My latest project: 1970 Dodge Dart 512 C.I. Bracket Racer

[GJarrett]

I love Pass Time!

 

[rookieshooter]

123 mph 10.7 for sure and I would think even better later.

 

[Rick]

The shop got into my torque converter today. They couldn't believe they sent me that converter for my application since it was custom ordered. I have to wonder if they actually shipped someone else's converter to me

Anyway, they aren't charging me to redo the converter. I just have to pay shipping both ways which seems fair to me. I should have the modified converter by the end of the week.

Can't wait to get the car running again!! My parents are coming over for Thanksgiving and I want to start the beast up for them

 

[Rick]

Converter is in and the car is almost back together.

Damage report...

Left part of my scalp on the header collector and made a nice flap over one of my knuckles. Why they hell can't they make decent bandaids?? Even the big ones look they are only good for a large shaving cut

 

[techieman33]

Converter is in and the car is almost back together.

Damage report...

Left part of my scalp on the header collector and made a nice flap over one of my knuckles. Why they hell can't they make decent bandaids?? Even the big ones look they are only good for a large shaving cut

They make special ones for knuckles and fingertips that work a lot better in those areas. And if not superglue works well.

 

[BigRondo]

Converter is in and the car is almost back together.

Damage report...

Left part of my scalp on the header collector and made a nice flap over one of my knuckles. Why they hell can't they make decent bandaids?? Even the big ones look they are only good for a large shaving cut

They make special ones for knuckles and fingertips that work a lot better in those areas. And if not superglue works well.

I agree with Jeremy. I use Band-Aid Finger Care. They are designed for the hands/fingers and are fabric so they stand up well and stay on.

Bet you're glad to have her almost back together!!

 

[techieman33]

I agree with Jeremy. I use Band-Aid Finger Care. They are designed for the hands/fingers and are fabric so they stand up well and stay on.

Bet you're glad to have her almost back together!!

lmao, my name is Eric. Jeremy Clarkson one of the hosts of top gear, the quote is one he made on the show.

 

[BigRondo]

lmao, my name is Eric. Jeremy Clarkson one of the hosts of top gear, the quote is one he made on the show.

Boy this is awkward. It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.

 

[Rick]

I've got it!!! I need to cut a gauze pad which is nice and thick and absorbent, and stick it to some Gorilla tape. That would do the trick

I looked at the "finger aid" bandaids and they just don't look like they're up to the task of a pretty big gash.

I don't like the idea of using crazy glue since I don't want to trap any dirt in the wound. My usual routine is wash it out as best as I can, give it a shot of Neosporin, and wrap it tight so I can keep on working.

 

[RangerX]

When I worked construction, my salvation was a few layers of toilet paper to cover whatever size wound, then wrap with duct tape.
Held up to almost anything!

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

When I worked construction, my salvation was a few layers of toilet paper to cover whatever size wound, then wrap with duct tape.
Held up to almost anything!

I prefer electrical tape

 

[techieman33]

gaff tape is way better than both of those.

 

[Willard]

gaff tape is way better than both of those.

Agreed. I've used that stuff to hold many band-aids on. Sticks to my sweaty, dirty hand, and then comes off without any problem when I want it to.

 

[Rick]

I'm depressed The modified converter didn't help. It's still flashing way too high. I made one pass and put it back on the trailer This time I am going to do more troubleshooting. First check line pressure, adjust if necessary. If line pressure is ok, the tranny is coming out and I'm going to tear into it to see what I can see... If it all looks good, I'm going to buy another manufacturer's converter. I really don't want to, but if it's the converter, I won't have much faith left in the manufacturer who has had two shots at it now.

At least we remembered the camera. Char shot video and I grabbed a few still frames from it. The video itself is being uploaded to YouTube right now...

 

[corkey]

wheels up, looks cool, nice work,,

 

[Rick]

 

[BrooklynBay]

Did you look into getting a torque converter from TCI? They were around for many years manufacturing performance torque converters.

 

[BKennedy]

Don't worry about it, you will figure it out. Even with it revving too high, that is still one of the coolest cars I have ever seen.:

 

[Rick]

Did you look into getting a torque converter from TCI? They were around for many years manufacturing performance torque converters.

Now that this torque converter has been reworked and was given a clean bill of health, I'm really thinking that there is a problem with transmission pump, or a bad seal somewhere. Time to do a bit more troubleshooting before I throw any money at it. As is, I'm just out what it cost to ship the converter back and forth.

As for TCI, they're not considered to be a good choice for Mopars. A lot of companies build good converters for Chevy's and Ford's but very few do a good Mopar converter.

Hughes is right here in town, and has a good rep with Chevy guys. Every Mopar guy I've talked to has said to stay away from them.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Did you take any pressure readings to see if the pressure is low?