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    Flushing cooling system using dishwasher tablets

    Probably going to get flamed, but I thought this video was interesting. Might come in handy some day. This channel always has some interesting ideas that they test out. Not super scientific but I like their spirit.
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    Edelbrock 5777 spring alternatives

    Hello, Does anyone have a recommendation for Edelbrock's 5777 springs? They seem to be discontinued. https://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/5777/10002/-1 Jeg's alternative is a dual spring which the 7177 cam manuals says not to use...
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    The Questionable Garage Duster build

    Has anyone been following The Questionable Garage's hemi duster build? I'm liking it so far, he has done a lot of work on it.
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    Speedmaster Top End Engine Combo Kit

    Looks like speedmaster is having a Top End Engine Combo Kit promo. Not sure how much work would be required to get this to work well.
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    Aluminum vs cast iron cylinder head suspension effects

    I wanted to know if anyone that has gone from cast iron to aluminum heads noticed any difference in suspension/steering feel after the upgrade. Was it big enough to readjust your suspension?
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    Anyone tried these wheels?

    I was looking for some big bolt wheels that would fit on my 74 duster with stock suspension and came across the American Force Wheels Independence SS5. I plan on upgrading to a big brake kit and have read that 18" wheels are the way to go to get some good clearance. Has any one tried these...
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    Chopped duster?

    Saw this and just wanted to know if anyone done this kind of roof modifications to a steel body duster? from http://www.chris-isaacs.com/1970dusterpromod.html
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    Default edelbrock carb settings

    So while rebuilding my carb I got a little carried away and messed with some settings on the carb. Now im having a hard time dialing in the carb settings. :banghead: I have a 1974 360 with edelbrock rpm cam and intake everything else is stock. With an edelbrock performer 600cfm carb. 12 deg...
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    hydraulic lifters

    Hello, I have been working on getting my car up and running but keep running into a lot of little things here and there. I have a 74 duster with a 360. It has an edelbrock performer rpm camshaft that came with hydraulic lifters. The problem is that I keep getting excessive noise from the...
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    wrinkle paint valve cover help

    Hello I have some M/T aluminum 360 valve covers that I want to paint. I saw a member on here do a sweet wrinkle paint finish on theirs and was just wondering if others have any tips. Is there a brand that works well under that heat range? Would these steps be correct? 1) Clean 2) Sand...
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    74 duster seat-belt bolt not coming out

    Hello, I have a 74 duster with a 3 point harness. Im replacing the belts but I cant get the bolts on the roof off from both sides. The bolts just spin, I do notice there is a slit below the bolts. I tried to shove a flat metal bar in there but I didn't feel anything as I spun the bolt. How...
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    bolt on sway bar brackets?

    A long time ago I bought front and rear Addco sway bars for my 74 duster but the car doesn't have the mounting brackets for sway bars. Is there a place that sells bolt-on sway bar brackets? I have been tempted to go with the firmfeel kits since they come with brackets but they are a bit...
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    Black and white interiors

    Hello guys/gals, I have a 74 Duster and would like to do a black and white interior. Mainly have everything white with black carpet and black dash. But I have been running into a lot of problems finding places that sell white interior parts. Does anyone know of a good place to get all white...
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    AR Engineering's WILWOOD ON 11.75 ROTORS kit

    I was looking into these but the link on AR's site just leads to the homepage of manciniracing and I can't seen to find AR's kit anywhere on the mancini racing site. Do they still sell this kit? If so, where have others gotten it and do they like it? AR seems to have some nice stuff. But the...
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    5 point harness mounting location

    Hello guys and gals, Im going to be adding some 5 point harnesses to my 74 duster but I wanted to know/see were people put the mounting points. I have and would like to keep my bench seat. I also don't have a cage. I got my harness from Crow erprizes. It came with 4 eye-bolts that the...
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    Any "wide body" A bodies?

    I have to admit I have seen some sweet looking Camaros with wide body modifications. JCR Restorations Are there any good examples of wide body modifications for A bodies, say a duster? I just have a hard time seeing the lines that you would pull away from the body to give it a...
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    What differential do I have?

    Hello guys/gals, Can you help me identify my differential? I have a 74 Plymouth Duster with a 360 and 904 transmission. I would like to get into auto cross and would like to focus on low end acceleration rather than top end speed. What would be a good limited slip differential to...
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    Identify parts

    Hello, I was cleaning my shed and came across some old parts. I would like to know what price I should sell them for and if they are what I think they are. Looks like a Mopar duel plain aluminum intake for a SB 360 Looks like a Holley 1850 (600 CFM double pumper?)...
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    Help with 360 noise

    Hello Guys and Gals, It is that time of the year when I get to work on my car. I got her started up a few months back but didn't notice this noise since the exhaust was off. I thought the valves needed adjusting so I went through and adjusted them according to some videos I saw on youtube...
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    318 timing issue

    Hello, Last week I was helping my brother get his car on the road again. It is a 72 duster with a 318. I has not been rebuilt rebuilt from what I can see and seems to be in need of one. Anyway, It doesn't want to start unless the timing is set to 30+ advanced. It is nuts! I guess it was...
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    Swaybar Choices

    I have a 74 duster that I want to setup for autocross. Im looking into getting swaybars for it but would like some info. I have some Adecco bars (not installed), but I think some firmfeel ones would be better. Are there some others I should consider? I heard hellwig had some adjustable...
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    Bending hard lines

    Hello, I have a 74 duster with a 360, 904 trans, power steering, and tti headers. I'h having issues with the trans cooling hard lines being too close the headers and the steering linkage (bar going from gearbox to idler arm). What is the best way to bend the lines when they in the car and...
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    US Car tool Drive shaft loop on a 74 Duster?

    Hello, I bought a US Car tool Drive shaft loop advertised as "Adjustable to fit all engine / transmission / exhaust combination's.". But when I take a look at my trans cross-member the transmission's bushing mount seems to be in the way. Does anyone have pics of one installed on 74 abody...
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    74 Duster Front brakes leaking Fix

    I was finishing up rebuilding the stock front Disk brakes (new calipers) on the duster when I noticed a leak coming from between the brake hose and caliper on both sides. I used the crush washers that came with the calipers. It seemed that the crush washer was not thick enough causing the...
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    360 start up problem

    Hello I just spent this weekend trying to get my engine that has been sitting for 6yrs to run. I kept it dry and oiled during storage but it was outside (condensation?). I have not been able to figure out what is wrong with it. I have replaced the starter and battery. It didn't change...
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    Starter for tti headers

    I thought I was gonna have my car running this weekend but starter is dead. I have a 74 duster with a 360 and tti headers. I have seen the listed starters on the tti site but I would like to know what one you guys recommend before I spend the money. Also I have a 904 trans but they don't say...
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    ball joint separation trick

    I wanted to share this neat trick I picked up while helping my buddy on his civic a while back and we ran into a stubborn ball joint. I had tried a pickle fork, all kinds of hammering, and PB blaster on my upper ball joint but nothing was working. This video shows the basics but it is not of...
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    Braided brake line issues

    I have a 74 Duster with factory front disks and read drums. So this weekend I tried to get my brakes in order. It was going ok until I got to bleeding the brakes. I got some front Braided brake lines (not sure from where it was a while ago) but they are a PIA. The ones I got have a a few...
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    Beefy SubFrame connectors

    Hello, I have a 1974 duster automatic with 360 and i have been wanting to get some nice beefy subframe connectors for it. I plan to daily drive the car as well as auto cross it. Unfortunately I don't have the tools or space to build my own. Is there any one out there who builds those nice...
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    Split bucket back with center arm rest front bench seat

    Hello i was reading up DusterDude72's build thread and saw some seat that i would love to have in my duster. I have been looking for a sporty front bench seat for a while but couldn't find anything i really liked. Does anyone know what model/years these came in and if they are still available...
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