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  1. Metalmarty

    No steering assist on idle '68 Newport

    Hi all, Question. I was testing my power steering. And I dont have assist at idle. Only if I rev it a little bit my assist starts working. I've got a federal pump with a 7 inch pulley. I took it apart and all the parts appeared to be in great condition. I did replace orings and seals I...
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    It's alive! '68 Newport first start

    Hi all, As some of you know I'm working on restoring my '68 Newport. 1968 Newport 4dr Hardtop restore (NL) After a year of hard work it was finally time to see if the engine would fire up. Engine bay wiring was not finished yet so I whipped up some basic wiring and a battery for this test. I'm...
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    '68 Newport fuel lines/vent

    Hi all I've installed a new 2 vent gastank in my '68 newport and I'm figuring out the fuel line routing. I only have a hardline running through the passenger side of the frame. It looks like the drivers side also had a hard line running through it, but that's not there anymore. What line is...
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    '68 Newport how to change cornering bulbs

    Hi all, I'm working on my '68 Newport and I'm wondering how I can replace the bulbs in my cornering lights. I can rotate the sockets but I can't seem to get them out. Is there a trick to it?
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    '68 newport fan not working on heat/defrost but working on A/C

    Hi all, I'm trying to get everything working in the dash of my 68 chrysler Newport. Most of the stuff is working, except for the fan in Heat and Def mode. The fan works on AC and Max AC mode and has Low/Mid/High. So the resistor is also fine. Does anyone have any clue why the fan turns of...
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    '68 Newport dash vacuum actuator removal and identification

    Hi all, I did a vacuum test to check to see if my dash controls work on my '68 Newport. I came to tje co conclusion that 2 of the 3 dual port vacuum actuators are not working properly anymore :( I can't get the one in the back out (with the longest rod) Anyone have any clue how to remove this...
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    How to remove left A/C outlet '68 Newport

    Hi all! I'm working on the dashboard of my '68 Newport. I'm trying to remove the LH A/C outlet to replace it with one in way better condition, but I can't aeem to reach the two nuts in the back. Does anyone have a little trick how to remove it when the dash is still in the car?
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    Which steering gear do I have?

    Hi All! I wanted to put new seals and bearings in my steering gear according to my FSM. I ordered a rebuild kit and started the job. First plan was to replace the two output shaft bearings since those are easy to get to. However. When I disassembled my steering gear I found out that it doesn't...
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    '68 Newport radiator support SO number?

    Hi all, I got my radiator support out of my '68 Newport (06 October 1967 datecode). I can't seem to find the shipping order number on my radiator support. I did find it on the fender tag and trunk. Is it always supposed to be on the radiator support? Where should it be? Please attach some...
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    '68 Newport matching numbers engine???

    Hi all, I'm doing some research on my '68 Newport to see if I still have the original engine in it. I've searched a lot on the web and forums but I'm still not 100% sure, no VIN can be found on the engine block. I have to be sure that this is the original engine because our government is very...
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    '68 Newport VIN locations

    Hey all Where can you find the "hidden" VIN numbers on a '68 Newport? Apart from the standard VIN on the dash and the fender tag?
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