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    727 one bad clutch plate. Input to output washer half gone

    Need some help. I don't want to just put clutches in and have this happen again. Bigblock 727. Rebuilt years ago,red alto clutches, kolene steels. all new bushings, thrust washers, both bands, cheeta manual reverse valve body, not a lot of time on it, 50 miles at most, and a few 1/4 mile...
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    Lost reverse, need help finding it. 727

    My very low mileage 727 lost almost all reverse . tried to take it out of the garage on father's day. Started backing out of garage and everything seemed ok, had to pull back in to get the angle right to get past the tree. Put in reverse again and it seemed to be slipping, really had to rev it...
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    If you see this at Carlisle

    If somebody sees this 1973 satellite wagon at Carlisle could you take new pictures and possibly find out who owns it and where? Car was from maryland, and was sold on ebay quite a few years ago. Thanks Norm
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    Cold starting.

    Anybody else have a hard time getting the cold engine to start and stay running until it's got some heat in it? My 440 drives me nuts until it's hot. Pump pedal , start, stall, repeat, repeat, repeat. Get it going and have to keep pumping, then it will stall. Repeat again until it's finally got...
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    Rear spring question

    Besides changing the pinon angle. What effect would moving the front spring eye down about 1 1/2" or so? I have the offset spring hangers on the car, and they prohibit me from using the upper hole on my caltrac. Two options, drill new holes lower in the front spring hanger, or cut the lower...
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    Rear end gearing

    whats the best way to choose the best rear end gear for your car for running 1/4 mile?
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    Where have I been

    What have I missed? I think the last time i posted on here was in 2010. My son who is 13 got interested in the car that has been collecting dust in the basement for around 5 years. Just wanted to drop in a see what was up. Norm
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    How was your season, and what's planned for the winter?

    How was everyone's racing season? Lets hear about it. I never got the car to the track. Next year I will be going. New helmet, new belts for next year and that should cover the safety equipment upgrade. The car has a new 3" exhaust, which should help it breath better. I need to up the jets in...
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    340 rebuild recomendations

    I have the 340 that came out of my Demon. It was sick and needs to be redone. I would like to retain the lower end. and this rebuild won't happen today, but I would like to have a direction 13-1 compression, 6qt oil pan, .525 solid cam, crane roller rockers. X heads that are suppose to be...
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    Helmet?

    What's the NHRA specs now? M2005? SFI #? Need to get a helmet, I think. Not sure if mine is still usable.
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    Mopars at Lebanon Valley Dragway

    Sat. Sept. 25th MOPARS @ THE VALLEY Drag Racing Plus Car Show - - - MOPARS ONLY!!!!! http://www.dragway.com
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    What should it run?

    440 built by Gary Hettler Engines who builds engines for Stock& Super Stock classes. 1966 440 .030 Forged 11:1 pistons, steel crank, MP .590 lift solid cam, 906 heads ported, Crane Gold roller rockers, Edelbrock TM-7 intake, 6 qt oil pan. Balanced and blueprinted. I put an 850 DP on...
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    Mopar Muscle Magazine January 2002

    Does anybody have access to the Mopar Muscle Magazine January 2002 issue? There is a Cuda or Callenger in the magazine. I'm looking for a scan of the article. Thanks for the help
  14. Mopower71

    Road Runner is Finally Home

    Last one is here now. No more moving cars for a while. Demon, Dart, and now the Road Runner is home. Need to find somewhere to store 2 of them inside, or get covers.
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    727/a833 spedo gear

    Are the 727 auto transmission speedometer gears the same as the a 833 gears? Someone I know has the 3 different 4 spd speedometer gears(4:10/3.91/3.23) and I need to swap mine so it reads correctly with the 4:10 rear.
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    Fuel gauge?, yes another one

    Aftermarket gauge, and a Harwood 20 gal. fuel cell with sending unit. What's the best way to check an after market fuel gauge? Has a Positive, negative and the other pole for the sending unit. It should be a 90 ohm gauge. Is there a way to check the sending unit also? Without trying to stick my...
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    Local Cruise With Pictures

    Went to a local cruise last night, Had a good time, talked to a few people. Demon is leaking a small amount of anti freeze from the thermostat housing. It is a new one, thicker base, and the dang thing still leaks. It's also leaking a bit of oil, drips on the oil pan, on the k frame, and...
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    Very stiff front suspension

    My Demons front end is very stiff. Pushing down or pulling up on the car yields very little movement. It has 888-9 torsion bars, /6, Koni adjustable that are set to the loosest setting, and the front end components are all new. Not poly, just the standard bushings. I compaired the Koni's to...
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    Went for a ride today

    Took the BB Demon out for a spin today. Radiator was a bit low so I topped it off before going out. The new exhaust system sounds nice, but is a bit loud. Pulled out of the driveway went around the first turn and here comes the Sheriff going the other way. I kept going and so did he. Stop by my...
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    ABC Welding spring relocation

    Anyone have a picture of the old ABC Welding spring relocation kit? They were sold quite a while ago, and didn't require cutting the frame rail.
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    Driveshaft loop location.

    What is the NHRA spec for the location of the driveshaft loop? If I remember it is suppose to be 6" behind the front u-joint. I would like to move mine back a bit, but want to make sure it will pass tech.
  22. Mopower71

    Duster/Demon

    Are the Duster and Demon doors the same, or are the body lines different? Are the Dart and Demon the same, except for the vent window? Thanks
  23. Mopower71

    Where to get quarter panel, and

    Where's a reasonable place to get body parts? There was a place in Ct. and I can't remember the name right now.
  24. Mopower71

    Measurements

    Ok People, Where is a good place to take measurements from the rear axle to body/frame, to make sure the rear is square. Also same thing for the front end to body/frame. The right rear tire is almost resting on the front side of the wheel opening, where the left side has 1" plus clearance. The...
  25. Mopower71

    Going to pick up the Dart and start working on it

    I'm out of here in a couple of minutes. I need to go grab my 1971 Dart Swinger from my old house. I hope it doesn't rain.
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    Sad news

    Louis George Vignogna 05/12/1946 - 10/07/2009 Obituary Louis George Vignongna, 63, a resident of Dutchess County since 1972, formerly of Mahopac, died at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Since 1979, he had owned and operated Fishkill Plains Garage in...
  27. Mopower71

    66 Val

    Here's 2 pictures of the 66 Valiant that is for sale near me. I didn't have my camera with me a month ago when I first saw it. I went back today with the camera and took these. It is restored, has a 3.23 posi, 3000 miles on rebuilt engine.
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    weight

    Anybody know what a 1965 Plymouth Valiant weighs? Lets say it has a small block and auto tranny.
  29. Mopower71

    Bought the 3" Summit exhaust system

    Has anybody used the 3" summit exhaust with the McCandless/Pro Parts headers? I just bought the system. Haven't even taken it out of the box yet, and it will be a few weeks before I get around to installing it. The system is made for Hooker headers, and I'm running the Pro Parts headers, so...
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    Pictures on a Beautiful Saturday

    Was a nice day out today, and the Demon was sitting outside getting some sun, so I decided to grab some pictures. The shade on the car makes the paint look darker on the rear.
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