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#91
Introduce Yourself / Re: New Member
Last post by Elandan2 - February 11, 2024, 08:44 AM
Welcome!! You have come to the right place. This site has information on Chassis and appliances that apply to every classic RV out there. In addidion, there are many Holiday Rambler owners here who can help with specific questions about HR's.
#92
Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: 440 rebuild time. Doing it...
Last post by RockwoodMike - February 10, 2024, 11:04 PM
While I am waiting on the engine to come back, I need to get all the surrounding parts cleaned and prepped for paint..

Start with the filthy (As usual, being filthy) water pump housing..Cast iron so regular sand blasting to get it down to bare metal..

Pictures showing before and after..About 30 minutes of work..
#93
Chevy - GMC Chassis / Re: Hydroboost Upgrade conside...
Last post by eXodus - February 08, 2024, 11:29 AM
I am still happy with the GM Diesel pickup hydro boost I put in 2 years ago, no leaks the system works great.

 Acdelco 178-1036  GM Genuine Parts 178-1036

No pushrod to change. It bolts right in.

The only mod you need to do is fabrication that little sleeve around the pin which goes through the pushrod.

So far I have not seen wear on the metal flashing I put in.

The 1040 you posted looks very similar. Not sure if you have to change the pushrod.  I was hesitant about that since there is a lot of force on that piece

I had pictures uploaded here but they vanished.  I try to find them.

Braking is sooo much better:) Pedal feels like a regular Pickup now. It slows down like a Pickup.
#94
Chevy - GMC Chassis / 1985 Chieftan 454 Engine Chang...
Last post by 85Chieftan22 - February 08, 2024, 09:56 AM
Does anyone know definitively how the engine is removed/installed? Do I need to remove the front end or does it come out the bottom on a 1985 Winnebago?
#95
Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Edelbrock 1905 rebuild
Last post by RockwoodMike - February 07, 2024, 07:10 PM
I never mentioned anything about the intake manifold..Need to do more research on that Edelbrock intake..Worth the money or not..

The kit is very complete..A lot more in it than your typical kit off Ebay..
With a car rebuild, you need to be in the right frame of mind when reassemble time is here..

I am not in that right mind ..My mind is on the engine with all of it involves..
#96
Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: 440 rebuild time. Doing it...
Last post by RockwoodMike - February 07, 2024, 07:00 PM
As of last Monday, the block and piston rods are back at the machine shop..New 9.5 CR pistons are on their way..

The low CR pistons were cast aluminum..The new ones will be forged..

This is what you get when you don't have any experience with Mopar..If it was a Ford 460, it would be a different story ..
Mopar said way back when, that the CR was 8.1 in those smog years..72-79..But I think it was just as I found it..
About 7.75 CR

What a terrible way for a 440 muscle engine to end it's run..With a whimper
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#97
Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: 440 rebuild time. Doing it...
Last post by Eyez Open - February 05, 2024, 04:24 PM
I like your direction, not to race but getting that 440 to pull alike a tractor...with little or no over heating along with detonation.  Quench and timing.

40 yrs ago quench design was abandoned due to emissions, so much has changed it is incredible. GM introducing the vortex head was a example. Quench allowed the big gains, flow was there yes but quench made the tourqe. Try porting a vortex head beyond 5500...it's a dead end. Aside from that carry on I've always enjoyed Mopar big blocks..virtual tourqe monster's.

https://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tech/quench-unlocking-performance-squished-between-the-piston-and-head/
#98
Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Mike's A727 Rebuild
Last post by Eyez Open - February 05, 2024, 11:35 AM
Questions absolutely not! Only a time honored attitude towards tranny rebuilders..."priceless" ;) 
#99
Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Edelbrock 1905 rebuild
Last post by Eyez Open - February 05, 2024, 11:20 AM
Good for you, your fuel metering will now be correct for your engine needs. Quadra jets are precise metering carbs,not a one size fits all. Often they are called emission carbs, meaning highly calibrated to a specific engine size and rated horsepower to provide a very specific fueling results..emission results. Not efficienct power and economy. Much has changed since the 70's/ 80s...Fuel is vastly different.

Was he aware of your new intake? He's not a fan of certain dual plane design's.
#100
Introduce Yourself / New Member
Last post by BelovedBeast - February 05, 2024, 07:06 AM
I own a 1984 Holiday Rambler Ambassador on a Chevy P30 Chassis. I have never been on a site or forum like this before but am in need of some help in figuring things out as the Internet and even Holiday Rambler seem unable to get me any of the information I need. Either that or I'm looking in all the wrong spots.