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    Voltage Regulator/Ignition Module Firewall Bolts

    Does anyone know where I can get some Voltage Regulator/Ignition Module Firewall Bolts? Or the size and threads per inch, so I can buy a substitute. The ones on my truck and Ramcharger are too short to include a lug with a wire that goes to ground (just to make sure). Also is there a...
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    oil pressure and adjustable hydraulic valve adjustment

    When I first broke in the engine, my mechanic set the adj valves. It ran great and did not overheat. We discovered that the oil plug under the distributor was left out and caused low oil pressure. I have since installed the missing plug. My question is....Do the valves need to be reset, due to...
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    [WANTED] 1972 Duster - Fuel Filler Neck

    I was putting in my new gasoline tank on my 1972 Plymouth Duster and noticed that the fuel filler neck was pitted badly and I couldn't reinstall it for obvious safety reasons. Does anyone have one for sale? I would really appreciate it. Thanks, bwhitejr
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    Tire Size for 72 Duster

    I have 255 x 60R x 15 tires mounted on 8 in Rallye rims in the rear of my 1972 Duster. Could anyone tell me what 15" tire size/width would look right for the front. The front rims are 7 in Rallyes. All wheels have brushed aluminum trim rings and Acorn caps. Thanks for any advice!
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    What size fan for A body?

    What size fan for a '72 Duster. I believe I took off a 17" for the Slant six that was inthe car originally. Is it still a 17" fan blade for the 360 cu. in I put in t replace the SL6? Thanks,
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    What do I have?

    I bought an old 8 3/4 housing and I would like to find out what came from it measures a little over 56.5 in and the spring perches are at 43 in. It is currently installed on my 72 Duster'
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    B&M MegaShifter Cable

    I have a B&M Megashifter installed in a 1972 Duster. The transmission is a A-904 (998). I need help finding the right length of shifter cable. The cable that came with the shifter is too long. Has anyone had success using the 2' or 3' lengths available form B&M? Thanks in advance.
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    Need Flat bar piece of 727 -318 kickdown linkage.

    I need the flat bar piece of 727 - 318 kickdown linkage. Anyone have one they could sell me? I hav ethe rest of the linkage, just missing the flat bar piece that connects to the carburetor. Thanks, bwhitejr
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    Master Power Brakes Disc Kit and 11" Rear Drums

    I installed a Master Power Brakes front disk kit on my 72 Duster and I am having disproblems getting the brake light to keep from coming on from resonable braking. The brake failure light comes on everytime the brakes are pressed. We have bled these brakes a million times and can't get the...
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    Correct Oil Filter for SB

    I have a 360 with the 90 deg angle adapter installed. And was wondering if I have the correct oil filter installed. I am experiencing low oil pressure and wonder if it could be caused by the wrong oil filter. It currently has a Wix 51515. Also is there a way to determine if you have...
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    Adjustable Rocker Arms and Hydraulic Lifters

    When I first start my 360 that has Adjustable Rocker Arms and Hydraulic Lifters. It runs rough and there is a lot of valve train noise. And it takes a couple of minutes for the the thing to smooth out. I guess it takes a while for the lifters to pump up and overcome the valve springs. Is...
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    Best Cap and rotor for SB?

    What is the best distributor cap and rotor for a stock small block Mopar? TIA bwhitejr
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    I need a set of Slant Six 198 rods!

    Does anyone have set of Slant Six 198 rods. I really need them for my next project. Will pay any reasonable price. bwhitejr
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    No Vacuum Signal at idle.

    I have a 360 with a Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold and Carter 625 AFB carburetor. I don't have a vacuum signal on the manifold port on the carburetor until I revv it a bit. And then I get 15" at 2500. I checked that the port is not clogged. The manifold is a dual plan and the cam has 60...
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    Bulkhead Connector Loose - What to do?

    The bulkhead socket that connects the wiring between the inside of the car and the engine bay is falling out. It is a 1972 Duster. I think at least one of the fasteners is broken off. How do I fix that? bwhitejr
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    90 Deg Oil Filter Adapter Torque Spec?

    Does anyone know what the torque spec is on the 90 deg oil filter adapter bolt. The one that goes into the block? I have heard these things are prone to leaks, is that true? TIA bwhitejr
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    Piston to valve clearance on 360

    I know I should have checked the clearance between the valves and the pistons to make sure, but I didn't. So do I have any reason to worry using The Eddy Performer RPM heads, stock rods, Speed-Pro H116CP30 hypereutectic pistons (5cc valve notches) and normal head milling (for trueing). The...
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    Smooth Idle on 360?

    I don't have any experience with this so bear with me. I have just fired off my 360. I have set the timing and adjusted the carburetor. It has Edelbrock performer RPM heads and intake, a 625 AFB and a cam with 60 deg of overlap. I am idling it down 900 RPM. It isn't a smooth idle. It...
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    Carter AFB Throttle Shaft

    I need a Carter AFB throttle shaft for a 9636 SA that has an automatic transmission kickdown connection. I would consider a parts carburetor that has the part I need. Thanks, bwhitejr
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    Ignition Switch Parts?

    My Duster needs a new ignition switch (intermittent connection). When I am looking for parts for it, I see the cylinder part with a key and another with an arm and a bunch of wires. Do I need both? I guess the cylinder part operates the thing with the arm and the wires? Airtex and Standard...
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    Front tires for 72 Duster?

    I have a '72 Duster that I have put new disk brakes and bought new 15"x7" Rallye wheels with 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. I will be driving it on the street with occasional trips down the track. Could someone recommend a good looking tire size for my combination. I already have 255x60R15's BFG's...
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    Zinc Additive for Flat Tappet break-in?

    I am about to start my new 360 which has a new flat tappet camshaft. I have heard I am supposed to use an oil that contains Zinc. Where can I buy a Zinc additive for my oil? bwhitejr
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    Holley 4 bbl linkage hanging up

    My Holley 390 4160 accelerator linkage hangs up going back to idle, from cruise. It holds the idle to 1100 RPM. I can get it to drop down to low idle (850 RPM) if I blip the throttle. I have a 3/4" 4 hole plastic spacer on an Offenhauser manifold. I saw mentioned somewhere that the spacer...
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    Electric Choke on Carter AFB

    I hooked up the Electric choke on my Carter AFB and turned the key on and the choke blades didn't move. I thought the blades closed when the ignition is turned on. The blades are already pretty closed to start with. Is this correct? Do the blades open as it warms up, but starts out closed...
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    Vinyl trim adhesive remover?

    My 72 Duster had some old vinyl trim stuck on the outside body. I pulled the trim off, but it left a glue line. What takes that old stuff off. I tried mineral spirits and some stuff called Goo Gone, but neither worked. Help!!! bwhitejr
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    8 3/4 Rearend bolt size for Pinion Snubber

    I have tried 7/16" bolts and 3/8"x16 and 3/8"x24 and nothing seems to be the right size for mounting my pinion snubber on my 8 3/4" rearend. Does anyone know what size bolts fits? The rearend is all ready mounted, so it is hard to see if it is even threaded. Thanks bwhitejr
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    Small Block Fan Belts

    I am installing the engine front end of my sb 360 in my Duster. The engine has a 3 groove crank pulley, which will drive the alternator, water pump amd power steering pump. Which groove drives which device/devices? Thanks in advance, bwhitejr
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    Stock Slant Six Radiator for 360?

    The radiator in my 1972 Duster that had a Slant Six in it is 22x17x1 3/4. It has a 10" transmission cooler. Is this suitable for a 360 street machine? The same size and thickness radiator is listed for a 340. bwhitejr
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    Mechanical Rocker Arms and Hydraulic Cam

    Edelbrock Performer RPM heads require mechanical rocker assemblies when you use have larger than stock cam. Can someone tell me how to set up the rocker arm assemblies to work with hydraulic lifters. The mechanical pushrods I bought are just under 7 1/4" long. Are these the correct ones for...
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    Edelbrock Heads & Fel-Pro 1008

    What would the group recommend for gasket sealer? I have Edelbrock Performer RPM heads and the recommended Fel-Pro #1008 gasket. Do I need a gasket sealer or is it fine without one? bwhitejr
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