Recent content by charlie rogers

no tags on my distributers:rub. they are both single point dizzys. I guess I will drop the one with the oiler in my 61. thanks Charlie,,,

were are the numbers stamped on the 348/409 distributers? I have 2 one with a oiler on it and one without. thanks Charlie,,,

thanks phil.

what trans options were available on 425hp models? was it a 4 speed only deal when you got the big motor?

how many quarts needed when you swap center sections.

I know people have run without balancers on blower motors. been hearing this for years. it just does not make any sense to me that the blower belt will take out the twisting/torsional harmonics whatsoever. for a drag car I see no point in the harmonic due to the quick rpm and short time down the...

forgot to ask don, I will be using a ati bbc damper does showcars sell a timing tab that works with this setup or will I need to make my own?

thanks don! models, I am bidding on that 8858 pump. thanks for the links. Charlie,,,

bruce, I need a timing cover for my 409 with a bbc crank snout. would like a 2 piece if its available?

think I will go with a eddy water pump. will be checking out a place near me that makes/has there own w solid core rubber valve cover gaskets. will update on Monday when I pick them up.

who makes the best aluminum water pump for the 409? need to get my blower motor finished off so i can break it in. also is anybody making rubber valve cover gaskets? having trouble finding a set.

I am passing on car but want to thank you guys for all the help! owner said he repaired pass lower qrter about a 2 ft section and he says rockers need some work. i was looking for the darker/ maroon color on the tag. ember red is not a bad color but it makes no sense to repair metal on car and...

tag info, 5b style 63-1847 trim 812 paint 922 acc f-g looks like just 2 rivets holding it on both are on lower corners.

I sold the black 63 impala, was a 283 powerglide sport coupe. did not feel like finding buckets and adding 4 speed setup plus changing out steering column ect, ect,figured it would be better to find a 4 speed ss with a v8, then install my extra 409 motor in it.

paul, thanks for all the info. this should be all I need if the cowl tag comes back with bucket seat interior and polymer red code I will go check it out. will still post info off tag when I get it. roger,,,