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    Rubber gasket vs. a cork gasket

    Hello all, I was wondering which gasket for a valve cover is better: rubber or cork? Or is it just more of a preference? Common sense tells me that a rubber gasket would be better, but wanted to get some expertise before I change it out. I noticed that ther was oil under my car, and that...
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    Turn Signal Flasher

    Just a helpful hint: A couple months ago I ran into an issue with the turn signals on my 74 Valiant. My 4-way hazards would work, but I got nothing from my left and right turn signals. I found a flasher unit right below the steering column, changed it out and nothing happened, I changed out...
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    Voltage and Ballast Resistor Question

    Hello all, I have noticed that my voltage meter fluctuates with my idle and with the throttle. It reads a bit above normal at normal idle, will kick down a bit when I hit the lights, and will peak out at 40+ when I step on the gas. It used to flux a bit when it was idling, but would go back to...
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    Holley 1945 idle cam issue

    Hello all, I took a look at the fast idle cam on my Holley model 1945 carb and noticed that the cam is loose. I can push the pin back in and get the cam screw to sit back on the cam. However, as soon as you give it some gas and the cam moves, the cam gets loose again and fall out of place, so...
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    Choke Thermostat

    I want to replace my choke thermostat. My choke thermostat has a wire coming off of it, but I see that most of the replacement parts do not have this wire. Does this really matter? Thanks! 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham Slant-6 225
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    Issue with ignition system

    I was wondering if anyone had some ideas as to what would cause my car to turn over but not start. I have a 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham with a 225 Slant 6. I replaced the coil, ballast resistor, and ignition control module. The spark plugs are good, the distributor cap, wires, and rotor are...
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    Fuel Gage is inaccurate

    Hello All, A while back my Fuel Guage on my 74 Valiant would always show Empty. I replaced the Sending Unit and now, when I fill her up, the guage will show full. Unfortunately it will go back down to Empty after a few days of driving. Anyone have any insight onto what the problem could be...
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    Trying to find an acceptable replacement for Hub Caps

    Greetings! I am in the process of trying to find some different, more appealing, hub caps for my 74 Valiant Brougham. On top of being unattractive, someone tried to paint the centercaps and it is attrocious. I know there are some no-no's involved in interchanging these types of parts, and...
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    Leaking Master Cylinder

    I installed a new master cylinder on my 74 Valiant, and there is traces of brake fluid that seems to be leaking from the cover. The seal looks great and the clip on top seems tight. Any suggestions on what else it could be? Thanks
  10. christopher.brandon

    Just wanted to introduce myself

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the community. I just picked up my first A body a couple months ago and I am learning as I go. I own a 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham with a Slant Six. The car is originally from San Diego, CA where my father...
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    Trim for a 74 Plymouth Valiant Brougham

    I am looking to replace the factory trim that runs along the sides of the car from the the front to the back (both left and right side) on my 74 Plymouth Valiant Brougham. I want to keep my car as original as possible. I have looked at many websites, but can only find trim like mine in black...
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    Carb and Divorced Choke issue

    Hello All, I have a 74 Valiant Brougham with a 225 Slant 6 and I am having an issue identifying my carburetor and was wondering if anyone could offer some insight. The only identifying marks on the carb are as follows: 6R 4360...
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