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    [SOLD] For Sale/Trade 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8

    I would be interested in discussing/sharing photos via PM email. I have a 1974 Duster 360 auto clone car with a Dec. 1970 360 cast block which has been bored/stroked to 414 w a full roller .520" lift cam. Lots of other mods, but an all around solid duster w 425+HP, 490 Ft-lbs of torque, 3:73...
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    Duster Driveshaft length causing Vibration?

    All, Just wanted to close this string out in case it helps someone else in the future. Here is a summary of details/specs/results: 1) Distance from C-C of my fully inserted yoke to the differential U-joint mount is 46-1/4" 2) Length of my original driveshaft was 44". (This WAY short...
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    Duster Driveshaft length causing Vibration?

    THX all for the feedback (Yes my terminology was poor in that I was referring to the "Slip Yoke" in my original thread notes. Was typing it late at night & my brain was fuzzy.....) Regarding the alignment btwn. the rear axle pinion and trans. centerline: when I measured my original set-up...
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    Duster Driveshaft length causing Vibration?

    Gents, Thx for the feedback so far...I have also fully reviewed the Denny's driveshaft web site material from my previous research and found it very helpful. I do intend to pull the driveshaft in the near future and re-asses the full set-up using your advice and what is posted at Denny's...
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    Duster Driveshaft length causing Vibration?

    All, Looking for help in troubleshooting a driveline vibration on my 74 Duster w a 360/727.(car had a few problems when I bought it including a slipping trans. & a bad driveline vibration at ~55mph). The past few years of ownership have included: confirming proper driveshaft balance &...
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    Column shift converting to B&M floor shifter

    roadrunnerh, I did the full conversion and installed the new collar piece I bought from Classic industries about a year ago. (It was a pricey piece, but the final result looks like a factory install). I did remove the internal locking wheel/mechanism just to simplify things and to prevent it...
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    Headlights and Front turn signals not working

    Folks, Problem solved!! (THX to 67dart273) Yes indeed, it appears that 1974 had a single common ground wire for the front grill lights. I found a stray black wire with a stripped bare end protruding from the wiring bundle where it passed out of the front of the engine compete near the horn...
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    Headlights and Front turn signals not working

    All, During the past 6-months I pulled my engine, had it rebuilt and reinstalled it in my 1974 duster. After fighting with header & exhaust connections and chasing a few oil leaks, it is now fully back on the road and the engine runs/pulls well. Before the engine removal all electric lights...
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    Car acts dead after it gets hot...

    Dental Dart, Glad my suggestion worked! I personally struggled with this condition for over a year & got stuck a few times waiting for 15 + mins for everything to "cool off" enough that my car would start to crank again slowly(after ~30 mins it would start "normal"). I SHOULD also finish...
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    temp sensor

    Mopar340dave(or anyone), Using this old email to launch a related request for help. I just installed a new stroker motor back in my 74 duster a few weeks ago. After struggling with header/exhaust connections and a few oil leaks, everything (almost) is working fine and I now have a few...
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    Car acts dead after it gets hot...

    Dental Dart, Again, lots of good troubleshooting advice here, but I can only pass along how I solved this problem with my car. I did also replace the relay before I discovered my problem, but the original relay was actually working fine. Here is a picture. As you can probably see, I...
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    Car acts dead after it gets hot...

    Dental Dart(all), Not trying to hi-jack this discussion(lots of good troubleshooting info here), but I think I know EXACTLY what your problem is because I struggled with the EXACT same situation on my 360 duster for about a year before figuring it out. It is your neutral safety switch on the...
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    Question on Comp Cam Rockers 1622-16

    All, Regretfully, all the news is bad. 2 lifters we're bad because the two cam lobes driving them wiped and rubbed thru the lifter bottoms. Have yet to find any shavings/pull the oil pan/cut open the oil filter. Engine is being pulled during the next few days. Out of frustration, I have...
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    360 engine vibration at ~3000rpm

    Furrystump, Mufflers are a no-name(that I can find) Flow-max knock-offs with 2-1/2" piping throughout the whole exhaust system. Appreciate the advice about the different Pypes variations. -Scott
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    Question on Comp Cam Rockers 1622-16

    Guys, Appreciate the feedback. Will know more this time tomorrow but here are additional details: 1) Engine build was completed in early Jan2021 2) Engine was broken in and dyno tested at Dale Meers facility in Buffalo, Ky in late Jan2021. This included a lengthy pre-lube and verification of...
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