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  1. jrm

    transmission shift cable oring?

    My 62 727 pushbutton shift cable oring is leaking, does anyone know the correct size or where to get one? Thanks, John
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    lifter failure?

    What are the symtoms of a lifter failure on engine breakin? Noisy, poor performance? Don't know what to listen for and was wondering as the lifters I took out of my old engine were mostly concave but the engine ran fine? Thanks.
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    1962 727 torqueflite pushbutton cable shifter?

    Getting ready to put my trans in, and my car it has no park, and the pushbutton trans. rnd12. I removed the cable w the shift button in reverse when I got the trans back from the builder he said it was in neutral. My book says to hold the rev button in and push cable into the trans so it will...
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    Starter replacement

    I searched but didn't see the ques. I am rebuilding my engine and want to replace the stock 1962 dodge starter on a 361 w a current model. Doesn't a starter from say a 94 dodge ram w a 360 fit? If not which do you use to upgrade. Wanting a newer part to make things easier to replace when needed...
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    Carolina machine engines?

    Thinking about using these guys fir an engine replacement in my 880, has anyone ever used them? Searched the Web and it seems they get good ratings. Wanting a 400 pretty close to stock complete w a dyno run would be great. Thanks for any info.
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    Transmission crossmember?

    I am pulling the trans and need to remove the crossmember do I need to release tension on the torsion bars? If so how much? Thanks. John
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    Engine number id?

    Anybody have an idea on these numbers on my block by the distributor? Supposed to be a 361 1962.
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    wont start?

    Drove my car, dodge 880 62 361 elec ign, friday and sat went out this morning and lights came on the dash but when I turned the key I heard a click , not the starter and then nothing, everything went dead, no lights no horn, put the charger on the batt still nothing, ckd batt it has 12.7 volts...
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    Proportioning valve?

    I have oil coming out of the warning light plug on my proportioning valve and my Mc is losing oil from the front sump and over filling the rear sump. Replaced mc. Is this port supposed to be dry? W the plug out and as soon as I touch the brake pedal fluid comes out. No leaks anywhere on car...
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    coil too hot to touch?

    I have a 62 880, 361 motor 2bbl, I upgraded to elec ignition and it ran fine for a few days this is jan 2016, then it would buck and die while at a stop sign, let it cool and it would start again and go a few miles then repeat, coil was so hot you couldn't touch it, I put an autozone gold coil...
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    edelbrock heads?

    Anybody use edelbrock heads? I can get a pretty good deal on a set for my361 wondering if they are a good deal or is there a better head for a cruising car. john
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    cooling fan clearance?

    Guys I have a 361 motor w the 4 blade fan mounted to the water pump, I woukd like to install a 6 blade fan w clutch. I havent completely bolted it up yet but looks to be 3/4 clearance from the fan to the radiator, is this enough? I also am planning on fabricating a cooling shroud for it if this...
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    new ac system added to old car?

    I am considering adding ac to my 880, it didnt come w it and the wiring is original, my question, will the existing wiring work w the added load or would a wiring harness upgrade be needed? Thanks. John.
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    electronic ignition conversion?

    I bought a jegs electronic ign kit for my 62 361, the distributor comes w the mid springs installed for the mech advance, my motor is stock, does anyone have any advice on if I should swap the spring to the softer spring bringing the mech advance in sooner? Need to pull the distributor to do it...
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    62 dodge 880

    Hoping the pic came thru. Last one was upside down. John
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    power steering pump

    I have a 62 dodge 880 361 motor, trw power steering pump, where do I get a rebuild kit for this? Has anyone replaced it with something a little easier to get parts for? If so what car did you get the pump n brackets from. Thanks, john.
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    resto mod air ac system

    anybody use the resto mod air ac and heat system? Stuff looks good, a little more than others but very customizable. What are your thought? worth the extra dough? Ac and heat are going in early next year and I am in the markey for a complete system on my 62 dodge 880 4 door. Thanks.
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    1962 temp control valve?

    My 62 dodge 880 temp control valve , the one that mounts on the firewall above the heater box passenger side, leaks out the rubber seal. I have seen them online for 4-500 buks, is there a repair or swap for these? I will put one inline underhood, on off valve in the heater hose but would like to...
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    headlight conversion?

    Hi i have a 62 880, anybody convert the headlights over to newer style bulb instead of the 1 peice sylvania 4000. If so what did you use. Thanks' John.
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    62 dodge 880 custom

    New to the mopar world, got my dads dodge 880 custom 1962 belonged to his aunt before that she purchased car new. It has been parked for 8 yrs due to his failing health but I am bringing it back. any input on these cars? Working on the torqueflite parking brake, any pointers on that? Thanks John.
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