What Happened To This 1969 Dodge Charger That I Tried To Drive 2400 Miles? Engine Teardown And Fix

So the thing about head bolts... ‪@rocketresto‬

[@rocketresto]

Not seen - the fuel line splitting at the fuel filter when I put it away after Jamie left. Seriously - this car wants to get set on fire.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It doesn’t like me/us

[@averagejoe9234]

Thanks Tom for letting Jamie film this content in the shop! Appreciate you letting us come along for the ride!

[@richardweyland116]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I have a 69 Charger my mechanic friend and I nicknamed VooDoo child because things happen we can't explain and feel like he's laughing at us. If I told you stuff he's done you'd say we're crazy but I have it on video.

[@MikeJBlues]

Beautiful car, good time for a nice intake and 4 barrel upgrade

[@BlindBatG34]

You deserve way more subscribers.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! We’re getting places now! Almost at 20k… I can’t complain. But I have my sights set on 100k 😅

[@clembob8004]

Nice, nice, and nice! As much as I like 318s (I have had at least one in my life since I got a drivers license a LONG time ago), the Charger body style needs much more power under its hood to be truly in love with itself.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I… completely agree. I love 318s, and in smaller cars they are just awesome. Trucks too. I found it quite underwhelming in the Charger. That may be a particular issue with this engine though. I’m the first to say that not everything is a hot rod, and a street car doesn’t need 400 horsepower to be fun. But… a little more power on tap would be really nice.

[@drewschumann1]

​@@DeadDodgeGarage Stroker?

[@user-nf3yv4od8w]

Many years ago I saw a 318 duster with a offenhouser intake and 3 strongberg carbs. Never got the chance to see it run. Jimbo

[@paulblack3608]

So, head bolts not torqued? Yikes what else is waiting for you in there? means the restorer was "not an engine guy" and the engine was not a priority. Scary thought. love it. That red '68 is the stuff of dreams. cheers.

[@davidkeeton6716]

Those head bolts would make the voices in my head SCREAM take the motor out and pull the pan. Check the torque on rods and mains.

[@beljames1563]

Been waiting for this one. What's not to love about a Charger?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well… I do love it, but this one has slightly become a pain in my ass.

[@T500cal]

I feel that lol. I love admiring my own car when watching someone else drive it.

[@kevinclark5706]

One of your best videos; good balance of eye candy, wrenching and sharing of your extensive and impressive knowledge.

[@staceyrenner5418]

As always, excellent job!

[@derekstone355]

I really enjoy your dry sense of humor. Your brother’s is very similar.

[@shaneadamiak2153]

I love watching your videos. You make them interesting.

[@nickname3471]

Giday From Australia.. A nice bit of car there, thanks for the great content again, And pls keep th great vids coming.. Thankyou. Many Cheers...

[@earlyetman5588]

My original owner 1969 Plymouth Satellite 318 2bbl was orange color, thing ran like a champ! I bought it in 1986 from the original owner with all paperwork. Pulled hard for a 318 with a little distributor work, timing, carb work and a tune up. Worked with old school MOPAR guys, added a 340 style dual exhaust system, she was a runner!

[@earlyetman5588]

Orange engine.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s interesting, as there were no orange 318s. There were red ones in ‘68 but I think they all should have been blue for ‘69.

[@MikeTheSlacker]

Enjoyed watching again

[@jonboy9912]

Subscribed this week love your content!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@allanperryman388]

You do great work! Thanks

[@user-fu9vj9ix3g]

You kept me up past m bed time. Nice cars. Took me back to high school. I miss the basic things that are fixable - even on a far away hiway.

[@leehouston5436]

Missoula!! I used to live in Kalispel, 150 miles north. The most beautiful part of this country!! I live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania now but I loved Montana

[@amykeen1394]

When I was 18 I bought a plum crazy 70 charger, 318 2 barrel, glass packs, sounding good. Party barge for me and my friends. I miss that ol car.

[@daguys30]

It defies all logic, but this channel has become a guilty pleasure.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

You don’t have to feel guilty, but I’ll take it 😅

[@butcher390]

Beautiful Charger , Jamie ‼️ That engine dose look incredibly clean , despite the , eerrrr .. umm .... head bolts not being torqued properly It's actually impressive it drove that far ( 1800 miles ) , with lose head bolts 🔩 I'm glad you're taking the extra time & attention to this engine A 1977 , 318 ?? Multi layer steel head gasket or Are you using a Composite , because it's , iron to iron , head to block ? Oh , btw . Oldsmobile V8s late 60s early 70s , you don't have to remove the distributor either 😉

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I am also impressed, knowing what I know now. We used standard Felpro composite head gaskets - I always do. MLS isn’t a good option unless both surfaces are freshly machined perfectly straight, and they are supposed to get a special surface finish as well. The composite has always done me proud.

[@justralphajerseyguystuckin3671]

Jamie - you da man- you were 100% right about the head gasket. Nice seeing it gone over, cleaned up and buttoned up nice and tight... Torque wrenches are Good ;)

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

BEAUTIFUL Chargers!!! Well worth all the effort. You're a lucky man.

[@moparts52]

I have recently found your channel and have been enjoying your content I just am a little amazed at your knowledge and impressed with what you do and Feel like you should be much older than you are I was born and raised in the Spokane area and now live in Montana So I also enjoy the backdrop of your drives Keep up the good work

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Nice! Yes I hear that a lot. Haha. I don’t know how I ended up like I am, but I’m happy with it. I’ve been able to do a lot of stuff that I enjoy - and that others can’t. Thanks for watching!

[@irocker350]

just found this channel, (liked and subscribed), My first car was a 68 Coronet 318, also had a 77 Van, (also a 318) and a 70 Polara, (440). That Polara is one that I sure wish I had kept. the Chargers featured on this video are beautiful. Liked and subscribed and looking forward to watching more videos with lots more Mopars.

[@robertlacob8831]

Nice engine work guys, condensed perfectly! Whoever put that engine together last time didn't know what they were doing?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I think some details were lost in translation… most things were fine, but loose hardware here or there.

[@charlieb308]

My dream car is a 1969 charger painted like the one in the movie Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry.

[@robinelston5966]

Those cars are beautiful, thanks for the vid, I fell in love with the 318 when my brother bought a 69 Satellite with one. It ran pretty darn good even with it's little Stromberg and single exhaust.

[@MrBrombomb]

I absolutely love this car & the fact that you stuck with the gear-reduction starter instead of using a modern Dakota mini starter.

[@user-cl5gd4xv9m]

Told you yours was the best,awesome seeing it in a different perspective, like following you in the 69. Especially when Tom took off and that 383 was talking to you. Had bad machine work done on heads in a 360,head gaskets left the building and took out. 1 and 3 pistons. Was in a flybridge boat for 25 miles doing 3200. Didn't know till I slowed down,blowby smell kinda gave it away.😮

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh wow… that sounds like fun times. Yeah, you were right. A lot of people said it. Personally I found humor in the several comments which said “sell yours, buy the ‘69, and put a 383 in it” when what I would be selling is a numbers matching 383 car with under 100k miles 😅

[@fraserobrien3828]

nice job sir,, great to see so many dodges in one place , thanks for the video jamie...hay i bot a 69 charger in 1977 when i was 18 ,lol it got stolen. so I,ve been hoping to get another,,one since then lol . fraser

[@capricetony]

Love That You Kept The 318!!! 😊😎👍

[@dominickserignese8837]

I live in Connecticut and believe it or not its bin years since i have seen a Charger, then today driving down the road a BEAUTIFUL black 69 charger R/T passed me! It was super clean and it sounded like a proper charger should.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Man, they’re just coming out of the woodwork. I saw a ‘68 while I was driving my ‘68 on Friday, and a friend saw a ‘68 R/T driving today in Iowa. Now this. Crazy.

[@richardleser6505]

Jamie you just might be my new favorite you tuber!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thanks Richard!

[@1badombre82]

Ive got a 74 charger 318 3 speed automatic. Got it for $400 when i was 14. It was ready for the scrap yard. I put about 150lb of new metal into floors and fenders but it still has the original drive train lol.

[@user-hi2ev7ug4l]

Another nice car .... Thanks...

[@Hrian_Bayes]

among the 2k, thanks for the great content. love the '69s

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! Me too - although the ‘68 is my real favorite.

[@Hrian_Bayes]

@@DeadDodgeGarage the ‘68 is great too, as a ‘cuda finatic…heyyo…I love me my split grills. Can’t beat the ‘68 tails tho.

[@SE-me2pt]

Those old Carter 2 barrel carbs are a great source for AFB jets, drill them (from bottom side) to needed specs and go! I made a few different sized pairs .

[@randyman828]

Sweet ride 👍

[@jmendo2546]

On all the engine's I go through or rebuild I put a Brass petcock on block Drain plug's they never rust shut and are usually easy to open without tool's. Brass petcock's can be bought at local hardware store's or get some at scrap yard off brass radiator vehicle. Very smart seeing front timing cover bolt's go into water jacket's so u can drain it without filling engine with coolant

[@Anthony12valve440RB]

Perfect video with perfect timing. I just got done dropping a 440 in a 69 charger for a customer and you upload 2nd gen charger. Its charger day YAY lol. I agree with the hoarding part, I literally have 3 340s in my shop right now and couple 440s plus anything small block mopar parts you can think of. So if you need anything or a stroker kit let me know. 😂😂😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh hell yeah! I’m a bit time small block guy… so those 340s are sounding pretty good 😁

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

They are both great lookin Chargers 😊

[@knoxmotorsports]

Love charger content

[@dalemagners404]

Beautiful car!

[@Mr9501]

Nice ‘69 Charger..( the rest are nice too)....keep enjoying your fleet!

[@OldsmobileSBRocket]

Yeah, I saw a few of those new needles and seats constantly flood. My 77 Dodge van did it many times. I constantly was on the side of a road pulling the top off the BBD carb.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

My experience has almost always been clean it off and back in it goes - with only a few cases actually requiring replacement.

[@jamesblair9614]

It looks great with the spray bomb detailing, a very nice looking car. This might be obsolete information, like about 40 years old, but you know how they tell you to retorque the head bolts after running it through a thermal cycle? Well, I actually did it, which means pulling back the exhaust manifolds, but I was very surprised at how much the head bolts had loosened off.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m hip to that recommendation. It’s so impractical in most situations, and I’ve done a good bit of reading on it. I seem to recall that retorquing was a good idea for steel shim gaskets, but shouldn’t be necessary with more modern gaskets. It’s been a while since then and can’t remember for sure. In any case, I’ve never done it.

[@rmnixon14]

You should.

[@Rallykylen]

Cool video hope we get to see more of the charger’s

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh… you will. Haha.

[@FalconXE302]

This channel is going places... for sure...

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It really seems that way!

[@SE-me2pt]

BTW old AFB jets can be used in old AVS carbs too, you hafta swap the metering rods and flat access covers for the primaries because AFBs are two step rods as opposed to three step AVS rods. The AVS primary jets are taller for the third step.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Ahhh, that’s interesting. I’ve seen those taller covers and three step rods, but hadn’t made the mental leap to realize they are just for the old AVS. Cool stuff.

[@MOPARMuscleLEBANON]

i always enjoy these videos , i recently saw that my aftermarket chrome oil breather is spraying oil on the valve covers , anything to look for ? (always learning from guys and videos like you ) i have a pcv valve but the oil breather is not connected to the air filter . 400 big block originally a 2bbl now 4bbl street demon carb mostly stock except msd ready to run distributor and coil

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Not at all uncommon to get a bit of dribbling. If it’s excessive… it could be a sign of blow by / ring wear, or another means of compression escaping into crankcase, like a blown head gasket as we found on the ‘69. Do make sure your PCV valve is still good (rattles when shaken.)

[@patrickmonaghan8555]

I love 318 too. We had a 70 Sport Satellite with the 318 2 barrel and I 68 Charger which and my brother dropped a 440 in it. Unfortunately it was stolen. All that was 40 years ago and I still dream that I own that Charger. Now all these years later I bought 300J with the Cross Rams and A/C!! Slowly restoring it.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s a bummer, but the J sounds awesome!

[@kenjohnson3641]

Cool video

[@andyderby150]

Looks great guys 👍and if installing transmission cooling lines is your favorite job then you need a hobby besides chargers.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

There *might* have been a touch of sarcasm involved there 😅

[@danwoods315]

I've been waiting for this one. I figured it had to be the head gasket since you didn't hear anything break. My only concern now is did the guy who didn't believe in torque wrenches also put together the bottom end?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yes someone else asked the same… and I had the same concern… I feel like we would probably have noises or other symptoms by now if there was an issue there. But it’s a real concern.

[@markdavis3362]

Those heavy throttle springs will wear out the throttle shaft. Great job!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It took all of those to get it to close all the way. It doesn’t feel heavy at all. None are particularly strong springs. And… the throttle shaft is well beyond worn out already. Haha. Thanks!

[@OldsmobileSBRocket]

I runs like an old Dodge. My 77 Dodge van ran the same. I despise Carter carbs, the BBD is a POS. I even had the pick up go in the distributor. I still own a 2000 Dakota with a 5.9 swap from a 3.9. Yes, it had the cracked Magnum heads. I swapped the Ram EQ heads from Hughes. I also own a 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD in Go Green. I tow my 16 foot Lund fishing boat with it. Do a 360 done up with hidden extras. For Classic cars, Oldsmobile's for me. I am currently doing a Terminator X Max on a SEFI converted RPM intake on a rebuilt Olds 350 with forged Mahle pistons, Molnar rods and a 330 internally balanced forged crank and will get a TKX 5 spd in my 70 Cutlass S.

[@denislandry7577]

I would keep the 68 even with a small block , love your blue Demon too , i hope you gonna do something with the 73 mustang . I had some of them they are lot a fun too lol well done

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That Mustang was never mine, and my friend sold it a year and a half ago.

[@richardweyland116]

Your car is not just pretty it also sounds great!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It really does. I love the 383 so much.

[@dominickserignese8837]

Purple charger runs excellent! Great job! I noticed the steering wheel is not straight. Take care of that would ya?!😂😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s on the list. Haha.

[@Roosters_Restos]

Ya know I thought something was not right about the 69 when you were here. It sounded off. I bet if we would have torqued the head bolts it would not have puked. Oh and I had a carb kit on the shelf for this too. Oops forgot to mention that minor detail.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Well, hindsight and all… just really no reason to even think to check that. Exhaust manifolds, valve covers, rocker assemblies… all in the way just to check head bolts. And on the carb, an accelerator pump would have been really nice to have. Haha. But I managed.

[@MrBrombomb]

For a 318 2-barrel car, this one sure sounds bad-ass!! The mighty 318 reigns king.

[@randyman828]

Nice 👍

[@NathansMoparGarage]

The only big question is did the guy with the bad torque wrench tighten down the main and rod caps?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

The thought has crossed my mind… 🙈

[@GY6455]

Awesome

[@Ripsaw17]

You have a cool job you get to work on old mopars I grow up driven them and wish I had some of my old cars now but back then they were just cheap fun had no idea what they would be worth 40 years later you really are lucky to have a job that you get to play with old stuff I miss the good old days

[@rtdc5662]

This is the car that had "1200" miles on it. That still cracks me up.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It had 958 miles since restoration before I left Chicago.

[@musclecarmitch908]

The stuff of dreams!😊👍

[@kerrygladstone6973]

Love the charger👍 What do you think about using the smaller magnum starters?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

They work great! We have them on various things.

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

My 1971 318 Barracuda Convertible came with a Rochester 2GV - IMO it ran even better than a Carter BBD.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s interesting. I have nothing against Rochester in general, and have had some Quadrapukes that worked pretty well. But have no experience with the two barrels. The real party piece of the BBD is that you can pull the needle and seat in a minute, or swap the accelerator pump or clean out the bowl in five - all without ever pulling the carb. I just like that simplicity.

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

@30:40. Cool idea!

[@richardweyland116]

I named my cars. It helps prevent confusion.

[@jebediahgentry7029]

Come on man... throw that two barrel to the side, get you an ontake and put a four barrel on that thing. It feels wrong seeing that little carb on a 69 charger. I love your channel btw!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

But it’s correct original type stuff... It’s also really, really easy to work on - as I talked about in this video. This is a highway cruiser with air conditioning. It’s a lot more important to us that those parts fit correctly than squeezing a few more ponies out of it or looking impressive. Having said that… this BBD is pretty much junk now. A four barrel would fix it. And I have an intake.

[@rocketresto]

Once you go 4 bbl it’s different kick down, different throttle cable, return springs, choke, etc etc. not just a simple swap.

[@dirtlump]

I like my '69 Charger R/T SE.... I like even more the fact it's unrestored, unmolested, and factory X9 Black in still 'minty' condition... with the unrebuilt #'s 440 Magnum that is music to the ears when romped on ? Things start happening really quick at that point even by todays standards..... very surprising ! I lift the hood once a year for fresh set of Points/Condenser/Oil Change and do about 3,000 miles a year..... Just say'in.... Na-Na-Na-Boo-Boo fellas !

[@tedcorey3054]

Nice work , I guess you're timing by ear was more accurate .

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I think the right answer was somewhere in the middle. Haha.

[@charlessanders1342]

I had a 77 dodge van with a 318 was a good running motor with the 727 trans.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’ve had many awesome 318s over the years. I’m a big fan.

[@egodeathplease]

That's where my 318 under boost used to push the head gaskets out to. No cross contamination.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Very interesting. It’s something I’ve seen at least three times now. Even when not fully blown, there are obvious leakage trails. Very curious what the root cause could be.

[@egodeathplease]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I think it only has 10 head bolts?it blew out between 2 of the top ones? I bet your 318 got overheated. Should of checked the head bolts for stretch.

[@dominickserignese8837]

The purple charger is begging for a 440!😂 keep the A/C because it's very cool and neat!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh it would *absolutely* keep the AC, no matter what.

[@billyzgoneape]

I love my BBD 2 barrel I mean I've never had a car with a 4 barrel but still it's great

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I just really like them. I don’t know why

[@dinadaughtry8993]

the charger ( 74 down) is the best body style for looks imo

[@wulfschlueter2112]

If the body is in good shape and not bastardized do a 400hp LA 408 stroker or slightly warmed over big block

[@Sidewayz455]

Finally got to watch the video in full. As for the car name; I vote 'Cranky'.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s way too fitting 😅

[@michaelnault5905]

A work horse that moved the country. Just needed some help getting back to work.

[@Martin.Wilson]

A Charger with a 2bbl? That's like taking a shower with your socks on.....very unsatisfying. Time to upgrade to a decent intake and 4bbl, something that'll really feed 'er the onions. Cheers from Alberta.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I have had lots of fun times with the Carter BBD… But after all the pain in the ass this one has now caused, I’m coming around to that way of thinking.

[@Martin.Wilson]

@@DeadDodgeGarage "60's Chargers had a reputation...they were the Boss, the King of Muscle Cars. Anytime you stepped up against a Charger, you just knew it was going to smoke your ass. Can't do that with a 2bbl. Chargers were a breed apart, top of the muscle car food chain....the apex predator of street speed.

[@wicked347tfs]

I love the 69. But like I said previously, the 68’s are more better (imo opinion of course). I think you’re dual wielding the right amount of awesome with the blue Demon and red 68(black top and polished slots would be the ultimate),but If we all liked the same thing that would be boring. I love the High Impact(HIP) colors Chrysler put out from 69-73 and in a perfect world I would own the the Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry Charger(in 68 trim of course), pistol grip 4sp or Slap-Stik 727 equipped.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Interesting that Charlie just commented the same thing about wanting the Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry car! That’s one I don’t hear very often. I’m very happy with my pair. Also I really like the dual wielding reference. Haha. The one thing is, I think I need to complete the set and have red, white and blue. My wife’s wagon could count I guess, but it’s also hers. There is also my ‘79 300… anyway, I’m painting my classic drag racer project Barracuda white and I think that takes care of it. Haha.

[@richardweyland116]

69, 69, 69, 69.

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Jamie, do you know what color that 69' is?? I'd love top see it on my 65' Coronet 500..... Still loving your channel.. Keep up the fun!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

He said it was Prowler Purple, as found on the Plymouth Prowler. It looks a bit darker than that to my eye. But either way, I really like it.

[@Nickthestorekeeper]

Is there a specific tool designed specifically to install those water pump heater hose outlets using the notches at the top? I do like the turning a washer method, but I'm curious. Seems Mopar back in the day had a specific tool for every job.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yes, of course. That’s what I meant by “I (don’t) have the proper tool handy.” I dug around our tool stash for a while and couldn’t find one.

[@MartinScreeton]

I cannot believe you put the 2 barrel back on it !!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Neither can anyone else. Haha.

[@philaskiphil9487]

we rode 318 w ac for years ,,,decent car ,,,but t hey need big blocks 11 yr owner 68 gtx lots of hp

[@Josh-lq8bx]

No Dodge is dead, they just need extreme TLC.

[@wrenched90405]

tips for non-pros to clean oil-baked grungy parts - cleaner used?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

We have a solvent tank. I can’t tell you what kind of solvent is in it but it works well. Barring that, I like super clean for grimy parts. That spray can engine degreaser stuff for really nasty messes. Brake clean for the final clean to get residue off. There are lot of other things that work. I’ve heard oven cleaner but have never tried it. Have used many degreasers over the years. Super clean is my favorite - but good lord, don’t breathe it.

[@wrenched90405]

That’s the thing about 68 and 69 chargers - they look awesome even broken down. can u imagine how embarrassed you’d be if you turned around and you had been driving a Hyundai Elantra?!?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Damn right. Well the good thing about that is, I *wouldn’t* have been driving an Elantra 😅

[@wrenched90405]

@@DeadDodgeGarageit’s the month of Halloween - I believe it’s every mopar guy’s nightmare - to turn around standing by the side of the road near the air breakdown …. And it’s not a cool mopar, it’s an Elantra! blah hah haha!

[@johnbarron1329]

What no 4 barrel intake replacement and no 360 heads? But it looks much better than before! 👍

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

360 heads = measurable compression and port velocity losses on a stock 318. Absolutely a mistake. The four barrel possibility was discussed, and after what transpired in this video and after filming was done… we probably should have given that some serious consideration.

[@richardweyland116]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I have a 318 (bought a 426 Hemi replacement) with a 4 barrel. Works great! But the whole thing is getting replaced.

[@moparedtn]

Ma kept right on using that carb until like 1980; I agree, it's a simple and easy one to keep in service. So - what happens with the purple one now, since you're not going to buy it? Flip? - Ed on the Ridge

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s up to Tom. I know we will be making more improvements to it and he’ll be enjoying it for a while. But it will be sold eventually.

[@davecress6677]

318 one word faithful

[@drewschumann1]

Every time i see a charger turn a corner, the theme from Bullitt plays in my head. But i drive a 1967 Mustang GT, so.....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oooohhh! That’s awesome. I think I need a black ‘68 some day too. Haha.

[@izzyryder4969]

Did you fix the missing/broken advance springs in the distributor? That could be why your timing light wasn't indicating the correct timing.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

No, I *completely* forgot about it until Evan reminded me after filming this one. We’re going to put a distributor in it that actually works, and give tuning it another shot!

[@79tazman]

I hate the steel intake gaskets for the 318 I always use the felpro gaskets that are so much better and never leak like the steel ones sometimes do

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Me too - unfortunately, that’s what comes in the year correct head set, and it’s what we had. It also looks right.

[@79tazman]

You should of put a new timing chain on since you had the timing cover off and by the way my 318 is Hemi Orange it was black from the factory being it came out of a 1985 plymouth cop car and Orange is better then black for a engine and better then blue .

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

First, that engine is low mileage. There was a bit of slop in the chain, but not an excessive amount worth worrying about. Second, we didn’t have one handy. Lots of engines that shouldn’t be orange have been painted orange. Chrysler reserved orange for HP engines and Hemis - and we do the same.