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I'm having charging system problems with my 65 valiant and am in need of a good service manual and thought maybe you guys could point me in the right direction thanks in advance.

I'll try and make this as short as possible. Prior to the repaint everything on the car worked as it should. I removed all of the wiring from the bulkhead forward prior to painting leaving all components attached to the harness. After painting I cleaned and inspected all of the wiring and...

I need some help/advice on where I can purchase some new motor mounts for my 65 Signet with the factory 273. The only ones I can find are too thin. My originals are way thicker and I need the original style for header clearance. Thanks in advance, Litz

Looking for a good machine shop/Mopar engine builder in the Deer Park, WA. area. Also someone with welding skills to help with chassis mods on 65 Valiant

Do any of you guys happen to have a mfg, and part # for a short oil filter for a small block (360)? The engine is in a 65 Valiant and the filter is too close to the torsion bar to remove and replace. I have an oil filter adapter but I don't have time to install it now. Just put the engine and...

What can I use to reduce this stuff? It's as thick as molasses! A friend suggested 10% laquer thinner but before I do that I want to get some professional advice from the Pros. any suggestions would be appriciated.

I'm curious as to how many of you guys have used this product? And your opinion of it. Also what is a good starting point for air psi at the gun? Someone suggested 8-10 lbs? That seems pretty low to me. Especially since this stuff is pretty thick. I'm doing door jambs and small areas so I'm...

Can USC all metal filler be used over POR-15? Thanks in advance for the info.

Can USC all metal be applied over POR-15? Also will it bond to the factory lead work? I have a crack to repair in the cowl area. 65 Valiant Signet. Thanks in advance!

I bought this 65 Valiant as a roller and the PO had recently painted the engine compartment with Rustoleum gloss black rattle can paint. I would like to have the under hood area the same color as the car so I'm wanting to get rid of the black and go with the body color. From what I can see the...

Looking for a source for a new windshield and gasget for my 65 Valiant Signet. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Wondering if any of you guys have used the early A fiberglass hood that VFN sells? They list a bolt on stock fiberglass hood for 300.00 which seems fair to me but the shipping to So. California would probably kill me!

Do any of you guys have photos of how you ran your Hooker 5208's into mufflers and tailpipes? Photos much appreciated! Thanks in advance. going into a 65 Valiant 360/904

Can you guys give me some tips on replacing the rear main seal on my 360 without removing the crankshaft? I've heard it can be done but I would like some tips from you guys that have done it before so I don't ruin the new seal. I haven't removed the old seal from the main cap yet but it doesn't...

What do you guys suggest that I use for a gasket sealer? Doing a cam upgrade and also replacing the oil pan. Should I use the Felpro cork gaskets on the ends of the intake or is there a better way? Also should the intake gaskets be put on dry or should some type of gasket cement be used? And...

I'm doing a valve spring upgrade on a 360 with the heads on the engine and I need some advice on what tools I will need to do the swap and the best place to purchase them. Thanks in advance.

Looking for a Mallory, or Accell dual point dist. for a smallblock project. Not doing a restoration kind of a nostalgia build. Thanks, Litz

I ordered a comp cams kit # CL20-208-2 cam for my low mileage 1973 low compression 360 the cam has .425 lift and 252 dur. This is a small low RPM cam and my question is will the stock springs and retainers be adequate for this cam?

Who would be my best source for ordering a 360 oil pan and pickup that will work on my 65 Valiant that had a 273 V8? The 360 is from a truck and has a rear sump. PN's would be great. Thanks, Litz

Selling the trans, shifter, console,cables from my 273 ci, 65 Valiant project. Ball and trunion trans works fine. Cables, shifter, and console are in good condition. Pick up only. 300.00 obo Thanks for the add, Litz

I can't seem to find a listing for early A body headman small block headers? Do they even make them anymore? If not I need opinions/photos on Hooker, Doug's, and tti. Trying to make up my mind. The car is a 65 Valiant 360 T-flite. No pwr steering, etc. Also wondering how hard it is to run the...

Selling the engine, trans, etc that I pulled out of my 65 Valiant project. I'm upgrading to a 360/with a later 904. The engine/trans are both in good working order (no smoke and the trans shifts fine) and the console, shifter, and cables are all good. Also willing to trade for a few things I...

I'm in the process of swapping the 65 273/904 in my 65 Valiant for a 73 low mi. 360 that came with a 727. From what I've learned I would be better off with a 904 rather than using the 727. My question is what year 904 trans. should I be looking for to use with the 73 360? I don't want any...

Getting ready to pull the 273 out of my Valiant and I'm not sure where to attach my chain to the engine? Maybe I'm overly cautious but I'm not sure that the 5/16 intake bolts will support the engine? Thanks, Litz

I'm swapping out the 273 in my 65 Valiant for a 360 and need from what I've been told a # 392 oil pan and pick up. Checked Mancini, and Summit's website but can't locate the pn in there listings. Was hoping to find a pkg with the pan, pick up, and dipstick tube. Can you guys point me in the...

I bought a 73 360 2bbl motor home engine and T-flite to replace the 273 in my 65 Valiant and was wondering if it would be any different than a passenger car engine. The crank is drilled for a manual trans other than that and the rear sump pan I can't see any difference unless maybe the exh...

Will a 1965 273 timing chain cover/water pump swap onto a 1973 motorhome 360? And if so will the 273 water pump cool the larger engine? Also will the 273 timing chain cover accept the 360 harmonic balancer? I know I will need to find #1 TDC and use timing tape for accurate timing. I want to use...

OK, I'm trying to put together a list of the parts I will need to complete my 360 swap and need some help from you guys. First off the car has no power steering, or AC so I need to figure out what pulleys and alternator bracket I need. The 360 came from a 1973 motor home and the crankshaft...

Got my SS springs installed today and it looks like I need longer shocks, and a longer rubber brake line that goes from the Y at the axle housing to the hard line . Would B body shocks, B body brake line work? Hope to get some suggestions/advice. Thanks, Litz

I have a chance to buy a 1974 360 and TF trans with 40,000 miles that was pulled from a motor home. The engine is pretty much a bolt in swap but aside from "Massaging" the firewall for clearance will the motor home trans work? Thanks for any replies, Litz