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    Need spring for rear parking brake strut

    Sorry its for a 1963 Plymouth Valiant. The universal looks like it will work. Thanks.
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    Need spring for rear parking brake strut

    I need the rectangle spring for the parking brake strut, the flat bar at the top of the brakes. Any ideas for a source, other than the junk yard. Ordered a drum brake kit and this is the only spring that didn't come with it.
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    Vacuum pressure on the 170

    thanks guys appreciate the useful information. I'll remember to be sure to use the correct language when asking for help.
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    Vacuum pressure on the 170

    You got me, i was talking about vacuum on the manifold side. I have 18" hg, that is with the muffler bearings not spinning, I have around 10" hg on the timing side. The hose looks reasonable, haven't checked it really well, but what else should i check for problems.
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    how to increase mpg

    I have barely ant vacuum on the timing side. hose looks good but not positive. any other areas to look at for the lack of vacuum? and should it be the same reading as the other side? 17-18 hg?
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    Vacuum pressure on the 170

    Going to check vacuum pressure on my '63 valiant. what should the pressure be?
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    how to increase mpg

    Have a 63 valiant with 170 slant 6 and getting about 10 mpg. Anything I can do to increase the mpg? looking for easy and inexpensive fixes.
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    new noise after replacing starter

    Thanks for all the suggestions. will work on it this weekend.
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    new noise after replacing starter

    Replaced the starter in my 63 valiant 170 and now there is a knock when it first starts and then goes away. It has started to knock when sitting at a stop sign and doesn't go away until you start moving. Any ideas? could something have come loose when replacing the starter? was careful to make...
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    Speedometer stopped working

    I have a 1963 Valiant 3 speed, on the column, and the speedometer stopped working. Any ideas on where to start looking? I haven't had a chance to get into it but was hoping to have a few "good" ideas when mine run out. Thanks
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    1963 Ignition bezel nut

    You wouldn't happen to have screws to hold the dash panel? have some that work that were there when I bought the car but they really aren't the right ones.
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    [WANTED] 1963 Valiant door panels

    Looking for a set of for 1963 Valiant door panels in reasonable condition. Looking for blue or grey even black could work.
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    [WANTED] Steering wheel '63 Valiant

    Looking to buy a steering wheel for a 1963 Valiant. My old one is starting to crack and I don't know how long it will last. Thanks.
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    1963 Ignition bezel nut

    That's it. Just pm me your info and we can close the deal. Thanks.
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