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    727 build-unable to adjust rear band

    I'm almost done building this 727, but I can't torque the rear band adjustment screw to 72 inch pounds. Its just keeps going, and I run out of threads. I searched a few different forums, and post #9 of this thread was the closest I could find. 727 band strut install Any simple but important...
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    360 magnum troubles

    I rebuilt a 360 magnum and threw it in my Dart, but I can't get the damn thing running right. This is my first engine build and after a ton of problems, I finally got it to idle. The new problem arises when I apply any throttle. I can get it to start up and idle; but when i give it any throttle...
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    stumped!

    Alright, dudes. I need your help. I finished rebuilding a 360magnum, got it dropped in the car, and ready to go. and now for the life of me, i can't get it started. all cylinders are getting spark, grounded properly, and the starter is spinning fast enough. my suspicion is that i dont...
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    Need a bit of guidance

    so last night my buddy and i finally got around to checking valve to piston clearance. When we had the lifters, pushrods, head, and rockers installed, the pushrods were seated at different heights. I'm assuming this is because they are hydraulic lifters. as i rotate the crank, will they seat...
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    Gues what? another header thread!!! all are welcome

    Alright guys so im looking at headers for my 360 magnum that im putting in my 72 dart (automatic with collumn shift and power steering). I have decided to go with either the painted or ceramic coated competition hooker headers. there is the obvious price difference, but what about heat...
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    This might be a stupid question

    But have you guys ever entertained the notion of buying a used roller cam? saw this and though i might make an offer Small Block Mopar Dodge Chrysler Comp Cam 318 340 360 408 416 Magnum 5 9 | eBay paired up with a set of eq iron rams and stock 1:5 rockers. i know there are so many...
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    ebay mix-up

    so i accidentally placed a winning bid $20 dollars higher than i thought. it was for a 69 valiant grill. totaling 90 bucks should i just suck it up and buy it, or let it go? I'd also like to ad that i have never flaked on an ebay purchase before. it's just funds got a lot tighter in between...
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    Piston rings for just one cylinder for sale?

    I broke one of the lower piston rings when installing. do you guys know of any companies or businesses that sell piston rings for just one piston instead of a whole set? .030 over 5/64 in. x 5/64 in. x 3/16 in.
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    the ol' cylinder head question

    I'm looking for a set of cylinder heads to throw on my 360 magnum. im wanting to run a cam with around .540 lift and these heads i found say the springs that it comes with can handle up to .600 lift. are these the real eq heads? can i find cheaper besides for bare heads? New Dodge...
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    Is this priced right?

    tell me you guys. is this ad priced correctly? too much, not enough, or about right? http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/4384481050.html
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    Non A body a833

    would this 4 speed work with an a body? i know the tail housings have different lengths, so does that mean all i would have to do is shorten the driveshaft? ive read over that slantsix write up a hundred times and im still a bit confused...
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    oil passage in head bolt?

    I picked up a 360 magnum from the junkyard, and I was wondering if there was an oil passage going through one of the head bolt holes. When I removed one of the heads, oil came out with one of the bolts. Smelled really bad like gear oil. Is that supposed to ve like that or is this block...
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    axle codes and contradictory information

    Ok so im at the junkyard right now and im surrounded by ford explorers. Plenty of d4 axle codes that indicate limited slip with 3.73 gears, but when I spin the wheels they spin opposite directions. Any input on the ford 8.8?
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    Swap meet duster

    there was a 1970 at the long beach swap meet and i let it slip through my fingers. if you're the person who bought it and are looking to flip it quick, let me know. that car is the reason i made this profile. also, how hard is it to find a clutch pedal assembly and manual trans linkage?
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