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I’m looking to do a little work on my 71 D200 with the factory 2bbl 383 and 727. Not wanting to get into a full rebuild. But would like to wake it up a little. Possibly add a 4bbl intake, headers, possibly a double roller timing chain and new cam. Only thing done to engine currently is I converted f...

What's the proper initial and advance timing for the engine? Also the spark plug gap and points gap?

I'll give it a try bending the tab some. If I run the engine shut it off then open the carb to look in the float bowl would the fuel level be accurate where it runs at while driving? Trying to get an idea if i need to adjust float or not before I bend the tab any. Also what should the engine timing ...

I can try the fuel filter. Possibly something plugged it up. Fuel system is all brand new. Cleaned and coated tank at a radiator shop new sending unit new hoses/lines pump 2 inline filters and rebuilt carb. Is there a way to adjust the float in this exact carb? Didn't see any way to adjust it while ...

My truck started having some issues this past weekend. Went to go up a large hill and about half way up it started to bog lose all power and barely made it up without stalling. Ran fine once on flat ground so I kept driving. Decided to lay into the throttle some to see what it would do. Started to g...

sweatybetty wrote:in reality, you dont need disc brakes on the rear. the fronts do 75-85% of the stopping or more. if you want to waste money just to look "cool" go right ahead, but remember, it is a waste of money

To each there own but yes they are worth it on a track truck. Especially for $500 or less why not.

Jhollett wrote:I can't shed any light on the ford version but I swapped an 89 D250 Dana 60 into my 69. No mods had to be made at all

Did you have to move the leaf spring pads or shock tabs on the axle? What's the width difference?

Thanks guys so the factory paint would most likely be acrylic enamel from what you's say.

Was all the square style mirrors on the Dude's chrome? Mirror heads and posts both chrome? Missing one square mirror head but have the post still mounted on the body.

Sorry for asking a probably basic question. but when it comes to paint I'm not to knowledgeable. What type of paint was used on our trucks from factory in 1971? Was it lacquer based or acrylic?

Thanks for the replies everyone. Do any of you's have pics of the headers installed and the clearances?

From the pics it does look like it could very well be a Dude. It sucks that once the original paint and side decals are gone it's almost impossible to prove it being a factory Dude. Wish they designated the Dudes back in the day at the factory with a fender tag or something that would make them more...

Very Kool what all indications does it have showing it's an original dude? Great to see another one surface. Be sure to have you and your buddy join the Dude Facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/458240917891187

Still looking for a set that will fit. Prormk when do you think you will be able to get the engine in and test fit the headers?

What all options are there for a power steering swap? Saw some mention CPP, Toyota box and ford box installs.

Yea I'm familiar with the late 70's axles being able to do disc swaps on. Everyone sells bracket kits and swaps for them. But wanted something that works on the stock 71 axle. Anyone ever look into swapping a newer dana 60 into the sweptline or the axle WMS from the 71 d200's compared to a late 70's...

Anyone successfully do this before?

Wanted to give a bit of an update. Been busy working on the truck any chance I had the past couple weeks. I had a local car show sunday I set my deadline to be to drive it there. I want to give a very big thank you to MadMC63 for his generosity on this steering column part search. I honestly don't t...

Looking to possibly buy a set of headers for my 71 d200 with a 383 engine. What brands are out there that fit good with no interference with anything? Don't want to have to ding any tubes to make them fit. Are there any long tube headers that work? Thanks for any help.

Other 2 links don't have a picture from what I can tell. The one with the picture even says in the description it's the shifter cup not the bearing housing. So either the part number is wrong or the online page has the wrong part # and description? Did you get that part number right out of the parts...