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  1. bill detamore

    318 1971 Scamp

    Hey guys. I just replaced my power steering pump. Id the a bleed valve either on the pump or on the steering box? I have air in the system and have been told just to put miles on it and the air would work its self out. I would like to speed up the process. Thank you.
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    New Power Steering Pump Noise and Bleed

    Hello Gents. I just installed a new pump. Getting a hell of a whine from it. I am sure from speaking to friends that I have some air in the system. Would love some tricks to get this going so I do not piss off the neighbors. My motor is a 318 and this is a 1971 Scamp. Thank you in advance for...
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    Headlight Switch

    Hello gents. I will be building myself a new dash. New gauges etc. Couple of questions. 1. Can I use a toggle switch for the headlights instead of the push pull stock switch? 2. What is the best thing to do for blinkers on the new dash. Thank you everyone very much.
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    Auto Meter Gas Gauge

    Hello gents. Looking for some help. I will be making my own replacement dash. Going to install an Auto Meter Gas Gauge. They have them according to full and empty Ohm readings. Looking for info on what will work with a new replacement sending unit that is a stock replacement. They have these...
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    help me identify this part

    Hey guys I am cleaning up my engine compartment and am wondering what this part is. Can anyone help on this?
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    manifold question

    Men I have a performer manifold on a 318. Between the bolts 1 and 5 there is a threaded hole that looks to be 3/8. Can you guys let me know what that is to be used for? Thanks
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    performer manifold

    I have a 318 with a performer manifold. Between bolts 1 and 5 there is a threaded hole that looks to be 3/8. Can you guys tell me what that is for? Thanks BD
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    gas lines

    hey guys. I was just under my hood working on cleanming up the engine bay. On the passenger side fender well (inside the bay) I have a line that come up and is under the heater hoses. I tracked it as far as I could as i only had a few minutes and it seems like it runs right next to the gas...
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    1971 scamp cluster

    Happy New Years to you all. I have an odd one for you. Today, i was trying to take out my cluster. I am talking of the entire piece. I leaned it forward and a 3 pronged piece fell out. I then noticed that my gas guage was not working. Got this piece back and the guage worked fine. #1...
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    bulb help please

    Men Can onbe of you fine gents tell me the model number for the bulb for a top fender mounted turn signal on a 71 Scamp?
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    what is this thing under my hood???

    Men Can any of you tell me what this is? I would love to get rid of it. There is a hose out of the back that goes to the back of my carb. Info? Thanks B
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    rear main advise

    Men I need some advise on a leaky main. I have a 318 that has leaky rear main. I have gone to two different mechanics. One said he would do it with the motor in the car for about $400.00. The other guy did a kick *** job on my tranny wants to pull the motor to do the job for $900.00. Any...
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    kick down and bad neutral start update

    Here is an update for you all for awhile ago. I had an issue with my car not starting in neutral off and on. I did a bunch of work and found out that there was a broken plastic bushing on the linkage. Problem solved. My kick down was not working properly also. I had the Lokar cable...
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    stalling

    Here is a new one for you guys. I have a 318. Stock with an Eddy manifold and a 600. Also elctronic ignition. In the last 3 months and only when it is hot outside and the car has run for awhile, will start to get sluggish and stall. This only happens at a light or when the idle is low. Have...
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    main seal

    Can yu gents tell me if the mail seal on a 1971 318 is a one piece or two piece. Also. how hard is the install. Can you guys also give me points on sealing the area up with I think you call RTV? Some sort of sealant. I will be having this done by a guy but you guys have really good tips and...
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    kickdown

    Can any of you fine gentlemen tell me what a ickdown will do if it is out of adjustment? Any pointer or tricks on this one. Thanks BIll D
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    71 dart tank leak

    Hey guys I have replaced my gas tank and have a leak for the second time at the sending unit. New gaskets each time. I did not do it myself b ut had a shop do it. Any thoughts on this. I got the sending unit gasket from Mancini. B
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    magnum heads

    Guys before you guys ask me to leave for asking dumb questions, I would like to get a few more in. Can you folks tell me the difference between a Magnum head and a 318 stock head? Also, where do you get them?
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    oil pump

    What do you guys think a fair price is to change an oil pump on a 318 with a stock pan? I will supply the pump. Since it is stock and will remain that way, just a cruiser, I would assume I would not need a high flow pump. Just a stock pump?
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    harmonic balancer

    Hey guys Could you guys tell me what they are and what they do. I know they are mounted on the motor. On the front I assume and I also assume they work on the balance of the motor. Beyond that, I dont know. Thoughts? B
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    Oil leak

    Men I have an oil leak in an odd place. Backstory I have 1971 Scamp that has a 318. I had a Performer manifold istalled. Only when I go on the freeway I guess at high RPM's, I have a leak from my valve cover. I get a pool on the topside where the head meets the manifold. If I am going for...
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    rocker trim

    Gentleman Anyone know where to order a rocker trim for a 71 scamp? B
  23. bill detamore

    318 rebuild

    I have a question for you guys. I have a 318 that will need to be rebuilt sometime in my fufutre. My question is this. I just had a manifold, carb and ignition just a few weeks ago. The car came with headers and exhaust. I would like to chip away at what I will need for parts. Pistons etc...
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    oil pressure

    Hey guys. I am new here. I have a quick one for you. I have a 71 Scamp with a 318. I recently had a manifold, carb and ignition installed. Since then, I have my oil light on the dash on at idle. My thinking is that the idle is just a bit low. When it is not in gear, the light has a flicker...
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    blinker switch

    Hey guys, I am new here. First thread. I have a 71 Scamp and the blinkers stopped blinking. I got a new blinker switch but cannot see where it goes. If i turn on the blinkers now, I get 3 or four blinks and then it stops. The blinking sound seems like it is coming from around the radio...
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