factory air 1969/dart w/340

Posted By: IEAT4DS

factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 04:20 AM

I need to get all under hood components to complete my project. Did other models/years/or engines use the same set-up as the 69 dart. I have seen parts from other models/years/engines but I do not know if they would be compatible. Thanks for the help. Scott

Posted By: formula_s

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 05:37 AM

340 a bodies had a single pulley clutch on the compressor , all other body styles had a double pulley.

Posted By: Jim_Lusk

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 06:24 AM

Any 69 small block A-body AC parts will work. Other years in either direction may also work.

Posted By: autoxcuda

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 07:37 AM

67-69 small block A-body I believe.

70 small block will have different pulleys because of the aluminum waterpump.

Posted By: IEAT4DS

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 05:10 PM

Thanks a bunch. That will be helpful when seeking parts.

Posted By: Rhinodart

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 05:36 PM

SOME of the parts will work. 273-318 engines have different length compressor struts as the 4-bbl intake is taller making the struts shorter. When I put a crate 360 with a factory 340 intake in my 68 Dart convertible that was originally a 318 A/C car I had to modify the struts. The original parts will work but modifications are needed. As said above 70-up parts are even more different.

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Posted By: Rhinodart

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 05:40 PM

Pic 2

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Posted By: Rhinodart

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 05:41 PM

Pic 3

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Posted By: IEAT4DS

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/08/15 07:00 PM

Hi Rhinodart,
Thank you so much for the pictures. Those will be very helpful. I have a service manual but it only has drawings of 273 and 225.

Posted By: kentj340

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/09/15 06:51 AM

See the 340 engine assembly manual reprint here:

http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1969-Dodge-Dart-Engine-Assembly-Manual-Reprint-P20360.aspx

Very nice to have - shows Mopar drawings of all the brackets and part numbers for A/C on a 340 plus more. I have the Plymouth version of the manual, which might be the same as Dodge. I think these drawings are a small part of what used to be available at Hamtramck Historical but were "seized" by Chrysler.

This manual has drawings of all the "engine dress", the stuff put on the engine at the assembly plant, such as throttle cable, accelerator pedal, carb, PVC, fuel pump, starter, engine and trans mounts, choke, fan drive, alternator, PS, A/C. The drawings don't show anything done at the engine plant.

PM me if you want a peek.

Posted By: Stewpar

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/09/15 03:59 PM

Quote:

SOME of the parts will work. 273-318 engines have different length compressor struts as the 4-bbl intake is taller making the struts shorter. When I put a crate 360 with a factory 340 intake in my 68 Dart convertible that was originally a 318 A/C car I had to modify the struts. The original parts will work but modifications are needed. As said above 70-up parts are even more different.

Scott:

Jim is a member that you are going to want to embrace on this endeavor! He probably has all the parts you are looking for as well.

I think you should drive the dart to his shop in Illinois and stop by my house on your way!!!!

Posted By: IEAT4DS

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/10/15 01:08 AM

Quote:

See the 340 engine assembly manual reprint here:

http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1969-Dodge-Dart-Engine-Assembly-Manual-Reprint-P20360.aspx

Very nice to have - shows Mopar drawings of all the brackets and part numbers for A/C on a 340 plus more. I have the Plymouth version of the manual, which might be the same as Dodge. I think these drawings are a small part of what used to be available at Hamtramck Historical but were "seized" by Chrysler.

This manual has drawings of all the "engine dress", the stuff put on the engine at the assembly plant, such as throttle cable, accelerator pedal, carb, PVC, fuel pump, starter, engine and trans mounts, choke, fan drive, alternator, PS, A/C. The drawings don't show anything done at the engine plant.

PM me if you want a peek.

Thanks Kentj340, I will be ordering that resource.

Posted By: IEAT4DS

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/23/15 01:39 AM

Still looking for parts. It seems 70 is a easier year to find parts for. I think I am going to hold out longer for 1969 a-body 340 parts. If anyone knows of any out there, let me know. Thank You, Scott

Posted By: autoxcuda

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/23/15 01:44 AM

Quote:

Still looking for parts. It seems 70 is a easier year to find parts for. I think I am going to hold out longer for 1969 a-body 340 parts. If anyone knows of any out there, let me know. Thank You, Scott

Isn't 68 the same? Or does the pad around the vents make the 68 case and other stuff different enough not to bother with a '68?

The air vents are chrome on 69 and 68. But '68 has pad around it similar in idea to the bottom dash pads on 68 only dashes.

I think went black plastic in 70.

Posted By: autoxcuda

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/23/15 02:01 AM

Found these pics of a of 69 Dart custom with 273 (originally 2bbl) car.

Posted By: IEAT4DS

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/23/15 02:47 AM

Those are great pictures! Thank you
I have all the inside stuff.Heater box is all rebuilt too. It looks and works like new. The only thing I have under the hood is a water valve. It is the same valve you have in the photo's.

Posted By: kentj340

Re: factory air 1969/dart w/340 - 02/23/15 06:47 AM

My advice is to go to Carlisle, PA, July 10-12 for the Mopar Nationals. Friday and Saturday are the big days. You can find hundreds of vendors selling used parts. It's a parts picker's paradise.

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