What did you do to your Mopar today?

[Photon440]

Where in that article did he say that Dot 3-4- and 5 are compatible? He did say "Both DOT 3-4 and DOT 5 fluids are compatible with most brake system materials..." but didn't say anything about 5 being compatible with other types.

He should also have mentioned that DOT 5 is a bad idea with anti-lock brake systems.

One point that is made over and over again is people who suggest that they are going to switch over to DOT 5 because they're afraid that a drop of type 3 or 4 will lift their paint if it drips on an inner fender. Fair enough, 'though I'd just quickly rinse it off if it spilled. But make sure there's no trace of DOT 5 around your paint booth when you're painting if you want to avoid fish eyes.

 

[hemi*guy]

Played with the timing and carbs........starts better and runs better, cleaned it and drove the hell out of it!!!!

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Where in that article did he say that Dot 3-4- and 5 are compatible? He did say "Both DOT 3-4 and DOT 5 fluids are compatible with most brake system materials..." but didn't say anything about 5 being compatible with other types.

He should also have mentioned that DOT 5 is a bad idea with anti-lock brake systems.

One point that is made over and over again is people who suggest that they are going to switch over to DOT 5 because they're afraid that a drop of type 3 or 4 will lift their paint if it drips on an inner fender. Fair enough, 'though I'd just quickly rinse it off if it spilled. But make sure there's no trace of DOT 5 around your paint booth when you're painting if you want to avoid fish eyes.

You are right on the compatible statement. I skimmed the article as it is just another re-hash of all the other articles. And I agree, silicone contamination in a paint system is bad news. However, Dot 3 brake fluid always seems to find a way out of the master cylinder and ruins the paint and corrodes the firewall and the MC in time.. You are probably right on the anti lock brakes, but how many of use have those brakes on our B body's
What I am saying is.. I have never had a problem with Dot 5 in 10 years, it works very well in the applications I use it for, And I find it much better than Dot 3....................................MO

 

[Photon440]

I'm glad you have no problems with DOT 5, a lot of people like it and Harley Davidson uses it as factory fill.

Haven't bought DOT 3 in years though. I use DOT 4.

 

[MrJLR]

Played with the timing and carbs........starts better and runs better, cleaned it and drove the hell out of it!!!!

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That is beautiful!

 

[71charger_fan]

Today, I took it to the Chrysler Products Owners Club show at the Ourisman dealership in Clarksburg, MD.

 

[Gpuller]

Went to Mopars in the Park in Farmington MN. It rain like usual. Lol
Overall it was a good day.

 

[Gpuller]

Went to Mopars in the Park in Farmington MN. It rained but was a good day to be out driving.

 

[rakort]

Went to see the mega parts boys in coon valley early this morning and then did this for the rest of the day! When it's 90F and humid not much work gets done on the mopar unless it's in the air conditioned basement shop (coldest place in the house).

 

[mmissile]

Not a thing. Too hot/muggy to walk out to the car and get stuff at the parts store. Also skipped the CEMA show at the Chrysler museum...pre-paid or not.

 

[barbee6043]

I got up early and put the coat of exoxy sealer on the project '67 bel1 , and then painted that sucker!!! that's a lot of painting for a wore out 68 year old. it won't be a winning show car, but don't want one, it will be a DRIVER! pizza tonight, advil pm, and to bed early! ha

 

[rakort]

Not a thing. Too hot/muggy to walk out to the car and get stuff at the parts store

I can't agree more, we are the same distance from the equator....and it feels like hell up here today!

 

[Cornpatch MO]

Took my just recently driveable, unfinished , 64 Dodge "Brutus " to a car show--got 2nd place . 60 miles away and on the way home, bad noises, bad running , lost oil pressure, stranded, 95 degree- no shade. Call friend with trailer, and take it to his shop. Almost positive it had knocked a lobe off the cam. Sick about what it would cost to put new cam , lifters in, and clean debris from inside engine. Took off valve cover and to our amazement, found out the rocker shaft had broken in two at the rear rocker shaft stand hole. NEVER saw or heard of that happening . Hopefully easy repair tomorrow. .....................................MO

 

[kiwigtx]

Hopefully easy repair tomorrow. .....................................MO

Got my fingers and toes crossed for you Mo.

 

[Belle66]

Went head to head with a 1964 Coronet in the final round of street strip class. Both have poly engines. We both broke out. I got the win.

 

[mmissile]

Went to a nice all-brands show today[former Packard Proving Grounds/Museum]. Three of us went, and we had the hemi-wagon, 69 road runner, and my 68 road runner. Glorious weather.

 

[MrJLR]

My 318 is just about ready to go back in!

318
Home ported heads
Stock .020" over bottom end (pistons are about. 085" in the holes)
Hughes Whiplash cam
Iron intake
New Thermoquad
White Performance distributor
Krylon Rebuild. ..lol
Doug's D453 headers. ... (laying on the floor! )
Hughes 2200 - 2400 RPM converter
Yada Yada Yada ......

Should be a great little combination.

 

[Banzaiii67]

Went over to my buddies with the '49 Ford and he welded on subframe connectors for me on my 67.

 

[mutt71]

I delivered new door, ignition and trunk locks and assorted small needed parts. My car is almost ready to be back on the road after three months in the body shop. Bumpers are back on, trunk is finished and the new grille and light bezels are back on. She will be back to me by the end of the week.

 

[mmissile]

must have pictures..............LOL