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Hey Folks, In the process of putting the top end of the 340 back together. 72 Duster, 340, J-Heads w 2.02 intake, 727 w/RMVB, 3500 stall, 4.30 gears. The motor has what appears to be a decent cam (Unknown grind but really comes alive as the rpms increase), .30 over KB 1267 10.2 pistons...

Hey folks, Chasing threads and cleaning everything up for the new heads. Happened to notice this stamping on the block. Any ideas what, if any, significance it has? Don't know much about the motor other than it was rebuilt at some point in it's life. Thanks in advance!

Hey Folks, Getting ready to clean up the new Eddy heads I picked up. The areas pictured below appear to have a thin ridge that appears to not have been opened up completely. While I can see where they opened the areas up with a router but looks like there's a bit of material I could clean up...

Hey Folks, Getting my list of parts required to install the Eddy 60779 heads on the 340. Not really looking for rollers. I know Edelbrock indicates the heads were designed to accept the old style adjustable rocker arms when using a more aggressive than stock cam. I'm thinking about using the...

Hey Folks, Picked up a set of Edelbrock heads (60779) for the Duster (72, 340, 727, Hooker Comps, manual steeringabd brakes). Would love to keep the Hooker Comps and wondering if anyone's running a similar combo? Did you need to modify/clearance the headers to fit? I have no problem taking a...

Hey folks, Digging into the Duster to perform some preseason work. Thinking about eliminating the 90-degree oil filter set up (never able to stop seepage/drips) in favor of standard fitment shorty filter. Anyone running full length headers w/o a 90 degree setup? Doable? Pros-Cons? 72...

Hey folks, Looking for a 39 tooth speedo gear for small block 727 transmission. Thanks much, Pat

Just a FYI. Not sure if it's a national event or local in Illinois. Fairly good selection, even two of these. At $17, I h ad to buy one! Be well

Popped in the Cozzi's Corner wwekly Tuesday cruise night with the Duster. Great turn out, nice rides (even a few sweet A-Bodies) and met a few nice car people.

Hey Folks, Last couple years were canceled but Mo-Power Madness Sunday, June 5th, Cozzi's Corner. Downers Grove IL. Weather's looking good so far. I'll be there in the Duster. Hope to see a few FABO friends there too! Link below. Be well, Pat...

Hey Folks, The Duster's been like this since I bought it in 2011. Finally got the other priorities fixed, so gonna dig into this issue next. Issue: Car cranks with key in Start position, but will only start if I ease the key back to the Run position. Fires right up everything, so wasn't a...

Hey folks, Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. Looking for the nut that goes on the fuel sending unit terminal. Spent more time sifting through numerous coffee cans of fasteners without finding one that fits than actually replacing unit lol! Absolutely can't believe I didn't have one that...

Hey Folks, Hope everyone's been doing well. Finally get some new tires for the Duster. 165-85R 15's in front, MT ET SS's out back, 275-60R 15. Really happy with how well the 275's fill the rear wells. Can't wait to try them out. I'm sure they'll be a major improvement over the much too old All...

Hey FABO friends, Awhile back I posted a thread asking for some assistance in finding a local shop to assemble and set up a 742 chunk with new 4.30s and new Suregrip unit. Also on a whim, I asked if any local members with experience nearby might be willing to give me a hand. Never having built...

FOUND!!! Hey folks, In search of a 40 tooth speedo gear for 727 torqueflite. Thanks in advance. Pat

Hey Folks, Hope everyone is doing well today. Looks like a thread I started a week or so ago was a casualty when FABO was down/restored. Also lost the recent conversations with member Dave who lives near me and was kind enough to offer some insight and assistance. Dave with the badass 69 Cuda...

Hey folks, Planned on pulling the chunk (742) to install a suregrip and 4.30 gears set. Figured I'd break the pinion nut loose before starting. Got the car on the lift, PJ Blaster, parking break on, breaker bar with extension. Not budging. So much so that the parking brake isn't holding it. No...

Hey folks, Getting every thing ready to attempt my first "chunk" build. So far I have the 742 case, new clutch type Suregrip unit. Timken carrier bearings and races 25590/25520 and soon to order Richmond 4.30 ring & pinion set from Dr Diff. Now for my question, anyone know the part...

Hey Folks, Looking for a couple parts for the 72 Duster. Prefer to pick up in person within a couple hours of the Chicago Metro area. 742 Chunk, preferably Suregrip/"Posi", peg leg is fine too, any gear ration is fine, though something in the 4.10-4.30 range would be ideal. Also need a 70-72...

Hope to see some fellow FABO members there! Pat

Hey Folks, Should be a good event with lots of cool cars. Hoping to see and meet some FABO family there. Any members planning on attending? I'll be there with my hooptie Duster. See you there! Pat

Hey Folks, Been getting a weird whistling/whining noise from the front of my 742. It only does it sporadically when idling at low speed (5-15mph) after about 30 minutes of brisk driving and a few high RPM pulls. Best we can tell it seems to be coming from the front of the chunk, yoke/pinion...

Hey Folks, I am going to be replacing some fuel line on the Duster and am curious if any FABO members have used the non-flare compression fittings similar to this one in their fuel system? Earl's Performance Tube Adapter Fittings 165010ERL I have, and use, a flaring tool but was curious it...

Hey folks, Hope all my fellow FABO family is doing well. The Covid-19 stuff has been rough on everyone, but silver lining is a lot of us have more time to wrench on our projects. Got the Duster running and stopping this past week and took The Boss for a ride today. First time in nearly a...

Just saw this.... been there many times over the years. Was the go to strip in this area since 1964. Hopefully someone buys it and keep it open. Fingers crossed! Be well folks Pat

Hey folks, Got the new parking brake pieces installed. Finally get around to connecting the cable...but find it's too short! Anyone know how long the cable highlighted in red below is on a 72 Duster? A nice kit, but Inline Tube tech support is not being very helpful. Thanks in advance, Pat

Hey Folks, Caught on Camera! I hope everyone's doing well and staying healthy. Last week one of my neighbor's text me to tell me his little guy's celebrating his 11th Birthday (on 4/28) and was getting into cars. Asked if I'd pull the Duster out for a little parade he was trying to organize. Of...

Hey Folks, Looking for a set of 10" replacement rear drums for my 72 Duster 340. Searched on line but have yet to find any that look like the ones I have on there now. They are kind of "flared" on the rear side, but the one I see on line appear to be squared off if that makes sense. Does it...

Hey folks, continuing to work on the parking brake setup on my 72 Duster. For the life of me I cannot get the damn groumet that seals the cable sheath where it enters the firewall to the lever mechanism. Tried greasing it up, pushing with screwdriver etc. What's the trick? I swear sometimes...

Hey Folks, Finally getting around to installing the P-Brake setup on the 72 Duster. Car was missing the entire system when I bought it. Have since sourced most of the required parts. Got the cable from the hand lever through the firewall, but no idea how to fish it through the frame to the hole...