Author: darth_linux

Column gear selector lever roll pin

This roll pin wants to come out even after re-seating it. Guessing it’s wore out. If I tap this pin out and remove the lever to soak in evaporust, is anything else going to pop out or shift in some way that would require me to pull it all apart to put …

65-66 hood latch adjustment

The hood on my ’66 Newport requires a healthy slam to close and creates a loud POP when opening. I’m thinking the adjustment is just a "little" bit off, but I can’t figure out what to tweak.

Any tips? If you mention "read the FSM,&quo…

Bulkhead connector orientation and location of “G” – ’66 Newport

I suspect I have a break in the G6 grey wire that goes to the Oil Pressure Sending Unit and I want to check for current at the bulkhead connector. There is no current reaching the sending unit with the ignition set to "run" or "start.&q…

PS pressure line leak

Why would my PS line be leaking here? It’s new, and it’s tight.

1966 383 2v air cleaner sticker

Seems I can find every air cleaner sticker under the sun except the correct one for 1966 383-2v. I get lots of variations and ones that "might" be close but never a definitive replica. If you have one or have a link to one, please share.

65-66 Chrysler Map Light circuit strangeness

66 Chrysler Newport 2 door hardtop

Just yesterday I repaired the completely ripped apart map light wiring and got the map light working again, but I’m not sure it’s behaving as intended. Here’s what it does:

OPEN EITHER DOOR: map light and c-pillar …

Three bolt washer pump 65/66

Looking for a washer pump for the 66 Newport.

Mopar P/N 2822928