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Now that I've got the new rear gear put in, the engine vibration this 440 has always had is a bit more prevelant. I'm suspecting a torque converter for an external balanced engine got installed. What I have is a 440 forged crank, 727 auto, 3.23 sure grip rear gear with Dr. Diffs Sure-Trac II...

Well decided to get the new diff with the 3.23 gears and Sure Trac 2 limited slip center section installed. This goes along with new axle bearings and seals. All parts were sourced from Dr. Diff. Had a new driveline made at Rob Brogles urging to get rid of the rubber isolated one the car came...

Merry Mopar Christmas to me!! 3.23 Sure Grip using Dr Diff's Sure Trac II centersection.

After having a little email exchange with the one and only Krautmaster, he informed me I have 7260 u-joints in my Newport. I'm going to have Dr. Diff build me a 3.23 with a Sure Trac II center section. He only has either 1350 or 7290 yokes for the diffs her builds. Would it behoove me to have...

Guys, I've decided I need to lower the rear gear in the Newport. 2.76 rear gear in a 742 case I have now is rather long legged, but Id like more spirited acceleration than what it gives me. Attached are the pictures of what I'm looking at buying. Opinions on going from a 2.76 to 3.23? Tires...

Well, I thought I had made enough of a sacrifice to the convertible when I bought the new steering wheel, but I was wrong. Took her out for a cruise and when I got off the freeway I could hear a tick and a miss. Checked it out and I have a couple valves that aren't being moved by the cam very...

Well my much troubled 451 ended its career two weeks ago. Got on the freeway, and she began misfiring. Looked in the mirror and I couldn't see behind me the coolant was going out the exhaust so bad. Wrecker ride to the garage where I get it worked on. After sitting a day, the oil became...

This is the "complex style"version as sold to me by Torqflite Patty. I'll let you all know how it works Friday night after it's installed!

After reading Leaburns testimony about having Part throttle kick-down, I'd like to hear what folks who have it, have installed to make it work. I'm hearing that the complex valve body type will kick-down 3-2 at 3/4th throttle, and the simple VB type will kick down at 7/8th throttle. Does the...

My kickdown rod fell off today because the clip came undone as you see in the pics. Can anyone tell me where I'd get a new one?

Has anyone changed their 727 equipped C body from the column actuated back up light switch to the 3 pin style on the transmission? I know the "rooster comb" on the trans valve body has to be replaced, anything else?

So, my 451 has been working great. I've run it for almost 2 years, but noticed last summer she likes drinking coolant. Thought maybe head bolts not sealed, then possibly a head gasket. I'll cut to the chase; my Lee Petty built 346 heads have developed a crack on the passenger side head. I...

Getting bit by the EFI bug, contemplating the Holley Sniper using an RobbMc PowerSurge tank. Read the instructions, and it states I need a return line to the fuel tank. What have those of you with EFI done to add that?

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As part of my power train redo of my Newport, I've heard mumblings of using a lower first gear in my 727 when I have it rebuilt. Anyone have any experience having this done? Also, any recommended upgrades I should do in preparation of a 440? One last thing, do I need different kick down...

I've decided I'd like to have a 440 for the Newport. Local machine shop has a motorhome 440 that they will part with cheap. I was thinking about buying one of the 500 cid stroker kits from 440source since they include a new cranks, rods, pistons, etc. I also want to use all the goodies I can...

Guys, what moves the reverse light switch to turn on and off on the column? Does the switch fit into a slot or does it get moved by something protruding from the column?

Gentlemen, I am in the process of purchasing a rather nice '68 Newport convertible with a 383. The car has 2.76 rear gears, and rides on 235/75/15 rubber. I will be primarily using this for cruises and the occasional road trip for out of town car shows. I'm contemplating a Gearvendors O/D...