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  1. LivewireBlanco

    71 Dart Steering Box Leaking

    So my power steering box has been leaking for a while and I've tried using Lucas Power Steering stop leak but it only slowed the leak. I'm assuming my seals in it are done. I've never taking the steering box off or worked on one. Is this something that I should just bite the bullet and...
  2. LivewireBlanco

    Low charge when hot.

    So I went on a cruise last night and it was a lot of stop and go traffic. Car was running about 200, no biggie there but I was noticing coming to the stops that it was not charging or barely charging. The voltmeter usually is about 14 but this was about 13 or just under, sometimes 12 and I would...
  3. LivewireBlanco

    Quarter window roller replacement questions

    So my rear quarter windows in my 71' Dart Swinger won't go down without a lot of effort and while trying to make them go down I can hear the rollers crumbling. What's the best/easiest way to replace the rollers?
  4. LivewireBlanco

    Anyone make a GOOD sending unit?

    A sending unit that reads correctly on a stock gauge and not 1/4 full after 2 blocks would be nice. Or even a way to make the crappy ones work correctly.
  5. LivewireBlanco

    Put in 8 3/4 and now I have a howl...

    I got an 8 3/4, 741 case, 3.23 open rear from a 68 GTS. I put plenty of grease in the bearings and set the preload after cleaning it out. It looks to have sat for a long time. The teeth on the gears looked really good but that's the only inspection I could do. When I I'm driving it above 40 I...
  6. LivewireBlanco

    Best way to pack rear axle bearings?

    I've got an 8 3/4 rear and I need to repack the axle bearings. What's the best method to make sure they are greased well?
  7. LivewireBlanco

    Duralast 331 Brake shoes 10" x 1.75" Don't Work

    I bought two different sets of brake shoes from Autozone for my 10" x 1.75" rear brakes, part #331, and neither of them had the holes for the lower return spring drilled in them. I took both back and had to order from O'Reilly's. Hopefully those are made correctly. Just giving ya'll a heads...
  8. LivewireBlanco

    8 3/4 axle removal question

    I'm going to replace the seals, pack bearings, and new fluid in a new to me 8 3/4 that has sat for a LONG time. I've never done this before but I've done my homework. My only question is, on the axle adjuster side, do I need to loosen it to take it off or put it back on? I know it needs to...
  9. LivewireBlanco

    [Found!] 8 3/4 Shock plate L

    I need an 8 3/4 shock plate that has an L on it.
  10. LivewireBlanco

    Speedometer gear help

    Ok, so the two common guides I have found have conflicting speedometer gear teeth. I'm running 235/60R14 tires which should measure 25.1 inches tall and I'm going to be switching to 3.23 rear gears. I'm seeing 33 and 34 teeth being the correct size but I don't know which one is right. I can...
  11. LivewireBlanco

    [Found!] 8 3/4 SBP Complete Drum to Drum 3.23 or 3.55 gears

    Needing to upgrade my '71 Dart from 7 1/4 2.76 gears. Looking for a small bolt pattern 8 3/4 rear end complete from drum to drum with 3.23 gears preferably or 3.55. Lower shock mounts and e brake cable would be a huge plus but not necessary. Pretty much looking to just bolt on in place of my...
  12. LivewireBlanco

    Late shifts after new torque converter.

    904 transmission, installed a Hughes 2500 torque converter and I can't get the shifts down to normal. It'll hold 1st great until 6000 rpm when floored and shifts 1-2 at 25 mph at cruise. It won't shift 2-3 until im on the highway at high rpm.
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    Ford Ranger rear end fit '71 Dart?

    I've read all about the Exploder 8.8 swap, but what about the Ranger 8.8 from say '99? It appears to be almost the exact width as the stock A body rear and would only require spring perches to be relocated. I am not a fabricator nor do I have any of the equipment but I know someone that is and...
  14. LivewireBlanco

    Rear end selection help and opinions

    Ok, so I'm wanting to finally get rid of my 2.76, 7 1/4" rear in my '71 Dart. It currently has a 300 hp(ish) 318, 904 transmission, 3000 stall, and small bolt pattern 9 inch brakes all around. What I would like to do is upgrade my rear with 3.54 gears and keep my sbp. That limits my choices...
  15. LivewireBlanco

    Door handle only works from inside, need help.

    1971 Dart, although the door may be from earlier dart. It opens fine from the inside but not from the outside. Here's a video of it.
  16. LivewireBlanco

    1971 Dart door panel removal

    Does anyone have the procedure for removing the door panels? My door handles stopped working on the outside so I've been reaching in through the vent window to open the doors for almost a year. I think it's time I fixed the handles...
  17. LivewireBlanco

    [Found!] Clutch style fan for 1971 Dart 318

    I am looking for a fan that will work with a clutch. The one I have is without a clutch. If you also have the clutch with the fan I may be interested but mainly I just need the fan. Thank you.
  18. LivewireBlanco

    904 Transmission 1-2 shift control valve spring install help.

    Ok, evidently this is fairly common but my 1-2 shifts are way lower than my 2-3 shifts. I like where my 2-3 shifts are but my 1-2 shifts are about 1000 rpm too low. I've read this is likely from a weak 1-2 shift control valve spring. Does anyone have any pics of where this is located and...
  19. LivewireBlanco

    Is the 5.7 Hemi GDI?

    I'm thinking no but just thought I'd ask the experts.
  20. LivewireBlanco

    Distributor snap ring removal tool?

    I tried last night for over an hour to remove the snap ring on my distributor advance plate and couldn't get it off. What tool are ya'll using to get that little sucker off? I tried using two small flat blade screwdrivers and some long tweezers but no luck.
  21. LivewireBlanco

    Not charging at idle.

    So I've noticed my '71 Dart isn't charging at idle. It isn't until I'm above 1000 rpm that I'm charging at 14 volts. Is this a voltage regulator or alternator issue?
  22. LivewireBlanco

    Distributor keeps adding advanced without stop?

    So I replaced my points distributor with a remanufactured electronic distributor and mopar ignition module. Replaced my heavy spring in distributor with a light one and noted I have a 15 on my advance plate, should have 30* mechanical advance. So I set my initial timing at 8 and plug my vacuum...
  23. LivewireBlanco

    Using two stock light springs in distributor advance, good idea?

    So I'm upgrading my points ignition on my '71 318 Dart to factory electronic ignition. I know that the factory distributors have quite a long advance. Would taking the light spring from my old distributor and putting it in place of my heavy spring in the new distributor give me a fairly good...
  24. LivewireBlanco

    Front Leaf Spring bolt size?

    1971 Dodge Dart Swinger I'm not at my car but need to pick up some things while I'm out and about. Does anyone know the size of the front bushing bolt for the leaf springs? I believe my car has 7/16" bolts since it was a slant 6 car but my new leaf springs need a 5/8" bolt so I'm going to...
  25. LivewireBlanco

    Installing aftermarket radio, have questions...

    So my 71 Dart came with a Pioneer CD player but it's never worked. I haven't installed a radio before so if someone could please tell me how it SHOULD BE hooked up that would be greatly appreciated. I don't know if the previous owner hooked it up wrong, a loose connection, or it's a busted...
  26. LivewireBlanco

    1974 904 transmission fluid height in pan?

    I'm trying to verify my dipstick is reading right. How high should the fluid be inside the pan in relation to the hole where the dipstick goes? Transmission is a 1974 904.
  27. LivewireBlanco

    Riddle me this...

    I am turning 3000 rpm at 65 mph. I measured my tire height at 24 inches, although discount tire says 25 online. My rear end is a 7 1/4 marked 2.76 on the outside. Shouldn't I be going a lot faster at that rpm? Could it be that the previous owner swapped gears in the rear end? Could it be the...
  28. LivewireBlanco

    Installing new filler neck grommet...

    Any tips or tricks to make this install smooth and easier? 1971 Dart.
  29. LivewireBlanco

    Aftermarket gauge lights, where to connect?

    I installed the usual Autogauge 3 gauge set. Where is the best place to connect the lights for the gauges so they work with the dimmer? Are y'all splicing or something else? Car is a 71 Dart
  30. LivewireBlanco

    71 Dart rear brakes staying on...

    Having a problem with my rear brakes staying on. I can drive around a bit then they will decide to stay on. I can let off the brakes and my car will sit still. Lifted up the rear end in neutral and I have to give a lot of effort to move both rear tires and they wont spin freely. Think it's...
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