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  1. minty

    Exhaust cutouts

    Had QTP s on my car for five years now Never had any problems with them Car don't go out in the wet which probably helps
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    How long have you owned your A-Body??

    Bought my Chrysler Valiant Charger in the summer of 88"imported new to the UK new in 72 from Aus
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    What carbs are you guys running on your 360's

    670 ultra street avenger on my magnum
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    Jims auto parts

    Got shafted by them couple of years ago,they were the only ones that had the part i wanted at the time so rang them and spoke to and spoke to miss personality, gave my card details and she said she would email my invoice. Not only did they add $49 to the online price the shipping was very very...
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    Magnum pulley bolt pattern

    Thanks for the replys,ive used the early magnum cast damper,i thought the LA dampers were weighted different i assume the pulleys have have nothing to do with the balancing so i think i will elongate as suggested,many thanks guys
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    Magnum pulley bolt pattern

    I wonder if some can help,i am finishing up my swap from 318LA to Magnum 360 and have it a snag,trying to put the LA pulleys onto the magnum damper but the six bolts wont have it,i can get 5 in but not 6,is the bolt pattern the same on the magnum and la dampers,have searched but cant find the...
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    I love aussie cars.

    Something of interest for sale at the moment in the suburbs of london £3850.00 VE VIP sweet 273 V8
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    I love aussie cars.

    A few more,thought i would throw in the girly pic
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    I love aussie cars.

    Very attached to mine,had it 25 years
  10. minty

    Inside a FBO control box

    After my box letting go,what to do.Do i throw it in the trash,always wondered whats inside of these things,so some pics ,maybe of interest to you all
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    FBO box failure

    Thanks guys Did not know about voltage reg,will change that as well.
  12. minty

    FBO box failure

    Hi Guys After 4 years of trouble free motoring my FBO box went bang big time,can i use a mopar orange box as a replacment as i cant afford the new fbo with built in rev limiter at the moment,engine is a warmed 318. Thanks
  13. minty

    Alternator wiring

    Electronic ignition........:shock:
  14. minty

    Alternator wiring

    All thats connected to to ignition system is the blue/yellow wire that goes to the FBO ignition.Being of limited knowledge regarding auto electrics i assume this is drawing power for fbo system,Could this in anyway draw current away making the alt think there is a volt drop somewhere and...
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    Alternator wiring

    Spent a day taking things apart,bulkhead connecter takern apart and cleaned,fuse block removed cleaned,replaced fuses,probably going to have to remove dash again to investigate further,charging at battery at 1000rpm down to14.9/15.07.going the right way but still not there yet.
  16. minty

    Alternator wiring

    Just carried out another test,took off dark blue wire to ign side of VR. Put fly lead from positive stud to ign side of VR Started engine Fast idle got 14.3 V at battery,i assume alternator is working correctly Please correct me if iam wrong,would like to rule it out of the equastion. Thankyou
  17. minty

    Alternator wiring

    You are right 67 Dart Hot side is 1.2 ground side .2 so if i find this problem alt should charge at around 14 v if its now charging at 15.2 which would be in the ballpark,would this be in ignition circuit only(blue) only or do i need to look else where.
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    Alternator wiring

    Thanks for your input guys,have learned a lot these past weeks.Cleaned all connections,still getting 15.2 at fast idle.Have ordered new VR incase my one is playing up. Have done the Mad electrical conversion ,i have a new 60A alt new 6awg cable goes direct to starter relay pos post through...
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    Alternator wiring

    Can a multi meter be used to check each section ,how would i do that...multi meter is a recent purchase so still figuring out how you use them.have had the dash out today for visual check ,stripped back cable tape,nothing obvious,changed ignition switch ,have done away with switch...
  20. minty

    Alternator wiring

    Well finally had some time to fire up the car and have a problem. Car is over charging.Am get 15.2 at fast idle which isnt right. Have removed regulator,cleaned all grounds,have taken bulkhead connectors apart and cleaned. Have trunk mounted battery,would this effect charging output. Have tested...
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    Alternator wiring

    Thanks Guys,weekends coming so its start up time
  22. minty

    Alternator wiring

    Hi Guys,i know its been done before but just need to clarify one thing. Have upgraded my charging system using the MadElectrical as a guide.Bypassed Amm gauge. Got a new 60 amp alternator with 2 field connections. Original alt had battery post and single green wire. Car runs FBO electronic...
  23. minty

    Warning - Jimsautoparts.com - shipping $$$

    Have been shafted by Jims a few months ago,was trying to locate a harmonic damper for my magnum conversion,tried jegs summit mancini,s etc,all told me this was a discontinued item and they were no longer avaliable,guess who had one,thats right,got on the phone to the rude lady,price on the...
  24. minty

    spark plugs for carbed magnum

    Choices,choices,Thanks for the info guys Terry
  25. minty

    spark plugs for carbed magnum

    just installing 360 magnum into A body platform,300 hp base crate motor spec,can anyone recommend a decent allround plug.Thankyou
  26. minty

    Magnum Damper for crate motor

    the one that came with the engine is the one piece pulley cast with damper,i want to change it for the earlier lighter piece,tried Jegs,summit,no luck waiting to hear from mancinis,hughes,
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    Magnum Damper for crate motor

    Can anyone tell me if there is a damper equivalent to mopar p5007187 cast crank damper,ive been told it as been discontinued,engine is 2001 360 magnum into Australian valiant charger. Many thanks Terry
  28. minty

    360 centre sump shortage

    Hi All Been trying to get a MP 360 centre sump oil pan for my magnum install,tried all the usual suspects mancinis,hughes,have one on back order from jegs but they cant give me an ETA,anyone heard anythink.
  29. minty

    Magnum 360/904 swap again

    Thanks guys,engine is a 360 out of a 2001 sport Ram,came without harmonic balancer or fp,i beleive the late model balancer had the crank pulley as a complete unit,i would have had to change it to an early model damper anyway but the fp would have worked.engine as been rebuilt and as covered...
  30. minty

    Magnum 360/904 swap again

    Hi there from the UK,my 1st post,been visiting your forum as a guest for the last couple of months reading posts with interest,thought its about time i got involved,i am currently in the process of a magnum conversion in place of 318/904,have searched posts regarding this swap,agood few hours...
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