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    Squeeling and Jumping speedometer

    Before I tear into my cluster can anyone tell me if this is most likely cable related or Speedo gears(cluster) related? 1972 Dodge Dart
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    Help with strange knock???

    72 Dart Swinger 340 4 speed with factory discs up front For quite sometime I have had a strange knock that I feel through the steering wheel. I have a very radical motor so I'm used to it jumping around a bit( occasional header bang etc..) With that said I have constantly kept an eye on my...
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    Opinions please. 833 Clutch issues

    340/ 4speed 833 NOT a diaphram pressure plate. This trans is my Achilles Heel! I have had this trans in and out several times for one reason or another. It is completely rebuilt, new clutch, new pressure plate ( Hayes) from Brewers. Everytime I mess with this trans something always changes...
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    Hung a left turn and my horn is stuck on. I made a grand entrance!

    Just looking for some tips before I pull the steering wheel. Whats the most common problem here with the horn ring?
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    Where to find a DECENT A body Car Cover?

    I have purchased two covers now and they never fit my 72 Dart Swinger. They swear they do when I order it, but I have to stretch and pull to get them on and then it only goes halfway down the side of the car. Can anyone out there recomend a decent cover that actually fits? Thanks:banghead:
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    Largest tire/ Rim combo with 3 inch spring relocation??

    1972 Dart (Swinger). I have relocated the springs inboard and I'm interested what combos and back spacing folks are running with this set up. It's time to purchase some wheels. Thanks.
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    Help chossing a good sending unit. Size?

    Who makes a decent fuel sending unit?I am at work and I need to order one and forgot to measure the output size. I believe they offer 5/16 or 3/8s. What is most common size?
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    Where to find a hood Tach???

    I would really like to find a hood Tach. Are there any decent aftermarket hood tachs out there????
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    360-2.02 valves Fit a 318 block with no clearance issues?

    I have a nicely worked set of 360 heads with 2.02 valves lying around and thought I would install them on my trucks 318. I am having the 318 rebuilt and thought I could save some money by not having to have the heads done. So I am only doing this swap to save some bucks. The 318 is a 1987 block...
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    A833 trans alignment issue? Help

    69 340, 72, Bell Housing, 833 Trans Changed my clutch and pressure plate to a McCloud (3 finger style) the clutch I had before was a heavy duty racing pressure plate and really was a work out on the street, but everything worked fine. After replacing the clutch I could not get it to release...
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    mcleod clutch and pressure plate??????

    Brewers sent me a series 100 11"clutch for my 340/ 425 hp small block. This is the stock replacement clutch I believe # 260121. Is this clutch strong enough for that much power??? Also they sent me the pressure plate 11" 360156. The 3/8 bolts do not fit through the pressure plate holes. Anybody...
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    100 Octane with 12:5:1 340??

    I have a 340 with 12:5:1 comp street car. What are the opinions about 100 octane gas ? Do you think it is sufficient? We have a couple of ststions in our area that sell 100 and 108 octane fuel and I have been experimenting with mixtures etc... I have run this motor a few times on 93 pump gas and...
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    Disc brake Caliper pins/bolts sizes????? Where to buy???

    The Caliper bolts/Pins on my a body stick out almost an inch to far when they are tight. They measure about 5 inches long from under the bolt head to the end. It seems I need some that are around 4-1/8 long. I can not find them anywhere. These are the bolts that the caliper slides the pads back...
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    Anyone built a 6 pack hood plenum?

    I have a fiberglass 6 pack hood and need to design a plenum for it. I could use some ideas'/ or under hood pics for referance.
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    When to change out the fly wheel?

    I need to pull my trans and put a new clutch in. I would like this to be the last time I have to do it for a while. I have a 340 4 speed. How do you determine if the fly wheel needs to be replaced? How often when replacing the clutch would you need to replace the flywheel?
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    Who sells rebuilt 8-3/4 rears?

    Is there a reputable vendor that rebuilds 8-3/4 rears?
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    Did Darts only come with the small wheel bolt pattern?

    Did Darts only come with the small wheel bolt pattern?
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    Power Steering Issue. Opinions wanted

    I noticed, while driving yesterday, that my steering seemed to develop a dead spot in it. Meaning I have to rotate the wheel a good 8 inches or so in the opposite direction before the steering becomes positive again. Almost like something is loose and the wheel is not turning the linkage until...
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    Rocker Arm Identification????

    Can anyone ID this odd rocker arm I found on a 340?
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    [SOLD] Want To Buy Dart Fan Shroud

    I need a Fan shroud for my 72 Dart. 22" Rad.
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    Suggestions on cleaning up a fan shroud? Paint- Dye??

    I have a shroud but it is really faded. Looking for tips on a paint or dye to make it look nice. What did you use????
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    1967 273 V8 86,000 miles for sale

    1967 273 V8 86,000 miles for sale. It is a running motor and just came out of my Fathers 67 Coronet. Also have the K frame for sale as well. $350 for the motor $50 for the K frame.
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    6 pack Hood Heat Trap??????

    I put a Fiberglass 6 pack hood on my Dart and noticed that my aircleaner is very hot to the touch. has anyone noticed these hoods creating a heat pocket in the engine bay? I thought, with all that air being forced in there that things would be cooler rather than hotter. Anybody experience this?
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    How much whine is normal for a new sure grip rear end?

    Just got the car together and now I am working out all the bugs. I was curious as to how much whine is normal for these 8-3/4 rear ends? I have a rebuilt a body 8-3/4 742 with 3:91 gears with a 4 speed man. I have a very slight whine when I am slowing down that i notice. Is this normal for a...
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    Rear drum brake sizes????????

    I am currently trying to fit wheels for my 72 dart Swinger and I dont seem to be able to fit the same size rims and BS as other folks. i am wondering if this can be due to the type of drums I have. can someone educate me on the different sizes they made? I have a 8 inch rim with 4.5 back spacing...
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    Zbar identification please????

    I am having clutch adjustment issues because the arm on the Zbar is hitting the starter and or header. i believe this to be the wrong Zbar for an A body unless it is a six cylinder Zbar. Can anyone tell me what bar this is? Thanks [
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    bell housing casting number location?

    Do you have to remove the trans to locate the casting numbers?
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    Hard acceleration, hard braking stalls ??

    First car resto so Im learning as I go. hard braking and hard acceleration seem to starve the car for gas. Floats? Is there a way to adjust this?
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    Where can I purchase new Key blanks?

    Know of a vendor that sells chrysler, dogde and plymouth key blanks? thanks folks
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    Ideas for rear exhaust route w/ Spring relocation ??

    Any body have to re-route their rear pipes due to a spring relocation? Pics would be great. Trying to figure the best way to do this.
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