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  1. DC 340

    '66 Barraduda front suspension won't adjust down one on side

    Given these cars flex, I would place the stands where most probably do at the innermost beginning of the front/rear subframes and take a measure to the flat floor at the outermost 4 corners of the subframe structure.
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    '66 Barraduda front suspension won't adjust down one on side

    Unless you had those stands at the forward most end of the forward subframe and the rear most ends of the rear subframe, then I would say you still do not know the condition. And the garage floor must be flat (in a plane) and your jack stands the same height. Another possibility is your vision...
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    '66 Barraduda front suspension won't adjust down one on side

    If the car sits level in the back but not in the front, then the car body itself is likely tweaked. Imagine the car as a solid flat plane. If one side of the plane is higher in the front, say on the left side, then the right rear should be lower.
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    Didn't Take Long After Moving to Find a Mopar Guy!

    That is awesome. We moved 8 years ago. I still have not met any local MOPAR guys (my fault surely). I lost my ability to paint a car at home like I used to cause of our new house. I haven't found a local painter nor a local automotive machine shop. I haven't seen a car show in a century. Damn...
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    Rocker Arm Shaft End Cap Freeze Plugs

    Interesting Stan. No, my stuff only stays clean cause it never runs as you know. : )
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    Rocker Arm Shaft End Cap Freeze Plugs

    Absolutely, thanks. Just curious, were your shafts clogged inside?
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    Let’s see a picture of your car!!

    My '65 when it was still on the street Dorking around at the track Now Seems like I am going backwards...
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    1972 Dodge Colt

    Good job! So when are you going to christen those rear tires? I would light 'em up big time! :)
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    Sunvisor brackets for '65 Barracuda

    Hi Bob. Can I ask where you bought those from? Thanks.
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    340 Oil Priming Question First Start

    Not to confuse the discussion but these original 1965 273 rocker shafts only have one oiling hole per rocker (the rocker has 2) and it is oriented towards the pushrod side. The notches on these shafts are half moon shaped.
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    340 Oil Priming Question First Start

    I'll also add that I have always looked for the location where oil shoots up to the shaft. Keep the oil pump turning at that location and you should see oil exiting each rocker somewhere even if not so much at the top. BTW, what rockers are you running? Are they 273 adjustable rockers with a...
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    340 Oil Priming Question First Start

    I would be surprised if the rocker shafts themselves are clogged. You could probe the mounting holes with electrical wire and carb cleaner to see if anything is in there. You can check the shaft exit oiling holes by removing the rockers and taking a look. You should carb cleaner the rockers...
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    340 Oil Priming Question First Start

    So, as a minimum, the passenger side shaft appears to be installed incorrectly as the notch should be in the back.
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    340 Oil Priming Question First Start

    Must be one loose motor to have to run drill for 2 minutes. Like @abodyjoe said, I've never even used a drill. I just turned the pump drive with a hex rod and small ratchet by hand. At the right position...gush. If all is assembled correctly it should easily oil.
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    340 Oil Priming Question First Start

    Check your rocker shafts for correct orientation. From the 1970 service manual in 340 section: "Install rocker arm and shaft assemblies with "NOTCH" on end of rocker shaft pointing to centerline of engine and toward front of engine on the left bank and to the rear on right bank..."
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    I’m freekin bored.

    I would contact @Ben Drinkin though as you could be wrong. :)
  17. DC 340

    [FOR SALE] 1964 Plymouth Barracuda Gasser

    I tried to PM. Your inbox is full.
  18. DC 340

    Random pictures thread

    Wow!!! I have never seen that car. Beautiful. Thanks for posting that picture!!!
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    "gripper pattern" u bolt question

    Picture of my housing ends with gage inserted. Mine are not perfect but work OK.
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    "gripper pattern" u bolt question

    Here's what aggravated me. Picture of my back braced 8-3/4 housing being fab'd. What you see is a piece of driveshaft tubing I welded to the housing to shore up future indentations. You can see where the clamp force is concentrated. Doesn't mean the housing is junk though. If the housing ends...
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    "gripper pattern" u bolt question

    This is exactly correct. A round shaped u-bolt on the clamped area will indent an 8-3/4 housing with factory torque even though that torque is low.
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    Project "Chihuahua" '65 Formula S Restoration "Estilo Mexicano"

    Dibbons, I did finally find the GZ-88148 clips I bought from Laysons. They appear to be correct (although lacking the pad). They fit nicely in the trim. The 2nd picture shows one in the trim next to one of my factory clips.
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    Is it ok to copy a W5 head and make it better or are we just mad at Speedmaster

    Is this what happened? I thought I read the part was marked "Broader Performance" or the equivalent trademark on it.
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    Parts Cache

    You can store a lot of parts on shelves of the type you referenced. I think I bought mine from Lowes or HD. They rescued me from a lot of clutter.
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    Project "Chihuahua" '65 Formula S Restoration "Estilo Mexicano"

    See post #286. Did you try the GZ-88148 clips that Rick posted? I remember buying those from Laysons but I'll be damned if I can find them to compare to my originals. I think I just bought them and stored them away somewhere without comparing.
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    1972 Dodge Colt

    That is just plain awesome. Great job!
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    65 Barracuda rocker molding clips

    See here: How to delete conversations from your inbox... I am interested too. I believe I pm'd @Chained_360 a year or so ago and never heard back. Any info is appreciated.
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    Pics Of Mopar Wives

    When we were moving. She puts up with me.
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    Post Your Vintage Drag Racing Pics!!

    Mine from 20+ years ago.
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