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    8 3/4 pinion seal and rear axle collar adjuster

    Yeah, at this point it just makes sense. With the 2.76 and one wheel it would spin like crazy from a dead stop! I am actively researching the sure grip on the Dr Diff website. I think the link below seems like a good option but it says "Out of Stock" so I probably need to contact them to see...
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    8 3/4 pinion seal and rear axle collar adjuster

    Good questions. I do not know if it ever had issues in the past and I don't think I went a full turn tighter BUT it is possible, I don't think using an impact was a good idea. I should have taken my time, secured the case properly and manually tightened it. My dumb mistake trying to hurry the...
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    8 3/4 pinion seal and rear axle collar adjuster

    Yeah, definitely too much torque from the 20v dewalt impact. I was half a turn from lining up my marks when it spun the nut clean off. A real shame, the gears look brand new. Now I get to learn how to rebuild the whole carrier. I knew better and still went against my prior knowledge and...
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    8 3/4 pinion seal and rear axle collar adjuster

    All good advice for sure. For others reading along, don't use an impact to get the nut back to where it was. You'll snap the threads off the pinion gear. Time for a new gear set. That's what I get for rushing the job and not using common sense. Maybe this will tilt my decision to upgrade to a...
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    Hideaway headlight door not functioning properly

    Also, if you can post a picture of how you wired your relay for the headlight motor that would help with troubleshooting.
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    8 3/4 pinion seal and rear axle collar adjuster

    Hey folks, waiting for parts to get the motor back together so I decided to tackle the pinion seal leak. I have the 742 case and a few things I need clarity on. For the 742 case, is it true it should have a solid spacer with shims for the pinion and as such I should be able to replace the...
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    Hideaway headlight door not functioning properly

    Love the wagon, favorite car behind a convertible! I would start by manually testing the headlight motor. You mentioned it worked before the upgrade but that doesn't mean it still does. Disconnect the plug at the motor and using the wiring diagram, apply 12v to each side of the plug. One...
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    1968 300 Rear Main Seal Leak

    Mancini Mancini Rear Main Seal, Rope
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    1968 300 Rear Main Seal Leak

    Finally got the motor back together enough to put oil in. I used a new 6 quart pan from 440source and the all-in-one windage tray gasket torqued to 100 inch pounds. Both very nice products. I then primed the engine to make sure I was getting oil through the valve train on both sides (I...
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    1968 300 Rear Main Seal Leak

    Had two nice days of warm weather so I turned my attention to painting the block. Learned a lot. I brushed on POR-15 Gray as the first coat and their Chrysler Turquoise as the top coat. It looks very nice. I had to sand the gray because I didn't have time/weather to get the top coat on before...
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    1968 300 Rear Main Seal Leak

    Pulling the 440 apart, taking my time best I can. It appears to be a 1973 block, stamped J 440 T and the casting says 73 albeit very hard to read. It has a forged crank with "six pack" rods (#2951908) although I've read that's not necessarily a pro or con, just making note of it. It has 213...
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    Seeking Advise on Rear Main Seal on 68 440

    This is spot on. Especially if it has a rope seal that doesn't want to come out. Before removing anything major I would definitely follow the advice of these folks and triple check it is the rear main leaking!
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    Time for the Heater Box Rebuild

    I did, found it used on ebay.
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    Gearvendor in a mid -70's C Body?

    Following cause one day I'd like to do the same. Please do keep us posted on your project!
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    68 heater box (no AC) question

    If I recall correctly that is the one piece I couldn't remove when I rebuilt my heater box. I cleaned it up best I could without damaging where it mounts to the box. I found repairing and using the original heater box very satisfying once I figured out how to properly route the vacuum hoses that...
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    Yet Another Chrysler Turquoise Engine Paint Thread....But Maybe The Last?

    @RemCharger - How do you like the por15 engine enamel? Easy to apply? Did you brush or spray? It looks great in the pictures.
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    1968 300 Rear Main Seal Leak

    Finally had time this morning to pull the engine. I did not remove the transmission cross member but I should have and will before dropping it back in. With a little luck I'll have everything cleaned up and the front suspension rebuilt before spring.
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    Horn repair worth the trouble - RESOLVED

    This is exactly what I did for my '68 300. My horns barely made any sound. After turning the adjustment screws in and out a few times they started to work. After doing this a bit they now work fine. Be gentle and don't force it.
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    1968 300 Rear Main Seal Leak

    Unfortunately the Sneaky Pete did not work to remove the upper half of the rear main seal (it is a rope seal). It would only screw in about half way before seemingly bottoming out. I removed the rear crank cap to improve access but still unable to get the old seal out. I am now planning to...
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    1968 300 Rear Main Seal Leak

    Dang, guess my google search skills need work! I ordered the sneaky pete, will be here in a couple of weeks. Will report back with my results. Cleaning it all up once the seal is out will be another fun challenge!
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