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    Distributor choices.

    As it sits @8 We pretty much got the sweet spot as far as getting the most out of it which isnt much. especially with it pinging more in 3rd and 4th gear. Once I get moving its less but right after shifting and give a it gas is mostly my pinging points. Has anyone ever put a complete hei unit in...
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    Distributor choices.

    Thanks for the heads up Pjc. I haven't bought one yet and My buddy told me the springs are weak. I think the distributor in it is a old cheap Oriley's and its a dog in 3rd and 4th gear until I get going in these gears, Im also getting ping unless I run high octane. Im advanced @ 8 at idle. And...
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    Distributor choices.

    Hey Guys, Im looking to change out my old distributor for a new one. I have a freshly rebuilt stock la 318 in a 77 W100. Im looking for something ready to run for about 100.00 or maybe more. I see a million on ebay but wanted to ask you guys to see whats worked good for you. I also wanted to...
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    1977 W100 Standard wheel backspacing / selection

    hello:wave: My question is does anyone know what the factory wheel back spacing for the 77w100 is ? Ive gathered from one source that its 4.75 with 3.33 hub diameter and want to make sure.I have 5x4.5 bolt pattern. The truck now has 31 10.50 15 tires on what I believe the factory 8 inch white...
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    318 poly vs 318 la

    Thanks for all the input. This truck has the np435 with the granny gear and crusis at about 50 mph. So really no need for more power ect. I have the bellhousing , flywheel, newer clutch ect for the truck to match a LA 318 and all I need is a 318 motor. If I start changing things around one...
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    1977-78 clear and yellow direction light lenses?

    Ive noticed that before and always wondered too. Simply a Mopar thing where they keep us guessing ?
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    318 poly vs 318 la

    Hi all. I was wondering if a 1967 Dodge truck 318 poly motor with manual 3 speed will work in my 77 power wagon with 4 speed manual np465 granny gear truck ? I have the flywheel and all the parts that came out of the 77 but the motor needs rebuilt and I have access to the 67 poly motor which...
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