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We did take out the dash to paint it; maybe it got bumped or moved during that. I will check it, thanks.

Can someone tell me why my passenger side wiper arm seems to turn the wrong way? I installed an arm and when I turned it on, it turned counterclockwise looking from the front of car. The arm crashed down onto paint and damaged it.

I checked it going on and off with key on start and on position. The problem was I was doing that test with the coil unhooked so the engine wouldn’t try to start. Duhhh!

You are all are going to laugh at me! I pulled up the engine compartment wiring diagram from the service manual and traced all my connections and wires. Everything looked good except for one wire. Rather than the wire coming from the alternator thru the voltage regulator going to the...

A shim at starter mounting resulting in less gear engagement? Worth a try if the electronics is ok.

I have tried two new starters

Lube the solenoid??

I am getting close to getting my restored 1965 Dodge Dart GT on the road. I have had the engine running; but am having trouble with the starter not disengaging once the engine starts. I have tried a new key switch, two new starter relays, and two new starters. It engages fine and turns the...

Mine is 3 5/8 “ long.

I do not know; not sure which side I pulled it from. Do you have both? Why would they be different?

3 5/8 “

I am looking for a small plate that attaches to cables between the mounting brackets of the bucket seats for my 1965 Dodge Dart GT. See attached photos. I can probably make one, but would take one from someone who has it.

I’m not planning on it

So in 65 it would be painted?

I rebuilt the engine and tranny and installed in the car. I have had it running; few issues to sort out. Reinstalled outside trim and lights; working on interior. Dash jazzed up and installed; couple gages not working. Did all new front suspension and steering too.