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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2694488
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I mocked up the new electrical system for the Duster using some relays and I wasn't super happy with how complicated things got. Then I came across this solid state relay from MSD that appears to solve those problems. I haven't seen anyone post about this MSD solid state relay bank so I figured I'd at least show a picture of it. I'll start running the wires once I transfer the dimensions over to piece of sheet metal.

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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2694490
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I kicked everything MSD other than my crank sensor bracket off of my car when I went EFI because I had experienced reliability problems. That being said I like the clean and simple setup those relay setups offer, and they are solid state on top of that.


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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2694656
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that looks like a very clean setup andy.
and , being lazy as always, is it possible you may have a link to that ?
TIA ! bow
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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2695069
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A buddy loaned me his Longacre alignment tool. I've never used one of these before but the process was actually pretty quick. I dialed in 1/2 camber and got about 3.5 caster and aimed for 1/8th toe. I figure that should work well enough for some shake down driving around town then I'll take it in to the local alignment shop and let the pro lock it down.

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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2695194
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andy, those longacre tools are pretty accurate. i have a similar tool [i can't remember the name, but it was one of the first ones of that design put out], and have used it a lot.
i bought that, plus a couple of others, and i have had great luck aligning my stuff, and no goofy tire wear.
there are no good places around here to get an alignment, thus my delve into these tools.
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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2695538
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My dad (who was very cheap) used to say, "One plumb bob, two strips of angle iron, 4 C-clamps and a tape measure." Well it worked on his 46 Plymouth. LOL.

Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: Mopar_Rich] #2695542
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Toe is easy to do with a tape measure and camber can be guessed at pretty well with a straight edge and bubble level but caster is the tough one. At least on a IFS. Caster wouldn't be too hard with a straight axle I suppose.

I think a person could design a fixture that measured caster directly off the knuckle but it would take some clever thinking.

Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2695595
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Originally Posted by AndyF
Toe is easy to do with a tape measure and camber can be guessed at pretty well with a straight edge and bubble level but caster is the tough one. At least on a IFS. Caster wouldn't be too hard with a straight axle I suppose.

I think a person could design a fixture that measured caster directly off the knuckle but it would take some clever thinking.


With a spool the car is already hard to turn, so dialing in as much caster as you can just makes it ride better down the track.

Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2700993
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I finally got most of the wiring hooked up and working. Still have a few things to button up but it is getting closer.

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I ended up buying a repo air grabber setup for the car. I decided I liked the way it looked so I plunked down the money.

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Car is looking good Andy.


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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: JERICOGTX] #2701071
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Funny about the air cleaner, I bought one too for my car as well some time back. I love the look of those. Heck even bought one for my 74 440 Trailduster.

I love the digital dash... is that the permanent location or are you looking to retrofit on the factory dash frame?

Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: MrMayhem] #2701089
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I'll put the top part of the original dash frame back in place since that part has the VIN tag and it supports the windshield gasket. The bottom of the frame has been cut away.

Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2701093
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Originally Posted by AndyF
I ended up buying a repo air grabber setup for the car. I decided I liked the way it looked so I plunked down the money.


You ought to talk with Hemi denny about some of his LCAs. A lot lighter.

Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2701157
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Here is how the actual sub panel ended up. I think the MSD solid state relay module is a cool idea. I'll probably put one in my Coronet to clean up some of the messy wiring.

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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: AndyF] #2701351
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That air cleaner top would look great painted to match the valve covers. Just would have to get a filter with a black seal.

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very NICE sub panel andy. up
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Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: second 70] #2701548
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Originally Posted by second 70
That air cleaner top would look great painted to match the valve covers. Just would have to get a filter with a black seal.


If I change the color on the air cleaner I'll probably go black, Maybe make the valve covers black too. I'm going to leave it orange for now since people expect an Air Grabber top to be orange but if I get tired of orange I'll probably powder coat it black. I don't think I'd go with the turquoise color.

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If you do any road driving a 60/40 shock on the front is way more manageable. Nice car.

Re: Starting to work on the Duster [Re: mopar dave] #2701569
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Very nice work! attention to detail is off the charts!!


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