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About 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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Questions Answered By Expert  Ben Deutschman 
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SubjectDate Asked

battery life10/7/2008
  Q: i don`t understand why my car battery died after 26 months,service manager does not have any good ...
  A: A number of things can shorten Battery life, including a sudden shock, from a bad chuck hole on the ...
dashboard lights went out10/6/2008
  Q: dashboard lights went out what do i do? is it a fuse or what?
  A: I would definitely check the fuses first. In order to locate the Fusebox though, you will need to ...
2000 buick lesabre9/27/2008
  Q: How do I remove the seat back from the rear seat?
  A: On most cars you would have to remove the lower Seat Cushon first, which usually requires a bit of ...
starting problem chrysler vouyager9/27/2008
  Q: hi there the problem i have got with my s reg Chrysler voyager is when i come to start it the ...
  A: It is possible you got a defective Starter, and the Bendix Drive (the part that kicks the Starter ...
98 buick park ave.9/22/2008
  Q: I have a 98 buick park ave. that needs new motor mounts and we are having a very hard time finding ...
  A: I'm assuming you've tried Autozone, both in the Store and Online http://www.autozone.com/, as well ...
74 Dodge Pickup, 318 electronic ignition9/13/2008
  Q: Sir, I have a 74 Dodge pickup with a 318 2V, with electronic ignition. It starts OK when weather ...
  A: Generally, a no start, with dampness, would more than likely be bad Plug Wires, or a maybe a cracked ...
nissan9/7/2008
  Q: cars running hot seams 2 be biulding up pressure i turn it over with rad. cap off it pushes water ...
  A: Based on what you've told me, it sounds like a Compression leak into the Cooling sytem. A Mechanic ...
starting9/5/2008
  Q: I have a 85 ford 150. The truck will start cold, but was I drive it and it get hot it will not ...
  A: I would say then you you may have a high resistence short, (better known as a loose or dirty ...
87 chevy s10 blazer9/1/2008
  Q: I have an 87 s10 blazer 2.8-v-6. It was running fine and I parked it for a couple months, went to ...
  A: I would check to make sure I have Fuel coming up into the Carburetor, or Fuel Injectors. Given your ...
2000 chevy impala8/30/2008
  Q: why does my 2000 chevy impala jerk when i drive or when i'm on the highway
  A: I'm assuiming by 'jerk', that you mean your car surges. The problem could be fuel starvation, due to ...
1978 buick lesabre V8 3058/19/2008
  Q: The car turns over but will not idle, while my brother was driving the car today locally, when the ...
  A: I'm assuming of course that the engien does at least try to fire when you turn it over. With that in ...
cadilac ignition8/15/2008
  Q: I lost my keys can I replace the ignition
  A: If you own a car built sometime in the 1980's, or earlier, then yes, you can simply replace the ...
78 GMC vandura 305 v88/5/2008
  Q: I've had this van sitting for years, and I usually start it spring and fall, but lately it's only ...
  A: If the gasoline is the least bit old, it could be stale. Most gasoline does not keep very well these ...
Waterpump on 1996 Ford contour7/28/2008
  Q: I had my 1996 Ford Contour twice at a radiator shop for a water pump, now it is leaking again, whats ...
  A: It is possible to get two defective Water Pumps in a row, and those Pumps should have some kind of ...
Battery losing power.7/7/2008
  Q: We have been having trouble with our battery going dead while the car is not running. We charge it ...
  A: Something as simple as an Alarm System, A Clock Memory Circuit, or Radio Memory Circuit, in a car ...
1989 Dodge daytona6/6/2008
  Q: im having a problem with my 1989 dodge Daytona. It runs good but out of the blue moon sometimes it ...
  A: It is possible that your 'Remote Start' is the culprit, but a bad 'Ignition Switch' could also cause ...
Engine Running Rough5/28/2008
  Q: My car engine starts it immmeditately begins rattling and the engine shakes along with the ...
  A: Not knowing the what model year your car is, but from what you're describing, the car being new ...
my dodge5/23/2008
  Q: i put a transmission in my dodge dakota and now it backfires and runs very ruff it will quit when ...
  A: Since your Dakota is Computer controlled, I would suggest getting a Code Reader, and seeing if there ...
98 Taurus Transmission slippage5/22/2008
  Q: 98 Taurus started jerking and slipping at takeoff all of a sudden. no previous problems. Started all ...
  A: Even if your Taurus has an electronically controlled Transmission, I doubt a Sensor would be the ...
98 Taurus Transmission slippage5/21/2008
  Q: 98 Taurus started jerking and slipping at takeoff all of a sudden. no previous problems. Started all ...
  A: First, you need to check the Fluid level in the Transmission. This has to be done with the Engine ...
jumping cables5/15/2008
  Q: can I pass cables to a dodge durango from my 2002 montero?., I don't have the manual, thanks
  A: I'm assmuming you want to know if you can jump start one vehicle from the other, and my answer would ...
delta 885/2/2008
  Q: heat does not blow up on the front windshield to defrost the front window, but does blow hot hair in ...
  A: While I'm not totally familiar with the layout of the Heater/AC Box in your car, I would suspect a ...
1985 dodge ram4/23/2008
  Q: im looking at a 1985 dodge ram with a 318, 2bbl carb, auto transmission, the body work has been done ...
  A: A Filter and Gasket Kit sells for around $5.50-$13.00, depending on the brand, but do be careful not ...
1985 dodge ram4/22/2008
  Q: im looking at a 1985 dodge ram with a 318, 2bbl carb, auto transmission, the body work has been done ...
  A: The 318's could have had either the A-904 Transmission, or if set up for Trailer Towing, or a Heavy ...
94 dodge caravan se4/12/2008
  Q: i would like to find out if there is any info. on line that shows me or can tell me how to remove ...
  A: While I'm not aware of any free Online resources you could access, you could possibly get a Haynes ...
Idle rough when stopping4/8/2008
  Q: The caravan runs smooth until I go to stop then it feels as if it is going to conk out. It runs ...
  A: My best guess here is a vacuum leak, which could be coming from any one of a number of hoses under ...
slant six distributor3/24/2008
  Q: I'm working on a 64 Dart with a 225, the dist turns by hand, the bolt that goes into the block is ...
  A: There are two bolts on the Distributor Hold-Down, one on the bottom of the Hold-Down that you don't ...
1999 kia sopaha3/24/2008
  Q: what is idle oil pressure and running pressure
  A: Actually, it's quite simple, and is as it sounds. Idle Oil Pressure, is the pressure your Oil ...
1998 ram 1500 reg cab 5.9 oil guage problems3/14/2008
  Q: My oil guage keeps dropping to zero "ding ding" check guages light comes on then it goes back to ...
  A: On the older cars I'm used to working on, the general rule of thumb is, change the 'Sending Unit' ...
Temperature Gauge bouncing3/13/2008
  Q: After driving about an hour on the hoghway, my temp gauge starting rising eventually reaching the ...
  A: Since it's a 1999 Model Buick, and if it's the 3.1 V-6, I'd have to say that other than the ...
Temperature Gauge bouncing3/12/2008
  Q: After driving about an hour on the hoghway, my temp gauge starting rising eventually reaching the ...
  A: Without at least knowing what year your vehicle is, it would be hard to even hazard a guess. What I ...
Gold Chrysler Logo3/9/2008
  Q: This was affixed to the passenger fender only on 60's and 70's Chrysler products-------why not on ...
  A: Best answer I can give, is cost. The Pentastar was only found on the Passenger's side Fenders, from ...
car painting3/4/2008
  Q: i just had my car painted and they told me when i picked it up that they wanted to hold it for ...
  A: If the paint was just applied that day, I would say it would not be a good idea to expose the car to ...
anti-freeze in engine oil pan2/25/2008
  Q: My mechanic tells me he found anti-freeze when he removed plug to change oil. I don't drive the ...
  A: How far you drive your Truck isn't important, the fact that you have Coolant in the Oil, is. The ...
Tachometer 1990 Ford Ranger2/19/2008
  Q: Some times my tach works win i start driving for about 5 min. Then it quits. Most of the time it ...
  A: While not completely familiar with your vintage Truck, I'd hazard a guess that there is a loose ...
engine wont stay running without feathering gas2/16/2008
  Q: I have a 1979 plymouth volare,with a 225ci super six 2bbl the engine starts and runs at high idle ...
  A: The clue to me, is that your Volare runs with the Choke on. I would therefore assume that there is a ...
63 impala2/5/2008
  Q: how do i find the vin, its not in the dash, and its not in the door. is there another place on my 63 ...
  A: Other than the leading edge of the Driver's Side Door Post, or the Pillar where the Door Striker is ...
88 Chevy Caprice, engine starting problems2/2/2008
  Q: I have a 88 Chevy Caprice. I recently had problems starting the engine. I just changed the ...
  A: Assuming you didn't move the Distributor, or remove it, and reinstall it out of 'time', it is ...
GMC Sierra ABS & Brake Light1/27/2008
  Q: I am having an ABS and Brake light illuminate on my 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4X4. They will both come ...
  A: It would seem that the ABS Sensor is picking up an intermittent fault, and tripping the ABS light. ...
instrument panel1/26/2008
  Q: where can i find instructions on how to change out the instrument panel on a 1988 ford f150 thanks
  A: Your best bet, is to get a copy of a Haynes, or Chilton's Manual for your vehicle. You may still be ...
my car is idling rough1/19/2008
  Q: 8 and i changed the spark plugs but i did not change the wires but when i started it back up it ...
  A: I'm not terribly familiar with Audis, but I would hazard a guess, that maybe a Plug Wire came apart ...
1986 Dodge Ram 150 SE1/16/2008
  Q: I saw you answered a question about an 85 150 SE, so here goes. I think my starting is about to ...
  A: I'll take shot at this one too. I'm assuming you have a V-8, and if so, you may be able to get an ...
crown vic.1/14/2008
  Q: my 1994 crown victoria ran hot can you please tell me the problem.
  A: Your problem could be as simple as a stuck Thermostat. The Thermostat is usually located at the end ...
Headlight issues1/3/2008
  Q: My headlight won't turn on and I have day time running lights, the headlights work on high beam and ...
  A: I would try replacing one of the Low Beam Bulbs first, and try the Headlights again. While it is not ...
service 4wd1/3/2008
  Q: What does that mean, when its say service 4WD? I have a 2002 Envoy XL.
  A: It simply means- Four Wheel Drive. Your Owner's Manual should give you the details on how, and when ...
2000 Xterra overheating12/28/2007
  Q: I have a 2000 xterra that recently began running hot. I noticed a leak in the upper hose and had ...
  A: If the Head Gasket was replaced, and unless either the Engine Block, or Head, have a hairline crack ...
2000 Xterra overheating12/28/2007
  Q: I have a 2000 xterra that recently began running hot. I noticed a leak in the upper hose and had ...
  A: While I'm not totally familiar with the Xterra, I would hazard a guess at a bad Head Gasket. If ...
1995 WINDSTAR / 3.8 LITER12/26/2007
  Q: I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, I THINK MAY BE A WATER PUMP GONE BAD. HOWEVER, THE NOISE IS WORST ...
  A: If the Pump is already making noise, then it's well past the Additive stage. For a normal ...
1999 oldsmobile silhouette overheating12/25/2007
  Q: I have a 1999 silhouette van. 2 days ago, started overheating. pulled over waited 30 minutes, drove ...
  A: It is possible that the hot combustion gases are leaking into the coolant passages, aerating the ...
1995 WINDSTAR / 3.8 LITER12/25/2007
  Q: I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, I THINK MAY BE A WATER PUMP GONE BAD. HOWEVER, THE NOISE IS WORST ...
  A: If you can spin the Water Pump with the Belt off, you may be better able to isolate the source of ...
1999 oldsmobile silhouette overheating12/25/2007
  Q: I have a 1999 silhouette van. 2 days ago, started overheating. pulled over waited 30 minutes, drove ...
  A: Your friend may be right, and it need not be leaking externally to be blown. The Head Gasket may ...
NEED HELP FAST12/1/2007
  Q: Hey ben I have a 97 ford escort sedan 4 cyl with 104,853 miles on it. my escort just got a tune ...
  A: If the Code came up EGR, then I would say that, yes, it was bad. The other problem you described, ...
97 toyota camry overheated and would not start11/28/2007
  Q: I have a 97 camry 4 cyl and it overheated and shut off. What was possibly damaged from excessive ...
  A: Since most all Engine Blocks these days are cast Aluminum, it is very likely you blew a Head Gasket ...
timing11/24/2007
  Q: I have a 1967 dodge a 100 van with a 225 slant six with a holley 1 barrel carb.What is the timing ...
  A: I apologize for not getting this information to you sooner, but here are the 'Tune-Up Specs for your ...
carb /choke11/21/2007
  Q: i have an 85 d150 it is all origional and i guess it would be the choke or something is rusted out ...
  A: The name I've generally used when referring to the Choke, is 'Choke Stove', or simply 'Choke.' You ...
Emergency Brake11/9/2007
  Q: Car failed inspection due to (Not working) emergency break. Where is this break located and is it a ...
  A: It depends upon what is wrong with your Emergency Brake, and your skill level, as to how hard the ...
dodge slant-six distributor10/29/2007
  Q: I dropped the condenser screw into the distributors, and pulled distrib to remove screw now ...
  A: You have to get 'Top Dead Center' (TDC) on #1 cylinder in order to re-sync the Distributor ...
68 DODGE VAN TUNE UP10/23/2007
  Q: BEN, NEED TO KNOW FIRING ORDER AND DISTRIBUTOR POSITION FOR 68 VAN SLANT 6. ANY HELP WOULD BE ...
  A: 1-5-3-6-2-4 is the Firing Order, and if you've pulled the Distributor, and cranked the Engine, or ...
timing specifications for 383 chrysler10/20/2007
  Q: I need the timing specifications for a 1967 383 chrysler that I have in my 1967 Dodge Coronet. I ...
  A: Hopefully you can use what appears below. I figured since I hadn't heard from you, and I had gone to ...
Replacing distributor drivegear10/14/2007
  Q: I pulled the distributor cap off and had my son bump the ignition. My pertronix rotor didn't move. ...
  A: If you've turned the engine with the Distributor out, or just don't remember what position the Rotor ...
dodge10/4/2007
  Q: i just purchase a 1986 dodge d-50 ram with the mitsibishi 2.0 4 cylinder.before i purchase it the ...
  A: There's a possibilty that your vehicle's Engine bent a Valve when the Timing Belt let loose. The ...
1972 Mopar 225ci10/2/2007
  Q: I've got a '72 Valiant with the 225ci slant six. I have never seen it run. Someone hacked the ...
  A: If you're getting spark, and the gasoline is fresh, not to mention you've determined you are indeed ...
help please8/8/2007
  Q: i have a 1985 dodge truck Slant-Sixes, i had the carb rebuilt, put a new coil, new spark-plugs ...
  A: Are you referring to the Primary Wires to the Coil? If not, are your referring to the Spark Plug ...
1985 dodge d150 start problems8/7/2007
  Q: hey i just bought a nice old 1985 dodge d150 or "ram 150 royal se" and she starts and runs fine just ...
  A: If that's the original Starter, it may be on it's way out, and unfortunately, I'm not aware of any ...
oldsmobile6/12/2007
  Q: i have a 1995 aurora V8 and it has a lack of power, the car takes off sluggish and when i push the ...
  A: Obviously there is a problem here. If the car is sluggish, and appears to be laboring upon ...
oil light4/26/2007
  Q: I have a 1999 chrysler town and country 3.8L. the oil light comes on when i slow down and hit the ...
  A: My best guess, would be a low Oil level, which upon braking to stop, is starving the 'Oil Pickup' in ...
Distributor Removal3/22/2007
  Q: 1984 Dodge Pickup Can I just pull the distributor out to work on it and put it back in with the ...
  A: There's no great trick to pulling a Distributor out of a Slant-Six engine. The most important thing, ...
1999 ford windstar xle; 100,000 miles2/22/2007
  Q: i believe it is a 3.8 engine. what causes a blown head gasket? about how much is a compressor for ...
  A: The engines weren't well designed, and it didn't take much in the way of heating and cooling cycles ...
1999 ford windstar xle; 100,000 miles2/21/2007
  Q: i have several problems but the biggest is that the vehicle won't turn-over. it starts but will not ...
  A: If that's a 2.8 V-6 you have, it sounds like blown Head Gaskets, which those Motors were notorious ...
alternator1/27/2007
  Q: I have a 2001 Ford Focus and the Battery light keeps coming on.I replaced the battery as I have had ...
  A: Based on what you've written, I can't think of any other reason for a high voltage reading. Most ...
Engine timing1/20/2007
  Q: What is the timing belt timing for a 1986 Toyota Cressida 1986. 5M-GE
  A: What I can tell you, is that a 'Timing Belt' runs from the motor Crankshaft, to the Cam that ...
Auto Repair Estimate1/10/2007
  Q: How much is an average to fix a broken right front axle?
  A: Without knowing what year, make and model, and whether or not you have a Front Wheel Drive, or Rear ...
Ignition timing specifications1/2/2007
  Q: i need information about ignition tune up, specifically about ignition timing specifications. I´m ...
  A: Best I can do, is recommend that you try going to http://www.hemmings.com, and see what they have ...
whats wrong with my car?10/30/2006
  Q: My car has been making a clacking noise for a while now and I thought it was the axel, but we ...
  A: Without knowing exactly what kind of car you have, it is rather diffcult to give a proper answer. I ...
Dodge 1500 ram leaking fluid10/8/2006
  Q: I got a check gauges light and then noticed fluid coming from my hood. Looks like radiator fluid is ...
  A: Without actually seeing your Truck, I would surmise that either the new Radiator Cap isn't on all ...
hy10/6/2006
  Q: a 98 buick regla jerks forward when i drive or try and stop could the thing thats wrong be the ...
  A: If the gasoline does not have enough Octane, as specified in the Vehicle's 'Owner's Manual', then ...
Down sizing rims10/3/2006
  Q: I have a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Sdn LS with 195/65/15 wheels . My Driving is mainly city and ...
  A: This is a new one on me. I've heard of the old deflating the tires trick, usually doesn't work, or ...
Water leaking when I use the heater10/2/2006
  Q: I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. For the last 3 mornings I have used the heater. When I leave work ...
  A: If the liquid is green in color, or has a sweet smell to it, than it is anti-freeze. Usually though, ...
electrical9/26/2006
  Q: Dome lights and interior lights stay on
  A: Knowing little else about your Car, the best guess I have, is a stuck Door Jam Switch. In each Door ...
2.7 v69/22/2006
  Q: i have a dodge intrepid 1998 model and i need to find a good used complete engine for it. thanks
  A: In order to give some possible leads on an engine for your Car, I'd need to know what State you live ...
General question about speed9/14/2006
  Q: Is there a speed at which a car is using its fuel most optimally? I imagine the faster the better ...
  A: Generally speaking, the faster you go, the harder your car's engine has to work, and therefore, the ...
water leaking9/7/2006
  Q: there is water leaking from the passenger side of the car by my feet. and when I start the car, I ...
  A: Based on what you've written, I'd say you have a Heater Core leak. The smell you're noticing is hot ...
dakota electrical problem8/26/2006
  Q: i have a 94 dodge dakota,first i had to change the thermostat cause it over heated,after that i ...
  A: Though your Truck is fairly new, it is possible that you have a corrosion build-up on one of the ...
1990 dodge ram 250 truck8/25/2006
  Q: My dodge truck has a 360 v8 EFI with a new starter and new starter relay but will not turn over when ...
  A: I'm assuming that the Starter Relay is not built into the Starter. If it isn't, then I'd remove the ...
Points, Dwell, Timing8/1/2006
  Q: I've ordered a service manual off Ebay but it hasn't come yet. I need to know urgently the point ...
  A: The timing on the 1960 Slant-Six was 5 Degrees before Top Dead Center, the Point Gap is .020, the ...
retro fitting R12 to R134 and overheating7/21/2006
  Q: Ben; I wired to fan to stay on when the engine is running. What's the best way to flush the system? ...
  A: Depending on how badly gooped up the system is, an ordinary Garden Hose flushing may or may not ...
retro fitting R12 to R134 and overheating7/20/2006
  Q: Ben; We have a 1990 Dodge Caravan 2,5L with Turbo and just replaced the cylinder head with a new ...
  A: While this is a little out my area, I'll give it a try. Generally speaking, A/C won't overheat an ...
Front End Alignment7/13/2006
  Q: Does it put miles on your odometer when you have a front end alignemnt? I'm sure this is a stupid ...
  A: No, a 'Front End' alignment has absolutely nothing to do with your vehicle's odometer. However, ...
timing/ stalls when put into gear and at stops?7/4/2006
  Q: please help... i have a 69 dart with a 225 slant six. it idles pretty low and stalls when i put it ...
  A: There should be a Stationary Pointer on the Driver's side of the 'Timing Case Cover.' It may be ...
hot start and timing woes (about to sink my boat!)7/3/2006
  Q: My name is jason and i have been pulling my hair out oveer my 455 olds driven jet boat. i am running ...
  A: I'd go with pulling number one Spark Plug, and crank the engine over until you get the Piston to Top ...
SHUDDER OR DIE6/14/2006
  Q: I HAVE A 86 DODGE RAM D 50 THE LAST TWOO YEARS IT HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH SOME TIMES SHUDDERING OR ...
  A: Best guess I can come up with, would either be a Vacuum leak in the Carburetor itself, or a Vacuum ...
Timing on a 1987 Dodge van6/11/2006
  Q: I have a 1987 Dodge van D150 with a slant six. How do you do the timing on this motor.
  A: First, find the rotating mark on the bottom Pulley closest to the 'Timing Case Cover, (you may have ...
spark5/2/2006
  Q: Followup To Question - I have been rebuilding a dodge 318 v8 engine for an old '66 dodge pick up, ...
  A: Unless your Dodge's engine has been retro-fitted with Electronic Ignition, then you will see a ...
spark4/29/2006
  Q: I have been rebuilding a dodge 318 v8 engine for an old '66 dodge pick up, and I am now to the ...
  A: When you pull off the 'Distributor Cap, you'll see a small, cylindrical shaped piece, connected to ...
spark4/27/2006
  Q: I have been rebuilding a dodge 318 v8 engine for an old '66 dodge pick up, and I am now to the ...
  A: My first thought, is to pull the Distributor Cap, and have someone crank over the engine. If the ...

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