Re: 392 hemi

I've been building early hemis for about 10 years and although they definately have the "cool" factor and are great for a Model A or 32 Ford, they aren't worth the extra expense for any vehicle where they're not going to be displayed out in the open. Not only are they heavy, they're very expensive. As an example... main bearings for a small block Chevy will run you around $50. For an eary hemi they're currently around $150. Nothing for an early hemi is cheap and to get 400 or more HP it gets VERY expensive. I'd suggest going with a built B or RB for much less and you'll have more power and parts availablility. Early hemis are great street rod engines simply because of the wow factor but they're just not all that practical.

From: "mrdozerman@xxxxxxx" <mrdozerman@xxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 9:19 AM
Subject: 392 hemi

Anyone have any good opinions on 392 hemi engines 57-58. I see you can buy them for around 3000 and probably have about 8000 in them when done and they would look so cool in a 62 dart b body, but realize 8000 buys a very nice rebuilt 413 or 440 and would also do up a nice 310 poly dual quad, personal perference i guess and not going to race it but cruise in it, but wondering if the hemi really has the horsepower and not sure what bellhousing it uses to maintain pushbuttons, thanks Russell

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From: Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, Jan 4, 2013 6:36 am
Subject: Re: Leaky power steering gear box

Tim,

I had the same problem on my 65 Satellite and on my 41 Ply Street Rod that used a 65-80 Valiant steering box.

I fixed the 65 Satellite by removing only the top “O” ring and getting a new one at the hardware store for 25 cents.

I fixed the 41 by replacing the complete steering box.

From my experience, if the top “O” ring does not fix you up, I would say you would be better off replacing the whole steering box rather than attempting to rebuild it. When you open it up parts will fly every where and you will end up buying a complete unit.

My free opinion.

Ollie

From: Timothy Arnold

Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 12:28 AM

To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: Leaky power steering gear box

Hello again,

I am again in need of some advice yet again. I was finally able to get the car going today & took it for a spin, when I got back I noticed a puddle forming under the car. It appears the steering gear box is leaking. Please refer here http://s8.beta.photobucket.com/user/tnaz71/media/2013-01-032204261_zps29c9fe5b.jpg.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.
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