Mopar LA SmallBlock Camshaft

Mopar valve adjustment chart

February 4, 2018 BigBlockMopar 0

The following valve lash/preload adjustment chart is based on the original Mopar Performance valve adjustment chart as found in the Mopar Performance Enginebuild manual(s). Hydraulic camshafts, when used with adjustable rockers, require ‘Preload’. Usually measured [more … ]

A500/42RH Chrysler Automatic Transmission

A500 Overdrive transmission

December 7, 2017 BigBlockMopar 0

Found myself an A500 / 42RH overdrive Transmission from a fellow Mopar guy recently. I’ve been wanting a ‘lighter (internal) weight’ transmission for a number of years now and since they’re not really common overhere [more … ]

Chrysler Mopar Wheel Alignment settings specifications

Mopar wheel alignment settings

January 1, 2017 BigBlockMopar 0

When using modern radial tires on the rear wheel drive ’50/’60/’70’s Mopars, front wheel alignment can/should/needs to be adjusted for more and better steering response and overal safer handling of the car. The following chart [more … ]

BigBlockMopar B/RB Distributor Length

Mopar Distributor Shaft Lengths

December 4, 2016 BigBlockMopar 0

Mopar Distributor identification guide by measuring shaft length, measured from mounting surface to lower end of distributor shaft. Mopar LA engine – 3.875” Mopar B engine – 3.5″ Mopar RB engine – 4″ – Chrysler [more … ]