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  1. DonPal

    Brakes "skip" as I press down. Whats goin on?

    I have a 65 Dart in Ct and it's likely your brakes saw the same type salty winters in NYC/NY that promotes rapid rusting. Selecting a master cylinder that bolts directly in starts by looking at your tire size. If you see a 13 inch tire then it's likely you have 9 inch brake drums and the master...
  2. DonPal

    65 Barracuda throttle linkage issue

    I could use a kit with similar parts, Since I am converting a slant six from rod throttle to cable throttle I will need to get a different cable because of a length difference.
  3. DonPal

    A Body 833 or A Body 833OD?

    I think you'll be at 2000 rpm at 65mph with the 3.23 & OD based on my 65 Dart which has a 2.94 & has 2000 rpm at 70mph. It's noticeably quieter with the lower revs than a non OD. If you put HEI in & dial up higher initial timing, electric fan, tall radials, enlarge the exhaust to 2 1/4, & set...
  4. DonPal

    filler neck modification

    The restrictor in that picture was being installed 4 years ago in my 65 Dart and also in my daughter's 65 Dart. The restrictor has been used for a little over 20,000 miles and continues to stay in position. Fuel is dispensed from all the nozzles of different gas stations during that time in a...
  5. DonPal

    Gas filler and modern pumps

    Agree..... you had better know your filler pipe well before adding a flapper valve. The stock 65 Dart filler tube has a horizontal baffle splitting the filler tube into two halves with gas flowing down the lower half & venting occuring in the upper half. As the baffle nears the end of the...
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    Gas filler and modern pumps

    Sorry about your credit card.....didn't happen to me....& I bought twice at different times for different cars using a credit card. Although the discussion has been about filling up without spilling my problem was also spilling out the vent tube during sharp turns....so noticeable that a...
  7. DonPal

    Gas filler and modern pumps

    See attachment for a method to install in a 65 Dart or similiar....note gas filler tube diameter.
  8. DonPal

    1966 Disc Brake Conversion Questions

    see the following location for a full summary of the available wheels & which models featured the 14 x 5.5 wide rims that are needed for the Scarebird installation: www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/wheels/1.html Yes the 14 inch ralleyes are 5.5 wide & explain why those who used the ralleyes didn't...
  9. DonPal

    early a wiper arm

    Tested the NAPA 60-1699, as modified, for 3 fun filled winters in New England thru ice, salt, snow, & rain plus summer sun baking including 70 travel miles a day and continuous outdoor parking to suggest they are "functional"....Now if I could only get the windshield washers to work as well...
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    early a wiper arm

    See attached annotated diagram for installing a new Napa 60-1699 refill in a 65 Dart in the original Dart holder which retains the original look......maybe it works for a 61?
  11. DonPal

    early a 5 speed converson

    You'll need the OD. bellhousing with the OD since the OD bellhousing has the bigger opening to fit the OD. It's practically a bolt in. I've done two conversions & seen 30 mpg on occassion in hilly N.E. 833 OD came in alum & cast iron versions in model years from 75 to 87 for various cars &...
  12. DonPal

    1966 Disc Brake Conversion Questions

    Note the scarebird option requires 14 x 5.5 wheels.....14 x 4.5 wheels rub on the calipers.
  13. DonPal

    picture needed: stock black wheels with dog dish and beauty rings

    View your wheel, tire & hubcap from different angles....it may influence your decision. Angle views usually point out that extra stripes, words, etc. cause complexity of the view as everything starts to blend together. Solid black tire, solid wheel color, and solid hubcap color are busy...
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    Would you daily drive an early A?

    Note the shoulder belt locking control was seperate in it's own module up to around 2000 & then slid into one of the functions of the main computer after that.....you'll need the parts of the two harnesses if pulling one of these modules. A recent Ebay item for the seat belt control module...
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    Would you daily drive an early A?

    Along with that valid point also add whiplash with the front seat low back cushion. Consider a 4 dr to add a pillar next to you......using rear doors calls for something better than a 4 point shoulder harness. Consider 96 to 2000 Sebring convertible seats with built in shoulder belt &...
  16. DonPal

    Dual Master Cylinder

    The 36338 NAPA master cylinder is almost, but not yet, extinct. RockAuto is selling the last of them at $11.22 ea under the United name and has less than a dozen available at that closeout price. Note the application was originally for 71 to 74's with manual front disc brakes/drum back brakes...
  17. DonPal

    upgrading to power brakes 65valiant?

    I used a 15/16 dia MC that improves pedal effort for a disc/drum combo. I've seen where some claimed that early 70's demons with a disc/drum manual brakes used a 1" bore however others claimed a 15/16 dia. I found the 15/16 cylinder United 36338 still available thru RockAuto at Wholesaler...
  18. DonPal

    Early A-body floor mats????

    My 65 Dart carpet supplier also supplied matching floor mats at the same time....that might work for you if there was a way to determine if your 65 dart carpet supplier had the correct mat pattern & still carried the same color now.
  19. DonPal

    64 cuda original rear end

    If the rear is in the car use a floor jack under the center and lift both tires off the ground; spin one tire and watch the other tire: 1) if both tires spin in the same direction it's most likely a suregrip 2) if the tires spin in opposite directions it's not a suregrip. Most suregrips have a...
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    64 cuda original rear end

    NAPA has a GL-5 API Service rated gear oil 80W-85W-90 that is for limited slip differentials. They also sell a "friction modifier" that is intended for limited slip differentials. I used both together in my 65 Dart 7 1/4 suregrip differential after rebuilding it with new bearings & seals &...
  21. DonPal

    Wiper Refills Stainless Arm 64 GT

    Will this open? WiperRefillInstallation | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
  22. DonPal

    Wiper Refills Stainless Arm 64 GT

    The NAPA part number I found successful is 60-1699. The refill is 3 inches too long so it must be cut. I developed an annotated diagram with pictures & step by step instructions to simplify the installation for any skill level...
  23. DonPal

    Wiper Refills Stainless Arm 64 GT

    Since the original ANCO wiper blade tabs fit the original wiper refils tightly I'm assuming they haven't spread apart. I also found correct nos ANCO wiper blades (unfortunately without the antilift feature) quite a while back which fit perfectly and take the same width refil as the original...
  24. DonPal

    Wiper Refills Stainless Arm 64 GT

    I bought the suggested 19-13 wiper blade refil & found it no where close to fitting the anco stock 13 inch setup...it's at least 1/8 inch too narrow Now that that hole has been dug does anyone no a way out by buying a certain blade that the refils will fit?
  25. DonPal

    7 1/4 Pinion torque spec. ?

    My 65 Dart Service Manual specifies 240 ft lbs. (min). I use my 3/4 drive torque wrench which is 4 ft long for this task with the rear wheels contacting ground and the front wheels well blocked.
  26. DonPal

    Where's the best place to get interior parts for a 65 4dr?

    I bought my trunk mat for $40 with free shipping. It was slightly thinner than the original but the pattern & fit were a direct duplicate. See...
  27. DonPal

    1965 Dart bulb numbers

    My 65 Dart outside taillights show signs of lens cracking where the 1157 bulbs are close to the lens. I blocked the brake light on & checked the lens & it was relatively hot where the bulb comes close. Consequently pay attention to the heat generated & proximity of the bulb to the lens when...
  28. DonPal

    I need help identifying early Darts

    A 170 has a single very thin molding running down the side of the car like the tan 4 door shown. A 270 has a molding that is triple the width with bright alum. on the top and bottom & black in the center.
  29. DonPal

    What's the deal with...

    See the attached link to see how a stock 65 Dart gas cap was modified to eliminate fuel spillage during turns or parked on hills when the tank is close to full: https://picasaweb.google.com/107913457502264904472/FuelSpillageEliminator?authkey=Gv1sRgCNnr0rbjkonFyAE#5719178111472419602 The...
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