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1968 Dodge Dart Slant Six I'm in the process of reassembling my heater after a complete rebuild. I noticed that the engine heater hose fittings are both 5/8" (thermostat cavity and water pump). The heater core fittings, however, don't seem to match. One is 5/8" but the other is 1/2". This...

1968 Dodge Dart Slant Six I'm trying to remove my distributor to facilitate points/condenser replacement. I've removed the hold-down bolt. I have been unable remove the distributor. I had to use a pry bar to rotate it. I tried gentle force with a pry bar to prise it up, without success. I...

1968 Dodge Dart I have my slant stripped down for restoration work. All of the accessories and the spark plugs have been removed. I can't see any way to use a tool to turn the engine. There are no bolt heads on the crankshaft pulley. I used my borescope to look for a socket drive purchase...

1968 Dodge Dart 225 I'm reinstalling my ignition coil. I didn't document the original arrangement when I disassembled this a year ago. Would someone please advise how the small can (condenser?) is connected. I assume its pigtail attaches to one of the coil terminals (+ or - ). My electrical...

1968 Dart 225 CID My new water pump instructions state that RTV sealant should be used on the fiber gaskets. I don't see how that is possible on the trapped gasket without contaminating the pump with RTV. What is the correct installation procedure?

I'm installing my new master cylinder. Is the retention clip a temporary fixture to be removed before installation?

1968 Dodge Dart I'm assembling my rear brakes, and this part was in my parts bag. I don't think it is a brake part, and I assume that it got mixed in during the cleaning process (I've disassembled most of the car for restoration). Does anyone know what this is? (The white substance is...

1968 Dodge Dart with 9" Drum Brakes This is the steering spindle seal. Which side faces inboard?

1968 Dodge Dart with 9 in. drum brakes. The hardware kit for my drum brakes contains brake shoe hold down hardware consisting of a stepped spring and T-retainer as shown below. The retainer is slightly too wide to fit through the hole in the backing plate. I have discarded my original hold...

1968 Dart with 9 in manual drum brakes. I am fabricating all new brake lines. Some of my removed lines are too distorted to provide a useful pattern. Would someone please post an image of the short line which connects the front wheel cylinder to its respective brake hose. If possible, a...

What is the brake fluid capacity for my 1968 Dodge Dart with manual drum brakes? I'm replacing my entire hydraulic system, so I need to fill from dry.

1968 Dodge Dart 225 I noticed that there is a metal jumper which is disconnected from my fuel line. Just to be certain, I assume that this provides a ground for my fuel tank sender, and that I should reground it to the fuel pipe.

1968 Dodge Dart with Torqueflite I'm trying to remove my speedometer cable to install a replacement. The first image is the installed cable. The second image is the replacement supplied by RockAuto. I assume that I remove the installed cable by twisting the small cylinder adjacent to the...

The FSM procedure for radio removal is quite involved. It calls for removal of the instrument cluster, glovebox, temp controls, ash receiver frame, radio frame and center bezel. It's difficult to see why all of this is required. Is it possible to remove the radio without accomplishing all of...

I removed the two visible mount screws, and the hinge is loose but hung up on something. I've been unable to wiggle it free and I can't see what is preventing it from coming out. Anyone know what I'm missing?

I need a quantity of side molding trim retainers for the '68 Dart four-door.

I need a window regulator for the driver side front door of my '68 Dart four-door. I posted a parts wanted thread. Two questions to help in my search: 1. What model year regulators will fit a '68. 2. Are regulators the same for two-door and four-door, and front/rear. I suspect they're the...

Window regulator needed for driver side front door for 1968 Dart four-door.

This foam rubber gasket was removed from my '68 Dart heater box. I'm reassembling the box, and I don't recall where it came from. It seems to be about the diameter of the fan motor, but it doesn't seem to fit tightly. Would someone be kind enough to supplement my failing memory?

I'm replacing the front door hinge pins/bushings on my '68 Dart. I purchased a Dorman kit P/N 38382 to facilitate repair. Rockauto says this is the correct kit. The upper hinge presented no problems, and the pins and bushings fit correctly. When I disassembled the lower hinge, there was no...

I'm rebuilding my '68 Dart heater box. One half of the box is distorted, and it is going to be a challenge to assemble the two halves. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Upon inspecting my '68 Dart Holley 1920 carburetor in anticipation of rebuilding the carb, I determined that the throttle shaft/throttle body is worn. I haven't found suitable repair parts, and the FSM warns against trying the replace the shaft. What are my options at this point? I recently...

Each line in my '68 Service Manual wiring diagram is coded (e.g., J2-16BL). The one or two letters at the end designate color (e.g., BL for "black"). I presume that the two numbers prior to the color designate wire gage. What is the meaning of the rest of the code?

Trying to remove the rear seat cushion from my '68 Dart. Should be the easiest job on the list, but mine won't budge. I know how it's retained and how I've always removed seat cushions in the past, but this thing is stubborn. I'm trying to push down and rearward at the cushion bottom, release...

My '68 Dart transmission cooler line has a repair consisting of a two-inch section of fuel hose and two hose clamps. Is this a suitable repair?

I just removed the windshield on my '68 four-door Dart. The windshield gasket appears to be dry mounted on a flange at the top and sides of the windshield. There is no flange at the bottom edge, however, and there appears to be the remnant of sealant. Is sealant used only at the bottom...

My 68 Dart 4-door cloth headliner is in need of replacement. Does the rear window have to be removed the accomplish this? Will a later model year rigid headliner fit in my '68?

My '68 Dart has automatic brake adjusters. The FSM states that '68 is the first year for that feature. My recollection from my drum brake days is that the adjusters were more of a nuisance than a useful feature. I am completely rebuilding my brakes and contemplating not reinstalling the...

Is this block plug a coolant drain? I have removed all hoses from the engine, opened the radiator drain and removed the water pump. I'm wondering if I can drain more coolant by removing this plug.

How do I release the brake pushrod from the master cylinder piston? ('68 Dart manual brakes).