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    A lil ? 68 300 with a 70 383. Needs tlc

    Nice ride, love that color combo! If you want to do something in a small budget maybe consider starting simple with an intake and a four barrel. Or, if your skill set allows, maybe you can find a 440 from a motor home at a junkyard and drop it in. I would also consider headers but they seem...
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    68 Polara HEI Conversion

    When I rewired my engine compartment I deleted the ballast resistor and replaced the coil with an MSD High Vibration coil which allowed me to mount it on it's side in the same location as the one it replaced. I mounted the GM HEI module to an aluminum heat sink with thermal paste using one of...
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    How crispy do you like it?

    I recently removed and refurbished the wiring harness in my '68 300, including the engine harness and the dash harness. Some of the connectors looked okay but most of the wires and connectors had corrosion that required replacing. Based on the picture you posted of your ammeter, I wouldn't...
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    '68 300 Stock Rims, wider tires

    @straightjob Thanks for confirming! I have put a little over a thousand miles on the old girl since bringing her home from your place in October and she loves to drive!
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    '68 300 Stock Rims, wider tires

    This is probably the route I will go to keep the ride height close to what it is now.
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    '68 300 Stock Rims, wider tires

    Awesome. I like the look of a wider tire but I also like the rims I have. I was concerned the rear wheels might rub against the fender skirts. Thank you both for your expertise!
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    '68 300 Stock Rims, wider tires

    Howdy all, hope you're having a great month! I am planning to replace the tires on my '68 300, currently running 225/75R15 at all four corners on stock rims (maybe not stock at 15" but they have the Chrysler cover I want to keep). I would like to keep the same rims and go with wider tires like...
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    Car lifts

    My wife's uncle has been wrenching for some 60 years and he has a portable pallet jack style lift. We used it to repair the frame on my '68 300 and it had no problems lifting the car safely and keeping it secure. When I finally do get a lift, this is very likely the type I will be shopping...
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    Finally fixed power steering belt squeal

    Wanted to share details of how I fixed my belt squeal on my '68 300 440. The squeak started when I decided to replace the crank pulley which was pretty bent and had a lot of wobble. It was also a three valley pulley which didn't make sense being a Non-AC car so I decided to replace it with a...
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    Gas fumes and empty gas filter. - '68 300

    Had a nice 90 mile trip with the 300 Sunday and no smell of gas so I am hopeful this issue is resolved. I did end up moving the dizzy advance back to ported vacuum. What I noticed when it was connected to manifold vacuum, it hesitated when I pegged the throttle. A few more kinks to work out...
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    68 Polara HEI Conversion

    Also, what voltage is your mechanical VR putting out when running at idle? At cruise speed? Over voltage could definitely be problematic.
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    68 Polara HEI Conversion

    Good question, I don't know. On my Fury I did not convert to HEI. On the Chrysler I converted to HEI and the GM alternator at the same time and haven't driven more than a few hundred miles. If you can convert to a solid state electronic VR or go with the GM alternator with one built in, it's...
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    68 Polara HEI Conversion

    I tried parts store electronic regulators on my '68 Fury and after three failed attempts I converted to a GM 1-wire alternator which has the VR built in. One heavy gauge wire from the alternator to the battery. It worked very well. I did the same on my '68 300, replaced with a 1-wire alt, and...
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    Gas fumes and empty gas filter. - '68 300

    Intake reinstalled with new valley pan with the exhaust crossover blocked off. I followed the fel-pro instructions on the install, silicone gasket maker on the ends only, used all four paper gaskets for the intake ports. After a 20 minute drive there seems to be no oil escaping around the...
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    Gas fumes and empty gas filter. - '68 300

    Thank you all. I was on the fence about blocking the crossover and this helped me make the decision. I will order a new pan and report back. @david hill I don't see any holes or cracks in the pan when I hold it up to a flashlight. Since I plan to replace the pan I am not going to worry too...
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    Gas fumes and empty gas filter. - '68 300

    Took the intake off to investigate the oil on top of the valley pan. Considering how little I have driven the car, there was a good amount of oil on top of the valley pan. I don't see any cracks in the oil pan although there was no gasket, very little gasket maker around the ports or near the...
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    Rebuilt radio causing ignition problems.

    Cool, thank you! I will check them out when the time comes. I had good service with Tayman but their prices have gotten out of hand. I used those same speakers in my '68 Fury and I did like them although I wasn't super impressed with their sound at higher volumes. When I get to the stereo in...
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    Rebuilt radio causing ignition problems.

    That is a great tip from @volksworld , glad you got it figured out and can enjoy your new stereo! Curious, who did you have rebuild it for you? I used Tayman Electrical for my Fury stereo years ago.
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    CNY Mopar Association - MOPAR Madness Show - June 30, 2024 - Syracuse

    Awesome, wish I lived closer. What a great event for family and Mopar enthusiasts! The link isn't working, here is a corrected version for anyone who might be stuck copying it: CNY Mopar Association - Welcome
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    Gas fumes and empty gas filter. - '68 300

    All new rubber fuel hoses from the tank to carb. A short test drive yesterday and I am still getting the occasional smell of fuel. Tried to pull the PCV out of the valve cover and although it broke in two where it went into the rubber line that connects to the carb, the valve was moving...
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