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    alternator rear bearing install

    what is the correct installation depth of the rear bearing on a roundback alternator ? Should it sit flush to the rear case ? Pic 1 is current alternator where bearing sticks out about 3/32 from rear case Pic 2 shows inside of rear case where bearing is flush to inner case Pic 3 is previous...
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    Stripped pulley hole on balancer ok to helicoil ?

    Is it OK to helicoil a stripped pulley hole on the harmonic balancer or is there too much rotation and stress on the pulley ? Stock 1969 3018 that doesn't see high rpm's.
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    Stumbling on Highway

    I had the same issue with stumbling at highways speeds. The car eventually died and would not start. After a tow home, I checked the fuel pump and the two attaching bolts had become loose enough so the pump rod was not engaging.
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    1971 Dodge Charger Rear Brake Lights Issue

    does it matter which side of the brake pedal switch the white wire and pink wire attach to ?
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    Turn Signal / Brake Light issue

    the park light issue was fixed easily - the fuse was blown. With the park lights on, the dash turn signals are not illuminated. I could not replicate the fuel gage issue. Maybe pushing & pulling on all the connectors fixed that. At the brake switch at the pedal, is the white wire connection...
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    Turn Signal / Brake Light issue

    Park lights don't work with or without ignition on. Dash turn signals don't come on with them either.
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    Turn Signal / Brake Light issue

    With headlights on - symptoms are the same, as depressing the brake pedal illuminates all of the turn signal lights NEW ISSUE discovered - I held the brake pedal down steady for 5-10 seconds. All turn signals illuminate and the ones in the dash seem to pulse. Stranger, the gas gauge goes...
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    Turn Signal / Brake Light issue

    update - installed a new hazard flasher tonight. Hazard flasher works fine and all lights flash. However, the turn signal lights still illuminate when the brake is depressed
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    Turn Signal / Brake Light issue

    thanks for the replies - I will try to get back to troubleshooting tonight or tomorrow as home repairs are taking priority right now. Regarding all the turn signal bulbs light up when the brakes are applied - the rear, the dash, the front (yellows in the bumper) and the fender mounted . If I...
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    Turn Signal / Brake Light issue

    When the brakes are applied, the brake light bulbs and all turn signal bulbs light up. When the brakes are applied and the turn signal is activated, the brake bulbs light up, all the turn signal bulbs light up, and the selected left or right turn signal bulbs flash. When the flashers are...
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    Convertible Top Latch Hardware Pins & Springs

    The latch/housing seems to be readily available in the resto market, averaging around $125 / pair. I am trying to keep my car original as possible so trying to reuse what I got if it is in good condition. Has anyone disassembled a retro latch ? Are they using the same type of knurled pin ...
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    Convertible Top Latch Hardware Pins & Springs

    1969 Coronet 500 convertible. The 2 convertible top latches that I have are in good shape. I need the 4 pins that hold the latch to the housing in the header panel. The pins are ribbed about half way and the pin measures about .194 in diameter around the ribs. The non ribbed diameter...
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    Rear seat removal

    I occasionally worked the seat install job on the assembly line in the late 70s. A and M bodies. The rear seats could usually be installed by just pushing hard on the lower front of the seat until the front bar was pushed over the locking tab. If that did not work, you had to get in the car...
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    FOR SALE 1968 coronet lower grille panel

    1968 coronet lower grille panel. very nice condition, no rework needed. Painted A4 silver metallic in 2007. Car has been under wraps in garage until restoration was restarted this summer and discovered this 68 lower grille panel was on the 69 coronet. I found a 69 panel at Carlisle so this...
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    1969 coronet no headlights

    Basket Case is correct. Was a bad ground as I can get the right sides to illuminate after adjusting the ground. I get around 12v at the left connectors so I assume the bulbs on that side are bad. If I connect the bulb that i arced, the 2 working bulbs on the right and the arced bulb go to...
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