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Hello, 1973 Dart with 904 transmission is leaking ATF from the bellhousing inspection plate. There will be a few drops on the ground after it sits for a few days. Where is it coming from and how do I fix it? Thanks

How many forum participants out there have cars with the original drivetrain? (or an identical replacement). It is my observation most people on this forum have modified cars. This is my unmodified 1973 Swinger with 318 V8. I took it out of mothballs these past two years with a lot of help from...

Does anybody out there know of a source for the nylon washer on the filler plug on a 7.25" differential? 7/8" inner diameter and 1 7/16" outer diameter. I looked at Ace hardware, not big enough. None at classic industries. Mc Master Carr had them with a minimum order of 25.

I need to replace leaking pinion seal in 1973 Dart with 7 1/4 differential. I read the Factory Service Manual and researched previous threads on this topic on this forum. Questions: 1. How do you hold the yoke still to remove the nut without the tool in the service manual? 2. When I reinstall...

The numbers are 2951571 and 09104 and 38. The number 79 is inside the circle. What years, models, and engines is this correct for? Is there a date code on it? Thank you.

2 different brands of "Chrysler Blue" 1970-1974 are not a good match for the factory original engine color in my 1973 318 Dart. They both have more green than what is on the engine. Has anyone else noticed this? The last I used is a spray can of OER brand engine paint Chrysler Blue # K89166...

I am looking for a source of just the rubber fabric used on exhaust hangers. I want to cut it to size and make my own. This is about 1/4" or thicker reinforced with string in the rubber. My 1973 Dart has the quiet car package. The exhaust hanger has two of these straps, one on each side of the...

Stock 318. I removed the oil pan to change the rear main seal. I removed the center steering link, the exhaust pipe, the diagonal braces between the engine and trans, and the starter. The last obstacle was the sheet metal cover on the bottom of the flywheel. I ended up bending it to get it off...

1973 Dart all stock. I used Energy Suspension tie rod end grease boots when I rebuilt the suspension a year ago. Now I have to remove the center steering link to drop the oil pan. The new boots are much thicker than the stock style and won't allow the tie rod / pitman arm puller tool to go...

The core plug on the right/passenger side rear next to the oil filter is leaking. Questions: 1. Can this be replaced with the engine in the car? 2. Should I get a steel or brass replacement? 3. What size is correct? 4. Should I use sealer? If so what kind? 5. Will any auto parts store have...

This summer I took my Dart out of long term storage and did many needed repairs and got it running and handling good again. I got a lot of help along the way with the repairs from member of this forum. Thank you! This Dart has been in my family since new and still has original paint, vinyl top...

I replaced the oil pressure sensor with one from O'reilly's because the old one was leaking a lot. No leak. This car has a warning light. The photo is the one I took off and I think it is the factory original. Part # NTROL 6083. Is there a source for an accurate new one or a NOS part that...

Anybody out there done this before? It doesn't seem too hard according to the shop manual. No need to lift engine. Drop the pan. Remove rear main cap. Original seal will be rope. New replacement seals are split rubber. Removing old and installing new seal above the crankshaft seems tricky. Is...

Stock 1973 Dart 318 V8. The 1973 shop manual shows how to use a pressure gauge to test outlet pressure on the fuel pump. The book says to install a tee just before the carburetor to connect the pressure gauge. I don't think the tee fitting exists. Numerous auto parts stores do not have the...

1973 Dart. 100% factory stock. 318 V8. Carter BBD 2 barrel carburetor. Where do I attach the vacuum gauge? to the hose going to the PCV valve? another hose coming from the carburetor? or is there a port/plug on the intake manifold itself? I'm learning as I'm going. Trying it diagnose a rough...

Did 1973 318 V8 have plastic teeth on the timing gears from the factory?

Even after it is warmed up it will die if I take my foot off the pedal. I'm doing a lot of work on this Dart to sort it out after a 25 year storage. New spark plug wires got it running but a a trip to my modern car mechanic did not solve the startup issue. They timed it and adjusted the choke...

It appears the fit is supposed to be tight but I can't push them in place. It seems like the boot is just a tad too small. I don't want to ruin them or install with a gap. Hints?

I need to change the leaking gear selector shaft seal on 1973 Dart 904A automatic. *Where do you get a good quality tool to remove the seal? *I understand there is another way that does not require a tool. It involves removing the pan and pushing the seal out from below. I am going to...

I have read many places that the factory dipped the bare steel lower control arms in cosmoline to prevent rust for a while. Many people on this forum try to replicate this appearance with various gold and amber spray paints. I painted the LCAs with Eastwood Detail Gray which looks like bare...

Was the factory original color of the power steering gear box natural cast iron or black paint? I found conflicting answers on a search of this forum. Thank you

1973 Dart 904 automatic transmission. It is leaking trans fluid where the speedo cable goes into the transmission. Who sells the replacement seals for this? I am going to replace the pan gasket also, so while the fluid is drained I want to replace the speedo gear seals. Thanks

This is the type where the rubber is inside a cylindrical sleeve. I have removed many parts for repairs and access to the engine mounts is good now. If the rubber is OK I would like to just reuse the existing ones. It seems the conventional wisdom is that rubber is better than polyurethane at...

There was a thread "Classic Industries charging $18 to ship a speedo gear". Was this deleted by the moderators? I can't find it. Did the subject violate the rules? I'm relatively new to this forum and I am curious. I am not angry. Thanks

I'm finding daubs of paint all over the front suspension. What are they for? Were they put there at the factory? White on the lower control arm rivets, orange on the tips of the torsion adjuster, yellow on the tips of the lug nut studs, ball joint studs, and tie rod studs, green on the torsion...

One of the upper control arm bolts is rusted to the inner sleeve of the bushing and won't come out. The other three came out fine. There is not enough room to drive it out with a hammer. Suggestions? Thanks for all your help. I'm close to being able to put clean parts back on.

I have the K frame off. Is there an easy way to degrease and clean it before sandblasting? I'm thinking of the inside also. Or am I destined to clean it like I did the other parts with solvents and a wire brush?

What are the pros and cons of changing the original rubber with polyurethane inserts? The original factory rubber appears OK. Does it wear out after 50 years? These engine mounts have the steel cylinder surrounding the rubber. The original rubber is removed with a propane torch and the new...

Is there a source for the original style rubber strut rod bushings? Does the Dodge dealer/Mopar still sell them? I know that polyurethane versions are available. Does the polyurethane version change the alignment? Was the original version one piece or two piece on 1973 a body? Mopar part...

I bought some cheap wiper arm bushings from Ebay. Youtube and this forum said to press them in with an 11/16" socket and a vise. The plastic was too hard and that method actually deformed the steel on the arm. I tried boiling them in water and that did not work either. I bought some different...