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    Coolant leak - 318 w/ Ac

    I recently had a local shop install an a/c in my Dart. Since then I've been dripping some coolant. Not sure where but I see it down on the K member and on the ground, only when I drive the car for a good distance. I don't have an overflow bottle hooked up but I don't see it coming from the...
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    Brake light connecter

    Anyone have a picture of how or where the rear brake light cables connect to the actuator under the dash? Thanks
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    Starting issues

    Tried to start my car yesterday and its not turning over. Headlights come on but no lights on the dash. Not sure if its the neutral safety switch? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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    [FOR SALE] 1972 Plymouth Valiant Front Bezels

    1972 Plymouth Valiant Front Bezels for sale. Asking $25 + shipping. I'm located in Orlando Florida. Thanks
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    [FOR SALE] 1972 A body front bumper for sale

    Up for sale is this front bumper that came off my 1972 Plymouth Valiant. Its in great shape, no nicks or dings. Was re-chromed by Superior Chrome a few years back. Asking $150 + shipping. I'm located in Orlando Florida. Thanks
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    [SOLD] 72-73 A body parts for sale

    1972 Grill $125 1972 Bezels $50 Exhaust manifolds $20 Intake manifold/ 2bbl carb $15 Small bolt pattern brake drums $20/pair 1972 front bumper (re-chromed) $150 Rear lights $20
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    A/C Compressor knocking

    I just installed a new a/c compressor on my 318. I'm getting a knocking sound whenever the compressor is on. It doesn't happen when its off. Anyone have any idea? Thanks
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    gear ratio help!

    curious to know who's running what. i recently upgraded my 7.25 to a 8.75 that has 3:55 ratio in it. I've run the car a few times and it howls like a banshee (not in a good way). The gear shop suggested running a 3:73 ratio for some more bite. Curious to know if anyone has run that...
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    fan shroud

    Looking for a fan shroud to fit my 72. After measuring it looks like I'm about 22" wide by 21.5" top to bottom. I have a 318 a/c car. Anyone have anything close?
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    high water temp issues

    So I finally installed a decent mechanical water temp gauge. Drove the car in FL traffic today and I'm up there. Like 220-230 up there. I'm not running a fan shroud because I don't have one. Looking at new ones they run about $169. Wondering if I should spend the cash on a shroud and...
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    water temp gauge install - pics needed

    I'm about to install an aftermarket water temp gauge. Was wondering if anyone has pictures of where they installed the actual gauge on the dash? Any pics are welcomed :prayer:
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    Header exhaust leak - help!

    I have an exhaust leak coming from the center ports of my heads on the header side. Was wondering if anyone on here has any feedback on what gaskets they like, bolt length etc.. My motor is a 318 with the swirl port heads. I'm running Dougs headers and ARP 5/16 - .075 length. I recently...
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    Classic Air vs. Vintage Air

    I am considering going with either a Classic or Vintage air set up in my 73 Dart. Was wondering if anyone on here has had any luck with either, pros / cons, difficulty of instal etc.? Thanks!
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    What rear springs to run?

    Wondering what some of you guys are running for rear leaf springs? I was advised to check out Espo but don't have a clue on what to look or ask for. My car is mainly used for street driving (picture attached). I like the stance of the car now so I'm wondering if there's a spring that'll...
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    steering coupler replacement (how to)

    I have a 73 dart with PS. I'm trying to replace the steering coupler rubber boot and metal piece. Was wondering if anyone knew how to take the actual coupler off the shaft once its removed from the PS splines. Thanks in advance..
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    8 3/4 rear end (wanted)

    anyone have a 8 3/4 sure grip chunk w/ 3:55 gears they want to part with for a reasonable price???
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    318/XE262/#302 heads and what stall converter/rear end

    Hi all, I recently upgraded my stock 318 with #302 heads, milled down .30, valves cut back, 3 angle valve job and all the ports matched with some minor bowl work done. In addition I installed the Comp XE262. Other than that I'm running a set of Dougs headers, Eddie performer intake and a...
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    318 head gaskets and water jacket holes

    I just installed a set of #302 heads on my stock 318 motor and am having a slight water leak coming out of the rear head bolt area. Not sure if I was supposed to rtv around the water jacket holes on the block before installing the head gasket and heads? When installing the heads I coated...
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    318 and which cam?

    I'm trying to get some more thump out of my 318. I'm currently running stock bottom end/heads with a edelbrock intake/600cfm carb and a set of Dougs and a 420 cam. The options I'm looking at are a 454 or possibly a 480 and changing springs in the heads. Curious if anyone can chime in on...
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    Lokar

    Has anyone installed a Lokar shift kit on their small block? I just bought the kick down cable, throttle cable and bracket for my 318. I'm running an Edlebrock 600 with an Edlebrock intake. Wondering if anyone has any pictures to share? Thanks!!!
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    Dougs

    Anyone out there have experience installing Dougs on a 72-73 A body? I am building a 73 Dart but used my K-member, engine and drive-train out of my 72. Right around the power steering is where I'm having a "snag". Please note this is my first set of headers.. ever. Thanks!
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    Crossmember question

    To anyone reading who might be able to help. I'm using an engine + 904 tranny out of a 72 Valiant and installing into a 73 Swinger. Just about everything fits but the rear crossmember that hold up the tranny. Seems like there's about an inch difference. Does anyone know if they changed...
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    318 LA build

    I'm currently building a 73 Swinger and using parts off my 72 4 door Valiant. The 318 was built bone stock about 4,000 miles ago and intended to run in the Valiant. Unfortunately I got T boned by a 90 year old geezer just weeks after rebuilding the front end.. Bright side is I finally...
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