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    Stumble from low voltage to MSD?

    Hi all, I have a 73 scamp with a 360 from a van, airgap intake, quickfuel carb, headman headers, msd 6al. I have had a stumble issue at low rpm. I had a quickfuell 600 and now a 750, messed with both, new dizzy, messed with timing (I have even taken the vacuum advance off and increased my total...
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    Silverback Carbs

    Anybody seen these new silverback carburetors? They're not for sale yet (19 more days), seem cool as long as they're not a fortune or end up being a glorified predator carb lol. http://www.silverbackcarbs.com/ They claim 20-50 hp + lbs of torque.
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    440 vs 360 GO!

    I have a 73 scamp with a 360/727 that I suspect has been rebuilt but i think the cam was installed retarded. I am debating pulling the motor (fix oil pan leak) and swap the cam (ill end up needing heads too) vs buying a 440/727 out of a van and doing a big block swap. I love the looks and torque...
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    Just got a 8.75 but what's it out of?

    Hi all, I just did a 360 swap in my scamp and still have the 7.25 sure grip. Found a 8.75 yesterday that was the correct width so I bought it and I'm wondering what's it out of. So far I've figured out its the 1964-72 small stem(741) diff, with open 391 gears. What's throwing me off is it has...
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    Comp xe274

    Hello all, I have a 78 360 out of a van and I bought a comp xe274 cam. Wondering if installing that cam would be pointless without replacing the stock heads" i also have the recommended springs for the cam, lifters and double roller set. I'm thinking of pulling the motor to repair some leaks...
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    Carb help please!?

    Hello all, I have read a few threads but didnt find anything specific to my problem. I cannot get my rear float level to stay where I set it. Ill start off with its a 73 scamp with a 360 that I pulled out of a 78 van. It has an air gap intake, headers, msd 6al, factory dizzy and a new quickfuel...
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    [FOR SALE] Lower control arms and sway bar

    I am unsure of the year but I have some lower control arms and sway bar (It is the sway bar and arms where the sway bar runs through the K-member). I no longer am going to need these, I paid $50 for the set without shipping so with shipping thats all I am trying to get. They are in Oregon zip...
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    [FOR SALE] 1973 scamp front end parts

    I just converted my front end to a 70-72 front and have all the 73 parts that I dont need for sale. I have a hood, bumper, bumper brackets, grille, headlight bezels, grille to bumper filler panel, etc. The parts are in Madras, Oregon 97741 and I am not set on prices, maybe trades +ride? Let me...
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    My 73 scamp project

    Well I have been on here a while so I thought id post some pics of what I'm working on. It's a 73 scamp originally a /6 car that somehow my brother managed to ruin by persuading a rod through the side of the block while doing 70 down the freeway. The car sat around for a few years,changed hands...
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    Where to buy in dash voltage limiter

    Hello all, let me start with I am no electrical expert but I have been reading here to try and troubleshoot my issue. I have a 1973 Scamp with a V8 swap. Initially, all my gauges worked except my fuel gauge and oil dummy light. I had to replace the tank (car had been sitting a long time and my...
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    Installing pan gasket with motor in car

    Well I wish I had looked on here before I bought that fancy 1 piece oil pan gasket. After install and continuous leaking I looked on here and found out its for magnum engines (although I dont know the difference). Anyways, I am swapping the k member and front suspension and was wondering (with...
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    Sterling 10.25

    Anybody ever use one of these, how hard would it be to put in an a body? I found a complete one for $40. I did a v8 swap but still have the 7.25 rear and want to convert to something bigger
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    stumble/hesitation

    Hello all, I have a 360 in a 73 scamp. I pulled the motor from a 1978 1-ton passenger van along with the 727. I installed an air gap intake, headman headers, MSD 6AL, new distributor, cap, rotor, plugs, plug wires, and a new quick fuel 600cfm carb with vacuum secondaries. The timing is set at 12...
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    Parts on the way!

    Excited! Just ordered mancini xhd leaf springs, shackles, rear shocks, pst quick ratio kit, pst front and rear sway bar, and pst 1.08 torsion bars! Weekend should be busy and hopefully my rear tires stop bottoming out and rubbing when turning!
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    bent k member

    Ok, so my k member is bent, it looks like its been bottomed out on the passenger strut mount. The passenger wheel is actualy back approx 1/2" from the drivers side. My question is, hopefully its not to dumb, but is it worth swapping the K-member or buying some adjustable strut rods to make up...
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    I hope this is a joke!

    http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/4451918402.html
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    Shumacher /6 to RB motor mounts

    I have a new set of schumacher /6 to big block conversion mounts. I went with a small block so I dont need em. These are un-used, in original box with directions. Mounts are in oregon $100 plus shipping Thanks!
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    Value?

    Hello all, I have a question, I am looking at a friends 68 dart with a 273 /auto. Looking for a value, it is real clean but needs paint. I am not sure if the motor has been rebuilt but it runs really well. He is asking $6000 and it is a little more than I was looking to spend but I like the car...
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    scamp grille conversion

    Hey, i have a 73 scamp and I just bought a 70 duster grille, the metal panels that go above and below it with the bumper brackets. I'm trying to install it and the old upper panel needs to be removed. Problem is the whole dang freontr clip is welded together, any ideas?
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