'66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction - Page 16

Paul Ceasrine · 12-19-2009, 06:12 AM

Alan,
Thanks for restoring my memory. Another weak-link in the 273, that could have easily been corrected. Hour-glass shaped lifters. Yes, good for
increased lubrication, but shaky for racing purposes (above 6000 RPM).
Hard to believe the D-Dart had those units, to go along with stock
push-rods. We bent many a stock pushrods, while utilizing stock valve springs (210 lb. rated w/valve open), and broke (split) numerous lifters.
I just wonder how many guys with the D-Dart ran into valve train component problems with those high-rated tension valve springs.
Bill,
Happy Birthday to a young 71. But don't do it. Stay with the small block, and just try to improve the performance. I still have nightmares of working on the big-block in my Cuda. I wake-up, with (8) spark-plugs looking at me at the end of the bed, singing "Changes" by David Bowie

Paul

ddartdude · 12-19-2009, 09:52 AM

Bill,
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alan

dart4forte · 12-20-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ddartdude

Paul,
I thought that I measured the intake valves on the "Mecum" auction cars engine when I had the heads off it. I thought they were 1.87's. I could be wrong. Wouldn't be the first time. This is one of the slugs in it. No relief for the valves.
Alan

Or like this one

bill dedman · 12-20-2009, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the well-wishes, guys! I feel lucky to be here.... remember, I was 18 years old when the first A-engine was introduced.... (1956 Plymouth 277), 24, when the first Maximum Performance Wedge motor (413) showed what it could do in '62, and a ripe, old, 32 when the Duster 340's first showed up!

No wonder I can't remember anything; it was too long ago!!!!!!

Insofar as my Valiant is concerned, I will likely continue down this ill-advised path until it sheds it's head gaskets, or ring lands, or piston tops....

In that vein, I have a new 4" crank lying on the floor in the living room, a new set of Eagle rods in a box on the couch (the wife's in re-hab, probably permanently {stroke}... what she doesn't see can't hurt me..). and a second (as in, "additional") Vortech blower sitting in my bedroom closet... I'm not gonna give this up without a fight...

Now, all I need is a set of forged pistons and a better set of heads...

dart4forte · 12-20-2009, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill dedman

Thanks for the well-wishes, guys! I feel lucky to be here.... remember, I was 18 years old when the first A-engine was introduced.... (1956 Plymouth 277), 24, when the first Maximum Performance Wedge motor (413) showed what it could do in '62, and a ripe, old, 32 when the Duster 340's first showed up!

No wonder I can't remember anything; it was too long ago!!!!!!

Insofar as my Valiant is concerned, I will likely continue down this ill-advised path until it sheds it's head gaskets, or ring lands, or piston tops....

In that vein, I have a new 4" crank lying on the floor in the living room, a new set of Eagle rods in a box on the couch (the wife's in re-hab, probably permanently {stroke}... what she doesn't see can't hurt me..). and a second (as in, "additional") Vortech blower sitting in my bedroom closet... I'm not gonna give this up without a fight...

Now, all I need is a set of forged pistons and a better set of heads...

Wives have a way of finding out!!!!

Jim Wahl · 12-20-2009, 01:20 AM

"Wives have a way of finding out!!!!"

I'd be willing to bet she already knows all about it! Jim

X-TECH MAN · 12-20-2009, 08:11 AM

[QUOTE=bill dedman

Day after tomorrow, I'll be 71[/QUOTE]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to an old fart from another old fart.............LOL.

bill dedman · 12-21-2009, 12:52 AM

Terry, you're just all jolly because there's somebody on here older than YOU!!! LOL!

If my wife finds out about the stroker and the 2nd blower, I probably won't be around to write a thank-you note, so, I'll do it, now!!!

Thanks to everyone who wrote well wishes for me on my 71'st birthday.

For anyone who cares.... I have the bill from the hospital for my "delivery" on 12/20/'38.

It's $29.00....

That's $440.14 in 2009 dollars.... STILL A BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul Ceasrine · 12-22-2009, 04:34 PM

Bill, I bet your wife knew about that thought, 6 months before it entered your brain

Paul

bill dedman · 12-22-2009, 04:40 PM

Yeah; if I'd listened to her, I'd have a turbocharged, stroked, 383 in there, but I like a challenge....

Four head bolts and two Vortechs.... Now, THERE'S a challenge... LOL!

12-19-2009, 06:12 AM	#151
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Alan, Thanks for restoring my memory. Another weak-link in the 273, that could have easily been corrected. Hour-glass shaped lifters. Yes, good for increased lubrication, but shaky for racing purposes (above 6000 RPM). Hard to believe the D-Dart had those units, to go along with stock push-rods. We bent many a stock pushrods, while utilizing stock valve springs (210 lb. rated w/valve open), and broke (split) numerous lifters. I just wonder how many guys with the D-Dart ran into valve train component problems with those high-rated tension valve springs. Bill, Happy Birthday to a young 71. But don't do it. Stay with the small block, and just try to improve the performance. I still have nightmares of working on the big-block in my Cuda. I wake-up, with (8) spark-plugs looking at me at the end of the bed, singing "Changes" by David Bowie Paul

12-19-2009, 09:52 AM	#152
ddartdude Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Bill, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alan

12-20-2009, 12:47 AM	#154
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Thanks for the well-wishes, guys! I feel lucky to be here.... remember, I was 18 years old when the first A-engine was introduced.... (1956 Plymouth 277), 24, when the first Maximum Performance Wedge motor (413) showed what it could do in '62, and a ripe, old, 32 when the Duster 340's first showed up! No wonder I can't remember anything; it was too long ago!!!!!! Insofar as my Valiant is concerned, I will likely continue down this ill-advised path until it sheds it's head gaskets, or ring lands, or piston tops.... In that vein, I have a new 4" crank lying on the floor in the living room, a new set of Eagle rods in a box on the couch (the wife's in re-hab, probably permanently {stroke}... what she doesn't see can't hurt me..). and a second (as in, "additional") Vortech blower sitting in my bedroom closet... I'm not gonna give this up without a fight... Now, all I need is a set of forged pistons and a better set of heads... __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 12-20-2009 at 12:49 AM.

12-20-2009, 01:20 AM	#156
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 669 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction "Wives have a way of finding out!!!!" I'd be willing to bet she already knows all about it! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

12-20-2009, 08:11 AM	#157
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction [QUOTE=bill dedman Day after tomorrow, I'll be 71[/QUOTE] HAPPY BIRTHDAY to an old fart from another old fart.............LOL.

12-21-2009, 12:52 AM	#158
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Terry, you're just all jolly because there's somebody on here older than YOU!!! LOL! If my wife finds out about the stroker and the 2nd blower, I probably won't be around to write a thank-you note, so, I'll do it, now!!! Thanks to everyone who wrote well wishes for me on my 71'st birthday. For anyone who cares.... I have the bill from the hospital for my "delivery" on 12/20/'38. It's $29.00.... That's $440.14 in 2009 dollars.... STILL A BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Bill

12-22-2009, 04:34 PM	#159
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Bill, I bet your wife knew about that thought, 6 months before it entered your brain Paul

12-22-2009, 04:40 PM	#160
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Yeah; if I'd listened to her, I'd have a turbocharged, stroked, 383 in there, but I like a challenge.... Four head bolts and two Vortechs.... Now, THERE'S a challenge... LOL! __________________ Bill