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    1962 Chrysler 300 383 build

    So you are wanting part numbers so you can "build a kit"? A lot of your answers are in post #2, respectively. Those answers should send you into the online catalogs for Edelbrock, Air Flow Research, Trick Flow, and others with aftermarket aluminum heads so YOU know what is out there. Pistons...
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    Stupid Key Question

    It might be that when there is not a stamping on a Chrysler blank, then the shape of the head comes into play. Chrysler seemed to use the same blanks for a few model years, as to the head shape. There are some nuances to the GM key system, including "Valet Keys" and the cylinders they fit...
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    AVS2 650 CFM on a 383-2, tuning help needed

    Our '66 Newport 383 2bbl had no issues idling at 550rpm with the a/c om in gear. Sometimes, I might end up at 575rpm, but the factory specs worked well on that car. but that engine had the OEM 252/252.390 cam in it. Last year for it. The 256/260 cam after that.
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    Stupid Key Question

    Yes, if you copy a worn key, you end up with worn key cut depths on a new key blank. Not the best situation. Even if it worked well.
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    Stupid Key Question

    The "head" of the key is not important (other than for possible cosmetic issues and model year use. What IS important is that stamped letter below the head, on the shank. That letter identified the groove pattern on the key. The grooves vary with different ID keys, as to specific placement...
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    AVS2 650 CFM on a 383-2, tuning help needed

    I have had friends who blocked the heat riser passage (for hot rod performance orientations, usually). When I swapped engines to one with factory aluminum heads that were for an OEM EFI engine, THEN I noticed some things I had not noticed before. Had to tweak/re-calibrate the electric choke...
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    AVS2 650 CFM on a 383-2, tuning help needed

    no need to get to anywhere close to 1000rpm on a reasonably stock engine, period. In the old repair manuals (when cams were milder than in the 1970s), the "aim" was 18" Hg at hot base idle. Of course, when the rpm was increased a bit and ign timing increased, it would go up toward 20" Hg...
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    AVS2 650 CFM on a 383-2, tuning help needed

    You can try increasing the hot base idle speed to 600rpm if it makes the power steering pump happier. Not a big change, especially with a/c. Those quoted vacuum readings are really very good. Not "too high" at all, but what I'd term "normal". Is your "calibrated vacuum leak" supposed to...
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    Power Steering Pump for a 440 going into a 1965 Fury

    Are you using the 1965 mounts on the mid-'70s block? Or the mid-'70s mounts that fit the block? Finding a shorter belt (or a smaller pulley) might be the trick? Enjoy! CBODY67
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    Seat upholstery L2B3

    Strong suspicion that the base seat frames for all C-bodies of that model year range are the same thing. Just the padding and pattern/contours the covers are sewn in might vary. Just a suspicion, CBODY67
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    Seat upholstery L2B3

    In the Snap-On computerized catalogs we had, the earlier parts books would only mention what was optional on the vehicle in its "yellow light" highlights. If you were looking specifically for a particular style of transfer case (4wd), if it was standard equipment on the pickup, no option code...
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    1962 Chrysler 300 383 build

    In the machine shop realm of things, you might have some issues with your list and orientations. "Wanting to use standard-size pistons" can be an issue as ANY machine shop will find the bores have enough wear on them to need about a .030" overbore to get to "new metal" and machine a completely...
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    Seat upholstery L2B3

    . . . And I was that parts person for 46.5 years (but in GM). What I said to customers depended on if they were a retail customer, wholesale customer, or internal/dealership customer. Each was a different perspective on things. Although I knew the codes and such, when talking to a customer...
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    Mopar electronic conversion epic fail.

    When I installed the Mopar Perf Elec Ign Kit (that I bought when they were really OEM Chrysler parts in them), everything hooked up as normal. Used an MSD-5C control box to replace the Orange box with the kit, mounting it at an electrically good spot behind the lh headlight, extending the...
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    Rebuilding my 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury...

    You might also download the Chrysler Parts Manual at www.mymopar.com , for its "exploded views" and such. Might need to manually input that address.
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    What's the diff

    On the ratio, there might be a metal tag with the ratio stamped on it, on one of the bolts holding the pumpkin to the axle housing. Not big, but there.
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    What's the diff

    Check the Factory Service Manual about the need (or lack thereof) to pack the rear wheel bearings with grease before installation. Just a precaution. Some use the axle's gear lube for their lube as others might not. Enjoy! CBODY67
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    Rebuilding my 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury...

    Unless the weatherstripping is failing, no need to remove it to do the slides, as I understand it. Yes, some white plastic clips to attach the w/strip to the door, but they are inserted into the weatherstrip (cut holes in the rubber into which the clips are inserted) and if you pull hard...
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    Factory spare tire cover.

    The "Trunk Dress-up Kit" was usually black carpet with a matching black carpet spare tire cover. That is what was in the back of my '70 Dodge Monaco Brougham when I bought it unmolested used in 1975. Might check the Dealer Order Guides (for your car) in the "Library" at...
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    Mopar electronic conversion epic fail.

    Considering how "dwell" affects timing, I find it hard to believe that changing the distributors does not affect your base timing. Unless you are re-timing the engine with each distributor swap. I would check the voltage getting TO the ECU as there is a minimum voltage requirement for it to...
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