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    REAR SWAP

    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...
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    Engine Fan belts

    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...
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    I.D. 04221485

    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...
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    GRANT STEERING INSTALL KIT

    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...
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    Quadrajet questions

    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...
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    Part name, headlight alignment clip

    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 The original part number for a 1985 Gran Fury is 3868985 (superseded by 5201359).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...
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    cam shaft ?

    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...
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    1979 plymouth volare speedometer cable

    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...
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    Stamped rockers for roller motors vs stamped rockers for flat tappet motors

    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...
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    Speedometer Gear Part Number

    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:
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    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...
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    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.
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    FOR SALE eBAG - Carter TQ - 9800 series carb

    eBay is redirecting from the original base link. It's more of their nonsense trying to push stuff on people that it is not wanted or expected, much in the manner of how they have ruined their search tools, etc. They previously advised of the redirect and suggested the directed item as an...
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    Speedometer Gear Part Number

    The Chrysler part number for the speedometer pinion gear with 29 teeth (black) for 1985, and others, is 4058129.
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    Alternator Bearing replacement question

    While in the shop today, I mocked up the bearing install setups and took some pictures as additional information. Installing rear bearing: "Tools" used with the press: Installing front bearing with a sleeve: "Tools" used with the press: If a sleeve the fits in the end shield opening and...
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    Alternator Bearing replacement question

    For the drive, or front, end shield (aka. case half), the bearing in the end shield recess and press in until it bottoms. Install the retainer. Then, supporting the rotor back end, align the bearing/end shield,and using a sleeve that fits around the shaft and on the bearing inner face (or...
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    Oil pressure gauge wiring

    Diagram from the 1980 factory service manual:
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    Help me identify my chassis

    As mentioned, the engine crossmember, aka K-member, or cradle, is from an F/M/J-body car. The transverse, or bent, torsion bars are a key identifier of it. It includes the suspension, steering linkage and steering gear, plus the brake hardware, except possibly the hoses. It is a 1991 or later...
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    HOLLEY 2BBL 40276

    Holley list number R40276 (Chrysler number 4324647 ) is a model 6280 two barrel carburetor. The 6280 is the electronic feedback version of the Holley 2280. Both have a 1-1/4" bore diameter which is the same as the Carter BBD 1-1/4. The 6280 and 2280 share the same base mounting bolt pattern...
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