Author: DToro
Tapping noise when on load
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Engine is a 318, probably tired and some white smoke coming from the exhaust.
I checked the lifters and it seems to be all good. Can it be valves?
If it was a tad easier to remove the oil pan I would go for new pistons rings, etc but hey. Any suggestion is appreciated. Thank you.
Timing mark almost 180° off?
Hi all, I’m trying to figure something out here, car never run great and I decided to check the timing (73 challenger 318 standard).
For what I remember the timing mark are on the driver side, kind of pointing towards the battery.
Well, this car has n…
Paint blisters
My little lady is suffering!
Is there anything I can do to prevent it getting worse apart from full respray?
Blisters weren’t there a couple of months ago and the cracks are spreading as well…
Light switch dash bulb wiring?
Hi all, I always thought I had a blown bulb but turns out… NO. Any idea where the yellow wire should come from? The only black/yellow I could find in the car and in the wiring diagram is from the seat belt relay, maybe this empty connector? But Why w…
Rear glass – how to install it?
Hi all, was trying to find a small leak and got a bit carried out and ended up removing the glass.
Now I’ve been working and fixing things it’s almost time to glue the glass back so any helpful tips before I adventure doing it?
It’s a 73 Challenger….
Seat recover – help with fabrics
Hi all, I have to recover the seats and just want to double check if I’m missing something.
Are the sides of the back different from the sides of the base?
I tried to number what I think is the same ones but not sure what to use where anymore…
Car …
Replacing 2bbl for 4bbl Challenger 318. What to I need?
Hi all. I bought this 1973 Challenger 318 and it has a 4bbl (originally 2bbl).
At some point in the past whoever has installed the 4bbl decided to create and adapt things in order to keep it running. Maybe due to the difficult access to parts? No idea…