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    thermostat gasket leaking

    I put a real Gasket on 8 years ago and have not leaked a drop I even removed it once and changed the thermostat to a high flow (which did nothing to improve my cooling) MOST IMPORTANT... FOLLOW THEIR DIRECTIONS AND USE A INCH POUND TORQUE WRENCH!!!!
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    Tire shop over torqued lug nuts (1969 Dart). Should I redo it?

    is it just me or do the nuts and wheel seats look galled
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    1967 (one year only) Radio Delete Plate for BARRACUDA

    I all, I helping a member with a radio delete plate for his Barracuda, I have deduced the height and width and the post spacing and length but what I can't deduce is the thickness. If anyone has an OEM 67 Barracuda radio delete plate handy would you PM me so I can get the dimensions I need to...
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    Can use some Thermostat and Rad Cap advice

    We will have to agree to disagree. I do agree that it does not pop open and i never said or suggested that it does it is a thermostat and it regulates (buy increasing or reducing the flow of coolant THROUGH the radiator) but once the engine it above the temp the thermostat is fully open it...
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    Can use some Thermostat and Rad Cap advice

    If you find that your engine doesn't have a t-stat yet it idles at 200 f that's proof right there that the cooling system is working as it should. (Unless you have another issue as mentioned earlier and is minimally capable The t-stat ONLY sets the MINIMUM temp and has nothing to do with the...
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    drill bit selection

    I drill and tap Stainless. I broke 2 taps (run of the mill hardware store) but now only buy HSS, they are good for 4 or 5 tapped holes. If you can have a machinest do it that would be your best bet. (Plus younger insurance of sorts) They know about speeds and feeds and lubrications that the...
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    Mini Spare

    The 14 x 4.5 stock steel wheel fits on front disk
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    Tire shop over torqued lug nuts (1969 Dart). Should I redo it?

    And the best part is the LH lug nuts are available plain old aftermarket or restoration quality
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    1" master cylinder rebuild kit alternative

    Check Ford mustang etc of the same era. Many are also bendix and 1 inch
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    1" master cylinder rebuild kit alternative

    I'm 99% certain the pistons and seals in the drum drum master are different than the disk drum. Look at photos of the two.
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    [SOLD] 1971 Dart driveshaft

    On the shaft itself are the yokes 7290?
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    Car cover

    Personally I would look for one that is suspended above the car, like by a hoop of PVC pipe
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    Mini Spare

    I called AAA once (pre cell phones) and waited by my car. 45 minutes later I called again and they said the tow truck was there 20 minutes ago but I wasn't with my car. I saw a tow truck drive through the parking lot but not near my car. I changed my insurance the next day
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    [SOLD] 1971 Dart driveshaft

    What is the OD of the fatest part of the shaft and the center to center u joint length. Lastly has it been modified in any way from stock
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