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  1. boilermaker

    Canadian help

    Hello all, Bad day yesterday . My 1968 Dart GT convertible was side swiped on the highway. Now I’m looking for some body parts. I’m looking for passenger fender, Passenger door ( are convertible doors different than hardtop). Passenger quarter and GT side trim. I’m up in Toronto Canada . Closer...
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    Link bar to block clearance

    Hello All, Just wondering what minimum clearance is required between link bar ,button and pin to block would be acceptable? I'm using Comp 828-16 lifters in my 318 roller block. After grinding I can get a .015" feeler gauge all around and under the pin to block. I'm concerned about growth when...
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    Lifter plunger in the 59 deg toilet

    Hello everyone. Autopsy done on collapsed ( crane hydraulic roller) lifters. 3 that collapsed had markings inside lifter body ( see pics). Pushrod cup didn’t want to come out. After I got them out , I found the marks on the inner bore of the lifters on the cylinder side only not any marks on...
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    No service hydraulic lifter

    How are hydraulic rollers ( retro link bar) supposed to be serviced with rivet in the way of the parts coming out? Had three collapse yesterday . I found three lifters with bent “C” clips. The only way into lifter is to remove rivet. Ya ya I know. Hydraulic lifter bad, but they are in my...
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    68 Dart GT Belt trim question

    Hello All, Was the belt line trim (front to back) a satin finish or was it a polished when new ? Thanks, John
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    Cam intake closing importance

    Hello all. Running 318,30 over, KB 167 0 deck, stock length rods, stock crank (3500 miles on short block). Edelbrock 60779 heads ( not ported). 1.6 rocker arms compression ratio at 9.8:1. I was running a Mopar p#p4120653 “528” solid flat tappet cam ( it was on the shelf). Pumping hot averages...
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    8-1/4 bearing pre load tool

    I am looking for info to build a bearing pre-load tool. What size is the hex on the cups? I think a big nut welded to a piece of pipe or bar? Any input much appreciated! John
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    Valve lash compensation

    Running a 318 with a 528 solid cam ( iron heads) . I ran 273 rocker arms last season with great results. I went to Crane gold 1:6 rockers this year. Both 273 and Crane’s were set to .026”& .028” cold. Valve noise is now noticeable much more than the “273’s”. Is there a compensation in lash going...
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    TF-2 Lurch

    Hello All, Run into a snag. Non lock up small block 904. TF-2 just installed, 4000 stall just installed. All frictions replaced 500 miles ago. Trans ran ok before kit. Followed instructions in TF-2 kit. Now trans wants to push car in neutral, drive, reverse is binding ( wants to go forward more...
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    la/magnum solid roller oiling question

    Thinking about going solid roller for my 318. Also considering EQ heads. I'm not quite sure how solid lifters will feed oil to rocker arms? Is there oil provision in solid roller lifters to get oil to push rods? What is the best brand of solid roller lifters for a 350hp street engine? Thanks in...
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    [FOR SALE] 1970 340 engine

    1970 340 "OR" engine. Block, main caps, crank, rods, pistons, new cam bearings, new frost plugs. Crank is standard. Pistons are p3690825 .030". $1000. Pick up only. Located in Toronto Ontario Canada
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    [SOLD] 1970 340 block and main caps

    1970 FW340P new cam bearings and frost plugs. Block bores at 4.067". May need a bore. $500 obo . Pick up only.
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    318 cracked head bolt holes

    Hi All! Happy Easter. Anyone out there use the Lock n stitch crack repair kit on the dreaded head bolt holes (1985 318) They call them "Full Torque " thread insert. Thanks in advance. John
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    MSD Garage door tango??

    NO, I have not been drinking! So it goes this way. I have a MSD 6al on my slant. Yesterday as i was backing out of the garage, the door started on its way down ( no button pushed, old opener no door laser ). Took the antenna out, on the car. Anyway, it seems that the car running at 750-800 rpm...
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    [FOR SALE] 8-1/4 ,3:21, Sure-Grip Rear end

    SOLD. Complete 8-1/4", 3:21 with new (1000 miles) Auburn sure-grip carrier. Comes drum to drum. Newer brakes and drums. New cylinders last season. Also have rear end sway bar. Located in Toronto, Canada. $450 obo
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    intake and exhaust valves

    any one experiment with big block exhaust valves as intake valves on a slant head? They are a bit longer than the slant , nothing a quick grind cant fix. thanks in advance.
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    Lower rad hose question

    Hi , Got a 75,000 225 slant in a 68 rag Dart GT. Replaced all rad hoses this year and all was good. Car has 3:21 gears and 26" tire so 3200 rpm keeps up on the highway. I have found the car gets hotter the more rpm. 160 deg thermostat and new rad cap. The new lower rad hose came without spring...
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