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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    Wow clifftt I wouldn't of believed it unless I saw it. I'll definitely keep that in mind for the swap which seems to be getting farther off. Lol these suspension parts are insane. But I will definitely heed your advice nm9. I want the best quality I can get. I will see if I can check where the...
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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    I found this while looking around http://www.carid.com/1968-plymouth-valiant-suspension-systems/energy-suspension-hyper-flex-system-master-sets-40029653.html $136 out the door. It has poly bushings though. I was also reading some stuff in the suspension section...I seen where it was said...
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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    Hmm....I will most definitely check that out then. I'll check rock auto. Haven't looked at them yet. Did u need a bigger jack to jack up the front end that high?
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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    I was looking at the rebuild kits from PST. they offer them in poly or the OEM rubber bushings. They are around 400 depending on how much you get. I'll shop around to find more places. Do you suggest anything? I'll look up how to do a front end rebuild on the forum and on YouTube I don't know...
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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    ok yes most def. I'm hoping i can find the stuff to at least convert my front to disc. thanks for bringing that to my attention
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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    Ok will do...I think I can do this on my own. I got a neighbor who made the mistake of saying "just holler if you need any help" and he seems pretty knowledgeable. I'll provide the labor if he provides the insight. There are still some shops around that I will have to check into. I wonder if I...
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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    oh wow. ok thanks for that. The 360 isnt in now thank goodness. I would hate to drive it if its this bad with just the slant 6. I usually just drive down to the gas station a few blocks away that actually still sells 100% unleaded. Should i then set up the suspension and steering for the 360...
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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    Sorry i left you all hanging a bit there. I have power steering...does that make a difference? also it has the play when the engine is off and when it is on. I went ahead and ordered a service manual before I saw your post but will check and see it my manual is on that link. also I just thought...
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    Excessive play in steering wheel

    My steering wheel has about a 1/8 turn in both directions play in it. What would cause that? The steering box? Also I currently have a slant six in the car with a 360 on the side that I'm trying to rebuild...would the steering box need to be changed when I swap in the 360? Thanks in advance for...
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    How to tell what type of Transmission I have

    Ok so I got a 903 then...thanks for the help
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    How to tell what type of Transmission I have

    Can't shift when its moving. Because it's unsynchronized right?
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    How to tell what type of Transmission I have

    I was wondering the type of transmission i had behind my slant 6. Its a 3 spd, originally "3 on the tree". Thanks in advance
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    holding up progress

    I have a '76 360 that i bought for my valiant. When I bought it the short block was put together and just lacked a oil pan and timing chain and cover. So I got a new timing chain and got that on, and was ready to start messing with the cover when the book I was reading( still kinda new at this)...
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    Slant six starter

    I guy told me that a starter from a 400 would work on a slant six and bolt right on. is this true and would it help my slant six start better?
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    No clue about working on carbs

    thanks a lot. that makes sense. the guy who helped me put it on told me i wouldnt need that because the carb i put on already had something to do that????? i dunno.. but id have to buy a new one because that one was broke. which if thats the problem then thats why my single bbl probaly didnt...
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    No clue about working on carbs

    Is number 40 on this chart the choke thermostat? http://www.carburetorfactory.com/expvw03.html Everything seems hooked up right, but the only way i can start it is adjust the idle screws and spray carb starter in it. There were about 6 vacuum outlets on the carb and i used 3 and plugged the...
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    No clue about working on carbs

    I just put a 2 bbl carb on my slant 6 and its giving me problems. When i try to start it it wont, until i spray carb starter in it then it will start but then shuts off. Then after i turn the screws to the richest setting and set the idle real high it will keep running. of course after the...
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    Slant 6 carb

    I was wondering what would be a good 2 barrel carb for a pretty much stock slant 6? Thanks.
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    Ignition Switch

    oh yea, Goody, i saw your 'cuda in the young guns of Mopar Muscle...pretty sweet.
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    Ignition Switch

    It was a tumbler that fell. i feel stupid b/c i read some of the post from awhile back talking about pulling the wheel and i didnt think about it, but my is in the dash, so it was easy. thanks for the help though.
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    Ignition Switch

    I went to leave for work yesterday morning and i started to put my key in the ignition and there seemed to be something blocking the key from going in. Nothing broke off the key the last time i drove it. Im not sure i can do anything to fix it, so i was wondering what i have to do to take it...
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    New Rear-end

    I havent looked, but i'll look this weekend while i measure how the space i got to use. as far as i know its the original, probably a 7.25. and its a 5X4 bolt pattern.
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    New Rear-end

    If I could get a 8.75 for 500 then that would be great. I wasnt sure about the prices. But where could i buy one at? I havent had any luck at the local car show/swap meets or in the trader.....
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    New Rear-end

    Where would be a good place to buy a new complete rear end? Or reliable rebuilt ones? I need a 8.25 for my 68 valiant. How much do they usually cost? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
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    Charger for Law Enforcement

    I saw a couple over the 4th of July that the Highway Patrol had when I was passing through Atlanta. Thankfully they were in the middle of pulling some people over when i passed.
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    Out for a walk

    LOL. At least your good at story writing.:thumblef:
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    Headliner Rods

    Im wanting to put a new headliner in my 68 Valiant and I need the front 2 rods to do this. But i havent had any luck finding any where i live. Is there anyone that makes reproduction headliner rods? Or does anyone have any.
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    Finally got my car painted!!!!

    I still have to clean up the chrome trim and put that back on and im also going to compound it...well im not, but my uncle-in-law is( gotta love the benefits \\:D/ I help strip the car down, sand it down to bare metal and then i helped water sand it before and after the paint job. it should be...
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    Car Dealers Suck!

    i hate honda dealers too. ive had a couple bad experiences with them. here's that link plum360415 was talking about. pretty funny http://media.ebaumsworld.com/index.php?e=testdrive.wmv
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    My new toy

    i was thinking about buying a '94 Sentra to use as my beater car too....i have to go look at it sometime in the next month. it would be nice to put my car up to work on it and do the resto right.
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