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  1. VDART

    Wipers - Won't stop at bottom

    contact kim at passion mopar (sp) expert on wipers -- the variable units used from 68-70 are unique & finicky, Lawrence
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    '68 steering column .. what's this do?

    neutral safety switch
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    Speedometer removal on 65 Dart

    http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/bbrroowwnn/mopar%20parts/DSC00054_zpsbumrjdu5.jpg this is a similar dash-- the threaded stud is where your speedo cable hooks up-- sometimes you will need pliers to get the initial turn. also loosening the steering column & letting it drop a bit should...
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    valiant instrument cluster question please

    sounds like the speedo head unit is shot-- either need a new --one or see if someone can refurbish it. There are companies out there-- do a search , good luck Lawrence
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    oil light on/flickering!?

    you really need to read up --sounds like your engine needs cleaned up--& then tuned up-- sludge/gunk has built up-- it happens --who knows the usage of the motor--- The gunk spewing from the cooling system gives you an indication of the maintenance prior to you owning, Not much-- Anyhow --...
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    oil light on/flickering!?

    http://slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45412&highlight=flickering+oil+light start reading & fix your idiot light or find your problem ,Lawrence
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    oil light on/flickering!?

    slant 6 correct? drive the damn thing, keep oil in it-- your pressure is low at idle or your idle speed is too low or your oil pump pressure spring is gummed up with old oil-- no knocks or other noises run it!! there is known issues with the slant at idle with the factory idiot lights. what...
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    Spark plug gap after installing pertronics

    I ran my slant with .045 gap good idle & clean throttle, my 318 I believe I did the same , Lawrence
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    Ignition switch for 69 Barracuda

    There is one 4 sale now on fabo. Lawrence
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    Circuit boards

    if the speedo is original it has a plastic push -on connection with a small plastic detent that holds it in place-- usually the detent is broken & it will break if you are forceful in removing the clip-- shine your flash light in there -- very simple connection-- not so easy to contort your...
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    Fuse 4 blows

    check your fuse block very carefully--- the these cars are prone to melting, I thought I had a good used unit (harness) -visually had checked ok & yet in the fuse block it had started to melt a 30a fuse- local guy showed me the flaw-- he went right to the block & turned it over & showed...
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    Wiper Delay Switch

    what year is your car? many cars had 3 speed wipers. Lawrence
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    Wiper Delay Switch

    yes --some had variable speed wipers-- but most are either 2 or 3 speed, Lawrence
  14. VDART

    Alternator Not Charging After Changing Wiper Motor

    Jeff, just a thought since you were moving the bulk head connector-- maybe something there dislodged? or it was the last straw & the corrosion finally defeated the contact point, Lawrence
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    69 barracuda ignition switch

    do you have a locksmith in town? take it to them have them re key the switch to the keys you have/want to use, it will feel like a new unit--- at least the one I had done did, Lawrence 69 is unique to that year only.
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    Instrument cluster testing

    subscribed
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    1969 a-body wiper motor

    I'll check sat-- i think i have a 2 speed harness to verify against ,Lawrence
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    What type of tape?

    non-adhesive tape if you are re-doing a harness-- electrical tape makes a mess if you ever have to get back into it. Lawrence
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    AArrgghh, Failing at getting turn signal harness up steering column...

    I used a small flat blade screwdriver-- ground down to fit the harness connector. each wire terminal has a small tab that holds it in the harness-- depress it & the wire slides out. use a small flash light to assist in the visual. make sure you know where the wires re-mount so your harness...
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    65 dart horn "roller"

    do u have any rust cleaner? muratic acid?, dab some on that piece--let it set, then rinse off with spray lube --should b good as new.Lawrence
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    Wiring harness compatability

    I'd stick with 64 only-- there will be minor differences even between the 64 usage-- ie slant vs 273, what wiper system or lighting options. how bad is your harness? Lawrence
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    Wire connector

    any pictures of the connector?--- a lot of the early cars have a small tab that holds the terminal in place-- a simple small flat blade will push it down & the connector can be pulled off, Lawrence
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    I need tail light sockets

    I might have the sockets Used will check later today ,Lawrence
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    1969 ignition switch trouble

    take your switch & key to a local lock smith -- he can tighten it up--- 69 is 1 year only-- much larger cylinder than other years, Lawrence
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    Painted amber bulbs

    some time ago & moparts person was offering $$ for these bulbs-- the bulb cover looks interesting. Lawrence
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    static timing

    to add to this-- when adjusting the dizzy after aligning the #1 position--- turn your key to on--- have your cap all buttoned up(leave it loose) you will need an extra spark plug or pull#1 rotate the dizzy make sure the spark plug is grounded -- it will spark when you move the dizzy-...
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    Need help on procedure to taking out Instrument Panel.

    really simple---- disconnect battery. unscrew the speedo cable(look at how things are placed while under there) take the screws holding the gauge cluster in place take u shaped steering column bracket off column should move down(clearance) place a towel on column (keeps scratches of...
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    Instrument Cluster

    if it like the darts, the speedo cable attachment might be different--- just use year appropriate cable. Lawrence
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    circuit board repair

    I soldered a piece of copper to jumper the gap, put it all back together. Car starts right up-- no change in the fuel/temp gauge-- ammeter appears much better & now the horns work-- so some progress! I changed the headlight switch & will have to change it back out the new switch doesn't...
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