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    Want to convert 4 door hardtop to power windows

    I have a 71 monaco 4 door hardtop with crank windows. I'm looking to convert it to power. Anyone got a line on a scrap c body with power windows that will work for sale? Does anyone know if the power windows just have a different regulator or just a motor hooked in the same drive as the crank...
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    Is a 1968 chrysler marine 440 compatible with 71 monaco??

    I have a 71 monaco with a 383/727. I can get a 68 chrysler marine 440 for a decent price. They rotate opposite direction apparently but was told you just need to replace the cam and distributor to make it normal. Never used one before. Does anyone have any experience or input on using this...
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    Busted 3/8 bolt from trans bellhousing to engine. Fix or forget it?

    I pulled the trans off my 71 monaco to install a 2500 rpm stall converter on a 727 tranny. Found one one of the six mount bolts missing. Upon further diag. The diver side middle bolt was missing and busted off. I intend on replacing this engine from 383 to 440 eventually. should I bother...
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    Battery not charging. What am I missing?

    my battery on my 71 monaco is not charging. Changed the alternator with tuff stuff 130 amp and tuff stuff voltage regulator. Still not charging. Checked continuity of the two field wires to the alternator to voltage regulator wires are good. Swapped batteries and ko positive result. Grounds are...
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    Replacing torque converter on 727 w 383 external bal. Is this compatible?

    I put a cam in a 71 dodge 383 engine and now want to put a stall converter in. I ordered one from summit racing. It is a Hughes performance street master 24-25 2500 rpm stall. The guy at summit said it is compatible because the external balance is on the fly wheel. I thought chrysler balanced...
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    Anyone replace a timing chain with a timing gear

    I'm putting a cam in a 71 383 engine and bought a summit timing gear set to replace the chain. The instructions suck. They are for chevy small and big block and big block chrysler. Does the 2 idle gear dog bone just float between the crank and cam gear? I dont see how its fastened down. Any...
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    Harmonic balancer are all external balanced all the same?

    Im putting a new harmonic balancer on my engine. It's originally a 71 dodge 383 2bbl so I think it's externally balanced engine. It currently has a balancer off a 77 chrysler 400 4bbl engine which should be external too. First are all those extetnal balancers weighted the same. My engine seems...
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    For Sale Not mine. 72 new yorker coupe

    This car is posted as a 73 but looks like a 72 front end. Black on black 440 engine. Looks pretty decent. Someone here should save it. 1973 Crysler New Yorker - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive... Selling this 1973 New Yorker car is complete with title. 440 Engine complete with...
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    Looking for DODGE letters for my hood 71 Monaco

    Does anybody here have extra 71 monaco hood dodge letters. Can't find them. Might weld the holes in.
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    Are valve plates available for 71 ac compressor

    Was wondering if i can get valve plates for a 71 dodge ac compresor vtwin reciprocating or just get the remanned compressor for 180 bucks
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    Does anybody have info on why the passenger seat reclines and driver does not?

    The passenger seat has recline but driver seat does not. What is the reasoning? Can it be modified? Was that a government mandated law at the time? Im tempted to change the oe seats to seats from a more modern car because the fit it no good being that im 6'. Also wonder if the other brands like...
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    Engine confusion may need decode

    Have a 71 dodge that originally had 2 barrel 383 which should be externally balanced. Engine replaced with remanned assumed 4 barrel 383 engine in the year 2003. Casting on engine reads 11.16.66 246813012 LL Does this engine have internal balance or external balance?
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    Cam and torque convertor suggestions

    71 monaco with remanned 383. Rebuilt 727 trans. Has 3.55 rear end gears in 8.75 sure grip. Msd mechanical advance distributor and ignition module. 2.5 dual exhaust with flownmaster mufflers. 1978 "high performance" 400 exhaust manifolds Edelbrock performer rpm intake manifold. Have 2...
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    Changed diff gear. How do i adjust speedometer?

    Changed 2:76 to 3:55. What is the method of making the spedometer correspond? Rear is 489 8.75 and 727 torqueflite. 383 engine.
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    71 dodge interior reupolster

    How do i reupolster my paisley interior front seats. Black in color?
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    Welcome 71monacomoparmechanic to FCBO!

    Hello. My name is Jim. I'm a professional chrysler jeep dodge mechnic for 15 years. Life long c body owner. I bought my first c body 440 1970 town and country when i was 14 then was forced to sell it after a few years because my dad made me get it out of his small heating and cooling shop...
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