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  1. ElephantKiller

    Passenger Side Torsion Bar Too Long

    To update this thread, I was able to grind enough material from the front of the torsion bar to allow enough clearance to install the clip. The bar was still slightly longer than the left-hand torsion bar, so I more or less split the difference. Still don't understand how it installed...
  2. ElephantKiller

    Passenger Side Torsion Bar Too Long

    Is the driver side bar 0.200 longer than the passenger side bar or is the bar 0.200 longer than the specified length of 35.8 inches for A-body torsion bars? The left-hand bar being similar to my right-hand bar gives me a little more confidence in my plan to make my right-hand bar the same length...
  3. ElephantKiller

    Passenger Side Torsion Bar Too Long

    The socket is clean of grease. Just the surface film from applying it to the torsion bar. I've made sure the pivot and the bushing are fully pressed into the socket as well. I thought they might not be fully installed, but they will not budge and I believe they are fully seated. I appreciate all...
  4. ElephantKiller

    Passenger Side Torsion Bar Too Long

    Yeah, I thought about the K-member as well. But, the hardware that secure the K-member to the frame are tapered near the head of the bolt to locate the member in the correct position. I tried loosening the hardware and pulling it forward, but it didn't move.
  5. ElephantKiller

    Passenger Side Torsion Bar Too Long

    Thanks for the replies. My torsion bars have the numbers cast into the ends in addition to the letters L and R; 890 for the right and 891 for the left. I also installed the bars so the same casting numbers were to the rear. You can see in the picture in addition to the P/N, the letters BAX are...
  6. ElephantKiller

    Passenger Side Torsion Bar Too Long

    I'm currently in the process of assembling the front suspension of my '73 Duster. I'm installing the factory torsion bars and am having an issue installing the passenger side bar. The bar will not install far enough past the groove to install the retaining snap ring. The driver side installs...
  7. ElephantKiller

    02 Stratus Inop When Extremely Hot

    Like you guys did, I'll hold off on the control head until the last resort. I thought about the shims in the clutch. I'll have to check how much gap I have between the clutch and the pulley. It seems that it does everything right up to engaging the clutch. Cooling fan comes on and RPM increase...
  8. ElephantKiller

    02 Stratus Inop When Extremely Hot

    Were there any other sysmptoms with that vehicle? When not working did the control unit appear to operate normally?
  9. ElephantKiller

    02 Stratus Inop When Extremely Hot

    I don't have a scan tool, but I think the computer is recognizing the request. Right before the system goes into error mode (A/C light flashing) the system kicks the high speed radiator fan on for a second. When the system goes into error mode, the fan shuts down and the system shuts down.
  10. ElephantKiller

    02 Stratus Inop When Extremely Hot

    Mode and fan speed work fine. Something is not allowing the clutch to engage like a faulty sensor or switch.
  11. ElephantKiller

    02 Stratus Inop When Extremely Hot

    Compressor spins free and there is no abnormal noise when the clutch is engaged and disengaged. Is there something that is in the control system that could be affected by the heat?
  12. ElephantKiller

    02 Stratus Inop When Extremely Hot

    My A/C clutch does not engage when the temperature is above 95 degrees outside. When the temperature is below 95 degrees, the A/C works great. When the clutch does not engage the A/C light on the fan speed switch blinks indicating there is something wrong in the system. I have checked the freon...
  13. ElephantKiller

    1971 Challenger from OVERHAULIN' on ebay

    You are correct. Goody's Dad's car had a late model hemi and was done in Vegas at SEMA. It was also two tone burgandy and black.
  14. ElephantKiller

    A-body Lower Control Arm Pivot Shafts

    Won't need the pivots. I purchased some other lower control arm bushings and they were the correct dimension. Thanks for the offers, and thanks clhyer for measuring the pivots. I appreciate it. Aaron
  15. ElephantKiller

    LCA and Pivot Shaft Question

    Here is the verdict. The lower control arm bushings from AutoZone will not work. The center sleeve is too large and does not have a press fit. I tried two boxes and the bushings in either box did not work. I purchased a set from Oreilly and measured them before taking them. The centers were at...
  16. ElephantKiller

    LCA and Pivot Shaft Question

    Yes, the Autozone house brand. They are the OEM replacement with the inner and outer shell.
  17. ElephantKiller

    A-body Lower Control Arm Pivot Shafts

    I beilieve the pivot shafts are the same for all A bodies. If I'm not correct someone please set me straight. The pivot shaft that I have measures roughly 0.81 inch. I'm going to try a different bushing manufacturer and see if that corrects my problem. I'm in agreeance as far as the wear. The...
  18. ElephantKiller

    LCA and Pivot Shaft Question

    B bodies use the same bushings as A bodies. The pivots are different though. Aaron
  19. ElephantKiller

    LCA and Pivot Shaft Question

    Well, I took the bushings back to the parts store. I measured the inside diameter of the bushing. They measured 0.83. They are supposed the be 0.81, the same diameter as the pivot shaft. I'm going to try a different manufacturer and see if they work. I'll report back when I get the other...
  20. ElephantKiller

    A-body Lower Control Arm Pivot Shafts

    I need both of the lower control arm pivot shafts for my 73 Duster. These are the shafts that are pressed in the lower control arm bushings and are installed through the K-member. Thanks, Aaron
  21. ElephantKiller

    LCA and Pivot Shaft Question

    Well, I tried a second set of busings and they were also loose on the pivots. Is there a posablility that the pivots have worn or do I need to find somewhere besides Autozone to get bushings? I checked on some replacement pivot shafts from Mancinni, but they are on backorder until March. Does...
  22. ElephantKiller

    LCA and Pivot Shaft Question

    I am in the middle of replacing bushings in the lower control arms. I purchased a set of DuraLast bushings. The pivot shaft slides in the center of the bushing without the aide of a press. If I recall, I had to press the shaft out. Is my memory correct, or does the inner shell actually pivot on...
  23. ElephantKiller

    How to paint engine bay?

    I agree, no on the black. I'm currently removing black rattle can paint from my engine bay. Granted I'm painting it black once I'm done, but the rest of the car is going to be black.
  24. ElephantKiller

    Butt Welding 18 Gage w/MIG?

    Here's an article from Mopar Muscle. I agree with Rob, you may need to play with your wire speed and amperage to sink the weld. http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/mopp_0611_1967_plymouth_barracuda_interior/index.html
  25. ElephantKiller

    I got a few new photos

    That would be Danica Patrick from the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
  26. ElephantKiller

    Painting Engine Bay!

    That is the helmet I have. It has worked really well for me.
  27. ElephantKiller

    Painting Engine Bay!

    I'll tell you what helped me out was getting an auto darkening helmet. I had the same problem you did and couldn't see a thing until I struck an arc. By that time I was 2 inches away from where I wanted to be. I picked mine up from Northern Tool for about $40. Also, I think any good welder...
  28. ElephantKiller

    Water & Electricity =?

    Man, I would never think of having a pool party with out my hot plate. Pancakes anyone?
  29. ElephantKiller

    Gas savers? Hokey bologna?

    I read through the claims and a lot of the "science" that they are claiming sounds like a load. The one claim that sticks out is that premium fuels get better gas milage. I know this not to be true. Higher octane fuels get less milage than lower octane fuels. Also the point about "Where...
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