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Old 03-14-2019, 09:03 PM
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Smogging a 1979 Dodge D200 360 V8
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Originally Posted by jplinville View Post
I had the 360 in a 1976 Charger. The car was a dog, and anytime there was moisture in the air, I'd have to change the cap and rotor. Heck, a dog could pee on the tire and it wouldn't start. I learned to keep spares in the trunk, along with a small can of WD-40.



It's a solid engine. Since your's is in a truck, it won't ever be a powerhouse without proper tune and gearing. What gearing is the old girl?




I had the same happen to my 440 Chrysler. Ended up drilling a hole in the cap and ported in a vacuum line to force vent it. Worked for years.
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