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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine
dart4forte,
Do I see an AM Radio in John Bedell's Dart?
The D-Dart was a radio delete code.
They were all equipped with a heater unit though (w/functioning controls).
On the Factory Holley #4160 carburetor modifications.
1)..Part #66. Secondary diaphragm spring was changed.
Since the D-Dart was a 4-speed/manual shift, the secondaries needed to open quicker for better mid-range response.
2) Part #105. Primary pump diaphragm assembly was changed.
For higher pump pressure, and increased fuel volume.
3) Primary metering jet changed.
I think the carb was equipped with a #60 jet (.0600 size) as standard.
It may have been replaced with a #73 jet (.0790 size).
Recommendations included changing the primary jets as needed to;
A) #75 jet (.0810 size)
B) #77 jet (.0855 size)
PC
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Paul,
I'm back over here now.............................
One last question on the carb. What Holley rebuild kit would I use to rebuild my 3778? Holley doesn't list a kit for it.
One request on the Performance Car Review article. Could I get a copy of it from you? That's one that I don't have. Just checked ebag and didn't see any listed.
Thought that I mentioned that the photo of John's car had the radio in it -- because he had the dealership install it. It wasn't factory installed. I have a photo showing the engine. The air cleaner has a yellow sticker on it. Must be the Factory Disclaimer.
Just looked at the Car Craft magazine article Draggin' The D/Dart. It shows a shot of the interior with the Inland shifter. Most racers changed their's to the Hurst. It wasn't factory installed. I also checked on the D/Dart site to see if Paul Canizzaro (worked for Chrysler on the D/Dart program) said anything about the Hurst shifter being a factory installed piece. Didn't see anything. Paul did mention that the car that was given to Car Craft for the article was tuned by Dick Landy. He also said that Landy balanced and blue printed the engine and had Kenyon work on the heads.
Alan