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  1. Mattax

    My 340 getting 6 mpg

    Even though Justin and I do not fully agree on the approach to setting up the timing, having him come and help you is IMO the hands down BEST decision. You will not see an immediate MPG boost because tuning burns up fuel. But with the following tankfuls you will see improvements. The more...
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    Short circuit 63 Dodge Dart

    In the shop manual is a wiring diagram. The spark indicates electrons are moving, since it sparked and melted the fuse you tried between the bulkhead connections and the feed wire, the short is downstream from that. This assumes everything was turned off. The battery power is always...
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    Short circuit 63 Dodge Dart

    Yes. It is the battery feed to the main circuits. Removing fuses could help narrow it down but since all of the fuses are 20 amps or less, they would have blown. It seems the situation is thus. There is a short in one of the power feeds or main circuits. It drained the battery but did not...
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    60 Valiant MSD 12v source

    Odd that Holley-MSD is suggesting the MSD's ground be at the battery. Maybe the electronics are sensitive to noise??? Autotronic's instructions for the 6A, 6T and 6C were to ground to the block. I can tell you that in my experience with the older 6, the MSD heavy red can be connected near the...
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    60 Valiant MSD 12v source

    Yes. Piggy back onto either terminal; Or disconnect the ignition wire at the coil and connect to that wire's ring terminal. The current drawn by the box for the on switch signal is so small it won't notice the ballast resistor is even there. No! The original wires to the coil must be...
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    Best Alternator to give sufficient juice to the MSD 6AL ?

    All of those are recipies for more problems. As already stated, the MSD 6 series pulls 1 amp per 1000 rpm. So at idle its pulling no more than a points or even a Chrysler ECU. The coil on an MSD is fed from the MSD's capacitor so that's a red herring. On the other hand, these new replacements...
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    1967 Barracuda fastback fender tag deciphering

    @ZMan67S Can you share the fender tag info on your triple blue?
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    1967 Barracuda fastback fender tag deciphering

    My guess is the same reasoning behind putting the plant in the VIN or date shift info castings, etc. Its probably QC as much as anything.
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    1967 Barracuda fastback fender tag deciphering

    I'll add mine to the research. My 67 Barracuda has 2 in the VIN 7th, but nothing under the M or m No bumperettes. I can check the broadcast sheet for other things if wanted.
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    "Early A" doesn't cut it

    In this case, its just humour. I'm just having fun with Dan. He's quite familiar with the differences.
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    "Early A" doesn't cut it

    Well, see, if we get into the mechanical and electrical systems, I would say the next big divider after 67 would be '70 and insome ways '75 and particularly '76 are one offs. On the other hand not many '76 A-bodies made, so maybe we banish them to For F Bodies Only forum.
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    "Early A" doesn't cut it

    Someone was bored at Moparts! :lol:
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    "Early A" doesn't cut it

    You are correct. It was to your benefit. If you had some experience and knowledge here you would know the fate of threads in the Suggestions subforum. So your topic has been saved. You've engaged many members here, which in turn helps ad revenue and search engine results. Not that it matters...
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    LED headlights, rear lights, front parl lights and interior for 1964 plymouth Valiant

    Honestly the only headlights I would recommend are those that were examined for their technical performance by a non-interested person or team. 'Virgil' at Candlepower forums and Stern who posts in a number of forums are about the only people I am aware of who have access to that type of...
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    LED headlights, rear lights, front parl lights and interior for 1964 plymouth Valiant

    TB. I fixed the link. PS. I also found out the hard way that what I bought wasn't what I thought I bought. Here's the back story on GE's sale https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/past-the-end-of-the-line-for-ge-night-hawk-sealed-beams.468174/#post5395004
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    LED headlights, rear lights, front parl lights and interior for 1964 plymouth Valiant

    Sadly those lamps are out of production. They are now made in a different factory, in another country, with different tooling and different materials
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    LED headlights, rear lights, front parl lights and interior for 1964 plymouth Valiant

    or for those who want headlights that look something like a period correct lamp, but more effective, then one of the non-LED lamps can be considered. https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/plug-play-head-lights.491450/post-1973456776
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    LED headlights, rear lights, front parl lights and interior for 1964 plymouth Valiant

    Dan discussed the othe LED lamp applications here https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/led-lights.487251/post-1973387661
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    LED headlights, rear lights, front parl lights and interior for 1964 plymouth Valiant

    They don't exist. At least not yet. You didn't mention the year, but regardless the original lens would look similar to this. GE, Westinghouse or TungSol. High quality LEDs are made by JW Speaker, Trucklite, and Peterson. The light from the diode is more of a straight line, so to spread the...
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    BAD MECHANICS - Thermostat and Radiator Fan Blade

    Whoa. maybe ishould have read more before chiming in. That little error is not just a little oops. Folks here are seeing (from experience) some things were not fully thought out. Some really good suggestions were made. My suggestions is to take your time and go through them. There may be...
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    BAD MECHANICS - Thermostat and Radiator Fan Blade

    There's so many people that like the "idea" or like a "look" but on the functional side don't get executed too well. Hey your learning. Hopefully once the anger has subsided, you'll find the journey is part of the enjoyment and satisfaction. For some that's the main point. For me, I always hit...
  22. Mattax

    Wiring harness clip V200 1965

    Some more info in case anyone is interested https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/early-and-mid-year-firewall-harness-clip.426355/post-1972380237
  23. Mattax

    Wiring harness clip V200 1965

    Yes sir, on '67 there is just one. Then in '68 thecable retainer is screwed on at aboutthe same location.
  24. Mattax

    BAFFLES FOR THE 318 VALVE COVERS - OIL LEAK

    https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/extending-valve-cover-baffle-thoughs.437463/ https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/racingfuelsystems/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=680&p=9170
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    Upgrading wiring harness on 1964 plymouth valiant

    Age is not the issue. Its environment and exposure to heat, oil, fuel, etc. Heat can be from engine or from overloading a circuit. Interiors (Instrument and Body harness) are usually much better condition than engine harness (includes headlights). Wiper motor wires are usually a part of the...
  26. Mattax

    64 Dart ground set up

    early 70s IIRC
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