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    Intermittent Heat Help -1965 Imperial Crown

    Okay, so here is a thought from out in left field. I have had it happen where a head gasket leaks just enough pressure to cause the heater core to slightly pressurize and lose or reduce water flow. Given that you said your coolant was "foamy", which can be a head gasket tell tale sign, I leave...
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    Differential gear change?

    I appreciate you responding, but I had my face in it and it was stamped 2:92. Weird, but true.
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    Differential gear change?

    If I remember correctly, 1976 Dodge Royal Monaco Cop car was available with 9.25" 2.92:1 sure grip and a 400. I had one after it was retired. One of my favourite cars,...bit slow off the line but what a solid and fairly agile machine. Seems strange to use the word "agile" with something that...
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    Differential gear change?

    This topic is bound to gather a litany of responses. It all boils down to your personal choice as far as which suggestion appeals to you. Change tire/wheel size or the gear ratio from the original, and you need to check speedo drive gear size (Chosen by teeth and displayed by colour, yellow...
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    Electronic Ignition , Goop leaking out

    The reality is that we could speculate all day long. I agree with the statements of others before me, high heat storage is the most likely cause in an unused unit. We should also remember that there was a flurry of cheap offshore knockoff look alike boxes produced for several years. Who knows...
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    Electronic Ignition , Goop leaking out

    I can understand the personal feeling of satisfaction from "saving" a brain box after the resin turns to liquid. However, the electronics knowledge part of me can not help but wonder what damage those components may have received from exposure to high heat and moisture. That resin wasn't put...
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    Headers for 360la

    I tried a set of those inexpensive block huggers on my '61 Newport, 361, standard trans. They did fit after a few "modifications". The pipes did need to be dimpled. I found it necessary to use the short sparkplugs to increase clearances between the plug, wires, and header. I also had to shave a...
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    Upper ball joints

    I actually had one rotate itself back out of the arm. It was very strange. I retightened it (no air tools involved), and gave it several 1/4" welds, and it never caused me any grief again. Run that thing up tight and fire up the welder!
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    A lil ? 68 300 with a 70 383. Needs tlc

    Okay, let's get realistic. A 383 was used in Roadrunners and Chargers with great results for years. This engine is a chameleon,...it can be what ever you decide you want it to be. A four barrel intake with an Edelbrock or Carter 750cfm carb, a moderate or mild cam, and dual exhaust. Then motor...
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    Caliper not releasing

    I recently had an experience which was odd, but might be of interest to you. My front brakes would not engage properly or at an even rate. When they "hit" they hit hard and unevenly, causing pull towards which ever side was applying. They would also not release evenly or quickly. After much...
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    Pulling rear drum on my 57 Belvedere, which one?

    Regarding the "newer" axles "sliding" out, not on a Mopar. There are 5 studs and nuts holding them in place, per axle on each side. I have seen many a GM axle make such an annoying maneuver! Even on Chrysler 9.25 axle in the 70's when they had that internal clip, I never saw one do the slide...
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    Replacement Sway Bar links

    Take some pictures, take some measurements, and head to Carlisle in July. Also, those look identical to what I have on my '61 Newport. What changes on that style is the length of shaft from the base of the shaft at the "anchor", to the bottom washer perch. Also the same measurements can be found...
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    Weak Blower motor??

    Some of the blowers used a three coiled wire resister to control speed. The combination of the coils regulated the speed, and they get hot! You might want to take a quick peek and see if they are still passing current. For the sake of two screws and a terminal being removed, what have you got to...
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    Factory 1963 300J 4-speed

    Hey, 300 George,...if you dislike your 4 speed shift,...what keeps you from "shifting" to something else?
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    Factory 1963 300J 4-speed

    Yes, on the side. I have a '61 with the A745 3 speed floor shift manual with side access and the weird boot as mentioned. 62 is the same also. I also have a '63 transmission (an A745 3 speed) out of a low mileage car, and several other A745 transmissions, a shifter mechanism and a set of pedals...
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    Starter relay ?????

    I have changed these in parking lots all over North America. A screw driver or a cheapo will get you out of a jam until you find a good one. NOS is the best. Good luck.
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    I'm thinking about getting a vintage trailer!

    I did the same type of trip with my 67 Newport (drum brakes) and a 10ft Jayco hardtop pup up trailer to the west coast. Tranny cooler and a soft touch on the brakes. Did numerous mountain passes per day, long prairie stretches, traffic jams, the killer Coquihalla Highway and never had a problem...
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    1967 300 convertable needs a new windshield

    Hi. I have 2 suggestions. Both have websites. Classic Auto Glass (763) 444 5880 Vintage Glass (multiple warehouses) I do not have their number. Good luck!
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    Radiator recommendations

    Greetings. I had mine re-cored with two 1" tubes (rows). They held 3/4 of a gallon more, fit well, flowed very well and worked better than the 3 tube core it replaced. Just a quick measurement at the shop and you will know. Nobody looking at the rad can tell, if you are concerned about factory...
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    Engine ground question

    There are 3 grounds. One comes off of the battery negative terminal and goes to the body near the battery, one bolts to the engine at the front of the block, near the end of the front of the driver's side head, above the power steering pump and below the valve cover, and then the rear ground at...
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