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Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: 505 Stroker swap
Last post by timmycharger - Today at 07:17:49 AMI spent some time this past weekend installing and degreeing the cam. This actually took a lot of time because I wanted to be sure I got this process right.
My Cam has a center line of 108 which is the number I had to get to.
At first I was getting numbers all over the place, didn't matter if I had the crank sprocket set to zero (dot to dot), advanced 2 degrees or advanced 4 degrees. Then after watching many videos, I realized my method of finding TDC was not ideal. I was using a dial gauge to find TDC but what happens is the dwell issue, where the piston sort of hits the top but the crank/rods still sort of move some resulting in inaccurate measurements.
I ended up making a piston stop and using the method of finding 2 points on the degree wheel and dividing by 2 which gave me TDC exactly.
Once I had that established, i first set the lower sprocket of the chain to zero and just lined up the dots. This resulted in me getting a centerline number of 111.5. I checked it at .050, .080 and .100
I then installed the crank sprocket at the 2 degrees advanced slot and re did the TDC and this time I was at 109.5. Getting closer.
Lastly, I installed th3 crank sprocket at the 4 degrees advanced slot, re did the TDC (2 more times to ensure accuracy) and ended up with exactly 108 most of the time, few times 108.5, others 107.5.
I used a dial gauge on the intake lifter, just on the edge of it so I didn't have to use a pushrod, I still was able to get all the travel from the lifter for max lift before testing it at .050 before/after.
I think I feel confident that I got this process correct, just seems wild to me that it was off so much from just lining up the dots.
My Cam has a center line of 108 which is the number I had to get to.
At first I was getting numbers all over the place, didn't matter if I had the crank sprocket set to zero (dot to dot), advanced 2 degrees or advanced 4 degrees. Then after watching many videos, I realized my method of finding TDC was not ideal. I was using a dial gauge to find TDC but what happens is the dwell issue, where the piston sort of hits the top but the crank/rods still sort of move some resulting in inaccurate measurements.
I ended up making a piston stop and using the method of finding 2 points on the degree wheel and dividing by 2 which gave me TDC exactly.
Once I had that established, i first set the lower sprocket of the chain to zero and just lined up the dots. This resulted in me getting a centerline number of 111.5. I checked it at .050, .080 and .100
I then installed the crank sprocket at the 2 degrees advanced slot and re did the TDC and this time I was at 109.5. Getting closer.
Lastly, I installed th3 crank sprocket at the 4 degrees advanced slot, re did the TDC (2 more times to ensure accuracy) and ended up with exactly 108 most of the time, few times 108.5, others 107.5.
I used a dial gauge on the intake lifter, just on the edge of it so I didn't have to use a pushrod, I still was able to get all the travel from the lifter for max lift before testing it at .050 before/after.
I think I feel confident that I got this process correct, just seems wild to me that it was off so much from just lining up the dots.
#2
Charger Discussion / Re: The end of summer for me
Last post by lloyd3 - Today at 04:49:43 AMNow, that is funny!
I shoot trap and sporting clays with a fellow that just turned 88. He complains regularly about being so old but he also outshoots just about everybody around him. I tell him that he'll be lasting to 100 as well (& he likely will...just had a knee replaced last winter).
The list of pills and potions that I consume these days to keep everything happy would choke a horse, but...they seem to help. I try to make everyday count (& that means that I don't just sit on my arse). If you keep moving & keep busy...you'll more than likely keep going along.
That's the plan....anyway.
The old POS Ford that I keep driving up here...
It's almost as old as my Charger (well...30 years instead of 60).
I shoot trap and sporting clays with a fellow that just turned 88. He complains regularly about being so old but he also outshoots just about everybody around him. I tell him that he'll be lasting to 100 as well (& he likely will...just had a knee replaced last winter).
The list of pills and potions that I consume these days to keep everything happy would choke a horse, but...they seem to help. I try to make everyday count (& that means that I don't just sit on my arse). If you keep moving & keep busy...you'll more than likely keep going along.
That's the plan....anyway.
The old POS Ford that I keep driving up here...
It's almost as old as my Charger (well...30 years instead of 60).
#3
Charger Discussion / Re: The end of summer for me
Last post by 426HemiChick - Yesterday at 02:29:35 PMHi lloyd, 13 Sep 2026
With your attitude you'll be flogging long after 101+. Keep on "Flogging" and enjoying life.
God Bless,
C
With your attitude you'll be flogging long after 101+. Keep on "Flogging" and enjoying life.
God Bless,
C
#4
Charger Discussion / Re: 1970 Fiberglass Fenders & ...
Last post by Kern Dog - September 12, 2026, 02:29:02 PMThank you.
#5
Cars For Sale / 1970 Dodge Charger
Last post by 73rallye440magnum - September 12, 2026, 02:24:07 PMRapid City SD 57702 clean title $49k
For sale is my '70 500 with non original 440/727.
Here is a link to my FBBO ad. Feel free to contact me here or there.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1970-dodge-charger-500.335074/
For sale is my '70 500 with non original 440/727.
Here is a link to my FBBO ad. Feel free to contact me here or there.
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1970-dodge-charger-500.335074/
#6
Charger Discussion / Re: The end of summer for me
Last post by lloyd3 - September 12, 2026, 07:16:40 AMMan...I hope I'm flogging something at 81.
Good for your father-in-law.
Good for your father-in-law.
#7
Charger Discussion / Re: 1970 Fiberglass Fenders & ...
Last post by Wingnut426 - September 12, 2026, 07:10:23 AMDaytona has no provisions for the headlights. Charger fender has brackets spot welded in to accept headlights. WINGNUT
#8
Charger Discussion / Re: 1970 Fiberglass Fenders & ...
Last post by 70 sublime - September 12, 2026, 06:36:02 AMDaytona fender has a chunk cut off the lower front edge to meet the Daytona valance
A Charger fender follows the wheel opening at the front farther down and under the car a bit more
Side marker light also moves to the Daytona front valance part
A Charger fender follows the wheel opening at the front farther down and under the car a bit more
Side marker light also moves to the Daytona front valance part
#9
Electric, Gauges, & Lights / Re: 73 Charger buzzer issues
Last post by Nacho-RT74 - September 12, 2026, 04:57:01 AMOk, both buzzers even related to the door jam switch are wired independently from the dome light. I mean, the dome light is controled by a yellow wire to the switch while both buzzers are tapped into a black wire circuit to the switch.
Each circuit reachs one of the two prongs at switch, both to be triggered with the door ground signal.
So, PROBABLY somehow the black wire is being accidentally grounded. Either by a slightly damaged door jam switch (one of the prongs failing to ground) or the wire itself somewhere. Still with dome light working propperly
Each circuit reachs one of the two prongs at switch, both to be triggered with the door ground signal.
So, PROBABLY somehow the black wire is being accidentally grounded. Either by a slightly damaged door jam switch (one of the prongs failing to ground) or the wire itself somewhere. Still with dome light working propperly
#10
Charger Discussion / Re: 1970 Fiberglass Fenders & ...
Last post by Kern Dog - September 12, 2026, 03:58:44 AMI don't know the specific differences between a Daytona fender and a standard 1970 Charger fender. What is involved in modifying a Daytona fender to work on a regular Charger?