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426 Cross Ram Carbs For Street Use
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Trunk lid separating
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remote mirror switch mount in door
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using hood turn signal lights as shift lights ?
#1 moparx Well-Known Member at one time, i saw a post somewhere about using the hood turn signal lights in the hood as shift lights, while still retaining their original function as turn signal indicators.
Interesting Coolant Article
#1 Billccm FBBO Gold Member Interesting coolant article (attached). I know we all use 'green' conventional coolant in our B Body cars, but sometimes the daily drivers need coolant or coolant flush/replacement. I work for a auto parts chain store, and we carry not only SIX colors of coolant, but some of the colors are even segregated further as European, or Asian. We have yellow coolant for European, or Asian, and Gold coolant for European or Domestic, etc, etc, etc.
Power windows
#1 Would a 70 Chrysler 300 with power window set up be any help gettting a 70 Charger converted to power windows ? #2 How are your fabrication skills? Honestly Nu-relics kit is easier & works fine, they really are pretty well made... Converting it to OE switches is doable... But if your up for a challenge C body parts can be mixed with B body parts to create a workable power window system...
Trunk Divider Board
1971 Plymouth Satellite. I'm going down the rabbit hole that is sound reduction. I'm using kilmat in the trunk floor and trunk lid. My question is about the trunk divider panel. I know originally it was thin chip board/fiber board. I doubt it's sturdy enough to attach kilmat to. Has anyone made their own from another material like plywood that would hold up to the installation of kilmat? Thanks.
pinion angle advice
i have a 68 charger 383 with tko 5speed conversion from silver sport. i am trying to adjust pinion angle. i have read everything on the forum and lots on internet about it. i think i 1/2 understand it. my output shaft is 2.2 deg down and the pinion is about 2 deg down clearly not ideal ending up with a drive angle of close to zero so not good.
Break system warning light
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23 spline into a 440
Probably this question has been answered, before I buy a 440 and an A- 833 from an A body, besides the tail shaft and the obvious parts( bell housing , plate , clutch etc) can I mate the transmission to a 440 ? i know the 440 came with a different spline and if not want do I need to do to conect my transmission to a big block? I've read in FABO that can be done, no, am not going tp drag race the car, but my coronet was/is manual @Cranky
Trunk firewall
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'70 Charger steering column issue
Is there anything special I'm supposed to do when installing? I've got the column in and put together but I can't get it to lock. When I turn the wheel it rotates, and when I have the key in the off position instead of it locking when you turn it left, you just here it touching the cam and nothing else. What would be the issue here? I've tried everything else
Im an idiot - broke tranny
#1 euroz06 Well-Known Member Hi all, so im here to say that im an idiot. 68 charger/383/727 tranny. I forgot to check my transmission oil level and I think i broke it. I normally add some tranny fluid like once a year, but last year went by so fast and I forgot. How I know the level was low? when starting from cold, I had to give it significant amount of throttle to get it moving (was working fine once warmed up). and every drive I was like, ill add it next time.
Turn signal harness question
Good question. I replaced my OEM 70 rally dash road runner wiring with aftermarket. My OEM wiring has that inline fuse in the turn signal flasher only (not on the emergency flasher). I plan to move it over to my aftermarket wiring soon
After coolant change - high temp at highway speed? 383 Charger
#1 euroz06 Well-Known Member hi all, I was in the shop getting some fluids changed, and we noticed that one of the bottom coolant hoses was bad, so we drained the coolant from radiator, replaced the hose and refilled the fluid (of note, my heater valve was closed, and we didn't flush from the engine plugs), closed the radiator cap, started the car. It warmed up, no issue, i drove it around town, no issue, temp is normal.
Tic Toc Tac - Rebuild Repop, Go Original, or Go Dakota Digital
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WTB - 1970 Bucket Seat Hinge Cover - Need LH (Driver's) Inner
#1 Feedback: 0 / 0 / 0 Looking for a good used bucket seat hinge cover - LH inner (driver's side). Part #2942708 for '70 A, B & E body cars. #2 I “think” I have an extra, but I won’t know for about 1-2 weeks. If your search comes up empty, send me an IM in a couple weeks #3
1972 Dodge Charger SE electric window driver side control
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69 Roadrunner rear window clips
#1 RJ Squirrel Always in the wrong hat at the wrong time Preparing for putting in front/rear glass after I finish the vinyl top. My old rear glass and trim was all just glued in, so I dont know what the right clips for the chrome trim look like. Lots if conflicting and confusing info on the intra-net. Do these clips look right? And are they all supposed to be the same size all the way around? 68-70 Road Runner Coronet Super Bee Satellite Rear Window Trim Clips #41 | eBay
1971 RamCharger adjustment
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1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee V Code????
#1 Long story short I am now in possession of what I believe to be a rare 1970 dodge coronet super bee v code. problem is I don't know anything about classic cars (im 21). The vin number reads WM21V0G250813. After decoding it online it comes out as this. WM - Coronet Super BEE 21 - 2 Door coupe (rear window does not roll down) V - 440 Six Pack V8 0 - 1970 G - St. Louis, MO 250813 - sequence number Where I am stuck I have no paperwork for this car besides a California clean title.
Kind of 'stock' 383 build questions?
#1 TorRed Well-Known Member Hi All, I have been waiting to rebuild my 70 Roadrunner for so long I've now decided to keep it 'mostly' stock, at least as far as keeping the original 383 engine, 727 trans and 8.75 rear goes. I've already spent some serious money on performance parts, many I'll likely not use now (can you say lots of FBBO For Sale listings?).
1969 Charger Centre console issue
Hi there, I am fitting up my Centre console after a full floor replacement. I am wondering if the Centre console is meant to sit straight on the floor or have a slight lean to the Left? I see my bracket for the shifter plate and rear mounting plate that the console screws to has a lean to the left on it so not sure if it was like this from factory or if i need to shim it level before install.
383-440 hp camshaft.
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440 Rocker adjustment (not valve lash)
#1 I am helping a buddy with a stock 440, I noticed the rocker shaft hold downs have tabs that appear to be tight against the rocker arm. Changing the spacer between the rocker arms would move the rocker off center from the valve. What's the proper way to check and adjust the side clearance? Thanks!! #2 remove some material from the tab, I would assume #3 By using a feeler guage you can swap the hold down that is the tightest with another hold down that has the most play.
Front cylinders not firing when cold
Just suggestions, odd problems are the frustrating ones! Try taking both the nonfiring plug and wire and switch it out w one that's working. See if the problem moves. Look over distributer cap and rotor for issues. Maybe double check the lifter preload or valve lash. Compression check always a good idea. I would also check for vacuum leaks on the front 4.
Solid Metal Subframe and Transmission Crossmember bushings
#1 I have been trying to figure out what to do with the rotted out rubber subframe buhsings on my 1973 dodge charger. Some say solid aluminum from firm feel is the way to go.. My concerns with Aluminum is galvanic corrosion of steel touching aluminum. also looks like the transmission crossmember bushing is uncoated the cast aluminum bushings appear to be coated. #2 We are out West but have been running Firm Feel Subframe Bushings forever on our 73 Roadrunner.
New Driveshaft; which universal joints to use
#1 Hi; I need to have a new driveshaft made for my 66 Coronet; small block, 4 speed, 8 3/4" rear. From what I have been reading/seeing Mopar basically has two choices for universal joints; the 1350 and the 7290. They look to be almost the same size... The question is what is the difference between the two, beyond the obvious measurements, and more importantly if I'm have this driveshaft build which should I use?
1968 Steering Shaft spline
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1970 roadrunner 4 speed steering column lockout tab question.
so i rebuilt my steering column with the tab that sticks out that the reverse lockout linkage hooks up to----My question is when putting 4 speed in reverse is the tube that has the tab poking out supposed to move up and down?? or is it just a pivot point? if its supposed to move up an down well its not moving- then what would cause it to not move?
Need help
#1 I own a 1968 Dodge Charger. My original long dash pad has on crack in the vinyl. The shape of the pad is still perfect. Has anyone out there tried fixing a crack successfully? anyone found a fix product. The pad is too nice to junk it. I would appreciate any leads any of my fellow Mopar friends can give! Bob Horman #2 I looked into it, but determined the “as seen on TV fix” would be visible. A dash cap works surprisingly well
Superbird Bench Seat interior
#1 I am looking to recover the interior Bench Seats on a 1970 Superbird. The frames are from Arizona, rust free. Is Legendary the place to go for the most accurate vinyl reproduction? My seat back back boards are 50 years old and warped. Are the Legendary reproductions accurate including thickness? My seats were probably used 50 K miles or less butt time, take offs stored in an attic. The springs seem fine. No rust at all on the springs or undercarriage.
Lets talk about oil pump relief valve springs
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Comp cams any good?
I can’t vouch for the cam specs being good, but I want to put this in before people start trashing them. Comp is reputable brand, yes they probably have the most cam failures, but you also have to consider they probably sell the most cams, so it seems they have a higher fail rate
Big Block Dipstick
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Ignition Switch May Be Bad
#1 I know this is going to sound stupid for many people but I am young and know not much of old Chrysler electrical and ignition systems. I have a 1972 Dodge Coronet that I drive daily for work. I'm getting no spark and after determining everything under the hood was sound I'm now turning my attention to the ignition switch.
Engine stamping decipher
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Crank Nose Threads & Thick Washer Question
A shop worked on my car and the large crank bolt at the harmonic balancer fell out! The bolt is stripped. The shop said they ran a tap in the hole (but re-used the stripped bolt?) Anyway, the shop is talking about a VERY expensive “key-cert” (sp?) insert. I want to try a new bolt first. I’m wondering if I should use a thinner washer instead of the mega-thick factory washer to get a couple more threads inside the crank nose (since the shop said they tapped the hole already) Thoughts?
cooling headachs
imving cooling issues im running a mild 383 2 4 bbls 4 core factory rad 160 therm 4 blade fan electric fan on tranny cooler i drive the car about 20 miles and it starts to over heat i've boiled out the rad flushed the engine several times and it seems to be filled with mud i don't know where its coming from im planning on doing a block test soon as the kit arrives i'm running 4.30 gears with a hughs 3500 stall converter i didn't have this issue when i had a 500 stroker in it
Noise coming from the rear of car.
Ok I left the stop sign and did a burn out while making a left-hand turn. It was a good burn out. Now I have a vibration noise coming from the rear of the car. Feel it in the seat. Have not checked it yet but thinking U joint or maybe a wheel bearing problem. Have green axel bearings. Have heard stories on them they don't like side to side stress. Will get out the jack and start with drive shaft U joints. Hope it is one of those. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I do have the standard 8 3/4 rear end.
WTB - N96 hood hinges ( heavy duty)
#1 Have a 1971 road runner and need a set of air grabber hood hinge springs. (heavy duty) Just changed to a N96 hood with the air grabber assembly and hood will not stay up with regular hood springs. #2 I’ve never heard of heavy hood springs (I’m not an expert, but do have a 70 air grabber). Maybe your factory (original?) springs are just weak??? You don’t notice until you put a heavier hood on
Wanted: 66 Coronet 361 Exhaust opinion
My 66 Coronet 500 has been completed for 4 years now. Originally born with a 2bbl and single exhaust, I changed out the cam with something for a 4bbl and added dual exhaust. The car runs well...that is to say that it starts up nice and has enough power to get up my hill...with the Edelbrock 1406 on it, not soo much with 2bbl Carter. I'm certain that I f'd-up a bit with the manifold....choosing a period correct '66' 383 cast iron. Not the best choice, but could have been worse...maybe.
70 coronet no start with ignition key.
#1 I’m working on a 70 Dodge coronet barn find it won’t start with the ignition key, but it will start with a starter button attached to the starter relay, but nothing with the key and I don’t have a 70 factory service manual any advice or pointers in which way To Go would be appreciated. So far I had to change out the battery cable and the starter relay. #2 The relay needs to be grounded. Yellow should be hot when key turned to start. Brown wire needs to be ground.
WTB - fuse circuit
#1 Chilsam Well-Known Member Feedback: 2 / 0 / 0 I'm adding an in dash tach so I need the clip for the glass fuse to add that circuit to my fuse box. It has the one on the bus bar. All salvage yards around me only have the newer spade type #2 #3 K...I thought they went under ?? #4 Yeah, Radio Shack went out of business several years ago. You just need to rob one out of another fuse box #5 Yeah, Radio Shack went out of business several years ago.
New tires for the 69 GTX
Have 225/70/14 BFG TAs on it now. They're old. 4.10 rear end. Thinking about going to 225 or 235/15. Of course that means new wheels. Basically to get the cruising rpms down. There must be a chart to show mph vs rpm. Not sure if it would be enough of a change to be worth new wheels. Looking for opinions and advice.
383 stalls after cold start, whines under acceleration, hard to start after
Cold Start - something with your choke isn’t working correctly. If it won’t re-start, pop off the air cleaner lid and hold the choke open with a screwdriver or something to re-start. Whistle - it does sound like a vacuum leak. Spray around with flammable brake cleaner and the idle will jump up when you find the vacuum leak. Oil - valve cover gasket
Im Building a 70 out of AMD Metal, Any Tips?
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WTB - Front bumper and fender
#1 ISO passenger side fender and front bumper for a 66 in South Central IN. They don't have to be perfect a few dings and a bit of surface rust is fine, bumper needs to be strait but chrome doesn't need to be perfect. #2 ISO passenger side fender and front bumper for a 66 in South Central IN. They don't have to be perfect a few dings and a bit of surface rust is fine, bumper needs to be strait but chrome doesn't need to be perfect. A ‘66 what? #3 satellite, sorry for not specifying.
1970 440 HP Exhaust Manifolds & Hemi Orange Valve Covers
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7290 yoke - Dust shield/cover?
I think what you’re talking about is a yoke “sleeve”. That is a repair part. You should definitely get another sleeve pressed on by a quality machine shop or repair shop. Your yoke is worn right where the seal hits. A new sleeve will “build up and smooth out” the sealing area….so no more leaks. Option #2 is to buy a new yoke
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