Information on 1973 Roadrunner

[Critter]

I’m trying to get my fathers 1973 roadrunner running again however due to an injury I cannot clean out the garage it’s in to work on it. I’m looking for as much information as I can get on working with old cars, I know roughly the basics on how an engine works and that’s about it. I was wondering if there was like a book I should read or YouTube videos I should watch. Pretty much any information on the process of getting a sitting car driving would be great.

 

[HALIFAXHOPS]

The factory service manual is a big help.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

The factory service manual is free online. In general, you need FRESH gasoline, spark at the spark plugs and an engine “basically” in one piece. It also helps A LOT to know why the car was parked??? (eg bad brakes, bad engine, bad transmission, etc)

 

[HALIFAXHOPS]

Also check all the fluids!

 

[Critter]

The factory service manual is free online. In general, you need FRESH gasoline, spark at the spark plugs and an engine “basically” in one piece. It also helps A LOT to know why the car was parked??? (eg bad brakes, bad engine, bad transmission, etc)

I believe that it was just parked because my dad moved on from it, he had kids and stuff and got new cars

 

[Critter]

The factory service manual is free online. In general, you need FRESH gasoline, spark at the spark plugs and an engine “basically” in one piece. It also helps A LOT to know why the car was parked??? (eg bad brakes, bad engine, bad transmission, etc)

Also I can’t find the manual online

 

[71RRHI]

Also I can’t find the manual online

Service Manuals – MyMopar

mymopar.com

 

[rickseeman]

Closest I could find was 72 but it should give you a lot of info Service Manuals – MyMopar

 

[#41]

Jamie with Dead Dodge Garage on Youtube has some beginner diagnosis videos, like this:



Of course there are others.