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    Cleaning a fuel tank

    For what it's worth. I've used a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water on motorcycle tanks that were rusted like that. After power washing the inside best I could. I would fill the tank. I added a bunch of old nuts and bolts. Let it sit for 4 or 5 days shaking it every time I got a chance. They have...
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    Distributor Pickup test

    Ok I wanted to update this thread. I pulled the distributor first thing I found was the pickup would touch the reluctor with just light pressure against it. Once I broke the connection it was set correctly at .008. I lightly pushed on it again and it stuck to the reluctor again. I took out the...
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    Distributor Pickup test

    Got ya. Thanks
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    Distributor Pickup test

    Thank you for the replies. As usual alot of good advice. I've done a lot of work on this cars electrical system. It was a total trainwreck before I started. Looked like an explosion in a spaghetti factory under the hood and dash. I relocated the battery to the trunk. I had some brand new 2/0...
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    Distributor Pickup test

    Hi, I have a 73 dart 340 with a mopar performance Distributor, msd 6al. I want to test the pickup. Engine won't fire I have done extensive work on the entire ignition system. Tested and retested everything. Looks like the pickup is no good. I have a 73 Chrysler service manual. Basically they...
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    340 carburetor selection advice

    Ok, I found a great deal on a barely used quick fuel 750 with mechanical secondaries. It looks brand new. Not a scratch on it $375.00.
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    340 carburetor selection advice

    Great replies to my post. And again thank all of you for taking the time to help me out! It’s obvious to me that the 750 is the way to go. I’m really looking hard into all your suggestions. I got a lot more solid info than I had expected. The tuning #’s you all shared will be real helpful. While...
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    340 carburetor selection advice

    That definitely got my attention.
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    340 carburetor selection advice

    Thank you all for the replies!! Right now I’m leaning towards the 750 Holley 3310. I have more experience with holley’s and I can pick one up pretty reasonable. The thermoquad I did some research on I have checked out prices and everything Bewy said is on point. Olmanmopar and rumblefish advice...
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    340 carburetor selection advice

    I know there is a ton of information out there. I’ve gone over many many posts, checked out all kinds of info online, talked it over with other car guys and checked with carb manufacturers and so on. So here’s the deal. I’ll try to be as detailed as possible. I have a 73 dart sport. I’ve had the...
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    I'm new

    Hey from Florida, like the yellow.
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    8.25 to 8.75 swap. is it worth the effort and $ on a street 73 dart 340.

    thanks for the imput. kinda what I was figuring.
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