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    1972 Dart Swinger walk around video

    More to come. I'm planning on going into more detail.
  2. M

    Has anyone seen one of these hoods

    In person? I bought this a couple years ago, cost was getting close to 1k$. The inserts didn't line up. It didn't fit right, not even close! I resolved the miss match by extending the hood hinges with some 1.5"x .125" flat bar. It was off by about 1.25". Couldn't get the pic to load...
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    Alternator polarity?

    1972 dart. I bought a new Alternator from rock auto, slapped it on there. It smoked one of the field wires. Flipped the field wires around, seemed to be ok. I connected exactly like the old one. Put old one back on, no problem. Only reason I replaced it is because it is very old and...
  4. M

    Finally got the hood on to see how it looks.

    It still needs to be trimmed and hood pin holes drilled. Fiberglass.
  5. M

    What's wrong?

    I realize it's hard to diagnose over the internet...... I'll try to give a much info as possible. 72 318, is making 365 hp on the dyno. Fresh build. Crackling and explosions out the exhaust. I thought it was too much fuel pressure, regulator didn't fix the problem. I don't have a gauge on...
  6. M

    bad starter relay?

    I have constant power here. No power here. No power here. With ignition on. FBO ignition module lit up when key on. Dome light goes on, running lights come on, head lights do not. Didn't check voltage to head lights. They could both be no good.
  7. M

    Missing copper crush washer high pressure line.

    Anybody know where I can find the crush washer, brass/ copper. ???? Goes between the male to male fitting.
  8. M

    Help with alternator installation, stock.

    Been a long time since I took this off. 72 dart swinger, original 318 with factory AC . AC is not going back on till later. Not much left to do to get it fired up.
  9. M

    2-1/2" dual exhaust with headers install.

    Kit from jegs. 2-1/2" is big! 72 dart, original engine and trans. Leaf spring relocation 1/2". The kit contains header collectors, one is shorter on the passenger side. I tried it on the passenger side with the collectors that came with the headers, passenger side fits perfect, drivers...
  10. M

    Bump stops, lower control arm. Best? No squeak.

    The front suspension is going together, whether it likes it or not. Any recommendations that worked? The top bump stops are there and in the right spot, I don't think I'm gonna get airborne that much, I think we're good here. One sweet jump has nothing to do with the upper bump stops, at...
  11. M

    Poly strut bushings.

    I didn't find any threads that show the bushings I have. These are PST. The washer is conical, I've read differing opinions regarding orientation. Some say cupped side out,others say cupped side in, depending on year. What side toward the bushing, and anyone using these, are you happy...
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    Another 1972 dart swinger

    I got this car about 4 years ago. I'm the second owner. It had some front end damage that was repaired, one repaint. Came with a 318/904 7-1/4 rear end. It's a long story. I'll be back....
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    Header fitment rant, Doug's

    How is it that they've been making these headers for years and still haven't revised them to not interfere with the steering? A body with original 318. I cut a 1/4" shim to lift up the drivers side, haven't installed it yet so I'm not sure if it will be enough. Exhaust tube for #3 is a...
  14. M

    318 dyno run.

    This is a 100% rebuilt engine, everything is new. 1972 318 Bored .040 over, decked, .010 off heads, measured 65cc, 9.5 to 1, .028 head gasket. 273 adjustable rocket arms, 1.5 to 1, KB 167 piston, ex268 10 cam. .477 230@.50. Edelbrock manifold. New Edelbrock 600 that took a ****. With all the...
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    California AB1824 (exhaust system)

    Pre 1976 is exempt from this law, for now. California’s “New” Exhaust Noise Bill - Hot Rod Network The way it reads to me suggests that nobody is exempt, not even pre 76 vehicles. 95 decibel limit, "any licensed vehicle" an officer can issue you a ticket, ($1000) non refundable. My 72 dart...
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    How high for bottom up engine install?

    How much clearance do I need? I'd like to get it in the air as high as needed before removing the k member for front end rebuild. I figured I might as well put it all in at the same time since engine and trans are rebuilt and ready to run. If the info is already here, I couldn't find it.
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    Sway bar options? Matching components.

    From what I've read here, it's very important to match up sway bar to spring rates. Here's what I have... 72 Dart swinger. .990 torsion bar, HD 1" under 5 leaf springs from ESPO. 18x9 rims w/ 18x35x265 nitto 555 G2 tires. Rear springs located 1/2" inboard. Subframe connectors. Bilstein rcd...
  18. M

    What's the best way to measure for tire size.

    What type of Fixture? I'm working on the back at the moment. I have some ideas, but better to ask those that have already been down that road.
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    273 adjustable rockers need refurbish.

    They came off a commando, no banana groves, shafts are galled, rockers have some galling on a few. Need new shafts and bushings installed, is it worth it? They are going on a 318. KB 167 pistons I'm told it has 9.46 to 1 compression, I have a bit invested in this, I am lookin for performance.
  20. M

    [Found!] 273 adj. Rocker arm hold down.

    As the title indicates,I need the hold downs for the rocker arm shaft and one bushing. Found some. Thanks I have no idea how to edit the title?
  21. M

    Engine ID help

    I did a search and not finding what I'm looking for. casting is. 11/17/69. 2780930-340-8 I have a couple of blocks to work with and it would be a waste to use this one for what I have in mind. This belongs in a car that is more along the lines of being stock. But I need to know exactly what...
  22. M

    1972 disc brake spindles

    Will they work with 73 LBP conversion? It is a dart swinger that came stock with disk brakes. I bought a set of used upper control arms, with calipers, rotors and hanger bracket.
  23. M

    72 dart w/17" wheels. What problems?

    72 dart swinger, came with 318/904/7.25 rear end. Front disc brakes, sbp. Planning on using 17"-8 f 17"-9 rear. Bullit rims. Stock width 8.75" rear end. LBP 3/4 (1/2") leaf relocation. Car lowered slightly in front, stock height rear. Hoping to stuff 275/40/17 under the rear. 285s if I can make...
  24. M

    Rear end choices (modified).

    Forgive me if this has been asked a million times. I need a stout rear end for my 72 A body Dart. It has a 7.25 that won't last one hard launch. I could try to source a 8.75 A body sure grip, and it will cost a grip O money.. I'm going to move the springs inboard to fit wider tires. It...
  25. M

    Ceramic coated headers.

    I bought a set of Doug's for my 72 dart. They say not to use them on a new engine rebuild. Seems like a pain in the *** to install all your new stuff with stock exhaust only to have to do all over again once engine is broke in. How many here have ignored that advice? Any problem?
  26. M

    Why not build a 340?

    I started rebuilding my 318, I messed up doing the ridge reeming, got too deep into the bore. So I'm doing a complete rebuild now. May have a 340 short block available for a good price. My heads are all rebuilt, ported the head. Planning on using the 318 heads. Ya, I know, not the best route but...
  27. M

    318 hydraulic lifter preload.

    A bit of a rant........... Stock engine in my 72 Dart Swinger. It has 117k miles on it. Doing a top end rebuild. I ported out the heads using the info I gathered here (thanks for that), new cam and lifters ( high energy comp cam and lifters), new push rods. Using the original rocker arms and...
  28. M

    72 Dart Swinger

    I've already learned a ton O information reading the older threads, muchos gracias! I'm not much of a picture taker but I have a few that I can get posted later and will try to take more pics than normal. I'm the second owner, it has 117k original miles, 318 2v, automatic, I assume a 904, a...
  29. M

    Another 72 dart

    That is in the process of getting back on the street. A lot of the Dodge specific stuff is new but building an engine and wrenching in general is not. I've already picked up a lot just browsing some of the old topics. 318 2 barrel getting a make over, 4 barrel, cam, heads getting a little love...
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