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  1. K

    Need to replace fuel line from tank.

    So after installing a new fuel pump my line from the tank started leaking in 3 different areas. Im assuming the new pump, mechanical put enough force on the line to finally create leaks along the more rusted areas. From what I can "see", from the fuel tank its a metal line then there's a rubber...
  2. K

    Need help quick... Voltage regulator wiring

    In the midst of wiring my new electronic voltage regulator.... the old and new does not match. The connectors seem to be complete opposite on the new from the old . The old had a light blue one passenger side and a dark blue or black on the drivers side. The new is labeled "IGN" and "FIELD"...
  3. K

    Setting timing on a Vacuum advance distributor

    Plan on replacing my distributor today and want to make sure I have the proper parameters to set the timing.. '67 300 440... Disconnect vacuum hose and plug.... 1. Initial timing at 750 rpm idle = 11* 2. FSM timing at 2400rpm = 16* I searched a post where the timing at 3500rpm should be...
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    Loosing break fluid

    on my 67 300 i seem to be loosing brake fluid in the rear chamber over a few weeks. I keep topping it off but Idont see where I am loosing fluid from. After filling this time i saw some on the master cylinder itself, but I think that was from possible over filling. Where else could I be loosing...
  5. K

    440 Distributor install

    Got my parts in today and I hope to get them tossed on the 300 tomorrow. As I have never replaced a distributor I have tried to read up on what to do. Does anyone have a good resource on how to do this or any tips or tricks? I
  6. K

    New ignition parts.... did I purchase bad items?

    Starting to feel a little buyers remorse after i bought a few parts for my '67 300 440. It had an unknown, new distributor, orange box, cheap plug wires when I bought the car. On whim after being able to drive it again I decided to order a new Hi-Rev box and the goodies off eBay from Rick...
  7. K

    Dash Swap

    I love everything about our '67 newport and 300. The thing I can not stand is the dash and gauges. I want something more modern looking. Is there another dash from another molar the would swap? Or would this need to be a custom build? I would like just a flat dash that is inset just a bit from...
  8. K

    440 running issues

    I now have another issue after sorting the carb soak heat problem. Closed the crossover and added a 1" spacer to bas of carb. I have also added a new hi torque starter. Here are my symptoms.... 1. when starting when hot, it spins over quickly but does not attempt to fire off until I let go of...
  9. K

    Good ride , then died

    Well I was out driving and running some errands. She had some stumbles today that are new. Rounded a corner and she died on me. Started right back up. Adjusted the fuel pressure higher. Stopped for a couple hrs while at an event. She would not restart. Tried jumpers and some starting spray to...
  10. K

    Fuel pressure regulator recommendation

    I want to add a fuel pressure regulator to my fuel system. Is there any recommendations of what to run? Or what to avoid?
  11. K

    440 valley pan

    on inspection of taking off the valley pan on my 440, I saw no traces of any type of sealant. The instructions that came with the new valley pan from fel-pro say to add a sealant at the four corners. Is this advisable or should it go back stock and dry? Also there was this piece of insulation...
  12. K

    440 stock head horseshoe or U shaped port....

    What is the horseshoe or U shaped port that is around the hear riser port? I am in the middle of blocking off the heat riser and when I pulled the valley pan I could see into this horseshoe port better. And I am sure some of you have seen this before, but the dang ports are stuffed with acorns...
  13. K

    Radiator Transmission fittings

    So the fittings that the trans lines attach to on my radiator is trash. The radiator is all aluminum. I am going to try to weld in some new bungs. What I need to know is what is the fitting that threads into radiator? My other car has a fitting with npt on one side and a flared fitting on the...
  14. K

    Thermostat Testing

    I pulled my t-stat this morning and tested it in boiling water with a thermometer. The t-stat is stamped 160 but it did not start to open until 175 then fully open by 195. From my research it should have started to open anywhere from 157-163 correct? and be fully open by 180? If so then it seems...
  15. K

    Radiator Fan clearance

    What should be the distance from the radiator to the fan on a 67 300 non ac car?
  16. K

    Heat Riser

    Here is my heat riser valve that has no hardware on it at all. It does move freely by hand but does move when the engine rpm is raised. Is this in the open or closed position?
  17. K

    Trans leak at radiator

    So after changing the oil and topping off the trans fluid, I found I have a leak at the connection of the steel trans line and the bottom of the radiator. Look like someone has wrapped teflon before tightening the connection. I assume because the connect was leaking they thought the teflon would...
  18. K

    Edelbrock 1411 insulated spacer

    I need an insulated spacer to keep the fuel from boiling in my carb. My local parts store only had the edelbrock 9266 insulator gasket for a square bore carb. Checked the edelbrock website and it does show that this is needed with a 1411. My question is this, is it ok to use the 9266 insulator...
  19. K

    Strange noise from car....

    1967 Chrysler 300 fast top, 440 engine. It seems to run ok. I think I may have a heat soak issue with the edelbrock 1411 carb, but going to address that soon with a carb kit and a spacer. Hopefully that helps, but under hard acceleration I get this clatter..... I can't for the life of me figure...
  20. K

    '67 300 440 engine issues

    Car seems to be running fine until you stop it. Some times it diesels for 1-2 seconds other times it doesn't. This is not consistent. Also at times it is hard to start after its warm. Sy i go to the store, and come back out to head home it may take 2-3 mins of 10-15 second cranks to get started...
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