AboutBen Deutschman 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
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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)
Question I have a 97 camry 4 cyl and it overheated and shut off. What was possibly damaged from excessive overheating. The car sounds like the timing is off (the engine sputters and shakes after firing through 3 cyl and the fourth cylinder is where the problem lies. I'm unable to track down the possible damage. I'm an electrician and a novice mechanic. Any advise ???
Answer Since most all Engine Blocks these days are cast Aluminum, it is very likely you blew a Head Gasket when the Engine overheated. Unlike the much sturdier cast Iron Blocks of years ago, Aluminum Block Engines, absolutely will not tolerate any amount of prolonged overheating, without some damage.
