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  1. Tuckerjr

    Not sure where to post, car won't start with brake pedal pressed

    I finally found the issue I believe. It looks like one of the wires to the msd was getting power from a connector that loses voltage when the brake pedal is pressed. I ran it to a different wire that only gets 12v when the ign is switched on, and now it stays running. Next thing is to see if I...
  2. Tuckerjr

    Not sure where to post, car won't start with brake pedal pressed

    Checked the engine grounds, they are both tight. Will take them off and clean them to be sure. I removed the hose and plugged the brake booster and intake connections, still dies when I press the brake. Since we eliminated the booster does this mean it's electrical? A short of some kind maybe.?
  3. Tuckerjr

    Not sure where to post, car won't start with brake pedal pressed

    Hi guys, My 74 dart sport has been sitting several months after replacing a head gasket earlier in the year. I was finally able to get back to work on it, but it will not run with the brake pedal pressed. It will turn over but not start until I take my foot off of the brake. It cranks and...
  4. Tuckerjr

    Help me ID this please.

    Yes, it's a 74 Dart Sport with an automatic transmission. Thanks for the help everyone
  5. Tuckerjr

    Help me ID this please.

    I finally was able to track down an issue I was having where the car would stop as soon as I turned the key from start to run The MSD control box wasn't getting power when switched to run. I traced it back to it's source and found this. It was connected where the bare wire is in the pic with...
  6. Tuckerjr

    Ran, but now won't.

    To hook up the MSD for testing and bypass the ignition do I just run the power and ground wires going to the MSD from the battery? Also, I forgot to mention in my previous post, that the last time I had it running I noticed my tach was not working, not sure if it is related in any way.
  7. Tuckerjr

    Ran, but now won't.

    Thanks for the help everyone. I've got some stuff to look at when I get home. I'll check the distributor connection, it should be fine but who knows. This thing fired up and ran several times after the head gasket change, then all of a sudden it won't stay running. The condensation from the...
  8. Tuckerjr

    Ran, but now won't.

    Hi guys. I recently replaced the head gaskets and a couple freeze plugs on my 74 dart sport 360 (leaky freeze plug finally got me). After starting the car and letting run a minute or so I had water dripping out of the driver side exhaust. Great, must still be a leak. I had my son come over (he...
  9. Tuckerjr

    [WANTED] Hood hinges for a 74 Dart Sport

    This sounds good to me. I want to make sure that these are complete with the springs. Just let me know how you want to proceed. Thanks..
  10. Tuckerjr

    [WANTED] Hood hinges for a 74 Dart Sport

    I'm looking for a working set of hood hinges for my 74 Dart Sport, shipped to 31750. Thanks, Russell
  11. Tuckerjr

    Intermittent shift problems

    My 904 transmission sometimes does'nt want to shift from first to second gear when in drive. When it sticks going from first to second, I can shift from drive to neutral and then back to drive and it will shift fine until the next time it's parked. After that it may or may not shift correctly...
  12. Tuckerjr

    Cracked flexplate question

    Looks like I have found at least part of the problem. One of the dowel pins was pushed back into the ear of the transmission and was not engaging on the engine side. Need to test drive it at highway speeds some more to be sure but I didn't hear the droning in and out vibration on the way home...
  13. Tuckerjr

    Cracked flexplate question

    Thanks furyus2, I hadn't thought about the converter being bad. I will check and see if my brother-in-law has a spare at his shop. They used to race Mopars so there is no telling what he has laying around that I can use for troubleshooting. If he has an externally weighted converter for a 904...
  14. Tuckerjr

    Cracked flexplate question

    Thanks for the replies everyone. I am 99% sure that it has the correct type torque converter (it has two weights) for the engine. It was raining last night when I got off but I will get under there to verify it as soon as possible. I have this harmonic balancer...
  15. Tuckerjr

    Cracked flexplate question

    Hi guys, I have a fairly stock 360 (4006830-360-6) engine and a 904 (PK3681843) transmission in my 74 Dart Sport. I have owned the car for 6 or 7 years now and it has always had a rhythmic vibration between 45 and 65 mph. A year or so ago I had the stock flex plate break on me. I replaced it...
  16. Tuckerjr

    New wheels

    I'm looking at getting some new wheels and tires for my 74 Dart Sport for Christmas. I found some 17" 04 Mustang Bullitt wheels locally with almost new tires. They are asking $375. My question is will the rims fit on my Dart Sport. I'm specifically worried about the front. The rear is an 8 3/4...
  17. Tuckerjr

    What projects do you dreed?

    Putting headers on, just did it on my Dart Sport yesterday, what a pain.
  18. Tuckerjr

    A BIG WELCOME BACK TO "ROB"...RustyRatRod

    Good to see you back on here Rob.
  19. Tuckerjr

    Vibration test

    Duh, well I had a brain fart, of course it wouldn't start if I unbolt the torque converter. Don't know what I was thinking. It is a 360, and I have already replaced the harmonic balancer. The converter is externally balanced, just not sure what else could be wrong. Are there different externally...
  20. Tuckerjr

    Vibration test

    Hi guys, I'd like to know if it's ok to drive my car up on ramps, unbolt the torque converter from the flex plate, and run the engine without the torque converter attachéd to rule it out as a source of vibration. I believe I can get to the bolts without unbolting the tranny, the the torque...
  21. Tuckerjr

    Still shakin'

    OK, I'm still chasing what I believe to be a driveline vibration. I added some pinion shims and it seems to change when the vibration occurs and the severity. Let me see if I can explain where I am so far. I have a 360 with a 904 transmission in a 74 dart sport, 8 3/4 rear 742 chunk. I was told...
  22. Tuckerjr

    I feel like an idiot...

    I didn't really notice any power until recently when I changed the distributor, something must have been wrong with the old one. Now I need to decide if I should go back to the Edelbrock 750 cfm carb that was on it or stay with the 600 cfm carb that is on it now...
  23. Tuckerjr

    I feel like an idiot...

    Well, I've been chasing a vibration on my 74 Dart Sport with a 318/904 for a while now. Changed rims and tires, tailshaft bushing, transmission mount, u-joints, pinion angle, etc. No improvement. Wanted to rule out the driveshaft being bent/out of balance, so ordered a brand new one. No...
  24. Tuckerjr

    Vibration

    Got a brand new driveshaft in today, replaced the tailshaft bushing and seal, and installed it. The vibration is still there. I normally don't buy replacement parts without knowing that the part I'm replacing is definitely the problem, but I've been wanting to replace my old driveshaft for a...
  25. Tuckerjr

    Vibration

    Thanks for the replies. Calvin, I did put new u-joints in when I changed shafts. D55dave, I'll check the tires really good and see if I can find any problems. I did get under there today and noticed I had a very slight bit of play between the driveshaft yoke and extension housing bushing. I put...
  26. Tuckerjr

    Vibration

    I've got a 74 Dart Sport with a 318, 8 3/4 rear with 3:23 open gears. I'm still having a vibration, lets see if I can describe it. It feels like its going "whoomp, whoomp" anywhere from 45 to 60mph. I haven't went higher to see if it will go away. It almost feels like when you go over the speed...
  27. Tuckerjr

    Slant Six Radiator

    My son bought a 74 Duster yesterday and on the way home it ran hot. Checking it out today it looks like the radiator is leaking in about 3 places. So, we are looking for a good used slant six radiator. Let me know what you got!
  28. Tuckerjr

    Is it the world or just me?

    Exactly what 65_valiant said ^^^ !
  29. Tuckerjr

    Boot camp

    Just got a call from my son Cody at Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, he has made it through the crucible and is now a Marine. I am sooooo proud of him. He's had a rough go of it, developed a stress fracture with about 4 weeks to go and was put in a medical platoon. But he's hung in...
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