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Ok thank you. I will look at the cable and its connection.

78 Newport. Off the road for twenty years. Just got it on the road and noticed that both the trip meter and odometer don’t work. If I tap on the plastic near the trip meter, it will start turning but only for a few tenths of a mile. Any ideas what it might be? I want it working so I can see...

Near Hamilton

All great information everyone. Thank you

Thank you everyone for the responses. I’ll tackle this myself.

I need to put 4 new shocks on my 78 Newport. If a shop did it, roughly hour many hours should they bill me for? I have the shocks. Thanks.

Ok thanks.

How is that done?

Yes. The transmission fluid is full.

Around 25 mph. If i give it a bit more throttle off the line, the shudder goes away. I think I'll just learn how to "drive through it". It's not highly annoying, but I will check the timing and see if that changes things. Thank you everyone.

Thanks for the quick responses guys. To answer 413's questions: I have not checked the timing. but no pinging or dieseling. Converted from lean burn Chrysler electronic ignition has vacuum advance happens at LIGHT throttle in town only

I have a 78 Newport with the 400-4 bbl converted to Chrysler electronic ignition and lean burn delete. Entire new fuel/carb system and ignition system. Car runs fine at take off and at cruising speeds. My issue is, when the car shifts into 3rd, it stumbles/shakes for about 3 seconds then runs...

Ok thank you for the very detailed reply Vannth. You are correct that my aftermarket replacement switch is 1 1/16" and the O.E. , I'm guessing it's the original, is 1". I'll try a 12 point 1".

Ok thank you guys for the quick reply. I will look to "borrow" one from a friendly mechanic!

Is there a special socket to remove the oil pressure switch, on a 1978 Newport with a 400... idiot light type of switch. Thank you.

Mine seem to be the W23 class II... according to the description that Cbody67 posted.

I just purchased a set of Road Wheels and the center caps or "domes", I don't know the exact name, are rough and missing the actual "end cap". What year domes will fit? Do they have to be from a "formal" year rim? Thank you

I just picked up a set of Road Wheels to put on my 78 Newport. I am missing three of the center caps. Does anyone have a set for sale or know where I could buy some on line? Thank you.

Ok, thank you everyone for the detailed info!

I'm near Hamilton.