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    Transgo TF-2 Instructions

    I am rebuilding by 727 which had an existing shift kit. Time for 727 rebuild. I think it is a TF-2, was done before I owned car. The line pressure spring is blue. There is a wall drilled out in a pocket, check ball removed and plug in case. Does anyone have a set of instructions they can...
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    Time for 727 rebuild.

    Well the 72 Swinger is out of storage. Last summer the transmission started to slip, especially when warm. I plan on having it rebuilt. I am also throwing around the idea of doing it myself. I have never done a 727 but did do my dad's 4L60e. There is a local shop who I like the owner. I...
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    8 1/4 axle inspection.

    I have a 72 dodge dart, LA360, comp 262., 727. I had a 3.21 sure grip installed this winter. It was a little noisy at first, a whine when light throttle at 35 to 45. It recently got worse. I had a local shop drive it and they thought it was ring and pinion. They quoted $1250 to rebuild...
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    Aeromotive gen 2 stealth tank

    Been looking at going EFI on 72 dart swinger with an la 360. Car is strictly for street. I have been leaning toward the holley sniper. I was looking at a tanks inc. in tank setup and came across this. It looks like a good setup. I like that it is assemblied and ready to go. I also like...
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    Great starting became hard starting.

    I have a rebuilt la 360 with about 500 miles on it. 262 comp cam holley 600 with electric choke hei ignition 18 degree advance ignition timing with 35 total. Its not really a problem but not sure what happened. Car use to start excellent when cold. Touch the key fire right up, no need to...
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    Where do these go?

    I have these rubber bumpers left . Anyone know where they go? [=full]1715214794[/ATTACH That is a water bottle cap to compare for size.
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    Smoked HEI coil.

    Been getting my 72 swinger going and was trying to get a blinker light on dash to work. In the process I noticed the voltmeter was only reading 10 volts. I was checking the ground when I heard a hiss and saw smoke coming out of engine compartment. Coil was smoking. Removed battery terminal...
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    Pressure hose help.

    I have a 72 dart with 73 and up running gear. I am looking for the correct pressure line for power steering. It has a federal pump. I purchased an Edelman 80119 for a 72 accidentally. The hose is shaped right, is the right length, fits the pump fitting but has a female end on steering gear...
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    Center console bracket height dimensions.

    My 72 swinger had an automatic center console in it when I bought it. The shift bracket is welded to floor and the console was just sitting on hump. I am looking for the dimensions for the front and the rear bracket. I have found a lot of threads on the position and I can figure out size...
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    72 dash wiring routing

    Does anyone have pics of wire location and routing for 72 dart under dash harness? Specifically from bulkhead around steering column area. I took pics of dash and wiring when dash was out but not this area.
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    Time to order wheels and tires.

    Its time to order wheels for my 72 Swinger. It has an 8 1/4 BBP with 73 disks in front. I have QA1 tubular control arms and the rest is stock. I have been looking at 215/50/17 in front and 245/45/17 in back. Will these fit without any modifications? I have been thinking 8" bullet wheels...
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    Lube on cam and lifters.

    I rebuilt a la 360 about 4 years ago with comp 262 cam and lifters. It was a complete rebuild with new pistons , bearings the works. At the time I was planning on running it that summer but this and that happened and it's 4 years later. I used the comp cam and lifters lube when I put it...
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    Cleaning up torsion bars.

    What is the best way to prep torsion bars for paint? I was planning on sand blasting them but after some checking that does not seem like a good idea. Is media blasting ok with plastic beads? A wire wheel too aggressive? Or just wipe down with degreaser and paint. Hoping to get suspension in...
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    Lokar kickdown cable

    I am ordering this: Lokar Hi-Tech Kickdown Kits KD-2727U do I need this bracket: Lokar Throttle Cable Brackets SRK-4000 This for a la 360 with a holley 4 barrel, 727. I plan on putting a sniper on later on once I get engine broke in. I know I can search and find this, but I am so burnt out...
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    HEI wiring harness.

    Its time to order the engine wiring harness for my 72 Dart Swinger. I am planning on switching to a ready to run HEI distributor. I see Classic Industries has a Hei harness: 1972 All Makes All Models Parts | MA2271 | 1972 Mopar A-Body 340 With Hei - Engine Wiring Harness - Stock With Ecu |...
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    Bracket help

    Could anyone help with a picture of these supports and their position? They go in the trunk supporting the tail section I believe. I thought we had pictures but can't find them.
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    AMD not making 72 quarters anymore.

    I have had a right side quarter 700-2072 (Swinger or scamp) on backorder since January. I called summit to get a exact shipping date. After about 10 minutes I was told the manufacturer is not making that part anymore. I then called AMD and asked the same question. They were surprised to tell...
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    76 valiant suspension fit 73 dart?

    i have a 76 valiant 4 door s/6 in the weeds. Was wondering if the control arms and leaf springs would fit on my 73 V8 k member and 72 Dart? My left side Uca is missing material around bushing from rust and the Lca has a crack by the hex. Also the leaf spring is broke where it holds the front...
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    72 Swift Swinger

    Finally started the restoration of my 72 Swinger after almost 3 years. I purchased the car with very little history. Car is an original /6. Had a grenaded 340 in it when i got it. Put a high mileage 360 out of a derby car in to drive. Fixed a few other things just to drive close to home...
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    What seats are these?

    My 72 Swinger had these buckets in it when I bought it. Just wondering what year and what they are from? By looking at Catalogs I thinks it is a 73 Duster or Sport. My concern is that is what upholstery kit to buy? Will a 73 kit fit my stock 72 back seat? Also is there a a lot of difference...
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    Replacements for stock rockers.

    I was looking at my rockers and noticed there are two wear marks on some of the rockers. When I pulled the head I noticed the shafts were installed wrong, both notches to front. One of the spacers had quit a bit of wear on the side. I am not to familiar with the stock rockers but I am worried...
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    oil pan front gasket.

    I am installing a fel-pro 1807 gasket set in a 71 360. I know the front gasket has a big and little tit on it for orientation but my cheap oil pan has two little hole the same size, never buy a cheap summit pan. Which way is the gasket supposed to install? I assumed the curved edge goes to...
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    Better looking 72 marker light?

    I have a 72 swinger and don't like the look of the 72 marker lights. I was wondering if anyone have used a different marker light that looks better. I thought of going to a 71 style marker light but was wondering if there is an easier and cheaper option. Thanks.
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    Is 1.5 degree close enough

    I finally got enough money together to pay for my heads and the rest of the parts to finish putting together my 360 la. I never degreed a camshaft before so i hope this is right. I used the comp 262 and followed the instructions with the cam. I came up with 104.5 icl and the cam card says...
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    Dougs and spool mount in 72'?

    I have a set of Dougs D453 in my cart from autozone with the 20% discount. I just want to make sure they will fit before I pull the trigger. I have done some searching and I believe they will fit, just not sure because of my application. I have a 72 swinger with a 360, 727, console, power...
  26. swifty

    body work over old paint?

    I know this is not a mopar but with all your knowledge I know I will get good advice. I have a 49 Chevy Fleetline that was my grampa's car. The paint is original and there is very little chipping. We don't plan on making a show car out of it just something that looks good driving down the...
  27. swifty

    First engine build.

    Looking for some advice on starting first engine build. Have looked at quite a few engine build posts. I have my block and crank back from machine shop. I need to get oil pump, pump shaft, timing set and cam and lifters to assemble. Just wondering what I should all check and do before I...
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    340 manifolds mate for passenger side

    I picked up a 340 exhaust manifold for the drivers side casting #2863553 for $170. Now i am looking for a passenger side mate to it. Is this the good 92 magnum passenger side 5306618?
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    Brakes need pumping

    I have a 72 swinger with power brakes and BBP discs in front. If the car is sitting for a while the brakes need to be pumped once or twice and then will work fine. Most of the time driving brakes work fine. Every once in a while brakes will be weak, give them one pump and work fine. I...
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    Intermediate shaft question

    I just received my 71 360 short block from the machine shop. The machinist recommend i try an intermediate shaft in the new bronze bushing before I start assembling. I plan on running a stock oil pump. What shaft do I need? I was thinking this would work...
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