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    Fuel sending unit: is this the right orientation?

    I got the float naturally hanging down (by gravity) is this correct? (see picture) - I suspect this is the right orientation since when the gas fills up, it should naturally raise the float - The part that makes me doubt, is the fuel line fitting is pointing down (highlighted in picture)
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    Replacing engine harness fender tie down clips

    Are these the right ones? (1966 Newport) ebay - 2-3/4" Black Nylon Wiring Harness Straps GM Ford Mopar (Qty-25) #821AA
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    1966 Newport power steering pump snub stopper replacement

    My pump has excessive play in it (see video) My understanding is the pump has little rubber stoppers that keep the pump from wobbling when turning. I've bought a couple off ebay they're small. Can't figure out where they go and TBH if I took the pump off it probably wouldn't help me figure...
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    66 Newport trim clips?

    Trims are loose. Specifically the one along the quarter panels and the tail "fins"?. How are they attached to the body? I don't want to break anything.
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    How necessary is brake swedging for these hubs+drums?

    Sweding or swaging? Either way do I need to do it? I just got my brake drums and hubs back from a machine shop after 3 months of back and forth. Said they couldn't do it because the smooth part that swages isnt coming out of the drum ... it isnt proud. What a PITA. Not their fault, I...
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    Anyone know where I can find this power steering pump dampener? 383 1966 Chrysler

    Need help finding this part. I've read there is a rubber dampener that goes on the power steering pump. Mine seems to need a new one since I can wiggle it around a whole bunch by hand. Can't seem to find the part number and not sure if the parts I'm looking at online are the correct ones...
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    Brake drum puller tool recommendations? 66 newport

    Just bought a bunch brake stuff. Brake conversion kit and new brake drum parts to rebuild the rears. So I will be working on the brakes soon, anyone have recommendations for an inexpensive tool that fits the car? I was looking at something like this not sure if it fits.
  8. newport_66

    Greetings

    So happy to finally have my 1966 Chrysler Newport that I've been wanting to buy for over 7 years! Needs some basic work but the body and bones are solid. It has the 383 original. Motor starts/runs smooths. All the trim is there. Original color was the teal but it was repainted white, seems...
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