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    Crane ductile iron rockers

    I am looking at these, and wondering if you just use the springs between the rockers, or would you put a spacer to put between the rocker and spring? I see mopar performance offers some that are , .015 thick Thanks, Shane!
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    how to set preload

    Can someone walk me through the proper way to set preload ... Hydraulic Lifters, cast iron adjustable rockers... thanks! Shane
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    A boys first broken pushrod.... LOL

    Hey all... I'm broken down, and am just hoping its simply a busted push rod, tow her home and put a new one in.. What happened: The car , 340, comp cams 268, 750 double pumper, .40 over, 2000 miles on a new build , has been running top notch. I haven't really got on it too hard, just...
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    Electric cooking fan...

    I am adding an electric cooking fan , where is the best spot to connect an ignition source wire under the hood? Is it a good idea to splice into the wire on the starter relay? Thanks!
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    dropping the oil pan with motor in car

    Hey all... I have been trying to ignore the leaking oil from the back right (big) and back left of my oil pan. 340, factory pan, headers. My question is, for you that have dropped the pan , cleaned and installed a new gasket , with the engine in the car and the car on jack stands, how...
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    All in timing question.

    I under stand total timing, I am setting up a new msd billet distributor, I'm going to go with the black bushing(18 degree advance) My engine seems happiest around 18 -20 degrees initial. Starts nicely, and has the highest vacuum. The part i don't fully understand is what springs to put...
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    Just double checking

    I have been doing a lot of reading on here about up dating from the mechanical voltage regulater to the electric napa VR-1001 regulater... Do I simply just remove the old one, and connect the same to wires the same spot and be on my way...no more dimming lights at idle? Thanks for hleping me...
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    NEEDED: Adjustable rocker

    Hey! Somehow one of my adjustable 273 rocker has gone missing. Also two have some wear. Id be willing to a whole set with shafts if need. Worst case I need 1 rocker. I am in Ontario, Canada and would pay pal you right away. Thanks!! Shane
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    Center head bolt

    I am having to remove my passenger side cylinder head. I have the headers unbolt and hanging there in the way. Any one have any tips or advice on how to get the center head bolt with the headers there in the way? I dont see an issue with any of the other bolts, just that one.. thanks for...
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    Rattle sound from passenger side valvetrain..

    Hey all! I am starting to look into a strange sound I am hearing out of the top of the passenger side head... I noticed it nearing the end of the season last year, and I have left it be while stored over the winter.. Now is the time I need to look into/repair this. I pulled the valve cover...
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    What bolts to hold shroud to rad?

    Hey... I finally just got one of those re-made shrounds for my 22" factory rad. I got a dumb question, but what kinda nuts/bolts should I use to attach the shroud to the rad? I really dont think it would be good if the nuts shake loose and the shroud falls off on the fan...
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    carpet

    Hey... where is the cheapest place in Canada to order new carpert for 68 barracuda convert.? Thanks, Shane
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    Convertible top parts info.

    Hey everyone, I had a shop that does convertible tops come and look at my car, they said they can get the top and the rubber moldings no problem. What they said I need is the metal retaining clip(bar) that attaches to the roof frame, that the molding then attaches too. I am missing this...
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    Drive Shaft end cap torque spec?

    Is there a torque spec on those four little end cap bolts on the drive shaft, or just snug them in there? I have always snugged them in there, and never had an issue, but I am always wondering if I should be tightening them to a certain spec..
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    gear oil?

    HEy... anyone know how many litres of gear oil I should buy for my 4 speed off the top of their head? Thanks
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    Looking to build me a stroker...

    And this time I am going to do it right. With pictures and questions/help along the way... As some have read, I am having an issue with the 69 340 in my barracuda convertible...still going to pull the pan to make make make sure , but its got a bad rattle to it... Anyways, I have had this...
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    Oil Pan Removal

    Hey how hard is to remove the oil pan with the motor still in the car? Anyd tips would be greatly appreciated.. Shane
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    Strange Engine noise out of no where

    Hey all, As of yesterday afternoon, I start up my 340, and it has this horrible sounding raddle coming from the motor. I shut it off, check the oil it has no metal shavings and no coolant I can see. I check the coolant, no signs of oil. So I start it up again, and rev it up to 1500 rpm...
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    Wanted: Drivers side air vent box

    Hey I am in ontario Canada, L0R 1P0. I need the drivers side vent door. If you have one you can sell, let me know. Thanks, Shane
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    Interior Vent Door

    Hey guys, The latch on my drivers side fresh air vent door is busted. Is it possible to swithc out just the door? Or should I change out the whole vent box? Does anyone have one to sell? I'm in Canada, so some one up here maybe easier then shipping across the border. thanks, Shane
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    exhaust tips

    What is the correct position for the exhaust tips on a 68 barracuda? Even with the inside or outside of the bumper? In from the bumper, out past the bumper? Anyone picture of them installed correctly? Thanks! Shane
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    addco sway bar

    Anyone have a link to pictures of the addco bar being installed, or installed?
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    DP secondaries

    Ok, So I think I have learned by now, to ask a question first. Before I go messing around and making something simple into something complicated. I have a mechanical secondary holley double pumper on my 340 and it is running great. Choke is set up good car starts and drives great. So today I...
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    From one thing to the next

    I just topped up my tank to nearly full with a gas can, and I noticed I have sprung a leak from where the filler tube goes into the tank. Anyone deal with this before? Any ideas on what to do? Do I need a new tank? Thanks, Shane
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    Rea Leaf Springs

    Just a couple questions, as I just swicthed out my leaf springs for the first time. What do you torque the U bolts down too? My shop manual says 45 foot pounds? I have also read that you have to re-tighten them after you drive it for the first time? is this true? Should you check them...
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    Older Crastsmen push mower

    Does anyone have or know where to get a diagram for the linakges on the carberator for an older craftsmen push lawnmower? I got on for free that didnt run, I cleaned up the carb, but Cant remember to where/how to set up the linkages from the throttle cable on the top of the carb.. thanks Shane
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    Audio amp installation

    Hey, what does the freqency knob on an aftermarket amp do to the sound? It has numbers on both side of zero (12:00) , how should I adjust them?
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    Tail Light Bulbs

    So I went to buy new tail light bulbs, and came home with 2057 bulbs for some reasons... The ones in the car are 1157's.. Can I use these? Whats the difference?? Thanks, Shane
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    Older MP electric distributor

    I have kinda a dumb question. Is there a way to adjust the factory vacuum advance canister? i am running 18 degrees intial with 14 mehcianical. (I got help on here last year in figuring that out) The car runs great with that set up, without the vaccum advance hooked up. With it hooked...
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    Lower Metal Dash colour?

    Hey, I have a black upper dash pad, and my bottom dash is metal painted black. What colour have you guys painted it? Just repaint tremclad semi gloss black? Gloss black? Thanks for the info Shane
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