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    Was the Tuff steering wheel an option on a 1970 Dart Swinger?

    Hi, I'd like to install a Tuff wheel on my 1970 340 Swinger. I need to stay within certain guidelines to maintain my collector car insurance. Was the Tuff wheel a factory available option for my car? Appreciate any insight.
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    !970 Swinger Tuff wheel?

    Anybody know if the Tuff steering wheel was an option on the 70 340 Dart Swinger? Thanks.
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    P3690426 - Mopar Performance Electronic Ignition Conversion Kits

    I'm thinking of installing the Mopar P3690426 electronic ignition kit to replace my original dual point distributor in my 1970 340 Swinger. I have the factory tach. Any tach issues with using the electronic system? Do I have to change my voltage regulator? Did some searching but unable to find...
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    Distributor service in Calgary?

    Heard there was a distributor guru in Calgary, believe his name is Dave. Anybody have contact details please? Thanks.
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    70 dart 14" rallye rim widening

    Hi, Any body had their their stock 14" rallyes widened? I would like to stay with the stock look but more tire under the rear, how wide can you go 14 X 8, 14 X 9? Any pics appreciated. Thanks.
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    1970 340 clutch release bearing part number?

    Just picked up a N1054 SKF release bearing, it's different from the one I removed, the inside diameter is too small but the parts listing at the auto parts store says it's correct. Anybody else run into this problem? If you any part numbers please post. Thanks.
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    Lifters?

    Iv'e got my 340 in pieces, all bearings failed and crank in poor shape. Cam is o.k. but I'm concerned that there may may be metal particles in the lifters from the bearings break up, there was debris in the oil pan. Can the lifters be cleaned enough to remove any debris? If I decide to go with...
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    Pulling engine tips?

    Have to pull my engine out, low oil pressure, scored oil pump and ruined main bearing and crank journals. Any tips, it's a 4 speed, leave the tranny in and pull from the bellhousing? Looking for the quickest and easiet way but never had one out of this car, 70 Swinger 340 4 speed. Looking to do...
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    Another oil pressure problem

    Freshly rebuilt 340, not by me, 300 miles on it. Running 20/50 oil, 65 psi at idle cold, warm up and it drops to 10-12 psi. Rev to 3000 and 40 psi, pressure goes up with RPM. If I rev it up and then release the gas pedal pressure momentarily jumps about 5 psi so from 40 to 45 then drops down as...
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    Petronix ignition

    Looking to switch to Petronix ignition. I have the Chrysler dual point distributor, anybody know the part number for the Petronix unit? Iv'e looked online and it only lists one for the Prestolite dual point. I know it's available but my supplier can't confirm the part number, I don't want to...
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    Samll block head ID?

    I have a pair of heads with "O" cast into them near the front plug hole drivers side and rear plug hole passenger side, any idea of the specs? valve sizes etc, size of engine originally installed on, 318, 340, 360? Thanks.
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    340 fan spacer?

    Does the 340 have a fan spacer? I have about a 2" gap between the fan blades and rad, just found a spacer in one of my parts boxes, it is about 3/4" thick, if I install it it will leave me 1 1/4" fan clearance, I guess it would probably improve airflow through the shroud. Appreciate it if you...
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    Purple Ice? Water Wetter?

    Anybody try Purple Ice? Is it any good, did you notice any temp drop? How about Water Wetter?
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    340 oil pressure indication?

    Got my car on the road today, newly rebuilt 340, rallye dash, I know all oil pressure guages are probably different but they should be close. Where is your oil pressure indicating when cold and when hot? When mine is hot it's down in the lower 1/3, is this about right, might have to slave in a...
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    1970 Dart Windshield suppliers?

    Anybody know of a windhshield supplier for a 1970 Dart 2 door hardtop. Preferably in the North West, are they hard to find?
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    '70 Dart w/shield trim clips

    Just about ready to install my windshield and rear window, Iv'e got a bag of new trim clips, anybody have their trim off but the clips installed and could take a photo of both front and rear. Can't find any good info on which way up they go. Thanks.
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    1970 shoulder belts?

    Just found reproduction seat belt sets on Ebay for 1970 Dart bench seat, picture is not very good but it looks like they have the black buckle on the shoulder strap. I thought the chrome tip was on the shoulder strap and the buckle was down at the seat. Can anybody confirm which is correct. Thanks.
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    '70 340 ignition timing with Comp cam?

    1970 340 10.5 CR, all stock except for Comp Cams .470 lift, 270 deg duration, any body runningthis combo already, how about ignition timing? Just started my engine for the first time after rebuild, with static timing set a 5 deg BTDC, what works on yours? I won't be driving for about another 6...
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    Trunk/spare wheel well plug

    Looking for a source for a 2 1/2" plastic body plug, (Caplug is the maker) goes in the spare wheel well in the trunk. Can't find anything that big locally, called Year One and they don't have one listed. Any ideas?
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    1970 antenna gasket?

    I bought a new antenna and it doesn't have a gasket, shop manual shows one but lots of other sources don't, any chance of checking your original car and see if it's between the bezel and fender. Thanks.
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    1970 Dart sealt belts

    I ned a full set of seat blets for my 70 Swinger, bench seat,black, shoulders laps and rear, the whole enchilada, anybody have a set for sale? Thanks.
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    4 speed transmission oil choice?

    Iv'e got a freshly rebuilt 4 speed, any recommendations for oil? Manual states 140 weight, or 80/90 for cold climate. I'm leaning towards the 90, would take forever to get the 140 in.
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    Hurst shifter pic?

    Just hooked up my shifter today, will shift 1-2 and 3-4 but can't get the lever far enough to the left to move forward and engage reverse, just wants to select 1-2. It's got fresh grease in it so looks like it's been apart. (Bought the car in pieces). Is it possible the part that the lever slots...
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    1970 Fuse box accessory fuse?

    Got my dash out of my 70 Swinger, currently tidying up the harness, question my fuse fuse box doenst have an have an "accessory" fuse. It's is missing and so is the clip to put it into, got a feeling that was an option that I don't have, that means only 5 fuses. Does this seem right? Thanks.
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    DOT 5 silicone fluid?

    Anybody used DOT 5 silicone brake fluid. I have all new brake components and considering using DOT 5, doesn't damage paint and does not absorb moisture. heard that the pedal appears spongy though compared to DOT 3 or 4. Any experience with this stuff? Thanks.
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    1970 Dart 4 Speed steering column lower bearing??

    This looks like a popular subject but no response on a previous thread. I have my column removed and it does not have a lower shaft bearing installed, the shaft can move around inside the tube. I have looked at my service manual and it only refers to a lower bearing in column manual shift cars...
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    Brake pedal rod

    Any idea what the rod looks like which goes between the pedal and master cylinder. Got the pedals but can't find the rod, pics please if you have one. That's what happens when you buy a car in pieces I guess. Thanks for your help.
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    Clutch safety switch?

    My clutch safety switch has a bent lever, any idea where it's supposed to contact the pedal? Pic would be nice if somebody doesn't mind taking one of their's, my pedal assembly is out of the car and the switch lever is bent so bad it's tough to figure out. Thanks for your help.
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    Steering lock/reverse linkage

    Trying to assemble my car today, bought it on pieces so finding some stuff missing and not sure how it should look. Iv'e got the reverse/steering lock stuff, I can see the shaft bracket is supposed to bolt to the drivers side frame rail clsoe to the Z bar for the clutch, but I can't see how it...
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    Reverse/steering lock linkage?

    Trying to assemble my car today, bought it on pieces so finding some stuff missing and not sure how it should look. Iv'e got the reverse/steering lock stuff, I can see the shaft bracket is supposed to bolt to the drivers side frame rail clsoe to the Z bar for the clutch, but I can't see how it...
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