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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| timing for slant six 1970 motor | 2/3/2012 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: hi can you tell me the sequence for the timing for this motor A: If you mean Firing Order, that would be 1-5-3-6-2-4, with number 1 being the Terminal on the ... | ||
| Oil pressure gauge '79 G20 | 1/10/2012 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: I have a '79 Chevy G20, V8, Automatic, 5.7L.... Has been running well since I bought it 3 years ago ... A: If the gauge is a mechanical gauge, that is, directly driven by oil pressure, I would look for a ... | ||
| 'recirculate' air button won't stay on | 12/20/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: Have you any idea why the recirculate button of a car's air system (Chevy Malibu, but no Chevy ... A: As one with Fords and a Mercedes-Benz, I have little hands-on experience and no shop info on ... | ||
| back up lights on 99 malibu | 12/14/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: i have only one backup light working..what is the problem A: More than likely, just a burned out Light Bulb. Accessing the Bulb varies from one vehicle to the ... | ||
| preventive maintenance | 12/14/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: I own a honda accord (2006) and the dealer recommends replacing the timing belt between 90k and 100k ... A: Changing timing chains - and timing belts especially - is a key regular preventative- maintenance ... | ||
| Windshields | 10/31/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: This may sound like a dumb question, but should someone replace their windshield periodically? Do ... A: Glass is pretty hardy, and is very immune to dust and moisture. It is not, however, immune to ... | ||
| bus | 9/29/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: 1. Do you need a special drivers license to drive a personal bus? 2. i want to buy an old school bus ... A: This is an answer that only the motor vehicle office responsible for your own locale can correctly ... | ||
| cultch | 7/11/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: i just bought a 1991 chevy pickup single cab step side v-6 5 speed manual transmisson. the problem ... A: This is why suburban and highway motorcoaches (which I drove to pay part of my way through UBC) have ... | ||
| 04 Santa Fe Timing (2.4L) | 7/4/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: I read on a sticker under the hood that the timing is supposed to be set at 8 degrees BTDC. Is this ... A: In answering this, I am assuming that your finding that the timing appears to be set right AT TDC - ... | ||
| 1992 plymouth sundance | 6/25/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: Within 2-3 miles of driving the car after it has been sitting it shoots up to hot on the temp gauge. ... A: Based on my experiences with a 1992 Plymouth Acclaim, and assuming your Sundance also has a four ... | ||
| Slant Six Rebuild - Cylinders do not reach top of block | 6/17/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: I am rebuilding a Slant Six 170 RG (‚68 – ‚75) No. 280 6830-2, 5 Water Plug 225 CID. I am doing this ... A: In order to provide Valve clearance, I would surmise that the pistons should not be flush with the ... | ||
| Bubble in Power Steering Line | 6/2/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: I had my power steering pump replaced, and the mechanic said that it had a bubble that they just ... A: Power steering is not my specialty by any means, although I have had some fluid-power experience in ... | ||
| ngk zfr5n spark plugs | 6/1/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: from info on slant 6 web sites they seem to recommend these so i bought a set my question being ... A: The threaded portion shouldn't be any longer, if the Plugs you bought are a direct replacement for ... | ||
| Nissan maxima push start | 5/30/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: I have a push start button that someone made but my starter is not working.I just bought the starter ... A: If the Starter is new, and it still won't crank, I would check for loose or corroded connections at ... | ||
| dashboard door/trunk open light remains lit | 5/25/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: Good day Ernie – a question for you on my 2002 Buick Century, please. Recently, the dashboard ... A: Without knowing any of the specific details of the Century, I can nonetheless suggest that the ... | ||
| Temperature gauge stays at 0 | 5/6/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: Does this mean it needs a new thermostat and if so do i have to change the coolant if i change the ... A: The thermostat which modulates coolant temperature and the temperature sensor which drives the ... | ||
| Car sometimes won't start | 5/1/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: I have a 1997 Buick Lesabre that won't start sometimes. When it doesn't the clock is reset and dome ... A: Intermittent no starts can be caused by a bad body ground from the Battery to the vehicle chassis, ... | ||
| Future Car Technology | 4/28/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: Deutschman, I am working in a research project for Miller Middle School. I am wondering if I could ... A: I tried to respond to your E-Mail, but the E-Mail bounced, so I'm sending it via this Website. What ... | ||
| Improvement After Switching to Synthetic Oil | 4/12/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: I own a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport-6 cylinder, automatic, A.C.- 4.0 litre, 4WD/2WD-248,000 miles. Got ... A: I've never used synthetic Motor Oil, so I really can't say why you'd see more dirt in suspension in ... | ||
| disttribution | 4/6/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: i just put a good old slant six back in my 1966 a-100 Dodge van, the newer engine which is a 1979 ... A: It's been a while since I hooked up the Chrysler retro-fit Electronic Ignition Kit on my Slant-Six, ... | ||
| Headlight problem | 3/29/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: I have a 2006 Hyundai Sonata with V6 motor. Last night I was driving and when using the high beam ... A: I have no shop information on your Hyundai of course (for reasons given in my notes) but the problem ... | ||
| TBI Fuel injection wiring harness | 3/25/2011 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: Been thinking about this for a few days and wondered if you could shed some light on this conundrum ... A: First, allow me to apologise for not getting back to you a week prior to this!!! In fact, I DID ... | ||
| spark plug crush washers | 3/22/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: are you saying i should or should not use spark plug washers on my 1960,1961 plymouth 225 slant 6 A: DO NOT use the Crush Washers. The Slant-Sixes from 1960-1974 used aluminum Spark Plug Tubes, which ... | ||
| i have a 99 blazer that seems to be burnng oil | 2/17/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: my blazer stinks. The dip stick doesnt show any oil but oil pressure gauge says its okay. But it ... A: Bluish White is usually indicative of Oil consumption by the Motor, just plain white, that ... | ||
| modified 225 | 1/27/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: I have a 66 225 with a clifford performance package. It has the heated intake,headers and a 390 ... A: As you turn the Distributor toward the Engine, it should speed up, as you are advancing the Timing, ... | ||
| modified 225 | 1/25/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: I have a 66 225 with a clifford performance package. It has the heated intake,headers and a 390 ... A: What led you to think the timing needed to be adjusted? Also, with a Timing Light, and the Vacuum ... | ||
| Radio turns off when headlights come on | 1/21/2011 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: Ben I'm hoping you can give me some insight. I am having an intermittent problem with my 2007 Ford ... A: It sounds like your Alternator isn't charging enough when the vehicle is idling in gear. If you have ... | ||
| 2006 Ford Focus Fuel Filter | 1/7/2011 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: Please tell me where the fuel filter to a 2006 Ford Focus (2 door hatch back) is located. Is there ... A: Mar, I'm a Parts Professional, NOT a tech!! This is explained in my Profile, Okay?? All I did ... | ||
| 94 Jeep saying washer sensor bad | 12/24/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: Hey so my jeep keeps beeping and telling me the washer sensor is bad. It has been doing this since I ... A: Sometimes the float that controls the sensor goes bad or get stuck. Especially when you run empty on ... | ||
| 1999 Z71 steering trouble | 12/21/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado Z71 with a 5.3l v8. I jumped in my truck to leave work today, backed ... A: The power steering pump usually doesn't make a noise like that. However, the serpentine belt ... | ||
| 98 blazer electrical issue | 12/20/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I have recently had some problems with my 4x4 system, but now I am blowing my IGN A fuse under the ... A: The IGN A fuse should come off of the Ignition switch. My books aren't being very precise about ... | ||
| headlights | 12/19/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: headlights go on and off at tines while driving. headlights are stock voltage. turning lights off ... A: The problem is likely either in the headlight switch or a short in the wiring. You could try a ... | ||
| adding fuel to gas tank | 12/18/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: i just replaced the fuel pump on my 99 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD 5.3L. I am noticing two issues now: 1) ... A: You MAY have 2 different problems. 1) It's hard to say for sure without looking at it, but you may ... | ||
| ignition problem | 12/17/2010 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: i have a 74 dart swinger 225, was washing the engine, died , no fire from coil , wht is that small ... A: It sounds like what you are looking at is the Voltage Regulator on the Firewall, which should not be ... | ||
| no-start | 12/16/2010 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: Ernie, I hope you can give me an idea as to what the hell is keeping my car from starting! Alright, ... A: Not having any specific information on Pontiacs (nor on any other GM products other than on some ... | ||
| 2010 Ford Mustang GT -- supercharger installation | 12/15/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I have a 2010 Ford Mustang GT with a 281ci V8, 315 HP, with about 11,000 miles on it to date. I am ... A: I welcome everybody, but especially fellow Allexperts experts! I checked out your website. I helped ... | ||
| Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Lreg (uk) | 12/13/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: Not sure if you are able to help, however, im having issues where i lose power and the engine ... A: We don't have Vauxhalls here in the U.S., so I can't tell you from experience any common problems ... | ||
| 1990 nissan 4x4 4cyl manual trans. reverse problum | 12/10/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: A friend of mine has a 1990 nissan 4x4 4cyl with manual transmission. He said when he puts it in ... A: Justin! From what I recall, the 'stick' is mounted directly into the transmission and there is no ... | ||
| Emergency Brake Cable freezing 'on' in cold weather | 12/7/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: Dealer can't answer why this is happening & won't fix even though it is under warranty: 2009 Nissan ... A: Jan! My first guess would be that water is getting in the brake cable(s). A thorough greasing of ... | ||
| 2002 gmc envoy loose cam or crank sensor | 12/3/2010 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: i changed my oil like 2 weeks before my check engine light went on. i went to aoutozone to check ... A: Roberto, To ALL!! I am a Parts Pro, NOT a Tech. This will be my LAST Technical Question, period, ... | ||
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Answers by Expert:
Ben Deutschman
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Expertise
Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
Experience
I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
Organizations
Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
http://www.poci.org
http://bencar.freeyellow.com/76TAPage.html
http://bencar.freeyellow.com/benscarpage.html
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)
Publications
Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials
B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
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