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It drops then rises on cranking.

It shows a little over 12 volts.

I had a 73 Roadrunner years back. This 74 like the 73 seemed like the ammeter would go to the charge side when started, but after it ran for a while the needle would move to the middle. I just put a new 130 Amp alternator on it, so it looks like the alternator keeps up now. But on any of your...

Its got a new alternator. Its putting out fine. Could it be a bad wire?

Howdy. I have a 74 roadrunner-charging needle on the dash shows a charge all the time. It used to not do this. When I put a meter on it, it shows 14.2 volts across the battery when running. It shows 14.9 volts between alternator and battery ground. Is that normal or is it an issue? I tried...

I am looking for tires for my 1974 Roadrunner. Any suggestions?

Stupid question. Does my 74 Roadrunner with 727 have a drain plug in the transmission? I should know, but it's hot in Arizona right now and I don't have a lot of space to crawl around it.

Yeah, the third one to the back, passenger side has the header wrapped around the plug.

Howdy. A quick question for you. I had air shocks on my 74 Roadrunner, that leaked as they do, and I replaced them with regular shocks. Now, I bottom out when I hit dips. The leaf and torsion are original. SO maybe those need redone? Is there anything else I can do, Stiffeners?

This is what I purchased. Worked well. MOR-73800 Spark Plug Wires, Ultra 40, Spiral Core, 8.65mm, Blue, 90 Degree Boots, Universal V8, Set (Mfr. #: 73800) SUM-350160BLU Wire Sleeving, Insulated, Slide-over, Silicone Rubber, Blue, 25 ft. Length, Fits 8.65mm Plug Wire Diameter (Mfr. #...

Thanks for the feedback, Ill check it out.

Howdy. I have a 1974 with a 440. keep roasting plug wires. Some due to movement, but some due to heat from the headers. Have insulated boots, but can anyone recommend a good heat resistant plug wire?

Howdy. I have a 1974 RR with a 440. I want to add an AC system as Arizona is typically too hot not to have one. Any suggestions on where to get aftermarket systems?