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  1. Vaanth

    "The 383 was a bored out 361"?

    I had some mix up in my post. I've edited my post to clean it up.
  2. Vaanth

    Antenna support identification help

    The pictured bracket is for a 1972-1980 Dodge pickup truck.
  3. Vaanth

    "The 383 was a bored out 361"?

    Chrysler did make a "B", or low block, 383 engine in 1959 as well as an "RB", or raised block engine. Following is the 1959 Chrysler Corporation big block V-8 engine line-up for 1959: Imperial 413 4-barrel RB Chrysler Windsor 383 2-barrel RB Saratoga 383 4-barrel RB New Yorker 413 4-barrel RB...
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    194 Illumination Bulbs for Instrument Cluster on a 67 GTX- NO LED'S

    The 1967 GTX used ten #158 bulbs for illumination and indicators in the instrument cluster. From the 1967 service manual: #194 can be substituted for # 158. It uses slightly more current as noted and it is slightly brighter.
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    What did you do to your Mopar today?

    Installed the new bumper, tail lights, rear wiring, etc. NOS tag bracket/fuel door too.
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    1972 Ignition Coil "Resistor Thing"

    The pictured item is a radio noise suppression capacitor. It was used as original factory equipment. The style of the one pictured looks like an original Chrysler part. The radio interference suppression capacitor attached to the coil is one of three interference suppression capacitors in the...
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    Engine stamping.

    The pictured engine is a 440, built at the Trenton Engine Plant, as a 1979 model. The engine was installed in an MBL300, MBH300, or an MBH400 front section chassis, or provided to a builder for a Class A motor home. These engines were not stamped with a vehicle identification number by Chrysler...
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    What Part/s Did You Buy Today for Your Hobby or Project ???

    Various parts at RockAuto, Wholesaler Closeout stuff for the stock room. Part Number Part Type ATP Y881 Speedometer Cable Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty DAYCO 15570DR (15570DR:8) Belt Wholesaler Closeout - Private Label Pkg. - 30 Day Warranty DAYCO 15475DR (15475DR:8)...
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    Replacing the electronic ignition with points - 1977 400 4V

    Although there are variances and considerations in the running dynamics of the systems and with measurements, you likely currently have a 0.5 Ω (ohm) ballast resistor. Without directly measuring the current resistor, the value can be estimated as follows, measuring at a temperature of 70-80...
  10. Vaanth

    Wheel Wednesday

    New tires, B-body and R-body:
  11. Vaanth

    What Part/s Did You Buy Today for Your Hobby or Project ???

    Ordering some window frame channel and belt weatherstripping from Restoration Specialties.
  12. Vaanth

    70 Superbird 440 ignition upgrade

    A 1970 Superbird was originally equipped with a contact point ignition system. The original point system or a Chrysler factory type ignition requires a ballast resistor for current limiting as part of the design of the system. The current limiting is required for the coil and the electronic...
  13. Vaanth

    How to find engine numbers on possible 66 block to see what size engine it is.

    On the low block engine, look for a pad below the distributor opening as shown in the following image: A "36" present denotes a 361. A "38" denotes 383. If the deck has been machined, these markings might be gone.
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    Recommendations on a spacer to install a thermo quad on a 1972 340 intake

    The area of conflict on the manifold is the mounting boss for the idle stop solenoid used on 1971 and 1972 340 Thermo-Quads. To mount any Thermo-Quad on the manifold, use a 5/16" spacer/gasket. The following are some part numbers for 5/16" spacer base gaskets: Chrysler 3698365, 3879786...
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