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    [FOR SALE] 1974 Dodge Dart - $1000

    Selling my Dart. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5094436680.html But, for any FABO member I'll sell it for $1000! Just come and get it and drive it home. I'm in Georgia about an hour+ north of downtown Atlanta. Found another car I want.
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    Ignition Control Module problem

    Most issues I've had with mine have been caused by bad grounding or wiring/connector faults. First thing I do is clean/sand the ground contact between the case and body/frame, then toss the sheet metal screws and use bolts, nuts and star washers. If that doesn't fix it, I start looking and...
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    Running without a thermostat ok?

    That's good news. I am running fresh 50/50 coolant. Thanks!
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    Running without a thermostat ok?

    Yes. I always test a thermostat in hot water before installation. Didn't have a thermometer but it opened up shortly before the water started boiling so I felt good about it being 180*. Thanks!
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    Running without a thermostat ok?

    Well alrighty then! I'll stop being a nervous Nelly. Sounds like you know that from personal experience, unfortunately, LOL. Thanks!
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    Running without a thermostat ok?

    So apparently, 219* is not a cause for concern? If my old truck got up to 220*, I'd be sitting on the side of road in the shade and waiting for it to cool down. Btw, yes, spec'd, purchased, pre-tested, and installed new thermostat.
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    Running without a thermostat ok?

    Yes, new cap also. And fresh 50/50 coolant after a good flushing but that was a few months ago when I replaced the radiator. Oil pressure remains consistent as from before the original temp increases. Starts out at around 40 and drops about 5 psi when warmed up to operating temp with...
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    Running without a thermostat ok?

    Thanks for all the input guys. The thermostat stays then. Good, I didn't feel like changing it anyway. This being my first slant, I'm not familiar with what is considered "normal" as far as water temp is concerned. So 210* is not unusual or too hot?
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    Running without a thermostat ok?

    Few months ago replaced the radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, etc. Had a 160* thermostat and when cold weather came in, upped it to a 180* to get more heat flowing. She's always run around 180*-185*. As the temps rise, I've noticed she's running hotter as the heat rises. When it was...
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    904 Rebuild

    Just had my 904 rebuilt last March. $525 complete including new torque converter.
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    whats the best thermostat for /6

    I was running a 160* last summer but when it started getting cold, and I needed more heat, I went up to a 180* thermostat. Mine runs around 190* on a 45 minute mostly highway commute home in 90*+ heat. Drops down to 180*-185* through shady areas or idling and as high as 195* at 70mph in hot...
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    No power anywhere......

    I had similar issues that tuened out to be a burnt terminal on the bulkhead connector. The main feed that powers everything.
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    Radiator is leaking...replacement options?

    Here's the one I bought http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/GT00/CU497/01386.oap?year=1974&make=Dodge&model=Dart&vi=5137387&ck=Search_radiator_5137387_1765&keyword=radiator
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    Crank gear not seated.

    Timing chain did steady out the timing and I've finished the timing cover and oil pan gasket installations. Came a hard rain when I took it for a test run so I pulled it in the garage overnight to check for leaks in the morning. Thanks!
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    Broke a timing cover bolt

    I used heavy grease on the tap to catch as much shavings as possible, cleaned it out the best I could and, since the oil pan was off, I sprayed WD40 in and around through there and blew it out with an air wand blower. The helicoil held and the bolt torqued so now I feel much better. Put some...
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    Broke a timing cover bolt

    Thanks for the advice guys!
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    Broke a timing cover bolt

    Putting the timing cover back on after replacing timing chain and, of course, twisted off a bolt. Tried unsuccessfully to get the bolt out so had to drill and put in a helicoil (see circled hole in pic). Drill/tap went all the way through into what, I'm assuming, is a water jacket passageway...
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    Timing a 225

    I just replaced mine from O'Reillys. Chain and gear set. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/CLO0/C3022K/02388.oap?year=1974&make=Dodge&model=Dart&vi=5137387&ck=Search_timing+set_5137387_-1&keyword=timing+set Perfect fit.
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    Crank gear not seated.

    Much ado over nothing! Like 67Dart273 suggested, a few taps with a punch and hammer and she eased on back. Thanks, guys!
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    Ignition Help!

    I had a similar problem with my Dart. Turned out to be fried wiring from the starter relay to the firewall bulkhead connector. The bulkhead terminal was melted and the PO had also spliced the wire with a poorly crimped butt connector where the harness routes along the firewall. Next time it...
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    Crank gear not seated.

    Thanks nm9stheham!
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    Crank gear not seated.

    Thanks for the tips guys!
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    Crank gear not seated.

    So I put a new timing set on the slant and short cut the timing cover gasket so it leaked. Never enough time to do it right but always enough time to do it over, right? So now I'm pulling the oil pan too and doing them both right. When I got the timing cover off I noticed the chain didn't...
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    New guy - 68 Notch-back - 900 mile road trip!

    Nothing like livin' on the edge! Great car!
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    Pic of oil slinger installed?

    I can see how the other way would make a helluva racket.....for a little while. Thanks!
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    Timing Chain

    I just put a new Cloyes timing set on my slant and it had nowhere near that much slack. I bought this one from O'Reillys. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/CLO0/C3022K/02388.oap?year=1974&make=Dodge&model=Dart&vi=5137387&ck=Search_timing+set_5137387_1765&keyword=timing+set
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    Pic of oil slinger installed?

    Then it's like this?
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    Pic of oil slinger installed?

    I've read a dozen threads about needing the oil slinger. I replaced my timing chain and don't remember seeing one on it. Now I've got an oil leak and going to pull it again and replace the gasket. After reading through all the threads, I'm a little confused about the orientation of the oil...
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    [FOR SALE] '74 Dodge Dart

    Just so I don't have to retype and repost all of the pics of this, see my Craigslist ad. https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5002589172.html VIN/Fender tag: LP23: Dodge Dart,Demon Premium 2 Door Hardtop C4B: 225 105HP(net) 1-1BBL 6 CYL 1974 Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA 370442: Sequence...
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    Radiator is leaking...replacement options?

    I replaced mine with a new one from O'Reillys. Perfect fit and solved my cooling problem. Under $200.
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