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    aluminum head,intake torque spec

    I'm trying to button up edelbrock head swap but don't trust torque spec in manual of 35 fts,I went up to 25fts,but am afraid of stripping out intake holes in heads.I already broke a rocker shaft bolt due to wrong specs.on my old heads.
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    fusable link

    Is there any special length a fusable link has to be?I did the headlight relay conversion,boy what a difference, Getting ready to eliminate the bulk head connections but leave the amp meter wired.I'm going to use 8 gauge wire from alt to starter relay but the only 12 gauge fusable link wire was...
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    centering rear end

    I recently replaced all the bushings in my leaf springs and that helped with my rear end being off center,was 3/4",now is 1/2".which I have heard is not unheard of.But I recently bought new steelies,15x8 w/4 1/2 BS.The tires clear but the drivers side is awful tight.I have been thinking of...
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    [WANTED] Valve body

    Looking for a unmolested valve body for a904/727.PM me with price.
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    Talked to A and A

    I talked to A and A about my soft 1-2 shift problems,under part/light throttle it shifts nice and firm under full throttle it's soft.They recommended upgrading front band and installing 5.0 lever.My 2-3 shift is good.Before I start buying parts I just wanted some opinions on this.The trans was...
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    opinions needed

    I currently have a 15x7 rim w/4"bs w/MT Sportsman S/R 26x10R15 tires.I've got 1" from the fattest part of the tire to the leaf spring and 13/8" from the inside of the wheel lip to the outside of the rim.Probably 3/8 from the tire to the wheel lip,w/no rubbing issues.I'm going with steelies and...
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    Finally can put the aluminum polish away!

    I can't tell you how happy I am,got my stainless red line dog dish hubcaps that I got on ebay and they're better than they looked in the pics.Scored them for 90.00 shipped and they only have minor scratches/dents,plenty good enuff for my driver/clone.Going out in the garage to measure back...
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    assembled engine paint removal

    I've pulled my engine so I could get to plug to change band apply lever.So I figured I'd freshen up the paint on block and get the headers coated.Most of the paint is flaking off but some of it is stubborn.Using wire wheels but I'm considering acetone for some of the nooks an cranies.Used dupli...
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    noise coming from timing chain cover

    At first I thought ticking noise was coming from bad lifter but I found the noise was coming from the timing chain cover by using a hose.It seems to be louder on the driver side below water pump but above crank.What do you think? Too long of bolt some where?fuel pump arm hitting timing chain?
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    Another lifter noise question

    I've been fighting a lifter noise since motor was rebuilt,has had 2 different cam and lift sets in it.After sitting awhile would tap loud for only 2 or 3 secs then quiet down but still tap quietly.Lifter bores where checked when block was done.I recently installed some 273 rockers and it quieted...
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    [SOLD] bucket seat tracks

    never mind used universal brackets
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    rocker shaft studs

    Does anyone know the dimensions of rocker shaft studs? I'm going to have a local shop make me a set of grade 8 ones.I'm using 273 adjustables with stock hold downs and my push rods are about .020 too long.I figured studs would make the shims easier to install.I know I should just get shorter...
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    Just a cool pic I found.

    Cold weather is back,spent the day surfing and found this cool pic.Would love to have this car
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    accumulator spring?

    Finally looking into why my car shifts so fast/soft into 2nd under WOT.Pulled the valve body this AM and there is no accumulator spring,top or bottom.TF-2 instructions say there might not be.As I'm not the one who installed the shift kit is there any way of telling if it's supposed to? Could...
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    How to date an AVS carb?

    Was digging around my Mom's attic above the garage and found an AVS carb that was on a 70 340 dart I had back in the day.Don't know if it was original to the car as I was the 3rd or 4th owner.Any way to date it? and what would it be worth cause I'm thinking of selling it.I know it needs rebuilt...
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    Head advice

    Planning on using my tax refund to get some heads for my 360,currently have J's w/1.88/1.6 with no other work than a fresh valve job.Would like sugestions on new heads.My combo is: 30 over w/ KB107s,block not decked xe274h cam RPM intake Holley 670 Street Avenger carb 2800 converter 3:55 gears...
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    [WANTED] 727/904 valvebody

    I'm looking for a unmolested 727/904 valve body.No shift kits installed.
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    any one live by Summit(Oh) need a converter

    Summit (Oh) has 2 Hughes Street Master converters for a 360 for 100 ea plus 25% off clearance racks.Don't know if their a good brand,so I just thought I'd throw that out there.
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    [SOLD] 18" Viscous fan

    18" Mopar performance viscous fan,brand new,on car once,wouldn't work with 4 core radiator.80.00 shipped lower 48. Paid 115.00 from summit.
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    1st to 2nd slipping/quick

    Trying to get some things sorted out before winter.Had my 904 rebuilt with a tf-2 shift kit also.Problem is under full throttle it shifts into second almost right away and softly .If I try and shift it manually it just slides into gear.Under light throttle it shifts harder and later than it does...
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    M/T PCV valve cover grommet solution

    After searching for a PCV grommet w/a1.5 ID,finally figured a way to do it.I used a breather grommet then got a Ford pcv w/a 3/4"od,put it in a short piece of 3/4"heater hose which sized up the OD to about an inch,then stuck that into the breather grommet.It fits real tight and will get me by...
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    adjustable rocker ?

    I'm finally getting around to installing my 273 rockers.I've running the stamped ones.Should I bleed down the lifters before I adjust them?,if so what is the best way to do this?,any special tools needed?
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    273 rocker shaft ?

    I'm going to install my adjustable rockers this weekend and want to make sure I'm putting the shafts on right.No notches on the end of shafts like on my nonadjustable ones.The shafts I got with rockers are plugged at the ends,is this better?Forcing more oil thru small oiling holes.I guess what I...
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    Offset leaf spring install ?

    I've decided to install an offset shackle kit in my car.My question is should I remove the center section too.I plan on removing the axles cause I figure the heat will screw up the axle seals and trying to remove the seals prior to welding the pads will screw them up as well.Should I worry about...
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    sway bar ? which one?

    I've got a72 dart w/ a 73 and up K frame,I think,it has spool type motor mounts.I've decided to get a sway bar.Should I get one for a 72 or a 73? Is there a difference other than the style of the motor mounts?
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    Pump it down

    Finished my scarebird brake conversion(very happy with it),now on to the next thing on my list.I want to try adding shims to the valve in my power steering pump to get more road feel as done Mopar Muscle,Pump it down.Has any body tried it here?and are you happy with results?
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    free 9"drum parts

    Finishing up my Scarebird conversion and would like to help any less fortunate mopar lovers with some free parts.Have new brake hoses,wheel cylinders,brake shoes,adjusters and spring kits.Also have new Centric drums,no hubs,although shipping maybe expensive.All I want is cost of shipping.Please...
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    scarebird disc conversion w/sway bar?

    I've decided to go with the scarebird disc but was wondering if they will clear a sway bar ,that I plan on adding in the future.If they won't work can I flip the brackets side to side and run the calipers on the back side of rotor?
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    distributor question

    If I set the gap at .008,when the distributor advances the pickup hits the reluctor.Is there any remedy for this?
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    valve noise ?

    I'm getting a tick from the pass side rockers for about 5 secs after I start the car after I let it sit for more than 2 hrs.If I crank it for 5 secs or so before I tap the gas to start it,it doesn't do it.I noticed that when I swapped out the cam that the cam bearing oiling holes were not lined...
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