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I screwed up and stripped the threads on the door light switch. Didn’t realize ‘till it happened but the metal in the door post isn’t very thick where this threaded switch screws in. Can’t get to the back side and it looks too thin for traditional stripped thread repairs. Other than sticking...

For years my clutch has needed to be up about an inch for the car to start. The safety switch is difficult to reach. Does anyone know what needs to be done to fix this? (It’s a nice theft proof feature but I worry about the day that it won’t start at all).

I was measuring voltage at the fuse box today. I’m measuring 12+ volts at most fuses in the fuse box. With headlights switched on - voltage at the fuse for the headlights is around 8V when engine is off and approximately 10V when the engine is running. I didn’t check this voltage before I...

I just put a remanufactured carb in my 1971 318 engine. I’ve had a recurring problem with fuel leaking at the fuel line/check-valve connection. It seems that, in the past, it has been a trial and error cycle to tighten the nut stop the fuel leak. I’ve had this happen in recent years with two...

I have a 1971 318 that I’m ready to have rebuilt. I’d be perfectly happy with an engine that performed like it did when I drove it off the car lot in 1971. I don’t know how to find a reputable shop to do the rebuild in my area and thought it would be good if I could find a way to reach out to...

I have a leak in my 1971 Duster - I’ve had it for many years and it is coming from the windshield on the left and right edges. I had a new windshield installed over 10 years ago by a local glass shop and it leaked after a year or two. I’m assuming they didn’t use the correct “stuff” around the...

I’m hearing a few seconds of “ticking” when I first start my car (1971 318 engine) - guessing it to be a lifter not getting enough oil. My engine was rebuilt around 1990 and I’ve only put about 60000 miles on the engine since then. Much of that time was spent parked mid-way thru that period...

I just installed a new gas tank and in-line fuel filter. I re-installed my old sending unit because it tested good (and new one didn’t). I cleaned the carb and installed a new (transparent) gas filter. I‘m starting off with no fuel in lines, filter, or fuel pump because I let the engine run...

I seem to have an intermittent connection thru this connector for the yellow wire. No power to the instrument panel unless I press the pointed lead of a meter into the socket of the yellow wire on the top right. I’ve tugged a lot on the connector and, while I can get a little wiggle, it isn’t...

I’ve been working on a number of items related to the instrument panel. When I started I noted that the voltage coming into the instrument panel was only 10.7 volts. I suspected dirty connectors and I’ve done a lot of work to clean connectors. I checked again today and it is still 10.7 volts...

This is the 3 pin connector in my 1971 Duster. Seems to me that this black wire should go to ground - but it isn’t connected to ground or anything else that I can find. The wire disappears into a bundle of wires. Can anyone tell me where this black wire should lead? (I’ve searched thru...

I’ve just had my instrument cluster repaired and I plan to re-do the cluster paint myself. I’ve read forums about cleaning and painting. I’m wondering if there’s anything to gain by taking the metal backing off before painting. My reason would be to remove the plastic lens over the...

I’m looking for someone who could give a solid appraisal of my 1971 Twister Duster which probably falls into the category of “fair” condition. Could anyone advise me of a place within 50 to 100 miles of Destin FL where I could get a good appraisal? My car - a fully original 1-owner 318 with 3...

I bought my 71 Twister when I was 19 and it has remained a part of my family. However - I just got a $31K estimate for a “paint job”. Also - I may be losing my covered parking spot soon and I don’t want to go back to storing my car under a cover. The engine is running well but I have a long...

I recently replaced rear brake pads and brake cylinders. I have 10 inch drum brakes on a '71 Duster. I called myself adjusting the brakes to where I could barely detect a drag during wheel rotation. Yesterday- I took the car out and, after a 15 mile highway drive, I detected the smell of hot...

I spent a couple of hours under the dash yesterday reconnecting my speedometer cable (not sure why it popped loose). I’ve always found working under the dash painful - yet when I read threads about this I’ve not heard anyone say if it is worth the trouble to remove the front seat. I’d...

I’ll add a photo to help clarify... I just used a carb kit to rebuild a 2 barrel Carter carb for my 1971 318 Duster. I cleaned everything a well as I could using a carb cleaner, rags, etc. I noticed that the vacuum piston plate assembly wasn’t moving freely when re-assembled. It moved fine...

Still hanging on to my Duster (purchased in ‘71) but not driving a lot. Took it out recently and discovered that my right rear wheel bearing is noisy. I don’t recall ever servicing the differential or rear bearings. I’m assuming that I need to replace fluid and rear bearings. I’ve looked for...

I've spent many hours over the past 45+ years standing on my head with my right arm squeezed under the dash trying to connect the speedometer cable to the back of the instrument panel. I'm guessing there's a much better way to do this - possible requiring the instrument panel to be pulled out...

It pains me to say that I'm "thinking" about selling the car that I ordered from the factory in May 1971 when I was 19 years old. My car has required a spot in my garage for over a year because it has a couple of leaks that I've not taken time to fix and my car cover is not water proof. My...

Installing a new water pump today on my 71 Duster & would like to do something to reduce corrosion on bolts. When I removed the old waterpump - one bolt was rusted stuck. I think the corrosion was on the bolt above the threads where it passed thru the water pump. Is wheel bearing grease as...

I've searched the threads looking for the same problem with no luck. Here's what I can tell you. 1971 318 Duster. Wiring is original setup with some patches here and there thanks to a mouse that chewed wires a decade ago. A week ago, I repalced a working 40 amp alternater with a 60 amp...

I need the following (two because I've misplaced mine & hood emblem is broken) Hood emblem that has three prongs "PLYMOUTH" Trunk emblem, no prongs, "PLYMOUTH" Left Front fender emblem " V EIGHT" two prongs I have pictures of all three if needed.

My Plymouth emblem is broken in one place. I'm looking for way to repair without adding thickness on the bottom side. It has three mounting tabs that probably won't be long enough if I repair by gluing emblem to a solid base. Ideas?

My 71 Duster w 318 3 speed manual came w a 3.91 rear end. It is really running at a high RPM on the interstate. Is there a good way to change out a part in the differential that would reduce this to a 3.50 or less?

My pop out windows seem to be loose. Anyone have pictures that would help me remove the vertical chrome strip that covers the leading edge of the side pop out windows? I think there are a couple of screws under the chrome but I don't want to destroy the chrome strip trying to get to them...

I will soon be installing the decals on my 71 Twister and - aside from looking at pictures - I'm wondering how to be sure my decals are located correctly. I'd hate to get them on the car and decide any of the decals were too high or too low. Looking at pictures, the door handle and gas cap...