Classic/Antique Car Repair/1964 dodge dart

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Expert: - 8/17/2009


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I am tuning up a 1964 dodge dart with a 3.7L slant 6.  I'm having trouble ordering the cap and rotor. Rock auto is saying that there is three options for the car and rotor.  They say there is either a chrysler distributor or two options for a prestolite distributor. Which one do I have?

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The make of the distributor and the part number is printed on the side of the distributor. You might be able to see it with a mirror, if not you will need to remove the distributor. On these cars i always found it easier to install and adjust the points with the distributor out of the car. Just mark the rotor position before removing the unit for re installation and do not turn the engine over while the distributor is out of the car.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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