Recent content by rodrju

Thank you for confirming what I feared! Your responses and expertise are much appreciated!

Hello: Came across a set of stainless steel window vent visors I would like to install on my 1985 Diplomat 4-door. They are listed(see picture) for Aspen/Volare 4-door 1976-1980 Diplomat/LeBaron 1977-1979 I was under the believe that the doors on the F and the M (4-doors) interchanged...

Dan—you are 100% correct. Was working on it last weekend was was able to get new Kenwood 3.5s mounted, but they are very tight. Not only the magnet but also the speaker basket. I will update with pictures. I am working on wiring the mini amp and running all new speaker wire.

Thanks Mike- Ordered new 3.5s for the dash and 6x9s for the rear deck. Using a stock Chrysler CD/Cassette from a 2000 RAM Van and adding a small amp in the dash. Will update how all that works out....

Hello: Does anyone have some insight into the best way to replace the 3.5 inch speakers in the dash board? Working on an 85 Diplomat that spent many years in South Carolina and the fronts are roasted. Looks like the metal frame of the dash needs to be removed as the speakers appear to be...

Got it all back together and working. Didn’t realize at first that I needed to remove the wiper pivots. Once I did that it was straight forward. Used the Dorman bushings as they were available at my local AutoZone. Was able to use the vice to press some, and a squeeze clamp for others. All...

I just posted about rebuilding the wiper bushings on my 85 Diplomat. A job that is still in progress. The 85 Diplomat has a standard bushing (Dorman) on the motor arm—it could be that bushing is specific to the J body cars..? Maybe try to find the arms from an M body and see if they are the...

Hello: What is the best method for replacing the wiper arm bushings on an 85 Diplomat with intermittent wipers? Using Dorman 49440 bushings. Dorman Products - CS37493 All four are deteriorated and need replaced. I have the arm from the motor to the drivers side out and new bushings pressed...

Update: Moved the throttle arm into the lower most position on the carburetor. Gave it some more timing, but to be honest, I don’t exactly know how much. The dampener on my engine only shows 10°. And I just have a very basic timing light. I moved it just a little bit past 10 I would guess but...

Hello- Looking for some general opinion regarding carb size and timing specs. 1985 Factory stock 318 with first year roller lifters and new style heads. Edelbrock Performer Intake Stock single exhaust with no cats Standard Mopar electronic ignition conversion Currently setup: Edelbrock...

Update: Got an F-body Y pipe from a 78 Volare 318–not sure if it was a 2 or 4 door. An F-body Y-pipe is NOT the same as an M-body y-pipe. Close, but no cigar. The shop was able to modify it to work. It needed to be lengthened on the passenger side. Also had them install an O2 bung so I...

Hello Looking for some options to get rid of the dreaded two-cat Y-pipe on the 85 Diplomat. The cats are badly deteriorated and must go. Previous owner tried to JB weld them back together. Sadly, searching for the Canadian y pipe yielded no stock. I suppose those have been gone for some...

Lokar throttle cable and kickdown installed and working well! Many other issues to figure out.

Another quick question about the Lean Burn Delete… The ignition coil. The original wiring (with factory Lean Burn) to the coil was RED + (positive) BLUE AND BLACK - (negative) Standard UC16 Now I have Red wire I supplied + (positive) that joins the brown wire at the ballast Black striped...

Here is what I have ready to be installed…. Not at that point just yet…I’m sure I’ll be reaching out for help when I am. I have no experience messing with a custom throttle/kickdown. I’ve mostly worked in using or adapting stock parts. Throttle cable, bracket and kickdown are all Lokar.