The Jalopy Journal
Hi I have a Modern Driveline adapter plate. It fits an inline 6. I used it on a Ford 170ci. It’s made of Aluminum and is in perfect condition. I...
Sorry for the delay in posting a follow up. Life happens yah know. It was as das858 described. I needed to put the c clips on the insides of the...
Yes those straps are what I'm talking about. On other vehicles there has been a lip to kinda hold the caps on? Or maybe the lip is on the yoke on...
Perfect! Thank you!!!!
Hello Can somebody recommend an alignment shop that works on the old stuff in Minneapolis? I just put all knew bushings, and ball joints on the...
Hi all, I have a...cough cough 1966 Valiant, I know it's a later year but help a girl out. Anyway, I replaced the drive shaft U joints and the...
Hey all. I have a question about metal integrity. So upon removing these Lower Control Arm shafts on my Valiant I somehow boogered the threads....
Ok I'm not afraid to admit it...I'm a dumb "blank" sometimes. Anyway I was installing a new battery and new cables and was chatting while doing...
Hi What are these rear window things called? Deflectors, visors? What was their purpose? Thanks! [ATTACH]
That's nice!
I replaced the plugs but everything else ignition wise looked brand new. It was running so good I didn't think to adjust the timing. Then I did...
Thank you everyone for the kind words!!! :):D
Your right she's no beauty queen but she sure is fun! I agree the slant six is awesome! It's quick as F... So now that I've adjusted the valves...
Thanks for the help. It's on a Plymouth Valiant although I think it's the same ohm readings for both ford and Chrysler. The gauge is dead. I'm...
I'm no electrician but when I test the working temp gauge for ohms (resistance)? It reads good. Or zero which I think it good. And the circuit...
[ATTACH] hey I have an inoperable fuel gauge in my Valiant. It's a gauge on a circuit board. [ATTACH] I pulled it apart and it looks dark inside...
Never mind I figured it out. I plugged the PCV and its running.
Thanks everyone for your tips and advice! So I'm gonna tackle the valve lash today. I have the engine to operating temp and loosened all the...
I'm gonna stick with the six for now. So no plans for an engine swap anytime soon. As I've gotten older I truly appreciate enjoying things at an...
Oh my gosh thank you so much for the detailed instructions Rusty O'toole!! I appreciate all this info so much! You can't get all this from the...
I was thinking that? Personally I'd never seen a Valiant wagon before just the sedans. I'm not gonna do much to it. I'm going to put new ignition...
The wheels were that color when I bought it. They are 14s but the seller had the original 13s. I can imagine they look tiny installed. Door stops...
It does have a little top end noise especially when it's cold. It's still in the single did its here in the morning. I'm gonna change the oil...
Yes it does. I'm glad the seller told me, I would've gotten over zealous and snapped some lugs off I'm sure.
Yeah I couldn't remember the cut off year. 66 in the title is gone.
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Hey everyone! I just picked up this 1966 Plymouth Valiant wagon. Not too sure if 66 is to "new" for this forum but hey I'm excited! It's a 225ci...
Ok I got it figured out. To make sure the engine was at TDC in the right place, instead of using crumpled up newspaper (since my thumb wasn't big...
Thanks everyone, I'm sure it's frustrating trying to explain this but I appreciate it! Okay, upon clarification I attached a test lamp to the...
Well I tried the finger over the spark plug hole, but to be honest, being a female my thumb isn't big enough to completely cover the hole. I did...
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