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    No oil to top end

    got a bone stock 360 LA with a brand new oil pump in it. Running the motor absolutely no oil is coming to the top end, all the passageways appear to be clear, we blew air thru them,and we even pulled the rockers and ran it that way and still no oil came up. Pulled oil pan and pump, put pump...
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    Engine fan

    Got a 360 LA in my truck that didnt have the fan when i bought it, having trouble finding an original LA fan too, are the newer magnum style clutch fans a bolt on fit?
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    Retrosound Radio. YUCK 2/10

    Been saving up for one of those fancy Retrosound radios that is supposed to be just like our factory units but with modern features like bluetooth, ax, USB charging ext. Well...if it sounds too good to be true...it probably is. The unit showed up and the very first thing about it I noticed...
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    Another will it fit

    i wanna get rid of my 4" pizza cutters on my 71 Duster with discs up front and the 7" wide wheels that match mine have been discontinued, wondering if anyone knows if these 8" wheel will work up front? JEGS 66127: Sport Lite 8-Hole Wheel [Size: 15" x 8"] Black - JEGS
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    4 wheel power disc master cylinder

    looking for a master cylinder specifically made for 4 wheel power discs. Id bought master power disc brake conversion kit for front discs, and im running jeep cherokee rear discs, i didnt realize at the time there were different master cyliinders for disc/drum vs disc/disc application, an...
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    Wiper motor LOUD

    Brand new wiper motor. Original didnt work when i got the car. Its been 5 or 6 years since i had my dart but indont remember the wiper motor being so loud? Is that normal?
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    [WANTED] 5.9 Water pump pulley

    Looking for the 2 groove water pump pulley for an LA 360. Not sure if they're all the same but its going on a motor out of a 79 D150 that had factory AC
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    Magnum Vs LA 360

    Howdy, Ive always run magnum motors in my builds but i recently came into a D150 with a 1979 360 LA motor. What difference in power/economy should i expect assuming i removed all of the Smog accessories from the motor? What i'm really getting at is, Should i still try to find a magnum to...
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    LA Motor bolts

    Howdy, having some trouble finding bolts for my spare LA 360 motor. Im specifically looking for a timing cover/water pump bolt kit, i found one for the Magnum at Jegs, but i cant find one anywhere the lists for the 70s-92 LA ones. Anyone got a lead? Also, i dont want the cheap stainless ebay...
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    Riddle me this....

    71 Duster, 4 wheel power disc brakes. Was originally all drums. The brakes (front and/or rear both) will RANDOMLY partially and or completely lock up in any combination while im driving and wont unlock unless i break a line on the master cylinder and let the pressure out. Very intermittent...
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    [WANTED] Non remote passenger mirror

    Looking for a good deal on a driver quality mirror to put on my passenger side, non remote. Dont care how nice the chrome is, it will be going to powdercoat.
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    PST Power disc brake help

    I purchased the front power disc brake conversion kit from PST Performance a while back. Ive been trying to get info from them on the master cylinder and they have not been helpful. I purchased a set of brake lines for a 71 duster with power disc brakes and the fitting that goes on the rear...
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    Fueling issue

    Howdy guys, im running a brand new tanks inc tank, brand new sending unit, brand new fuel lines, brand new mech fuel pump from mancinis and a rebuilt edelbrock 600 carb from rileys rebuilds. Once the car gets up to around 180-190* it starts starving itself of fuel, especially if you Try to...
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    Air cleaner Decal

    Not sure if this is the right sub forum for this, but im looking for an air cleaner decal like the old 340 one but with the 360. instead of 340. does anyone know of anyone who makes one?
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    Stiffer front shocks

    I recently did the full suspension on my 71 Duster complete with "factory comparable" front shocks. I dont even have the hood on the car yet but it seems after the car has sat in the garage for a couple months, suddenly the front end is sitting so low i cant get a jack under it. It wasn't...
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    Thermostat and housing

    Does anyone know what thermostat and housing i need? i bought this intake and i swear ive tried everything, nothing fits and seals. The intake doesn't even have a step down for a thermostat to sit down into. https://www.ebay.com/itm/403247195829
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    904 Kickdown cable bracket?

    bought a jegs 904 transmission kickdown cable and i don't have any brackets to attach it to, what are y'all running? Im running a 360 magnum with a quickfuel carb and airgap intake.
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    Ignition Issue, motor wont stay running

    71 Duster, Got a 360 magnum swap, hei dsitributior factory collumn, carbureted. Motor fires right up as soon as you turn the key to engage the starter, but if you let go of the key it instantly dies. If you hold the key in the start position the motor will keep running as long as you hold...
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    904 identification

    Picked up this 904 today, wondering if anyone knows how to decode the numbers and tell me more about it.
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    904 problem help

    I have a 904 transmission that didnt have the typical threaded cable housing...im trying to install the autometer electeic speedo adaptor but theres no threads on the plastic housing this tranny came with....so i bought a new unit and when i wrnt to install it the tibe wont fit...what am i...
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    Power Brake booster hose location?

    Probably a stupid question, but I've never had a power brake classic before. Where does the brake booster vaccume hose go to on the motor? Intake? Carb? Valve Cover?
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    71 Duster radiator hose part #s

    got a 71 duster with the factory style radiator that has the top port on the driver side and bottom on passenger. I went on rock auto and just plugged in my info and ordered the hoses it said were correct but at least one of them there is no way in hell is correct.
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    [WANTED] Small block 360 Alternator brackets

    Need a set of alternator brackets, ordered one of the new fangled fancy ones from CVF racing and surprise, its garbage and does NOT fit like its supposed to.
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    4 wheel disc question

    Howdy, my 71 duster was originally 4 wheel drum brakes. I purchased a front disc conversion kit from PST, and also added discs to the rear off a jeep liberty. Am i able to run this setup with the stock factory distribution block? or is there something different i need?
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    71 Duster bench seat headrest covers?

    Does anyone make covers for the 71 bench headrests? Mine are very very cracked. Reupholstered the seat itself with legendary covers. but id really like to get the headrests back on.
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    [WANTED] 904 Column linkage

    Looking for the column linkage piece that goes from the transmission gear lever to the linkage itself, or a fully complete linkage if the price is right. 71 Duster with column shift and 904 trans
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    [Found!] 71 Duster Window Crank Bolt

    Looking for 1 window crank bolt, local hardware stores didnt have anything close.
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    Bench Seat Clearance issue

    Howdy, I recently installed my factory bench seat in the 71 Duster and even slid all the way back im still too close to the steering wheel (im fat) I need about 1-2" more of clearance to be comfortable, has anyone ever come up with a simple way to move a bench seat back further?
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    [Found!] Duster shark tooth grill Turn Signal Pigtails

    Looking for a used pair of these.
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    Steering collumn too short???

    Trying to reassemble my 71 duster and the collumn that i pulled from the car myself is now somehow 2-3" too short when bolted back in exactly where it goes....
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