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    Electrical or ground issue?

    Hi all, It has been a long time since I've posted but recently have been having an extremely frustrating issue. Long story long :) Late last Summer I had a wee wirefire which was directly my fault. My ballast resistor had not been mounted on the firewall since I bought the car years before. I...
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    High oil pressure

    Hi Guys and Gals, I have not posted in awhile but here I am with a question. I have a 1965 Valiant with a 273. The last while, not sure exactly how long but my mechanical oil pressure gauge is reading as high as 80 Psi when accelerating and 60 at idle. Seems high to me as it used to be about 40...
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    PCV/Breather

    Hi Guys, Just realized my 273 does not have a breather or PCV valve on either valve cover. I know, I know "you just noticed after 2 months?" What the hell? Should they not have a least a breather on one cover?
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    [WANTED] Bell housing dust cover for small block- mopar parts 2843892

    Hi Folks, Got under my car for first time and noticed the BH dust cover missing. Anyone have one for sale? I found them online for about $200 CA but I'm hoping to get a used one for less :) Thanks! (1965 Valiant, 273 Commando, a833 4 speed)
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    Over charging?

    Hi Guys, 65 Valiant 273 engine, electronic ignition Had an issue with ballast blowing a few days ago. Replaced it and no change, noticed crack on top of coil and thought aha that's it. Nope, replaced coil no change. Next changed the ICM and that fixed it. The odd thing is all of a sudden it...
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    Correct PSI for rad cap and overflow

    Hi Guys, Just wondering if I'm running correct rad cap with 7 PSI? Seems low. Also should I consider adding an overflow bag/container. If my temp gauge is correct I run at about 165 when in light traffic and about 190 in heavy stop and go traffic. This is lately with the 30C ish temps. Do not...
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    New to Mopar

    Hi Guys/Gals New to Mopar. Just picked up a 65 Valiant Custom 200, 273 Commando, 4 speed. Bought from a dealer north west of Toronto who (sorta) specializes in muscle cars. According to what I was told, new clutch, new cam, new intake, new Holley 600. Body is in remarkably good shape for its...
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