65 Dartman
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back into the ranks of truck ownership. Just picked up a 127,000 mile 87 Dakota 4WD longbed. Going to have to learn about this one since it’s not FI
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69DodgeMan
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Strange, typically it is the other way around. If it IS fuel injected then the learning begins, carburetors are easy. You must be a youngster?
65 Dartman
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I’m no stranger around carbs, just not those feedback POS, which this truck has. Liable to be some mods to the fuel system. At least the fuel pump is on the block and not in the tank. BTW am an old fart - working on my 81st trip around the sun lol!
69DodgeMan
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Well then, I take that back, I'm the youngster here. Nine or ten trips less than you. Thanks for making me feel better (younger). 
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brazil4monkey
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Nice pickup on the Dakota, those mechanical fuel pumps are definitely easier to work with than dropping a tank!
65 Dartman
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Agreed! I’d like to get rid of that feedback carb - it’s just a dinky little thing. The truck does have some kind of computer which probably works with the dizzy and carb. Would love to be able to convert the dizzy to EI. Research and probably find the right mix of parts
brazil4monkey
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Swap that feedback carb for a regular Holley 2-barrel and ditch the computer - you'll thank me later when it actually runs decent!
65 Dartman
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I’m pretty sure the computer (for what it is compared to my 93) also controls the dizzy. I’ll know more once the FSM gets here
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First step to getting this truck registered here in Virginia - Insurance. I checked with J.C. Taylor and they require it to be stored in a secure and locked garage at my home. No can do - my 65 Dart sedan delivery conversion is in my one and only garage waiting on me to finish it
So on to Hagerty who said no problem. So the Dakota is insured for the next year. Next step is to get to DMV and register it as an antique vehicle. Got to use one of 2 colors for their plates for antique vehicles. We’re getting there
So on to Hagerty who said no problem. So the Dakota is insured for the next year. Next step is to get to DMV and register it as an antique vehicle. Got to use one of 2 colors for their plates for antique vehicles. We’re getting there
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brazil4monkey
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Good call on going with Hagerty over J.C. Taylor - having to keep it garage stored all the time would be a real pain in the butt!
65 Dartman
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Yeah the process with Hagerty was pretty easy - answer a few questions. I plan to insure my 65 Dart when it’s ready and eventually my 47 Dodge with them