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Chrysler considered track width to be middle of the tire tread to middle of the opposite tire tread. This roughly equates to brake drum surface to brake drum surface at the wheel mounting, assuming the same wheel offsets. The following F/M/J-bodies have a 58.5 inch track width: 1976 - early...

The alternator stamped with 4111204 is Chrysler part number 4176006, which is the 78 amp alternator with two groove pulley. The rest of the number seen before "4111204" is the rating of "78" and the date code of 4, 1986. The three alternators used in 1987 on the 318 in the M-bodies were as...

Expanding a bit on post #2: 4221485, or 04221485, is a turn signal switch for the following vehicles with Saginaw built steering column# 7844423: 1985 - 1989 M-body with tilt steering, including later models with air bag (active), without cornering lights. 1985 - 1990 S-body (Dodge Caravan...

For a standard steering column, use kit number 3314. Fits: 1970 and later, except E-bodies and L-bodies, including two wheel drive trucks and 1978 - 1984 van. Excludes imports (Colt, etc.) For a tilt steering column (earlier), use kit number 3196 or 3196-1 (chrome). Fits: 1978 - 1981...

The preferred numbers have been described, but the following lists the Quadrajet part numbers, used by Chrysler after the Thermo-Quad was discontinued, with both electronic feedback and non-feedback versions. Rochester Quadrajet Listing Carter ceased production of the Thermo-Quad after the 1984...

Chrysler calls the part pictured "SCREW, Nut, Sealed Beam Unit". The original part number for a 1985 Gran Fury is 3868985 (superseded by 5201359). The aftermarket calls them "headlight adjustment screw", "headlight adjuster", "headlamp adjuster", or similar. According to Dorman, their number...

In general, no. You might install them and button up the engine, and it might even run, although not well, and maybe not long. The cam profile parameters will be off. The rollers will wear unevenly. The camshaft will wear quickly. Flat tappet, or lifter, camshaft lobes are ground on an...

The query has been answered, but to see the details of both style speedometer cable/cable adapter/pinion gear setups at a glance, refer to the following image: Note that the new style is listed as '77-'79, but it extended into later years. Document page is from Direct Connection Racing...

Yes, the LA hydraulic camshaft with flat tappets, and later roller tappets, are interchangeable. Five versions of the rocker arms for hydraulic camshaft with flat tappets, and later roller tappets, were used in the Chrysler LA engines. Each release of a new rocker arm superseded previous...

Remove the speedometer gear housing bolt and retainer to release the speedometer gear housing. Watch for fluid spillage. The pinion gear is retained to the housing/cable with a clip and the housing, or adapter, itself is retained to the cable with another clip as shown in the following image:

Yes, I painted them myself. It it easiest to deal with a bare wheel, but workable with a tire on it. Start with a good cleaning. Remove any weights. If the surface is rough, has heavy rust, or has a lot of flaking paint, I sandblast them. I don't have a large cabinet, but I have a spot behind...

Some new tires. All the wheels are Chrysler 15"x7" police wheels, part number 3766077. Not all the wheels are black. The first five from the left are actually a dark blue pearl with blue and gold light metallic.