I believe I found the problem with the charging. There were two 30 amp fuses on the converter that were blown (typical car type fuses). When I replaced them,...
head work, intake change, camshaft and/or pistons ? On the topic of cams ... have you seen some of the MPG cams ? ....especially for the Chevy Rat motor !!...
Louis, Thank you for this posting. Keep us informed please. -Eddie- Houston, TX ... From: Louis Cruse To: FMCMotorCoach@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
Hey Guys .... I 100% realize that the 413 is way diff than the 440. Do you know why Chrysler dropped the 413 in favor of the 440? I would really like to hear...
Back then Chy was getting out of the BIG truck market and wanted to stay with one big CU IN engine. I have never saw one but they say they even had the 14"...
Hello, Purchased #0223 this summer in MN. The unit is in very nice shape, original interior with newer exterior paint. Have been on a few short trips and it...
The big truck 413's were 8 bolt crank. MH's are a medium duty. ... From: Louis Cruse To: FMCMotorCoach@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008...
Lou ... what about the 413 heads/water pump combo made you go in that direction ? ... how is the chassis and "under-hood" fit on the exh mans and the water...
I have 4 or 5 of these truck from the 60's to early 70's and they are all 8 bolt. I have been working on them since the mid 60's as well. So I am not guessing ...
Chrysler used the 8 bolt crankshaft in the 426 HEMI engines. This same crankshaft would fit in the 440 or the HT413. Never saw one in the HT413 but see no...
I was under #223 greasing and changing the diff. lube and noticed the rear shock bushings are shot. Shocks look like they have been there a long time. Anyone...
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Has anyone researched and/or tried Koni shocks for the FMC? They offer a relatively new FSD (frequency sensitive damping) dual parallel valve unit (different...
Well GEORGE!! ....you were "guessing" before when you challenged my math on the savings on improving fuel-econ statement. Your GUESS or figuring was way-off!!...
Harry, I always anxiously await each of your posts because I always learn so much. Please post more often so that I can learn more. I have saved your "shocks"...
This trip took me to Silverton Co. and Chama N.M. from my home in Mo. FMC's are well know at the Chama R.V. park that I stayed at. Must be from the Co rally...
Wow Lou ... it sounds like you are well into the project. Just where are you exactly in the completeing it ? .. Your alum head consideration ?.... and saying...
GEORGE!! ..... I can handle ANYTHING you throw my way. And even if your rant about an 8 bolt crank was legit ... WHAT does it have to do with anything we are...
Stephen, 347 out of Whittier runs. Was incorrectly installed Balancer and homemade keyway. Crank gear not turning. The gears and chain were roller. I sent pics...
Extreme thanks to Louis Cruise. 481 was an exercise in engine adventures Northern CA to Houston. One of these was a stop in Phoenix area and hands on greasy...
I doubt it probably just an automatic driver . Did any of your 413's have timing gears and no chain. I didn't start the post about 413's and like others here...
GEORGE!! .... your first sentence ? ...??? ... YES - several of mine have gear-drives. Leave ? ... Eric !!! ... 413's have timing gears and no chain. ... ...
Lou .... The Eddy heads sure are great HP heads .. but for something like we have here? ...I don't think so !! ... You mention that "hill" .... I have not seen...