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WTB Helix for HOF Ride

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I need a 38 degree helix for the HOF ride on Friday. Would anyone coming up there check their stock and look for a helix with a casting number of M65871 or part number of M66384? These were used on 76-78 340 engines / Cross Country and 340cc Trailfires with serial numbers above 120,000. A used one is just fine as long as it's a part you'd feel comfortable using.

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Don,

Nick was suppposed to send you one out last week. I also put a few in the trailer incase that didn't work. I will be up in St. Germain around noon on Weds if that helps.

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You sent me a 44 degree, I need a 38 degree. Got a 38 in the trailer?

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Rats! Can you read the PN on the sticker, or the cast in number for me? I will check the others I brought.

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The part number is M66384 and the casting number is M65871.
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WinnipegStPaul9 wrote:I need a 38 degree helix for the HOF ride on Friday. Would anyone coming up there check their stock and look for a helix with a casting number of M65871 or part number of M66384? These were used on 76-78 340 engines / Cross Country and 340cc Trailfires with serial numbers above 120,000. A used one is just fine as long as it's a part you'd feel comfortable using.

Thanks a million!!

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Scratch the whole secondary. I can bring the helix. The center bushing is even still good. The ramps have some minor wear.
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Don I was in the duramax last week and there is a 38 in the glovebox. :silenced:
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Don, if you have one secured already, I need to buy one too.
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I was wrong on the casting number. The part and casting number I need is M66384. Helix with any other casting number will not work for my application.

@Joe, part number AM55070 is a 44 degree helix used on Liquifires -190,000.

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Don,
The helix I have in the picture has the number on it that you are looking for. I'll bring it with me.
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Perfect Pat!!! Thank you.

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Pat,

Thanks for helping out Don! I would like to compare the ones I have in the trailer to yours to check the angles.

Don,

AM55357 is the 44 degree helix for the 82-84 Liquifires, (>-190,000). "I think" the AM55070 is 38 deg, as it fits the 80/81 Liquifire that came with the Comet 102. I want to compare to Pat's helix since I don't have any parts books with me, and jdparts.com does not list the helix angle for the AM55070, but does show the AM55357 as 44 deg.

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My fine tune manual shows:

AM55070 - 44 degree - metal/fabric bushing (M68402) - M68534 casting - Liquifire ( -190,000)
AM55357 - 44 degree - metal/Teflon bushing (M69083) -M68534 casting - Liquifire (1900,000- )
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JDT wrote:Don I was in the duramax last week and there is a 38 in the glovebox. :silenced:
DUH!!!!!!!!! I'm sooooooooooo thickheaded Todd that it took me 2 days to get that...... :bonk:

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