I'm changing my 72 Swinger set up to a Super Six. Is there any short cuts to drain the fuel when I switch out the carb to pump line? I figured all fluids should be drained (oil, gas, radiator, etc.) I read the amazing article provided (Super Six) but it misses a few minor details. This is my first attempt to this procedure, I'm learning just like anyone else has at some point, so please don't be rude.

Thanks Bren

You needn't drain the oil or the coolant, and you needn't really drain the pump-to-carb line. If you do the recommended fuel line mod there'll be some fuel spillage when you remove the original pump-to-carb line from the pump, but not a lot...you can either just let it spill and evaporate, or catch it with a rag. It'll be safest to have disconnected the battery negative terminal before first starting the job.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

Thanks...i kinda figured that much...I just like to be safe. Here is a pic of wat i've got...

Looks like you have a very complete set of parts. I've edited your post to show the actual photo; you'll want to spend some time in the "How To Use This Board" section for info on how to post pics and such.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

Thanks for the help Dan will do!!!

Nope, still not quite right. You need to link to the actual image location, not the location of its flickr page. You can find the image location by right-clicking the image on its flickr page; there'll be an option in the pop-up menu (it's "Copy image location" if you're using Firefox). You can tell you're doing it right when the location you link to here ends in .jpg or .gif . It looks like you're trying to add a signature pic, in which case please go back to the "How to use this board" section and look at how to set up your signature. Please keep your signature pic appropriately small — no more than 200px tall. We still have many users on dial-up, and large signature pics slow down their board experience. It'd be easy to trim the photo you tried to link to eliminate some of the sky and background to come down to a reasonable size. Sharp, clean-lookin' car!

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

Thanks...I try! Not its time to spruce her up even more. Again thanks for the help. I'm a little computer stupid at times.

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Getting closer. Here, grab (right-click and save) this one I've trimmed up for you, put it in your flickr, and use it for your signature pic:

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

Just have a soup can handy and drain your old carb and fuel line dribblings into it, then put in your lawn mower...

Before proceeding... I would 'mockup' your intake and exhaust manifold and see if they are even close to being flat across the flanges that will be on your head... I've seen a few 'unmarried' sets of manifold that suddenly put the conversion on hold for a few days/week until they could get the stack machined... (in one case I know the intake runners were 1/4" off from the exhaust runners, and I ended up swapping for another exhaust manifold for that one...)

good luck,

-D.Idiot

Thanks...from soup can to the mower...why not! Dan thanks again...you're the man!

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That is an absolutely beautiful Dart. Also very, very good job on cleaning/painting all of your parts.
It's so nice seeing people put great care into their vehicles.

Thank you very much for the wonderful complement. This is completely a Meguiars car!!! I found her in this condition from a little old lady that stored it perfectly in her garage for 20+ years. I clean up the chrome, replace some hoses, tweaked some parts, new tires, some TLC and there she sparkles!

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Got to chime in on this one. That is one great looking Dart.

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66 Valiant, 225.
84 Van, 225.
71 Maxi-Van, 318
60 Valiant wagon, 225
87 Maxi-Van, 318 4spd

I also agree that your Dart looks GREAT!
The "Green Meanie"!

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'67 Charger 318

I just re-install my Super Six and here's my tip. When you get ready to mount the intake and exhaust manifolds (making sure you inserted the metal gasket bewteen them), snug down the three bolts holding the two pieces together, but do not tighten them yet. Check the metal gasket to make sure it is tight and sealing around its full circumference- it's not possible to check once mounted to the engine block. If you mount the manifolds to the head first, you may not get a nice seal between the two pieces....DAMHIK

Yeah, I know some recommend the aussie sourced gasket, but I find the metal gasket is fine if the manifold mating surfaces are aligned and in the same plane.

As others have said, nice lookin' Dart.