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    Thermoquad 'beauty',

    rebuilding my thermoquad and cleaned it up real nicely, but after it sits for a few days, that raw aluminum turns to this nasty dull white look. Wondering what you can put on the top plate to preserve the looks after cleaning it up? I tried clear coating my last one and the clear coat just...
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    [WANTED] 9077S thermoquad plastic center section

    I am needing the plastic center section from a 9077s thermoquad, or will take the whole carb for a decent deal. Please message me. Thanks!
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    Hellwig swaybar installed..

    I got the Hellwig swaybar installed today on my '72 dart. all good except for on the drivers side, the washer on the link is up against the strut rod. Not sure why as everything is centered like it should be. The passenger side is not touching the strut rod like the drivers side is. Will this be...
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    Help an idiot fix his carb

    I feel like the biggest dumb as*! I am in the process of rebuilding a thermoquad i bought several years ago at a swap meet. The boss where the idle speed screw was not drilled for a screw from the factory, so i drilled and tapped the hole for the screw. My idiot self drilled the hole crooked so...
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    Blower motor mod for AC box?

    I am needing to do the blower motor mod on my dart to make room for valve covers, but all the different mods ive seen are for a Non-AC heater box. Has anyone done the mod to an AC car and if so, is it the exact same thing? I thought some comments i read that the AC box was much different to...
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    Good carb cleaner?

    In the process of rebuilding an old carb and its filthy. I got some regular oreillys brand carb cleaner spray and it doesnt do the best job of getting the crud off. Anyone got any other suggestions for what they like that may be stronger? Thanks!
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    Maybe a new carb?

    Been fooling with thermoquads and quadrajets for the last 25 years. always ran thermoquads on my 440 dart. The current one i built with instructions from a guy named Demonsizzler who was the thermoquad guru from moparts. I built it years ago and he told me what to do to make it right on my...
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    oil cap?

    The rubber gasket on my oil cap is hard and broken in 2 spots and leaking oil down my valve cover. Where can i get a replacement gasket or cap?
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    missing part

    I ordered the Hellwig swaybar #5906 for my Dart and i go to install it today and its missing one of the tubes. its supposed to have 2, one for each side. I sent an email to Hellwig and hope they send me one out quickly. I purchased it from summit and hope i dont have to send the whole thing back.
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    spring relocation inboard help

    1972 dart swinger, A-body 8 3/4 rearend with the small bolt pattern axles, stock drum brakes. I want to run a 275/60/15 tire on the back. What do i need to do to fit this tire? Will the 3/4 " (1/2") offset shackle kit be enough or do i have to do the 3" spring relocation kit? I can NOT roll the...
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    Laptop computer help..

    My old laptop took a dump so I got a nice refurbished one off Ebay. Seems very nice. Came with windows 10. What are all of you using for free virus protection? Is whatever comes with windows 10 good enough or do I need something better? On my last few laptops I used Avast free version. I really...
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    young, broke and stupid 440 build

    Back in my 20's i built a 1972 dart with a 440. I did just a totally stock rebuild on the 440 i pulled out of a '75 new yorker in the junkyard. I ran it for a while and decided i wanted to boost the compression a little and install a bigger cam. this was about 20 years ago and i didnt have a lot...
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    Brand new idler arm, lots of play

    Rebuilt the whole front end of my '72 dart and the idler has all this up and down play in the mounting bracket.. I can wiggle the wheel back and forth and make the idler move up and down within its mounting bracket..i know this can NOT be normal..I have a video but dont know how to get it...
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    Darn oil pan

    I installed the oil pan that is recommended for an A body big block swap and noticed the idler/draglink STILL hits the pan in another spot other than where the pan has the notched dimple..Is anyone else having that problem?
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    Kelsey hayes swap done, but..

    Finally got the k-h swap done on my dart with manual brakes. Got the new MC from rock auto for disc/drum and manual. They work well except i have to stand on the pedal to stop fast! This MC is supposed to be correct for the disc front and drum rear and non power brakes.
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    voltage regulator

    I have read that the regulators from the parts houses are junk and to stay away from them so does anyone know where to get a good one? I have an OEM mopar one right now but the potting stuff is melting out of it so not sure how long it will last. Thanks
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    mopar ebay engines?

    found a few different people selling custom built BB mopar engines on ebay. Wondering if it is anyone on this site? One of them is called blue monkey and here is a link to another one.. 512 440 STROKER ENGINE 625+ HP MOPAR MOTOR COMPLETE PRE-RAN TESTED AND TUNED | eBay I would like to have...
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    strut rods on dart?

    So i rebuilt the entire front end on my 1972 dart and added the KH disc brakes. New strut rod bushings too of course, wondering how tight are we supposed to tighten the nuts on the strut rods after replacing the bushings?
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    Head and cam selection help for 440

    Back about 17 years ago i built this 440 for my dart. didnt have a lot of money to do it at the time but i started with a low compression 1975 440 out of a new yorker. I wanted to raise the compression some so i found a set of used .030 over sealed power 2355 6 pack pistons. So i took the block...
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    [WANTED] Need battery hold down

    I am needing the battery hold down parts for a 1972 dart. Mine has always been missing and need to secure the battery. Anyone have one? Thanks!
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    FBO?

    Is FBO still in business? Sent Don a few emails and have not heard back from him. A few years ago he always responded..Hope they are still in business..?
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    coil without ballst resistor?

    On my 440 dart, i switched out the stock mopar ECU box for the GM 4 pin module and have it hidden inside the old mopar ECU box to make it look original, but am using the GM coil also. No longer need the ballast resistor which i like. I dont care for the look of the square GM coil though and...
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    [WANTED] Broke ECU's and springs

    I am looking for a few 4 or 5 pin ECU boxes that no longer work for a project . If anyone has a few non working ones that still look decent that they are going to throw away i would like them. I also am looking for the stock elongated distributor advance spring that would be in a mid 70's 440...
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    Need handling help..

    I have a 1972 dart with 440/727..The car handles horribly..got to slow down more than should around corners because it feels like a boat..the body roll feels like its going to tip over..will make you tense up pretty good! I rebuilt the entire front end, new bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends...
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    Dirt track vent..

    Some of you thats been around here for a while may remember several years back when we ran a 1971 challenger/440 in the super stock class on the dirt tracks and did quite well, winning several track championships and MANY races over the years.My buddy that drove the car moved up to the super...
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    FINALLY!! its cool!

    Long story short, ive got a mild 440 in my dart and ive always used the original to the car 22" radiator for the 318 that it had. On hot days it would run hot..It would take it a while to get there for some reason, but it would finally go past 210-220 and try to keep climbing so i would have to...
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    [WANTED] 22" fan shroud

    Looking for a 22" fan shroud for an A-body. Does not need to be showroom mint as I am doing some mods for my new radiator. If you have something let me know, needing one asap. thanks!
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    Fan and shroud

    Been reading some stuff and i see 2 things mentioned about cooling. They say its best to have the fan 1 inch from the radiator, and they also say have the fan half in and half out of the shroud..But, which is more important? I cant have it both ways on mine so i need to know which one is more...
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    New cold case radiator!

    I decided to try a cold case radiator with the 1.25" tubes hoping it can keep my 440 cool. I ordered it late wednesday night and recieved it already today, AND to top it off, Chris, the owner of cold case was on vacation when i ordered it from him, and he still got it to me that quick...
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    Radiators in an A-body?

    In my '72 dart, i have the original 22" radiator. I am ready to buy a new aluminum radiator. Getting one that has 1 inch tubes with 2 rows, like cold case or ECP, champion, etc..Obviously, i know i can go with another 22" and should fit no problem, but i think i would be better of going up to...
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