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    [FOR SALE] 1971 Plymouth Duster

    I am selling the Plymouth Duster and have dropped the price since early 2017. The car is on eBay (1971 Plymouth Duster | eBay). The photos are high quality and can be seen on eBay. I'm trying to sell the car before the end of the year so the price is negotiable. Asking Price: $25,000...
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    [FOR SALE] 1971 Plymouth Duster GY3

    1971 Plymouth Duster 4,512 miles Fountain Hills, AZ Price: $35,000 (cash) Time to sell the Duster so I can invest the capital in my engineering business. I bought the car in November 2007 from the original owner (55,*** miles) who bought the car new in Arizona. Only rust was in the typical...
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    Sealing a 6 pack hood

    So I have been contemplating building an aluminum intake shroud to seal the 6 pack hood of my duster to the carb. Here in arizona the ambient air temperature is still considerably hot but will of course be a considerable amount cooler than the engine bay ambient air temperature. I have a few...
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    steering box ball bearings

    I would like to know the part number or place to buy just the ball angular style bearings that locate and retain the worm gear shaft. Thank you.
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    A little help please

    I tore apart my steering box to replace the worm gear (20:1 now) and also the pitman arm. With everything mounted in the car, I have a considerable amount of dead space in the steering wheel. This is due to the mesh between the pitman arm shaft gear and the worm gear. Is the pitman arm shaft...
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    Need help with steering component

    I disassembled my steering box to install a new worm gear but have misplaced the one component that attaches to the pitman arm shaft and can be preloaded via a screw on top. Does anyone have a picture of this part or know where to obtain another one? Ciao, Jon
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    Intake performance question

    I recently heard through the grape vine that if I were to machine my dual plenum intake a 1/4" down on the bridge (to allow equalization between the two) there could be some HP gains. Has anyone experimented with this modification created by Smokey Yunick (I believe credit goes to him or at...
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    Quick wheel/tire question

    Will the rallye style wheels 15x7" with +6mm offset fit up front on a 1971 duster with wilwood disc conversion and BFG 215/60/15 tires? (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-56-5712044/)
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    best for cruising?

    I'm looking for another set of wheels for the duster but more for cruising since a friend and I may be planning a 700 mile road trip around AZ. Instead of going with aftermarket, I'd like to go after some rally style wheel but not sure which would be best: 14" or 15". Is there a noticeable...
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    Upgrade from the 4160 Holley

    I'm seeking some advice on which carburetor to increase some performance out of the duster by switching out the 4160 Holley 750cfm. Since I live in AZ, I don't need a choke and would rather have the choke plate and components M.I.A. Also, i'd like to try mech sec instead of the vac sec currently...
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    New lifter break-in procedure?

    Last week, I took the 'ol girl out for a spin and towards the end of the drive a slight tapping in the valve train started to occur. Today I was able to go through the rocker lash and found that one of the lifter retainers has come lose. The lifter needs to come out and be rebuilt/replaced. If a...
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    Please refresh my memory as I have forgotten

    I have literally forgotten how much rocker arm clearance there should be for my 408 stroker engine (w/ a hyd cam). I only have 1234mi on the engine since I built it, and tonight I thought I heard a slight tap coming from valve train. It has been over a year since I set the valve train, which...
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    Looking to move items i dont need

    I'm trying to clear out items that I dont need anymore for my car. I have: 1971 duster wiring harness (has been cut in some areas, mostly pigtails cut off) heater control plate (painted black with the raised letters painted yellow) e-brake mechanism 5blade clutch fan Not sure...
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    tuff stuff 100 amp alt

    I have a tuff stuff 100 amp alt with chrysler square back for sale. I paid $96 from summit and looking for $50. I've had it for about 6 months now and have no need for it. I have upgrade to the powermaster 200amp alt to run my dual e fans. Here is the link from where i got it...
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    changing axle knurl diameter

    I am having a hard time finding wheel studs that will fit my yukon axles with knurl diameter of .65" that are longer than 1.5". Is it feasible to have the axles bored out to accept a .68" knurl diameter? My options are becoming very slim and if I want to run slicks I'll need 3" studs.
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    need some advice

    So i have about 970 miles on my duster and the fronts are bfg silvertown skinnies 26x6.5x15 and they are basically almost worn out so im wondering what other tires would give me a lil more life. i'm sure it has to do with how the tires camber in and out when turning.
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    now im confused on which oil i should use

    After reading several post about which oils to be used, im now confused on whats the best anymore. I've been using the vr1 20w50 in my fresh 408 stroker that has 970 miles on it. Is brad penn the last company that offers a good oil with high zinc for these motors? Is synthetic oil or even...
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    need longer wheel studs but need help..

    So i'm trying to find longer wheel studs that press in for my duster but a little confused on the knurl diameter. Do i measure the major diameter of the knurl or the inner diameter of the knurl? I tried searching the net and only came up with one site that said measure right underneath the bolt...
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    Went to track last night with duster

    Finally got around to taking the duster to the track after finishing it back in the summer of 2010. I didn't have slicks since i wanted to get a rough baseline of what the car could do. I was running about 10psi in the m/T sportsman tires and was getting: 2.2 60ft 5.8 330ft 9 1/8 mile I...
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    need some help clarifying the vr1 race oil

    What the difference between these two oils besides that one says its a synthetic? Is it good to use synthetic oil on a stroker motor that was fresahly built with 580miles (hyd flat tappet cam) http://www.jegs.com/i/Valvoline%20Racing/949/VV211/10002/-1?CT=999 and...
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    need advice on what could cause this slight engine problem

    Whenever im cruising and i hit the gas to like wot the car hesitates then pulls. Curious as to if i'm running too rich/lean or if its just because when i go wot instead of gradually going wot that the fuel is dumping into carb faster than the air causing the hesitation.
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    looking for a used flywheel that is in any conidition

    Im trying to make a crankshaft lamp and i was thinking about using a flywheel as the base since it could bolt straight up to the crankshaft. The fly wheel can be in any shape but needs to be able to bolt up to a 5.9 magnum crank.
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    When italian art collides with some american muscle

    I was cleaning my ducati 750 monster tonight when the bike fell over and hit the duster. the kickstand wasn't all the way down/forward and the handle bars dug into the door while the tail hit the quarter panel. the worse part of the dents is the one where the paint has been removed and the body...
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    Need ideas for custom license plate

    I'm wanting to get a custom license plate but not sure what. I was thinking maybe getting 1971 since my engine size and model is already incorporate into the aar stripe.
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    vibration only at one rpm

    I have about 400 miles on my motor and although i have noticed this from the start i finally got around to asking you guys for help. At 2500rpm i have a slight vibration throughout the car. It happens in any gear and is exactly at 2500. I thought maybe pulling drive shaft out and moving it a...
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    check out these photos from REDBULL illume 2010

    some of these photos are just insane. the nerve to perform some of these challenges are crazy plus the great timing of the photographer. http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000131458/news/red-bull-illume-photo-gallery/?pid=40344#ngtop
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    whistler/blackcomb ski trip

    I am a big snowboarder and i'm trying to plan a trip up to whistler/blackcomb with some buddies of mine. Have any of you been up there during the winter (hows the snow before christmas)? any good places to stay for dirt cheap? We'd probably drive so that we could stay further out of town to keep...
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    need your advice with my small electrical problem

    I have a BWD s5049p solenoid as my ignition relay. Since i do not have keys as an ignition, im using a small rocker switch to engage the relay to turn everything on in the car. My problem is that this relay does get hot and there are times where if i turn the car off and then try to turn the car...
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    1971 duster 100% done..or atleast i think

    Finally got all the last touches for my duster done. I have about 350miles on the engine now and tonight was the first time i actually drove it more outside my town and on the highways. I can't stop smiling every time i get in the car and hit the gas. Now i just have to wait until the weather...
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    ill take one duster please!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/350-Gorgeous-Ostrich-Feather-Duster-22-Dye-Wood-Handle-/150456401582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_3795wt_1139 Some things I will never understand. How can one duster be so expensive? :wack:
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