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Hello: Unfortunately my drive the other evening ended with the Diplomat being towed the remaining 1.5 miles to the house. A blown fusible link caused the engine to die and a rather large backfire that managed to take out the entire muffler. The fusible link in question is on the left front...

https://www.copart.com/lot/64008795/clean-title-1979-dodge-diplomat-in-fort-wayne https://www.copart.com/lot/67782045/1980-dodge-diplomat-ga-atlanta-north Both appear to be low mileage slant six cars that were donated. Don’t appear rusty…

Was able to get the 29 tooth gear installed—very straightforward process. One bolt, a little fluid mess. 20 minutes. Speed is much more accurate now and so far no leaks. Thanks for the explanation and diagram. Very helpful. I am still have the cruise control unit on the car—but it is no...

So now…what is the best method to remove the speedometer cable? It is not the old style with a hex fitting on the end. It’s it clipped or push in? I see that the speedo gear housing still has a retaining bolt…but what removes the cable? Thanks

Leon was very helpful. Even called me up to tell me the order shipped and thank me for the business. Definitely knows he’s parts/inventory. Highly recommended. Brewers Performance in Ohio and A&A Transmission in Indiana were also very helpful.

WOW! Talked to Leon at Silke’s— Got the gear ordered using the part number provided. This is super helpful and is going to save me from having to swap the speedometer cable/housing. Much thanks to everyone that responded!!! It is really appreciated and hopefully helpful to someone in the...

I spoke with Dan at Brewers this AM. He was not hopeful that gear would be in stock anytime soon. I am hoping to find the original Chrysler part number to see if I can locate one. I was avoiding having to convert it.

Hello: Just got done working with a friend on a 7 1/4 —> 8 1/4 police 2.94 posi swap on the 85 Diplomat. Car has the original 318 with 904/999 transmission. I am trying to locate the correct all-plastic 29 tooth speedometer gear. It has been elusive. Does anyone have a Chrysler part number...

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.

Thanks all for the reply’s and good explanations. I removed the wires from under the steering column and tapped into the dark blue wire from the main harness and then added the brown (start) wire to the unused “ballast” position on the starter relay. (See photo). Good tip on that Ark! I am...

Hello: In the midst of a Lean Burn removal project on a very stock 1985 Diplomat 318 US 2bbl. Converting to a standard Mopar Electronic ignition using the Mopar Action article, “Trash that Lean Burn” as a guide. Lean Burn Conversion 101 Upon making all of the connections when I turn the...