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  1. Mako21

    Cowl cover?

    Does any manufacturer make a cowl cover for our A bodies? Specifically a 76 Dart? Looking for something similar to this mustang, so to stop leaks and what not.
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    Thermostat placement RV2 compressor

    I’ve tried contacting Original Air for tech support, but have been waiting for a call back or even email for over a couple weeks now. I’ll ask here and maybe someone can help. Long story short I had my RV2 overhauled and am converting to R134. I purchased the Original Air thermostat kit and am...
  3. Mako21

    Drive belt change and timing marker in way

    I’m trying to change the AC drive line belt on the slant six. I can’t figure out how to get the drive belt onto the crank pulley. The timing marker is in the way and I don’t want to bend it and break it. Do I have to remover the entire timing cover to gain access? What am I missing? Looks like...
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    Should I Replace AC Condenser?

    Hey all. I just had my RV2 rebuilt by classic auto air. I also purchased a new evaporator and drier and will be replacing all the lines. Also rebuilt the dash box/ blower assembly. Can I flush out the original 1976 AC Condenser of R12, or is it advisable to purchase a new one so I don’t...
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    Accelerator pump check /checkball &weight

    Hi, I bought a spare Holley 1945 to take along on my upcoming winter road trip. Donor car was a 75 valiant. I’ve only done three carb rebuilds, never seen this before so not sure how to proceed. Would appreciate any help. Was about to test the accelerator pump without check ball and weight...
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    Carb suddenly acting up.

    I started fouling plugs yesterday at red lights and have strong exhaust smell while stopped. Decided maybe just needed a quick tuneup so reset my timing and carb adjustments with vacuum gauge to dial it all in. Stock 76 slant six with Holley 1945. Come to find that turning the idle fuel...
  7. Mako21

    Fuel line Mod Questions- Confused

    Hello all, I’m still new to this and learning as I go. I believe with the 90+ degree days and heat index at 105 the last couple days in Miami and foreseeable future , I am certainly experiencing vapor lock conditions. After searching these forums and YouTube, I’m still confused in terms of...
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    Newbie carb 1945 rebuild questions

    Hello all. First time rebuild on my bone stock slant six with a Holley 1945. A couple of questions If you could help. I have watched the Chrysler video and others but I’d like some clarification. 1. Set the float heights with gasket on, or without? 2. Is the primary jet on a stock Holley 1945...
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    [WANTED] Holley 1945

    Looking for 1974-1976 Holley 1945 non lean burn in complete, good, rebuildable condition.
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    [WANTED] Holley 1945 Rebuildable

    Looking for a good condition, Rebuildable complete Holley 1945 carburetor. Going on my stock 1976 Dart slat six. Thanks.
  11. Mako21

    New Issue- slight hesitation only on left turns

    Daily driven 1976 slant six with Holley 1945. New issue just started and it must be something in the carb? Only on left turns when I make a hard left turn inducing body roll (stock suspension and Monroe shocks) the engine sputters and conks, never shuts off but hesitates and once I straighten...
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    Slant Six AC Bracket

    Found a slant six AC bracket out of a 1987 Diplomat slant six car. Would the bracket and Sanden on it mount up on my 1976 Dart slant six car? Other than bolts and bracket and compressor, should I grab anything else? My car has factory power steering and is a factory AC (RV2 ) car. Hoping it...
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    Carburetor (BBD) - new or rebuild?

    Can someone provide wisdom on whether it’s better to buy a Carter BBD new from Summit or find a junked one from marketplace or scrapyard and rebuild it with a kit?
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    [FOR SALE] Not Mine- 1964 Barracuda in rough shape

    I'm looking for a first gen Barracuda and this one is near me. I told the owner I'd post it on here to help him move it. Background It was his fathers car. The father drove it until 1992. It's been parked since, unfortunately. The father just passed this May 2022. Michael, the owner/son is...
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    Dart Mid Trim Removal

    I may have found a donor parts car to get the mid level trim (shown in picture in red) for my Dart. How are these pieces brittle pieces removed without damaging them? Is there a tool?
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    [WANTED] 1976 4 door Dart sedan Belt line trim

    Looking to purchase the left and right side belt line trim as it is referred to for my 1976 Dart Sedan. Please let me know if you have anything. Thanks.
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    Is sealer needed in Dryseal Oil Pressure Sensor NOS

    I’m about to replace my leaky 45 year old oil pressure sending unit on my slant six with a NOS sender patented with the “Dryseal” threads. Should I put some sort of gasket sealer on there as well ?
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    Running too rich-can’t figure it out

    You guys must be sick of me. THe rare times I post, it’s the same issue. I can’t seem to fix it. Here’s my problem (again) 1976 Dart 225 all stock 904/2.73 rear Idling too long or driving in D (3rd gear) typically 40 mph or less my car starts fouling plugs (starting with cylinder 1) and...
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    Rough idle but drives very smooth.

    My slant six is having a persistent issue. It idles very rough (on three cylinders) but drives very very smooth. Black soot out the exhaust and strong gas smell when idling only. I am fouling plugs with carbon constantly. When I hook up a timing light, cylinder 1,2 and 4 have a very...
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    [WANTED] Slant Six Sanden AC bracket

    Looking to purchase an Air Conditioning Bracket to mount a Sanden Compressor on my 1976 Dart Slant Six. Message me please if you have one. Thanks. John.
  21. Mako21

    Tune up question

    After I rebuilt my carburetor, is it possible to get it all dialed in with the power boost line plugged? I sent the booster and master cylinder out for overhaul and while they are at the shop I went ahead and rebuilt my carb at home. I’m ready to install the carb and finalize tuning it but...
  22. Mako21

    Holley 1945 idle adjustment screw

    Decided to give the slant a quick tune up today and while adjusting the idle screw on my Holley 1945 if I back the screw out too far the engine dies (as expected) however if I turn the screw in clockwise all the way in my engine runs fine. I don’t think that’s normal. Where would the Carb be...
  23. Mako21

    Summer Road Trip Pictures

    So with the help of a bunch of good people on this website, I've resurrected and learned a lot with my first ever classic car and finally took it on a road trip. With all the Russia/Ukraine news, I found an interesting article about abandoned remote missile sights from the cold war era in the...
  24. Mako21

    Dipstick reading

    Dumb question, and I'm a newbie to cars but I'm getting ready for a summer road trip and going over all the essentials. No issues at all with my transmission shifting, but when checking the dipstick per the FSM in HOT and NEUTRAL i get two reading on my dipstick. One side marks fluid very high...
  25. Mako21

    Brake Booster to Firewall Gasket (1976)

    I found the correct Master cylinder to Brake booster gasket, However having a hard time locating to buy the Booster to Firewall gasket. Any ideas where I could buy one? Napa, O'reily, Pep boys and internet search doesn't find what I need. It only yields MC to Booster gaskets. The FSM clearly...
  26. Mako21

    Misfiring all of a Sudden

    1976 slant six 225/904 all stock. About two weeks ago I had to take a trip on the highway at around 60 mph for 30 minutes. Once off the highway at the stop light she began running rough at idle. Never shut off on me but a distinct hiccup and I can distinctly hear it popping through the exhaust...
  27. Mako21

    Power booster/ master cylinder ID tag help please

    Hey guys, I’m still trying to figure out what replacement booster/cylinder to buy for my 1976 dart. It has factory power brakes front disc and rear drum. My research indicates changes between the 75/76 model years so it’s hard to determine my bore size and application for a factory replacement...
  28. Mako21

    Having a hard time with finding Master Cylinder

    I’m trying to find a brake master cylinder for my 1976 Dart 4 door. It’s factory power front disc brakes and rear drum. Everything I’m finding online list master cylinders for a 1976 MANUAL front disc. Would anyone have a part # for a good replacement power front disc master cylinder?
  29. Mako21

    Please Help identifying underhood components

    Hello all, Still very new to this but enjoying learning. Electrically, could someone please tell me as indicated by the attached photo from left to right, labeled A through F, what the name of each component is? Mechanically, my Dart is just about right, now looking into the electrical system...
  30. Mako21

    [WANTED] 1976 Dart Custom Taillight Bezels

    Hey all, Looking for the taillight bezels for my 76 Dart. My current ones are pretty well pitted. My research indicates 1974-1976 Dart/Valiant sedan model bezel housings would work. Please contact me if you have any available. Pics of current taillights included.
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