A-Body Idler arm clearance issue!!

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A-Body Idler arm clearance issue!! #646889 03/21/10 12:48 PM 03/21/10 12:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 341 New Jersey U_Code_Cuda OP enthusiast
U_Code_Cuda OP enthusiast Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 341 New Jersey	I am having a major clearance issue with my Idler arm and Hooker Super comp 5116 Headers on my 71 Demon 340?? When the wheel is turned right major rub then it jumps over tube and needs to be wedged back over the tube It is a R3 block with stock motor mounts....could that be the reason?? I do not want to ding the header yet but, is there any other choice?? 1970 R/T Challenger 4-speed 1971 Demon 340 3-speed

Re: A-Body Idler arm clearance issue!! [Re: U_Code_Cuda] #646890 03/21/10 08:30 PM 03/21/10 08:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,686 Fresno, CA Jim_Lusk I Live Here
Jim_Lusk I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,686 Fresno, CA	If it's the stud I could consider replacing the steering gear and center link/idler arm/pitman arm with 73-76 parts. If the idler runs above the header tube and it's the body of the idler hitting I'm not much help.

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