You can try that BUT when properly adjusting the band’s the procedure is to tighten the adjusting screw to a certain inch torque value then back out the screw so many turns then lock it down. Specs are in service manuel. I personally would spring $20 to 25 bucks for a inch pound torque wrench at Harbour Freight. Your call, but you will sleep more soundly. Your bottom looks real good and should keep the rust worms at bay a long time.
Dick
OK, this time around I decided to read the manual 
That adjustment can be made without the motor running?! Without even any trans fluid ( which, I need to drain to Teflon tape the screw, and to replace the pan gasket)? That’s easy-peasey - will get an inch-pound torque wrench at Harbor Freight.
I have used a paste Teflon sealer that came in a squeeze tube that worked very well. also a Loc-tite stick. I just would clean the adjusting bolt with some type of solvent first. DO NOT REMOVE THE ADJUSTING BOLT.
Hey Rick, I’m confused - if fluid is getting past the threads in contact with the nut, then it’s getting past the threads in the housing. If I just seal the threads in contact with the nut, can’t it seep through the face of the nut in contact with the housing? Or maybe I can put some paste at the base… Are you suggesting, I don’t mess with the bolt at all?
I feel I did not explain this clearly. I should have added Just loosen the nut several threads, clean and brush in some paste and retighten the nut after final adjustment. Do not be afraid to do it. Just do not remove or over loosen the adjusting bolt, being it will require the removal of the trans.oil pan to put everything on the band anchor back together.
Ah. Meaning, I should back off the nut, clean up the threads, and follow the procedure Dick pointed me to in the manual - which is, torque the screw to 47-50 inch-pounds, then back out the screw exactly 3 1/2 turns. But, DON’T remove the screw (lest all h*ll break loose). Then, teflon and lock down the nut.
Got it!
Hokay, some pitchuhs of Dans front splash pan and valance. Before, during and finished. I don’t know if they will be in order or not, but you will get the idea. The valance brackets had to be welded back on and a few tears in the metal was welded.
Dick.
Dick, astonishing craftmanship! I can’t wait until Faulkner is ready to be reunited with valence and splash pan.
Hey, waydaminit… Maybe I’m going about this all wrong.
Perhaps I should drive Faulkner down to Palm Beach Gardens, sitting on the patented Dick Koch milk crate seat, and reunite valence and splash pan with Faulkner! That way, I know the rest of the job will get done right.
Thanks, Dick, for your beautiful work and generous payment terms.
Dan
Craftmanship!!! Bondo solves most problems.
Dick
I am only fascinated by good body repair! Note: It makes me too angry and inpatient, when I try to do it myself, I need another “Colorado Native” I will bring some cases when I get back east.
That sounds great, Rick! Mountain Time, Eastern Time… We can lose track of all time.
I had a friend visiting from Louisiana, Austin enjoyed “Colorado Native” for breakfast, of course with normal breakfast fare. My Kids just couldn’t believe he enjoyed life so much. Unfortunately, Austin My friend from La. has passed. He was stage four Big C. I am happy he found happiness and a relaxing time here. My kids learned a lot from Austin…about life. Remember to do what you enjoy. this is what I learned from Austin.
Bouncing back to an earlier discussion in this post:
There’s been some related discussion about this today in the Forward Look Mopar Discussion email list:
What do you all think?
I use that same product with good results, too.
—John
Wow! It’s been a long time since I posted anything here.
A long time, since anyone’s posted anything here…
Well, the holidays are upon us. But soon the shopping and making merry will be over, and I’ll have a week off between Christmas and New Year’s. Let’s see if I can get anything done in the garage, with this:
I also ordered a ten-foot attachment with an adapter that let’s you run it off a standard 20 lb. propane tank, instead of the weenie tank shown here.
Dan
Is this a radiant heater? catalytic type?..looks good. Here in Co Col Cold Colorado.
Looks small for the temp you get. What’s the BTU’s.
Dick.
9000 - ought to blow me out. I’ll be working in shorts and short sleeves.
I would think you would need at least 300,00 BTU! what with snow and all. But living in Florida maybe l mis-judge, you think. Oh, l forgot, going to car show tomorrow, if weather is good 500 to 600 cars.
Dick.
