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  1. gunmetal72

    "HELP" Power brakes very touchy

    I was having issues with the brakes on my Duster and discovered the rubber bladder inside the booster was split causing it to lose vacuum so I opted for a new booster. The brakes work now but are very touchy. I am hoping someone might be able to tell me about some adjustment I could try. Just to...
  2. gunmetal72

    brake booster issues

    Seems my brake booster has quit working as it will no longer hold vacuum. Took it apart and found it has a hole in the rubber. Tried to patch it but did not work out so I am in need of a replacement. I can not find a new replacement that is the same and was hoping someone might have a used one...
  3. gunmetal72

    Hood Ornament Riddle

    I was digging around in my junk the other day and came across thi old Hood ornament I forgot I had. I think it is off of a 50"s something chevy but not sure. Anyone know what it fits?
  4. gunmetal72

    [SOLD] 73 Dash Cluster, heater control and glove box bezel

    I have all 3 pieces in in good condition. Cluster bezel has a small easy fix crack at one of the screw holes as shown in the pics. Asking $250.00 plus the ride for all 3
  5. gunmetal72

    [FOR SALE] Rallye Wheel Center Caps

    I have 3 used rallye wheel center caps in good driver condition. Asking $100.00 for all 3 plus the ride or $40.00 for one. They are 4" bolt pattern
  6. gunmetal72

    [WANTED] Duster Rear Window Hinges

    As I posted on an earlier thread, I am looking for little flat spring that holds the rear window open on my Duster. (Circled in red on the pic) It is held in place by small screw. Was hoping someone might have one but no luck finding them. I would be willing to buy the hinges as long as they...
  7. gunmetal72

    [WANTED] Rear Window Hinge Spring

    Not sure what it is really called but I need the little flat spring that holds the rear window open on my Duster. It is held in place by small screw. Mine was week and I tried to bend it a little just to put more pressure on the hinge and broke it. I tried to make one but can't get enough...
  8. gunmetal72

    coy 5x4 bolt pattern

    Does anyone know if Coys wheels are still have the 15" torque thrust with the small bolt pattern (5x4) been trying to call several times and have left messages buy not getting any call back
  9. gunmetal72

    [FOR SALE] 15" Torque Thrust Wheels with Tires

    I have 4 - 15 X 6 Coy torque thrust wheels, small bolt pattern 5 on 4 Tires are BF Goodrich TA - 2 are P245X60 15 and 2 P215X60 15 These have less than 200 miles on them. Came off my 72 Duster, Come with nuts and socket. I Decided to go a different direction First $1000.00 plus the ride takes them
  10. gunmetal72

    Sometimes just clicks when try to start

    I have a 72 Duster 340 4 speed. The problem I am having is sometimes when I turn the key I just get a click. When I try again it starts. Does not happen all the time, but I am afraid one day it will not start and leave me stranded. I thought it might be a loose connection so I checked all the...
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    [FOR SALE] 15" Torque Thrust Wheels with Tires

    I have 4 - 15 X 6 Coy torque thrust wheels, small bolt pattern 5 on 4 Tires are BF Goodrich TA - 2 are P245X60 15 and 2 P215X60 15 These have less than 200 miles on them. Came off my 72 Duster, Com with nuts and socket. I Decided to go a different direction First $1000.00 plus the ride takes them
  12. gunmetal72

    Has anyone used this product?

    I need to re-chrome my dash and found this Killer Chrome product. Has anyone used this and if so how did it turn out? http://alsacorp.com/shop/kits/70-killer-chrome-kit.html
  13. gunmetal72

    Power Brakes - to keep or not to keep

    Well I have been screwing around with he power brakes on my 72 340 Duster now for about 2 seasons and I am getting tired of "screwing around" with them. I am hoping to get some info from some members that may have had the same issue and what they did to solve the problem on what to do with them...
  14. gunmetal72

    Replacement Radio

    I am sure this topic has been discussed before but I am hoping someone might know where I can find a radio for my 72 duster. I don't want to cut the dash and I want to use the original face plate. I figured there has to be a radio that I can buy that will fit the original hole with out the...
  15. gunmetal72

    Back space question

    This might have been asked before. My 72 Duster has 3.5" backspace rims on the rear. Tires are 245 60 x 15" T/A's and I would like put them on a wider rim. Need to know if will a rim with a 4" back space will work without the tires rubbing the springs before I buy them. Anyone have any thoughts?
  16. gunmetal72

    best way of setting roller lifters ??

    I finally finished my engine build and I am happy with how it runs and over all performance. The only issue I have is the lifters get a little noisy once the engine warms up and the oil thins out. I have tried different types of oil, 10-39, but no difference. I have hughes roller lifters Hughes...
  17. gunmetal72

    Leveling my Duster

    I recently changed the wheels from 14" to 15". I want to fill the wheel house by lowering the rear of he car and I would like it to sit level. When sitting on level ground the rear of the car sits about 1" higher on the right side and I believe this is the way it came from the factory to allow...
  18. gunmetal72

    Transmission gear oil for a 833 needed

    I recently took some advice and put Red Line MT90 gear oil in my transmission, big mistake. Now it no longer shifts smooth and down shifting from 3rd to 2nd unless I do it gently it will grind a little and power shifting 1st to 2nd also will grind. Prior to changing the oil the transmission...
  19. gunmetal72

    power brake booster

    The brake booster on my 72 Duster is not working properly, Has anyone rebuilt one or is it better just to buy a replacement?
  20. gunmetal72

    [WANTED] Valve Covers

    I am in need of a valve cover like the one in the pic. Anyone have one. One of my valve cover got badly pitted
  21. gunmetal72

    another push rod question

    Well here I am asking for help yet again. I am measuring for push rods but I am not sure where the set screws on he rockers should be to get the correct length. Currently I have them set all the way in and the average measurement with is 6.75" or 171 mm. This is on a hrd roller lifters in a 340...
  22. gunmetal72

    bronze cam gear with shaft

    I need to change the gear on the oil pump shaft to a bronze gear. I bought the bronze gear from comp and a new shaft from summit with the original gear. I tried to take the gear off the shaft and put the bronze on the new shaft. I had to drill a hole through the pin that holds the gear on but I...
  23. gunmetal72

    different timing gear and chain?

    I was told by a guy at my local speed shop that because I upgraded to a hyd roller cam, I will need to use a different type of timing gear and chain. I have never heard of this before. Is this true? I was planning on using a new stock style chain and gears. Any thoughts?
  24. gunmetal72

    CamThrust Plate bolt

    I remember reading a thread about one of the 3 bolts that hold the cam thrust plate in place has a hole in it to lubricate the timing chain. I have 3 bolts but none of them has a hole in it. Do I need this bolt, and if not how does the timing chain get oil?
  25. gunmetal72

    [SOLD] Hydraulic Roller Cam

    I had plans of using this in my 340 but as it turns out I have decided to go with a flat tappet cam This cam has never been used and is new in the box. I am asking $250.00 US plus shipping...
  26. gunmetal72

    hydraulic roller lifters issues

    I have finally got my block back from the machine shop and I was hoping to assemble it but it seems one of the lifter bores is chamfered more than the rest and oil groove on the hydraulic roller lifter peeks out the top of the lifter bore. I am not sure what is the best thing to do so hopefully...
  27. gunmetal72

    oil pump question

    Hi all. Still working on getting all the parts together for my 340. I am in need of some info for he correct oil pump. I was thinking I would use a high volume low pressure pump and wanted to know if I need to use a bigger oil pan or could I still use the factory pan. Thanks
  28. gunmetal72

    edelbrock intake help

    I am planning to use the edelbrock 7576 intake and was wondering if anyone has used this on a 340 Duster with a standard hood? I am concerned if I will have problems with it being to high when the hood is closed. I do not want to cut out my hood to make room for the air cleaner. I am using a...
  29. gunmetal72

    [WANTED] power steering brackets

    I am looking for the power steering brackets for a 72 340 Duster.
  30. gunmetal72

    Building my 72 340 and need some help

    I am going to re-build my 340 and would like some info. The engine is mostly stock except for a 650 cfm edelbrock carb and 360 "J" heads. I am not looking for crazy power, just a few more horses with a nice smooth cam lope sound, if that makes any sense. I know there are guys here that are a...
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