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  1. Matt Conlan

    Last chance

    Been working on '70 Newport Custom 2bbl 383, new electronic ignition, for a while, and I'm stumped. Might be time to get to a pro, but I figured I'd ask the forums for help one more time. Car starts great, idles fine, feels really strong. I take it out on the road, and it runs great for about...
  2. Matt Conlan

    new distributor

    Putting in a new distributor from Ricks Mopars, and it isn't lining up with the old one. What am I missing. The one at left is the original at TDC and the rotor is pointing at #1 terminal on the cap. The tongue to fit into the engine is at the same location on both. Any ideas?
  3. Matt Conlan

    Timing question

    Just replaced the timing gear in my 70 Newport. Pretty sure I did everything right, but when I try to start now, it sounds like the timing is off. It'll turn over fine, and try to catch, but it sounds really slow and dies after a few cycles. I also replaced the fuel pump. Is there a way to...
  4. Matt Conlan

    where to start..

    Driving along at about 60 in 1970 383 Newport, coasting down a hill, heard a large thud, and the motor just stopped. No backfire or anything. Just shut off. Drifted to the side of the road and popped the hood. No leaks, drips, anything obvious. On trying to restart, it sounds like it would...
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