Broken (New) Alternator, Vibration, Ridiculous Gears - Let’s Fix My 1968 Dodge Charger

[@dennisazzopardi2089]

Great Show . Jamie I learned a lot about the charging system. Your a very smart Guy...You Understate your knowledge. Humble. Nice. Peace Dennis From Canada.

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣🤣....this dude is freaking funny! Enjoying the content! Just subscribed!

[@XS29J8B]

I love it! subbed. GMTA! Seeing some of the things done to that poor Charger in the vid.. my head hurts. Please tell the previous owner to stop working on cars... just stop it.. lol 🤪

[@alexgrazioso2506]

Absolutely love the show Jamie. Non stop information and entertaining. Keep up the good work.

[@bod7468]

1968 Charger best looking of the 2nd gens. 2nd gens best shape for a car ever

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I *completely* agree!

[@dgeo0392]

You are such a good sport, I would have a hard time being so positive. Lol. I just got a 22 Charger Scat Pack Widebody last year and I'm waiting for my 23 Challenger currently. I could never fix things like you do. You make it look easy!! 😁

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s awesome! Well, I had to do something with my life. For some reason I settled on breaking down in classic Mopars a bunch and I made it to this point. Haha.

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome! I'm so glad you raised the front end just the right amount!👍 I'm lucky when it comes to alternator and starter problems, my brother in law owns a starter and alternator rebuild shop! I learned years ago, I'd never go any higher on gears than a 3:23 all the 2:76 gears were horrible. My last 68 charger had a 3:54 Dana, 3:54 and 3:55 are my favorites!👍

[@johngraber1898]

I installed a set of 4.30 gears in my 1971 Duster. It had 275/75/15 tired in the rear.

[@NathansMoparGarage]

I'm glad you liked my drive by comment 👍 Sorry I didn't see your charging system video yet. I did the extra wire thing and converted to a dual field alternator way to long ago.😎

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I can already tell you really do have better stuff to do than watch all my stuff! Haha. You definitely don’t need to watch my guide videos either.

[@NathansMoparGarage]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Your videos are very entertaining I will still watch them 👍

[@ios6605]

I must say brother you know your shit and I love your videos, how you explain with your slight bit of humor is totally my style of thinking 😅👍🏼

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You’re my people! Haha. Thanks for watching.

[@dgeo0392]

I do love it though... The color combo is great.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I love it too! I’ve been driving and enjoying it for a year now. It’s awesome.

[@rexricciardi7703]

Hey brother sorry to be asking so many questions. You have answered my comments. Thank you. On the question of my headers glowing red. I have thought it could be vacuum leak or carb mix. What are your thoughts of letting the engine run for a good ride. with the header getting that hot. It doesnt seam to effect the temp or performance of the engine. Thanks again and I love all your videos.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

If they’re to the point of glowing red, I would be a bit concerned to continue running it that way. For one thing, it could be an indicator of an extremely lean mixture in those cylinders, which could lead to damage and premature wear. The excess under hood temperature probably isn’t great either… I would really want to get to the bottom of that ASAP. It’s odd that it runs as well as it does, given all that.

[@BobMarley-dk9hn]

Man, I love the 68's. You're a lucky bastard lol. I do love the front ends of the 73s though. They look pretty mean

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I know. It’s totally unfair how lucky I’ve been lately. I accept this. Haha.

[@BobMarley-dk9hn]

@@DeadDodgeGarage lmao good man

[@jasonglisson1690]

Beautiful car

[@Roosters_Restos]

Jamie take those valve covers and flip them dumpster. Gets some M/T ones they seal up great.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

If I find some I’ll be pretty excited about it. I’ve had small block M/T but never but block. But the polished MP is so cool…

[@Roosters_Restos]

@@DeadDodgeGarage might be able to hook ya up

[@bradsrestorations1085]

Helping the thing do the stuff

[@rexricciardi7703]

Hello again. I commented the other day and you got back to me. (Thanks) Im the guy with the 73 Cuda with quick fuel carb . you said you liked. I have a question. My 440 runs great. Full hooker headers. Single plane intake. 850 carb. when warm my last 2 cylinders on each bank make the headers glow red. Its not timing. Any suggestion ?? Thanks Man !!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

An extremely lean mixture could lead to that. So could an incorrect firing order in a certain configuration, I think. But it’s definitely suspicious that it is the rear four. Random thought, could there possibly be a hidden open vacuum port under the back of the carburetor?

[@paulpasternak2026]

430s might take some load off of the fresh stock push button 904 behind the eagle 57 going in my 63 Belvidere wagon. Selling the chunk?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well... Maybe! I certainly don't need them... If you're seriously interested and near enough to buy them (or want to pay shipping I suppose) shoot me a message on the Dead Dodge Garage Facebook, or send me an email at [e-mail] Also, that sounds like an amazing build. I've got one of those engines I should do something with... I just don't know what.

[@keithhebert9334]

My very first charger was a 383 automatic it had a 276 ratio gear I was pretty happy with that then I put the 323 in there and realize how much more torque it had there was a little bit of better difference in gas mileage not too much I kinda like the way u took all the extra junk out u dont need that to drive enjoy the sound of the engine and gears whining

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Bingo! Yeah that’s my thinking on gears. I want better than 11 mpg in today’s world, but I definitely want to enjoy it still. Haha.

[@keithhebert9334]

@@DeadDodgeGarage yeah I will tell you I used to get 14 Mi to the gallon with a 276 gear

[@kenjohnson3641]

Those pesky ground wires 😂😂😂

[@CommercialVehicle]

Keep the afb carb 👍

[@UD1400]

You have the same love I do for Chargers , took me 40 years and I finally got a 69.

[@JohnLee-mq4hk]

Put in a 4 speed, it'll add value and driveability to your car.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well, there is a certain drivability aspect to throwing it in drive and cruising down the road too - and the 727 is tight. Chirps those 295s on a hard 1-2 shift. But let’s just say I’m fully aware that there is a four speed, a brand new pedal set, and a pistol grip shifter in my ‘66 sitting 50 feet from the ‘68 right now…

[@joefrieson5100]

Put the kit in the charger.

[@Lipmonster]

I really like your video and as a landscaper I think you need a weedwacker. P.S. also subscribed to your page

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I have one 😅 now, the using it part of things… that’s where I have the problem.

[@kennethtellup9270]

If you ever decide to sell the atomic kit let me know..lol

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

One of my close friends won’t stop bothering me about it. Lol. I guess they’re in high demand.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Awesome

[@andrewhigdon8346]

Now go do the voodoo, that you do, so, well!!

[@GreatWhiteRodeo]

It's a basket case....totally broken....beyond rapair! But, I'm a compasionate guy, I'll take it off your hands for $100. :D

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You’re so helpful! I appreciate that. Haha.

[@martind701]

Don't fix what isn't broken.

[@clintwatts9863]

U sound like Jay Leno lol

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s a lot better than some of the things I’ve heard 🤣

[@motorh3ad]

why this guy is talking so weird? i love chargers, so this is giving me a quite hard time to watch.....in future i will skip

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

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