Author: 69 Polara

Okay, I’ve been enjoying my beautiful machine on small trips finally. There is always SOMETHING to look after, isn’t there. Anyway, she slips fairly significantly from 1st to 2nd gears. Presuming she’s healthy (only 24k original miles) what could be the culprit? Fluid? I’ll check it again. Do…

What should my car be idling at? 69 Polara with a 383. Came with a 2 barrel and single exhaust. I put on a dual with a 4 barrel Edelbrock. Don’t know if that matters or not.

Also, the timing marks… I cannot read the marks. I can see the hole, but cannot make our the marks beyond that. …

There seems to be some debate as to whether or not this bad boy came with a 440 from the factory.

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The run-on (car runs after key is switched off) seems to occur only after the car is warmed up. The knocking, pinging occurs when I hit the gas hard at low speeds.

I’ve been told that BOTH problems could be caused by a timing issue.
I’ve also been told that BOTH problems could be caused by an…

My mechanic seems to think I can go to classicexhaust.com and get dual exhausts for my 69 Polara. Is he nuts? I went to their amazingly crappy website, but it lists exhausts for a 25 year range for “Chrysler” products. I called and they said somebody will call me tomorrow. I’m thinking you…

Got the car started a few weeks ago. Two of my belts began shredding. What is causing this? Those black flakes that you see in the first photo are EVERYWHERE under the hood. They SEEM to be originating right there at the alternator, however. I am baffled. My car savvy neighbor says that it…

Does the tapered end of the whell lug nut face inboard or outboard or does it make any difference? Can I/Should I use anti-sieze compound on the lug nuts? Thanks.