** 72cudamaan AKA .... Andy needs our HELP! **

[brads70]

Do we know what size drive shaft?

43 1/2" I think.

[4Cruizn]

From the center of the u joint to the other,  looks like that is what I have.  Looks like I'm missing a cap or 2 on a joint. . . . But if useable . .  Yours!

[jimynick]

My buddy in the autowrecking business says that Hollander calls for either a 25 or 29 spline slip yoke and that Cuda is by itself in terms of swap-ability. Dan Z has a line on an apparently fairly complete ignition system and he'll chase that down. Andy says he needs both rad hoses and he has a complete replacement engine wiring harness. He's still needing pushrods, but has roller lifters and they may require a special size. He's hoping to finish the heads this week which would allow us to install them and hopefully get the engine/trans into this thing. Brad, Murray says you guys are thinking of perhaps going Thursday, any further thought on that? I couldn't get away until Friday sometime. so will go by myself, I guess and I have to be home by noon Sunday or Father's Day will be officially cancelled. Ian

[brads70]

From the center of the u joint to the other,  looks like that is what I have.  Looks like I'm missing a cap or 2 on a joint. . . . But if useable . .  Yours!

Does it have the yoke? If not I can take one off the challenger driveshaft I have?


 

My buddy in the autowrecking business says that Hollander calls for either a 25 or 29 spline slip yoke and that Cuda is by itself in terms of swap-ability. Dan Z has a line on an apparently fairly complete ignition system and he'll chase that down. Andy says he needs both rad hoses and he has a complete replacement engine wiring harness. He's still needing pushrods, but has roller lifters and they may require a special size. He's hoping to finish the heads this week which would allow us to install them and hopefully get the engine/trans into this thing. Brad, Murray says you guys are thinking of perhaps going Thursday, any further thought on that? I couldn't get away until Friday sometime. so will go by myself, I guess and I have to be home by noon Sunday or Father's Day will be officially cancelled. Ian

That's a 904 or 727 yoke I think?  Yes roller lifters will require different length pushrods. On my engine I was able to use a chevy style pushrod ordered out of a local supplier ( not custom made) but... it depends on which rocker arms he has also?  I was planning on leaving Friday. I'm flexible on time if you want to ride down together? I have a rental car..... we could re enact the days of thunder car rental scene?   

 Not saying you should but I just postponed fathers day till the next weekend. That way they have a whole extra week to get me something really good!       ( joking!)

[BIGSHCLUNK]

I will see you all on Saturday! 

Didn't know a yoke was needed but I think I have one @ the shop. I talked w Andy last night. Bringing plug wires and a fan. Also some tools! Keep an eye out for a blue Veracruz.... my Explorer is now a parts vehicle... 

[dodj]

Andy says he needs both rad hoses

I have a new Gates upper rad hose that would need a 45* (not vertical anyway) t-stat housing. Useable??

[brads70]

I will see you all on Saturday! 

Didn't know a yoke was needed but I think I have one @ the shop. I talked w Andy last night. Bringing plug wires and a fan. Also some tools! Keep an eye out for a blue Veracruz.... my Explorer is now a parts vehicle...

 
Andy please let me know if you want my 727 and yoke?

[blown motor]

So are we using Dave's drive shaft or should I keep looking?

[DMZ73]

Build team! I got off the phone with Kathy, and she gave me the rundown of the mission critical list.
Engine:
Has a Torque converter 2800
Does not have a flex plate
Bolts to crank- 6-11
Bolts to converter 6-11
No fuel pump
Fuel supply line-told not to get- JimmyNick?
No Fuel line pump to carb-
Calling Dave tomorrow on the Accelerator linkage(throttle cable)
Carb-yes
Serpentine belt set up (ST concepts)
---does not have belt
Getting pulleys from Jerry
Headers: yes
Trans- yes; timing questionable
Driveshaft- no 4C and Brad to bring?
U joints- no
Trans kickdown linkage- no (use Lokar system)
Cooling system:
Radiator-aftermarket; stock locations
Water pump- need a hi volume run in either direction
Rad hoses- no

Ignition system/electrical
Alternator- NipponDenso- need pigtail
Need battery cables
Has a new engine bay harness
Has chrome ECU, afraid it will burn out
Ballast resistor: 6-11
Coil-no
Dizzy-MEK, question on arrival time

Front suspension
Upper control arms yes
Lower control arms yes
Bushings--?? More definition needed
Ball joints yes
Pitman arm- yes
Drag link ass'y- yes
Camber bolts- yes
K frame bolts - yes
Torsion bars - yes
Steering box- DMZ
Steering coupler-???
 ( I think he has it rebuilt)

If you've got an extra of something on that list, please let me know. I'll work hard to do what I can. I might run out to Dave's or Mancini's if I need to.
Andy will give me an update tomorrow.

Dan


dmz73

[jimynick]

Dan, what's the parts supply situation there? Could I go to a NAPA or similar and score a couple of battery cables?  Does he need header gaskets, engine mounts/brkts, trans mnt/X-member, drive shaft U-bolts/nuts/bolts, trans fluid? Anybody got a flex plate in the Detroit area? Ian

[brads70]

I have the stock flex plate from my 727? Bolts too I think?

[4Cruizn]

Dan, what's the parts supply situation there? Could I go to a NAPA or similar and score a couple of battery cables?  Does he need header gaskets, engine mounts/brkts, trans mnt/X-member, drive shaft U-bolts/nuts/bolts, trans fluid? Anybody got a flex plate in the Detroit area? Ian

Parts supply here is awesome!  Both Mancinis and Roseville are with in driving distance . . . About an hour each way! 

[ViperMan]

Wow...  This thing has a fighting chance.  :-)

What an amazing club.

[blown motor]

I have a Mallory coil if you are interested. I can bring floor jack and stands if we need them. Other tools?

[4Cruizn]

If we get into a pinch, I am about 1/2 hour away from my home.  Not saying I have all the tools but a few that could help out.