ArticiferTom Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) No need to cover , will dry and is tinned to prevent corrosion . Just get heavy enough , strap . and bolt well . Edited March 5, 2022 by ArticiferTom heavy (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 How would one go about adding grease to this particular fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 You fill the cap with grease. I use a six inch ruler as a spatula. You screw the cap down to force the grease into the line and once your cap bottoms out it needs to be refilled. My early cars have these on all grease points and a quarter turn per driving day keeps things lubricated without over greasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) Many of these have hardened grease in the them from not being used and heat. SOME of them need disassembled and grease forced through the tube. Clear them so the new grease gets where it needs to be. I cheat. I have extra caps for several sizes and drilled and taped them for grease fittings. That way grease is pushed in under about 2000 lbs of pressure. It doesn't take much grease to make things happy. That particular one goes to the throwout bearing. Edited March 6, 2022 by nearchoclatetown (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Good point Doug. The throwout bearing is very susceptible to over greasing so care needs to be taken otherwise the clutch gets covered in grease too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Thank you very much for the help. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Looking for recommendations for transmission lubricant. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 This is what I use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Not sure what happened here. My 29 DB truck uses 600w I got from Restoration Supply in Escondido Ca. The trans does not have seals and lighter oil would seep out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 A more important reason to use the very heavy oil is that in top the layshaft is not driven so it is the oil that transfers some movement from the main shaft to the layshaft. Using thinner oil makes gear changing difficult and the resulting noise rather embarrassing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 Where would one add the appropriate linkage to measure the oil pressure at the gauge in the dash? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 As a purist, this is one of my reasons I believe in maintaining the originality and integrity of the vehicle whenever it's feasibly possible depending on one's budget and goals. In this photo I highlighted the relief valve (at the bottom) and the fitting that your oil dash gauge should connect to originally. The current set up does not lend itself to a true connection to the dash gauge setup as it looks like it's missing the gauge bypass fitting and instead connects directly. As the next owner down the line, it's always tricky figuring out what the resolution is if done incorrectly before by a prior caretaker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 Thank you for the information, as always. It looks like I will need to add the appropriate fitting to install the oil pressure gauge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Best source for vacuum fuel pump fittings? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 hours ago, LastFrontierDodge said: Best source for vacuum fuel pump fittings? Thank you. Is there a model Number on raised area? You will need a rebuild kit that is available thru Meyers Dodge parts. i suggest your disassemble the vacuum tank and verify condition of inner and outer tanks. If water was present they may be rusted. Also purchase the following from DB club store. This my operating Stewart Vacuum tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 It looks like 122 D is marked on the raised area. I was able to open it up and it looks to be in decent shape, no rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari12 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 12 hours ago, LastFrontierDodge said: Best source for vacuum fuel pump fittings? Thank you. I've bought brass fittings for my fuel lines and vacuum tank at my local hardware store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 The fitting for the vacuum supply is special but can be made. Take a normal hardware store fitting and solder the hole shut, then drill a .030 hole in it. That is to control the amount of suction so the engine does not stumble or stall. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 With two contact points, where should the condenser be mounted. The gentleman I bought the truck from provided the new points and mentioned two are better than one. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Attach it outside and connect to the screw the yellow terminal is on. I would put the distributor in a machine to find out if the the points fire at exactly the same time or a few degrees off. MOST fire off about 2 or 3 degrees. It makes a difference. Unless you already knew this. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 All new to me, so I appreciate the advice. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Now that I think about it a dual point usually has two condensers. You better investigate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Does anyone have some advice/pictures on how to apply roof fabric?? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Your whole roof may just be bolted on to roof in corners . there is a nailed HIDEM on sides at joint metal on mine . Roofing wraps around dressing folds in mount . Some closer pics of your existing will help . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArticiferTom Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Wow , Not going to be much help looks like nothing I've seen on trucks . I guess just do same remove and stretch on . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 Where would one attach the choke control cable on Zenith carb? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 How would I test starter coil to make sure it functions properly? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 9/6/2022 at 4:04 PM, LastFrontierDodge said: Where would one attach the choke control cable on Zenith carb? Thank you Hi Paul, sorry.. I'm just now seeing these last two posts (been busy with work and didn't see them when visiting the forums). I'll look into things and get back to you for the carb question. I think ArticiferTom would be one to ask about the coil as he's extremely knowledgable about electricity. I'd look it up and find the answers but I'm frankly too exhausted (and lazy) to study right now. I will say there are many threads if you want to do a search for "testing a 6 volt coil" you might get your answer in the meantime. I think I know but don't want to give you the wrong answer so it's best to wait for others like Tom to respond. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 You probably already know this by now but here is where you connect the choke cable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArticiferTom Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) Sucked right in here Dave LOL . You can just hook up to a good engine and try . It takes a special tester , that are antiques themself ,to properly test . I believe a few year ago some one was doing it for free . You may find in your search , thinking Edinmass. Most and myself hide new oil-less coil under dash and remove key and coil section from bezel replace with simply 3/4" two wire key on dyi bracket . And works better, looks perfect unless you crawl under dash . Totally reverse able ,no mods to original equipment . Edited November 17, 2022 by ArticiferTom no mods. (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 Thank you Dave and Tom for the responses. Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 What is the appropriate compression psi range for DA6 engine? Ran a test and 60 psi was the average for the six cylinders. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Perfect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 21 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Perfect Read the entire progress since day one. Looks like your getting closer to starting your engine. You will not need a radiator to run your engine for a very short time. Your pics show the head removed. How did the valve seats look? If you have 60 psi compression they must be decent. It is wise to get a good oil pressure reading. Did you drop the oil pan yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Yes, slow and steady. I was lucky enough to find someone local to test the radiator and learned it's good to go. I will add radiator back onto truck after its running. The valve seats were in somewhat decent shape, but since I had the head off, I did decide to hone them. They cleaned up nicely. I did drop the oil pan at the beginning of my journey and have since put it back on with a new gasket. I added an oil gauge too. Appreciate the advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Slow drip at the water pump packing nut. Suggestions? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I sell a repro water pump wrench for DAs and other 6 cylinders. A normal wrench doesn't fit. It MAY need repacking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastFrontierDodge Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 Repacking within the nut and what type of material? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 It sure sounds like you need to buy some repair manuals, parts books, etc. and join a local club plus the Dodge Brothers Club. The manuals are available as copies from the AACA library from the DBC collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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