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I'm currently in the process of assembling the front suspension of my '73 Duster. I'm installing the factory torsion bars and am having an issue installing the passenger side bar. The bar will not install far enough past the groove to install the retaining snap ring. The driver side installs...

My A/C clutch does not engage when the temperature is above 95 degrees outside. When the temperature is below 95 degrees, the A/C works great. When the clutch does not engage the A/C light on the fan speed switch blinks indicating there is something wrong in the system. I have checked the freon...

I need both of the lower control arm pivot shafts for my 73 Duster. These are the shafts that are pressed in the lower control arm bushings and are installed through the K-member. Thanks, Aaron

I am in the middle of replacing bushings in the lower control arms. I purchased a set of DuraLast bushings. The pivot shaft slides in the center of the bushing without the aide of a press. If I recall, I had to press the shaft out. Is my memory correct, or does the inner shell actually pivot on...

I was removing the K-member of the Duster this evening. I discovered that the top of the frame rail between the upper A arm mounts was rotted out. I have an idea of what I need to do, but I'm looking for some advice. My idea is to cut pieces of steel and patch the rotted sections. Will this...

This question may really test your knowledge of Ma Mopar. What are the differences between the 225 slant six in cars and the industrial HB225 slant six?

Folks, Does anyone know where to get the "U" shaped nuts that hold the fenders to the inner fenders? I broke a couple taking the fenders off of the Duster and I can't seem to find any. Paddock I see has the bolts, but I'm not sure if they come with the nuts. Thanks

What is the procedure for knocking out the plug on the cast aluminum vavle covers from MP?

I just purchased a Milodon lifter valley baffle and I'm having some contact issues with the bolts that they sent to secure the hold downs to the valley baffle. They sent hex head serrated machine bolts and the tops of the bolts contact the bottom of my intake manifold. I switched to some...

Under the urgings of Coyote Jack and 9secSmallBlock I am soon to be the owner of a Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap. They helped me decide against the single plane M-1 due to the dual purpose street/strip. I also invested in a valley baffle to aid in keeping the intake cool and a ARP cylinder...

I'm looking for advice on what I need to do about my intake manifold dilema. I removed all of the port plugs and the fittings from my aluminum intake manifold (Eddy Torker II), and the threads for the heater hose fitting came out with the fitting (Yay). It appears that who ever installed it...

Hey guys, I installed my pistons this last weekend and I got to thinking about it and I don't think I remembered to index my compression rings (locate the ring gaps). Am I over a barrel or can I let it go? I am still at a point that I can take the pistons out, but I would rather not. Thoughts?

Gentlemen and Ladies, I just got off the phone with the machine shop that balanced my rotating assembly. I took my 1973 340 cast crankshaft in along with the counterweighted flexplate (B&M style) and harmonic balancer with counter weight (Professional Products balancer). He balanced the...

For any of you guys in the South Central Kansas Area, the annual Sunflower Swap meet is this weekend (2/2/07 to 2/3/07). For more info, here is the web site. http://www.wichitaas.com/events/swapmeet.htm

Anybody know a good way to remove the spiral lock piston pin retainers without damaging the piston or the pin? I know there is a tool out there, but it's 100 bucks.

I'm currently gathering all the needed components to balance the rotating assembly for the Duster. The question I have is about the torque converter. I have a '73 340 that is externally balanced. I have a TCI Break Away converter (PN 141200). My question is, is this a neutral balance or an...

I know it's not an A body, and I know it's not a classic, but I know there are a few of you guys out there that work in dealerships and know your stuff. I have a 2002 Dodge Stratus ES Coupe with the 3.0 V6. I'm wanting to flush the transmission and need to know what fluid to use. The manual says...

Alright, I know it may be blasphemy, but I was pondering some wheel options for my '73 Duster and I thought about some Mustang wheels. I'm not talking factory wheels, but some aftermarket wheels that are similar in appearance to the late model "Bullit" wheels. I surfed e-bay and found some...

I'm getting ready to prime and paint my 340 and I have a question about priming the block. I've seen some blocks prime not only the outside of the engine, but also the lifter valley and the main girdles inside the block. Is this recommended?

Hi, My name is Aaron. I'm live in Hutchinson, Ks. Hutch is about 45 min. Northwest of Wichita. My current project and long standing project is a 1973 Duster that I bought my sophmore year in college. It blew a front pump seal on the transmission my junior year, so I figured it was a good...