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I was able to isolate the noise this morning. I hear the noise quite clearly through the stethoscope when I place it on the driver-side middle valve cover bolt, which is right between cylinders 3 and 5. The noise is not nearly as pronounced when I place the stethoscope on other valve cover...

Firing order is correct, timing is 25-26 with 10 degree limiter bushing in the dist (+vac advance to ported vacuum). Rocker adjustment was good before I pulled them for the valve seal replacement. I do not think it is the valve covers, since I ran the engine with one valve cover off, but I...

Very helpful! I'll look into the shims and measure the play. I believe the pistons are SRP forged 8.75cc dome. EDIT: I can not seem to find +8.75cc SRP pistons anywhere on the web, but that's what the build sheet says...

Thanks! There is a little side to side play in the rocker arms, but from what I've researched, it seems to be a normal amount. I also ran the engine for a few seconds without the valve covers on and put side-to-side pressure on the rockers, the noise did not change. Pan rail is a good idea. I...

Thanks for the reply. As I stated in the original post, it is not the flex plate bolts. The car has an ATI Super Damper, I just gave it a good wiggle in all directions and I do not feel any play, but I will remove the belts and look into it further tomorrow.

Hello all, I need some help identifying the... dare I say... "knocking" noise in this video. To help identify what you are listening for: is louder in the first 1/3 of the video, fades out some in the middle, then comes back in the last 2/3 of the video. (excuse the watermark, I used a free...

Final resolution: I had the rear servo installed incorrectly. Everything is back together and driving nicely, reverse too! It actually shifts a little too firm for my liking, but I think I just need to get used to it. Next time I have the pan off, I will add the accumulator spring back in...

Lol! I wouldn’t feel right taking money to screw up my friends transmissions! But this has been a fun (read: frustrating) learning experience. I’m glad I didn’t just send it to a shop!

EDIT: I think I have the rear servo installed incorrectly. I will remove and reinstall it tomorrow.

Update: Well, I'm not too proud to admit when I screwed something up! This is the first thing I saw when I dropped the pan... hand-tight VB bolts! Mcodecuda guessed it. It was pumping at least a little fluid, since the return line would drain fluid every time I removed it, so hopefully I didn't...

I did install the filter extension, did not torque valve body bolts, just tightened them comfortably tight. I’ll check that too. Will report back after pan is dropped! I did not, should have though...

Understood. Thanks

I’m fairly certain that I got the manual valve in the slot, because it took me a couple tries so I remember doing it (that doesn’t mean I didn’t miss something else tough). But I think my best course of action at this point is to pull the pan anyways and have a look-see. But, even if the manual...

Thank you. Per my previous post, I have already confirmed that no fluid is being pumped = nothing is being lubed. I shut it off right after the test, hopefully nothing is damaged yet. My question is, is this most likely a larger problem, or simply low on fluid? SHOULD it still be pumping fluid...

Update: You are correct. I just unhooked the rear (return) line on the transmission and ran the car in park, neutral, and in the forward gears just for fun, no fluid coming out whatsoever. I did get a dribble of fluid from the hose when I first unhooked it though. Question: would the fluid not...

Good question - I adjusted them per the TransGo instructions, but it can’t hurt to double check them I suppose. Front band snug then back off 2 turns, rear band snug then back off 2.5 turns

Not sure about the factory TC, I’m using a 9.5” FTI 3500 stall TC. But either way, it should hold a fair amount. My concern is that the fluid seems to be staying in the pan, rather than filling the TC, but that’s just a guess for now.

Hello! As the title states, the car doesn’t move or react when put into gear. 1968 Dart, 1975 727. I installed a trans-go shift kit before installing the transmission, so there’s always the possibility that I screwed something up there... it was my first time. Here’s some info: - B&M shifter...

Just removed this from my dart today, it ran well, just swapped carbs to better suit my needs as I will not be racing this car. It was on a 416 stroker. Annular boosters. Located in Los Angeles, CA $450 OBO shipped. It will be shipped in the box my new carb came in so it will be securely packed.

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I did look for a minimum voltage, but I could not find a definitive one for my box. Lots of speculation out there, but nothing concrete. Thanks again!

Got it going - not sure if it was charging the battery or the starting fluid. Thanks again for the help...

I used MSD's test of unhooking the coil wire from the dist and placing it near ground, then tapping the white wire from the MSD box to ground and I got a nice blue spark each time. But that doesn't rule out a low battery not supplying enough power while cranking, and that doesn't rule out the...

A fair guess, but I have been driving it regularly and just filled up the other day.

Hello! My 68 dart will suddenly not start. It has always started up relatively easy, but it does not have a choke so cold starts were a little tricky, but not too bad. First, car info: 340/416 stroker A833 4 speed Holley 9381 830 competition double pumper (no choke) MSD ignition: MSD Digital 6...

No offense taken, I realize it is not for everyone, but not everyone lets their wife drive their car either! Plus it's just not as fun dealing with traffic in the 4 speed... New transmission is cheaper :)

Thanks for all the replies! I should have mentioned, this car was originally a slant 6/automatic, so I’m not cutting up a 4 speed car. If anything, I’m restoring it to it’s more “correct” state! Plus, we already have a grocery getter, the point here is that we like driving our dart... I have...

Call me crazy, but I am strongly considering swapping my ‘68 dart’s 833 to a 727. It has a 340 (416 stroker), about 515 HP. Los Angeles traffic, plus my wife not being as confident driving the 4 speed, and I want her to be more comfortable driving it. I’m trying to come up with a parts list, I...