I would also recommend that you change the 4 mounting screws to anti theft type.
Only takes a few seconds with a cordless drill/ screw driver to steal your cap/cover.
The fuel cap cover was only Factory available on 70-71 cars.
Naturally it will attach to 72 -up cars but was never an option.
Big emission changes started in 1972 across the board.
Safety changes starting in 73 like 5 mph bumpers on all passenger cars.
Proper transmission fluid level In a 904 or 727 is on level ground.
Warm up to operating temperature.
Set parking brake.
Place transmission in Neutral.
Proper level is 1 pint below full.
I see that you have an aftermarket pan.
If it is deeper than the original pan, make sure you have the...
Agree with above. Educate yourself. Excellent resource books also get the Factory Service Manual for your car. Transmission section goes through the FactoryService procedures. I will attach a link for free Manuals and other Mopar info.
Save the link: -> Resource Library – MyMopar
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It also matters if you are doing it the hard way or the factory way.
Best way is to drop the K-frame and install the engine on it like it was in the car, then lower the body over the compete assembly. Reinstall 4 K-frame bolts, upper balljoints and trans mount. No scratches, dents or dropped...
Yes. Fill the bowls and make sure that the accelerator pump is working properly.
Never pour gas directly into the carb.
Dangerous and will just flood the carb.
Also determine what contaminated the fluid. You nay end up replacing every component that uses a rubber seal. Eg wheel cylinders, calipers all 3 flex hoses, master cylinder, rebuild prop valve. Replace/flush out steel lines completely. Personally. the brake system is the most important system...
:welcome:aboard. We need pictures.
Also take a picture of the engine compartment so we can see the set-up.
Rule #1 Always have a fully charged battery.
Always make sure that all grounds are connected and clean.
This includes anything electrical. Ground cable to radiator support and cylinder...