Recent content by rebeldart

I've listed on Egay , but wanted to give a heads-up here . See all the details there but wanted to add : I have a nice original 70 shifter and linkage and a perfect , rust free (just needs wrinkle finish) 340 air cleaner that would go with the car IF I can get at least 4900.00 for the car (not...

I couldn't pass on this even if it's wrong - picked it up for cheap (45 bucks). I'm new to the 4 speed scene and was told this is for an internally balanced 340 (I have a 70) ... I see it appears neutral balanced - was I told correctly ? When resurfaced, if it checks out neutral , it's a bolt on...

So it's not the detent ball , all other balls look present and accounted for so , guess it was from "back in the day" .............

That was a thought but didn't know if it's too small for being the detent ball - was trying to avoid pulling the valve body if not necessary. If it were missing , wouldn't I be able to tell when shifting between positions ? I'm thinking it may relate to past repairs , dunno .............

Was replacing the gasket - found this mangled ball bearing (?). Only drove the car once a short distance before resto started, didn't notice an issue, shifter a little sloppy, that's about it. Appears trans was rebuilt not long ago as fresh RTV all around ..........

Great car , great thread. Went through Baker City a few years back on a trip from Denver to Oregon City ...... all the way dreaming of Muleys (bucket list item, I'm in Florida) - awesome country , and awesome Duster. 2-3 years is about my speed to complete a car here at the house (gotta have...

Your kidding , right ? Nobody so far ? This is A Bodies Only - I'm used to getting responses/answers within minutes ! Don't make me go to Mofarts.com guys ......

I've seen (on the internet) crank pulleys painted blue and black - which is correct ? I believe WP pulleys are black , but .............

Yep - threaded for sure - according to my (too late) research , 73 was threaded and 74 was press , who'da thunk. I'm thinking I can use the press fit ones I have but haven't got the LCA's back yet to see how the fit is ....... my own fault for not paying attention (they were pretty gunked up so...

I know the LCA's are wasted as far as the threads - other than that they are structurally sound - I have read that ball joints can be welded in. This is my question , I know it's done more often on GM's as they're all press in and can have loose fits. Not concerned about the future of the LCA -...

Posting here 'cause there's more eyes .... this is regarding my 73 Roadrunner. Wow - wish I'd done more research, everything I read up to today said lower ball joints were press fit. My replacements I ordered are press fit. Anyway , gave my LCA's to a buddy who had press access - he did a great...

GTS - what paint did you use on the exhaust manifolds ? Holding up ?

Before I reinstall - is it possible to do a visual inspection of the tranny and identify condition ? It seemed fine the few times I drove it before resto started , just be nice to know all appears well .............

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I'd go POR if I thought the pint kit would do the whole engine.