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    Upper Control Cam Bolts Turn

    The upper control arm cam bolts, (passenger side), on my 70 Dart will not stay locked in place. I've replaced the stock bolts with ones from Mancini Racing, hoping to correct the problem. They have more thread length, allowing for a larger nut. Short of welding them in place, I've run out of...
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    Uneven Fuel Burn

    I'm noticing a lot more soot on the floor of my garage from the driver side tailpipe, then the pass. side, (my exhaust tips curve downward). I'm running a 650 Edelbrock, with a Wieand single plane manifold on a fairly stock 383. Before I start experimenting, a good opinion or two wouldn't hurt.
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    Heater Contols

    While piecing my 70 Dart together, I installed a complete dash from a later model Duster. I ended up with with a heater box with 3 flap arms protruding out of the top box, and a control panel that accommodates only two cables. Is there a mechanism that will adapt this, or do I have to search for...
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    No-load Misfire Puzzle

    I'm running a fairly stock 383 in my 70 Swinger. The carburetor is an Edlebrock 600 cfm, on a single plane Wieand manifold. I'm using the stock Mopar electronic ignition. When running at speed, under light load conditions, a regular misfire, or hesitation occurs. The engine performs fine under...
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    Lockup Identification

    Is there a way to Identify "locking, or non-locking" 727 tranny with out pulling it out of the car? As near as I can determine, It's a 1968, with p/n J2892031. I'm in need of a new valve body, but can't order one without a determination. Any help appreciated. Howard
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    Economical Dash Covering

    For those who are on a budget, and are in need of a decent way to restore your dash, check out this web site. They are called Cover Lay. Link below: http://www.coverlaymfg.com/
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    Axle flange gasket

    I'm installing a sealed bearing conversion kit in my 8 3/4. The kit came with only two flange gaskets. I'm trying to understand the sealing requirement for this install. The bearings themselves are sealed. There is also an O-ring on the outer surface of the bearing. Also two inner axle seals are...
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    Axle bearing kit

    Anyone used this type of kit? I've have them on order from Jim's Auto Parts. I will be using the stock axles from my 8 3/4 rearend. It looks like a fairly straight forward installation.
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    Lean Burn

    Anyone ever heard of this? I have one bank of cylinders running a lot leaner then the other side. I'm running a Edelbrock 4-barrel with a Weiand dual plane manifold on a 383. The carb had been sitting for a couple years. I've disassembled Holley's a number of times, but never a Edelbrock. Do I...
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    Starting to look like a car

    Getting awful close to having a driver. The Dart is a 70-383, with 72 bumper and grill. I liked the look of the 72 better, so I did the switch. Still have interior and exhaust, and rear axle seals yet to do. All I have to do is find some money??? Howard
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    Door Weatherstrip

    I'm installing weatherstripping on my doors. I do not have any of the original wx stuff for this car, so I kinda making my best guess. I must be missing a component. The snake head portion of the rubber does not match any of the existing screw holes, nor does it form to the opening. Any help, or...
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    Door Window Installation

    Just installed the door windows in my Swinger. I put in new cat whisker, and rubber wipe strips. There is so much adhesion between the rubber and the window, that it is very tough to roll up or down. The rubber also wants to "flip" in the direction that the window is moving. I tried spraying...
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    Minor Victory

    Some progress has been made. Well how hard could it be to wire a Dodge Dart. I figured two weeks. Well after two months, The electrics finally work. I wanted a different Inst. cluster, but didn't want to put out the big bucks. Here's what I did.
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    Speedometer cable search

    I'm considering buying a "Equus speedometer for my dash insert. I've decided to replace all the gauges. Does anyone have a source for an aftermarket speedo cable. The Equus meter has 5/8 threaded male recptacle, with a 0.104 square shaft input. I think some of the early GM's may have had the...
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    Voltmeter - Dash cluster

    Has anyone found a voltage guage that will replace the ampmeter in the instrument cluster? Most I've found are too big. TNX: Howard
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    Dart Rewire

    We about have our 70 Dart wired. I used a circuit board I had bought for an earlier street rod application. Integrating steering column wiring with aftermarket components proved to be a real headache. When completed, wires will be bundled and tied. It did eliminate all the deteriorated...
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    Lighting conversion

    I'm presently wiring my 70 Dart. I'm considering trying to do some form of an LED conversion, (I like the brighter lighting). Wondering if anyone has done this, and would like to share some info. Howard
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    Fired it off (1st time)

    Have not a reliable computer access for about 3 months, (wintering in AZ), so haven't posted in a while. I was anxious to how the beast ,(383), would run once we got home. Ater dealing with a stuck thermostat, leak in the gas line, and leaky valve cover gasket, we finally ran it out. What a...
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    Crankcase Vent

    Looking at some of the engine bays, I've noticed that some of the crankcase vents have a hose attached, and are being routed somewhere down below the engine, (hose to nowhere?). I have not set up venting for my engine yet. Is there something I'm missing?
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    Thermal Switch

    I've been looking to find a vendor for a thermostatic switch to use on my aluminum radiator, with electric cooling fan. All I've been able to find is the threaded screw-in type. Some time ago, I had one that attached to the radiator core, (another car that I have since sold). Any input...
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    Transmission Neutral Switch

    I'm running an older BB 727 tranny in my Dart. Will a triple contact, (backup lights), switch interchange with the single contact switch presently in the tranny. I'm rewiring the car, and it would be nice to use the backup lights. Thanks: Howard
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    Conversion Oil Pan

    After installing a 383 into my 70 Swinger with my recommened 187 oil pan,(built in indent for idler arm), I still had to heat the pan, and wack in enough clearance to make a full right turn. Is this a unique problem? I could have shaped my old oil pan, while the engine was out, and made a lot...
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    Carb and tranny linkage

    Just installed a 383 into my 70 Dart. I'm looking at the linkage I have from the previous sm-block. Looks as though nothing will match up. Before I go into the fabrication mode, can anyone give me a helpful hint of two in terms of what they used for the conversion. Thanks in advance for any...
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    383 Starter

    Just dropped a 383 into my 70 Dart. I do not have a starter for it yet. Wondering if I can use a starter from a 318, Dodge Dakota? Would like to install the smaller, high torque starter. Howard
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    Firewall Feed-Thru Insulator

    I plan on wiring my Dart myself. With that said, what to do with the rectangular connector hole that mounted the OEM plug and recepticle. Using a piece aluminum, 3/4" pvc conduit, & plumbing splice, (all cut to size), I fashioned a feed-thru insulator. All will be sanded and painted. This may...
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    Intake Manifold Prep

    Been a busy Summer, and haven't posted in a while. Some advice is needed. I picked up a used Weiand intake manifold for my 383. It's pretty dindgy,(sp?) looking. Is there a reasonable way to bring a little bit of luster to the aluminum? I could sand it and polish it, but I'm a pretty lazy guy...
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    383 Exhaust

    I just picked up the 383 for My Dart Swinger yesterday. It came without exhaust manifolds. I'm starting from scratch with the exhaust, so I'm looking for some input. Wondering what would be a resonable exhaust setup for the conversion? I do have a set of 440 manifolds, but I suspect there would...
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    383 Exhaust

    Sorry: I put this into the wrong catagory. Howard
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    Craigs List scams

    Scammers are now using E-bay auctions to to provide the photos, and detail, on cars they are advertising for sale. I looked at a Dodge Demon on Craigs list last night for $4500. I found the same car on E-bay with a reserve of over $21000. I tried to E-mail the add for a location of the car. The...
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    Trunk Weatherstrip Install

    Hi Guys: I'm trying to remember how the weather stripping was installed in the trunk of my 70 Swinger. Hoping someone has looked at theirs, or installed it before, to give me the correct orientation. I have a diagram, (my best guess), included. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance...
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