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    Intermittent running issue on the Dart

    the 66 dart has been sitting for a few months. The slant starts up relative easy. Got some new gas. I decided to take it out once a week. Last week driving and the engine felt like it was bogging down and would not let me accelerate past about 35mph. I pulled over, shut it down, restarted...
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    Low Beams dead, Hi Beam Fine?

    Driving the 66 Dart again, after putting about 10 miles on it all of last year. Go to turn on the headlights and nothing, but I hit the hi beam switch and high beams light up fine. So can anyone remind me, is there a separate fuse for the low beams? Also note, I do have the headlights...
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    Brakes to soft after conversion

    Any help. I did the scarebird front disc conversion on my 66 dart. rear it still the 9 in drums. I changed out the master cyl with a newer 2 chambered version (1 for front, 1 for back). I even install an adjustable valve that goes to the rear brakes, just in case. I thought it was all fine...
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    Dreaded clunk when turning

    66 dart, sedan, L6 with the stock suspension and axle and differential. 7.25 Everything been going fine, until yesterday , whenever I turn to the Left, there is a loud clunk in the right rear, and feels like a little jerk as well. It is pretty loud. Doesn't happen when driving straight, no...
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    Help with frame height

    Anyone know approximately what the distance from the road to the K member frame should be? Mine seems really low to the ground, and is scraping in some dips. I have 66 dart sedan with the slant. thanks
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    How to adjust hood help?

    What is the protocol for adjusting the hood? Is it a 2 man job? So I tried on my own, and only one side and made it worse. I can't understand what the smaller bolt, furthest to the left is for?? What does it do? I am trying to get it to slide closer towards the windshield. details: 1966...
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    [FOR SALE] Brake Adjustable Push rod O-ring?

    Any help? 66 dart swapped to disc in front, new master cylinder. And the original pushrod seems to long, so I bought one of these Adjustable type from Right Stuff RC14. Looked right, and the rep. said it fits Mopar. I got it and yes it fits, but it doesnt lock in like the old one did. The old...
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    Dreaded lid leak on new master cylinder...ideas?

    66 dart, recently swapped into disc up front, drum in the back. Foolishly I assumed that the brand new dual well master cylinder would be leak proof, at least at the lid. I got it installed and finally got it bled after 10 times, and now I see leaking coming from the top, and is nicely rusting...
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    Is this correct for swapping Master Cylinder from single to dual?

    I am not getting anywhere with my research on this topic. in my 66 dart, swapping to disc front, keeping rear drums (9in). When I bought the new Master Cyl Dorman M80266, and I removed the original MC and I reused the original Push rod. I simply pulled it out. However I also have the...
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    Swapped to disc and now horrible scraping Help

    66 dart, swapped out old drums (front) to new disc conversion ala Scarebird. 9 inch, SBP etc... Anyhow got everything buttoned up, and now front driver side pad is grinding on the side of the Hat of the new rotor. see picture. It appears the pad plate is pushing inward scratching a real nice...
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    Is there difference between MC for power vs manual?

    I am trying to determine if I got the right MC for my drum to disc Scarebird swap. 9in front drums went to disc, while keeping rear as drums. Having some issue now getting the brakes to feel "hard", instead of soft. When I researched what I needed I was told 1973 Dart would get me the correct...
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    What is going to happen when I remove the master cylinder?

    In my 66 dart, original drum brakes, single cup MC. Getting ready to swap it all over to disc so i bought a new MC with the dual cup, small bore, manual. It is my understanding this new MC is bolt on, and reuses the brake push rod. So is it really, jst remove the old MC, and then bolt up the...
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    What is size of the fittings on our old 1/4 " lines?

    Correction to my title. I in fact have 1/4 brake line , not 3/16. Now I think after it hits the distribution block, they turn into 3/16 lines.Getting set to do the drum to disc swap, including new MC, prop valve to rear etc... I am trying to find the right adapters for me to connect new stuff...
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    Are these swedged or not? help

    I am trying to get going on a drum to disc conversion for my 66 dart. 9 inch drums. I understand I cant just beat out the hub, but I have to reuse the hub on the new disc. Also I need to put in new longer studs. So I removed the drum and took it down to a shop, who tells me these are not...
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    Good junk yards in Nor Cal?

    Hope this is a good place to post this question, but I live in Los Angeles, and this weekend I am driving up to Sacramento. Is there any good junkyards that would be worth a visit? Always looking for old mopars/slants. thanks guys
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    Struts coming loose?

    66 dart sedan, redid the front end 2 years ago. Upgraded the strut bushings to the Moog pancake washer thing. By chance I was under the Dart today and I noticed that one of the Nuts on the strut rod was finger tight at best?? How in the heck?? So I tightened it back, but now I wonder does...
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    Do these drum to disc conversions clear the 14 in steelies?

    I am just trying to get some confirmation from anyone who has converted the 9in drums to the discs up front. Keeping the 5x4 wheels. I have the 66 dart sedan with 9in drums, manual brakes. I am looking at this Scarebird bracketry thing, that says it will clear 14 x 5 ralley or Poverty...
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    Speedometer cable weirdness

    My 66 dart sedan 270, has the original speedo cable. My speedometer has been fully rebuilt by a pro, and it has been working fine for the past 2 years. However now I notice the speedo doesn't go past 55, no matter if I try to go beyond, it doesnt go any further. I took it out and tested it...
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    [FOR SALE] Slant Oil Dipstick with tube

    Freshly painted handle , and also painted tube. This came out of a 1965 Dart, slant 225. $30 shipped in time for Santa.
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    [FOR SALE] Headlight switch and bezel and pull 66 Dart early A

    Mopar headlight switch 2661606. Includes pull knob and bezel, both of which are pitted and crusty. Switch works fine. Works on most A bodies 1963 - 1969. This came off my 1966 dart. $25 shipped.
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    Carb rebuilt on Slant now Cam is sticking?

    Just rebuilt the Carter BBD carb on my slant 66 dart. Removed everything and soaked it in carb dip can. I even removed the plastic step down cam thingy, and I cleaned it with water and a brush to get the gunk off the little steps (idle). Reassembled it all, and now when I start the engine that...
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    The slant idle gets stuck??

    66 slant dart, running the supersix setup. Been running real good. Got my idle dialed in. Now recently, outta the blue, I start the car and the idle is way high, 1200rpm. And no matter what I do, tap the pedal etc... it wont drop down, and in fact is very slow to reduce RPM to 1200 even. I...
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    The Slant is leaking from the Carter BBD

    I have the 66 dart with 225 slanted 6. Swapped over to Super Six about 2 years ago. Over time it seems to have developed a gas leak out of the carter bbd, which I have rebuilt twice in 2 years hoping to fix the leak. It seems to be leaking gas out of the carb, down the front and then onto the...
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    [SOLD] 1966 Dart valiant barracuda Windshield wiper switch and knob and bezel

    This came from a 66 dart, it is the original Mopar wiper switch, variable speed.part #2770377. Also includes the wiper knob and the bezel. Both of which are pitted. This switch is tested and works as it should. $50 shipped
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    [FOR SALE] 1966 dart Instrument cluster

    I bought this just for the speedo. And the front trim panel was missing. So I am selling the whole thing for parts. I have not tested any gauge so unknown if they function. I did inspect them and none of the wires are fried, though the needle on the ammeter looks melty. The needle on the gas...
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    [FOR SALE] Dodge Emblems DART D O G E Cursive various

    Some random emblems. Dodge cursive trunk emblem = all pins are broken off. Will need to be glued to the car. Has been sprayed with silver paint, pitted. $15 shipped. Also an E in the same condition, no pins. This came from the hood of a 66 dart. $5 shipped. 1970s D A R T Side fender...
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    [FOR SALE] Twin Post Mirror Early A OLD

    A crusty pitted twin post side mirror. With brand new Gasket. Glass is in great shape. However the ball/socket is not super tight. You can move the mirror, and it will hold. But is very easy to move. Meaning one hard slam of the door and you will need to adjust the mirror. $29 shipped...
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    Bench Seat covers... anyone bought any?

    on my 66 dart sedan, 270 with the slant. The current front bench seat is falling apart. I am not sure I want to spend $$$$ for reupohlstery. Has anyone found a premade front bench seat cover that can slide over and fit right? A www search came up with seatcoversunlimited, $178 for their...
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    Help with those thread cutting nuts on emblems.

    So on the 66 dart sedan, which just got painted. Some of the letter emblems had been glued on, due to stud being gone. I bought new (used) emblem letters and the studs are well worn. I bought a supply of thread cutting nuts, like the ones that are OEM. For the 1/8in stud, but due to some of the...
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    Compressor won't start up ...Ideas?

    Hey guys, I have this old HarborFreight pancake 2hp compressor I bought 15 years ago. It gets minimal use, nails, pumping tires. once a month, max. Anyhow lately it won't start, it tries for a few seconds then it stalls and will blow the breaker. If I shut it down before the breaker blows...
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