and took some pics. Sorry I don't have the part #s but they were found on Summit.
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Thanks, you pointed me that direction with the pcv because you’re a great person too. The passenger side needed one of those to run the pcv, the driver side has a regular twist lock

 

[khryslerkid]

Thanks, you pointed me that direction with the pcv because you’re a great person too. The passenger side needed one of those to run the pcv, the driver side has a regular twist lock

That's why I found this grommet and breather cap so I could use it in place of the twist off cap. No modifications to the cover needed. The cap pops in firm and has never come lose.

BTW the way you can check if you have good vacuum in the crankcase is to remove the cap on the valve cover and place a piece of paper over the hole. It should hold fast and not blow outward.

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

That's why I found this grommet and breather cap so I could use it in place of the twist off cap. No modifications to the cover needed. The cap pops in firm and has never come lose.

BTW the way you can check if you have good vacuum in the crankcase is to remove the cap on the valve cover and place a piece of paper over the hole. It should hold fast and not blow outward.

Ooooh ok, I understand what you’re saying. It didn’t register because Im pretty sure I’ve seen twist breather caps, and I haven’t had problems with twist on, I’m also just getting off work and a little brain dead


Thanks!