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    My intake manifold leaks like a sieve

    So I filled up the radiator yesterday and my intake leaks exactly like this video. It is leaking from the rear drivers side I guess I have to reinstall the gasket but who makes the best one that doesn't leak? I have a 360 with knock off air gap intake.
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    Throttle linkage help LA360

    Howdy, After a few years of being offline I need to move my truck from a friend's yard. I got it idling OK (video above) but I need to hook up the throttle linkage so I can drive it. I can move it forward and reverse just by using the brakes. It's been so long I forgot how the throttle linkage...
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    What are yall paying to have your convertible tops replaced?

    I'm looking at a 65 Valley with the back plastic window gone but other than that the top is good? Is this one of those "Legendary" items then pay someone local to install?
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    Swap 65 Valiant grill for a 65 Dart grill?

    Hi, I like the grill of the 65 Dart but like the rear of the 65 Valiant Signet Is it possible to swap the 65 Dart grill onto the 65 Valley?
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    LA 360 high idle

    Hi, After 2 years or so ( Hydrolock??? ) I finally have been able to start my 360 up again SHE RUNS!!!! Moved her about 10 feet under her own power Problem is, the idle is REALLY HIGH too high!!! You can see/hear what I'm talking about in that video clip What could it be? I've hooked up the...
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    Rocker shaft not sitting flush in head

    Hey how's it going? http://i.imgur.com/7UtBLS3.jpg I'm trying to put my rocker arms back on but they won't sit flush in the head girdle thing. This doesn't seem right to me. Also, the rocker shaft bolts don't even snug down the retaininer/clip that separates the rockers. Ideas????
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    Anyone know a (Mopar) mobile mechanic in Houston?

    I put my heads on my LA360 months ago but haven't had the time to put on the rockers or the intake manifold. Life has gotten in the way and I need this thing done/moved within a couple weeks. If you don't want to post the info publicly please PM me. I'm in The Galleria area. Thanks.
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    Broken Rocker Shaft Bolt Removal

    http://imgur.com/Ik6NDWIl.jpg http://imgur.com/Nh3RaYil.jpg I decided to move this discussion outside of that older one someone else started. I tried torqueing the bolt to 30lbs because I was using that bad info. Bolt snapped. Now I'm trying to remove the bolt without removing the head and...
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    Hardware Store Grade 8 Head Bolts

    I'm finally getting around to putting my stock heads back on my 360 and seem to have misplaced the drivers side "long" (3 Long and 2 SUPER long) cylinder head bolts. I recall hearing about being able to go to Fastenal or Home Depot and picking up Grade 8 bolts and being OK. Is there a specific...
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    Anybody put a Gen 3 Hemi in early A Body?

    Besides Tincup that is. Wondering if it'll work with a stock K-frame. Just thinking about trying it if someone makes motor mounts, headers, etc. Thanks
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    Aerohead 360 heads...any good?

    http://www.aeroheadracing.com/chrysler.html ARO-CY-SB318 1968-1987 318 A Engine heads. 1.88 x 1.60 Stainless valves (2.02 intake valve not available) 67-70 CC open chamber design. .509" lift springs Anybody ever use those heads? Trying to get a stock daily driver back on the road...
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    [WANTED] TEXAS cheapy but ready to run 360 heads

    Hi, While changing my head gaskets it was found that my heads good be "gone thru" but the price quickly went passed $400 so my machinist suggested I just get a set of brand new heads for a few more hundred (some EQs off flea bay). I don't want to drop that kind of coin on an outdated...
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    Rate my shortblock

    So I took my heads off to address a suspected head gasket issue And once the heads were off my machinist said instead of him going through them I'd be better off just buying a new set So I'm still looking... In the meantime I'm spraying the cylinder walls down with wd40 and noticed that...
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    Comp Cams 901 springs

    Are all 16 springs the same size in this set? whats the tallest lift can i see with these? something like a 268H? 274H?
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    [WANTED] Stock springs for 360 heads

    I'm just trying to get back on the road reliably so I need some stock-ish springs to go back in my heads. something like these: http://www.manciniracing.com/comcamenhigp.html I'm trying to stay under $50 i'll pay for shipping to 77008
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    What is this engine worth?

    Blueprint 408 Mopar engine with 5,000 miles on it. Brand New it is $3,600 but comes with a 2.5yr/50,000 mile warranty This is used and past the 2.5 years so I'm sure the warranty is void. Here's the engine in question...
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    LMC Headlight harness

    Hi, Anybody ever use or heard experiences with this LMC headlight harness? http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/ccc4l.htm $30 can't be too bad. I was going to roll my own but this seems like a cheaper option.
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    Quietest gears? Yukon? Strange? Motive? Richmond?

    Im looking to go from 3.2 gears to 4.1 in a 489 pumpkin. It is stock now and no noise. I have read that certain brands are noisier than others. Who.makes the bone stock quiet version? Thanks
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    Help, I need to buy a torque wrench

    I want to be able to start torquing bolts to correct specs and my buddy with complete Sanp-On truck moved away so I need my own. Checked out Sears and they have 3/8 clickable for $80 up to 1/2 digital for $250 or so. Are clickables more accurate or reliable than manual/gauge ones? I will...
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    HEMI to 727/46RH flexplate

    WHo has the correct flexplate in stock? I checked ATI and Summit funny thing is summit is cheaper than ATI but it's ATI's part $124 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ati-915685 $142 http://www.atiracing.com/products/flexplate/flexplate.htm Any other places I'm missing besides...
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    Hydrolock???

    http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=279600 So continuing the above post, I got it to not overheat anymore or have rust in the system, but now it is VERY hard to start. Like it took me five mins of cranking to get it started Friday. Then drove it 30 miles. Let it sit til...
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    New cooling system, still overheating.

    So, I had my engine rebuilt in Jan 2012. Put about 15 - 20 thou on it. June 2013 it iverheated because the radiator went bad so I put in a 26 inch 3 row Champion. Then a few weeks ago I started seeing rust in the coolant. Then full on blockage as top tube could not push coolant into rad. So, buy...
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    Houston: 67 Dart GT $40,000

    Not mine: http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4357194291.html Located in Houston suburbs.
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    Tallahassee: 65 Dart Convertible $7,700

    Not mine: http://pensacola.craigslist.org/cto/4384778635.html he says book value is $12,100
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    Hemi swap in stages???

    I'm midstroke of completing a mild mannered 408 (having rotating assembly need to send block to machine shop to get worked over) to go in my D100 truck. over the weekend i somehow got the bright idea of forgoing the 408 stroker and just putting in an 2013 (or 2003) Hemi a 5.7 that is. So...
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    Eagle 6123CP SIR Rods

    $220 SHIPPED (Lower 48 ) I have a set of BRAND NEW never out the packaging Eagle 6123CP Sir Rods for sale. In gathering parts for a 408 motor I ended up with two sets of rods, so I have no use for them. They are part # 6123-CP,and have ARP cap bolts. These will work on any 318/340/360 or a...
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    Skip White HEI distributor and MSD wires

    I have the Skip White HEI distributor and a set of MSD wires for it for a 318/340/360 Parts are brand new never been installed. I've had them about a year. Individually this setup retails for $100. I'm looking for trades mainly but if you'd like, make a cash offer. I need to mail these out by...
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    Looking for crank for 408 project

    I have a few extra bucks and am ready to buy the crank for my 408 project. Cast or forged is OK. I'm in Houston (zip code 77027) if shipping is a problem. I wanted to keep the cast version under $250 SHIPPED if possible. $500 for the forged. Maybe someone has one they're not going to use...
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    Is this a San Diego FABO member?

    On my way to make a donation at Caliente and saw this in a body shop. I wonder what this job cost him? The front glass was removed and they were making spot patches there.
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    San Diego 65 Valiant Convtble -- NOT MINE

    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/3013427868.html Asking $4,000
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