Author: 77newyorker440

Lean Burn Carb Idle Problems-Help Needed

Hey guys,
I am in need of your all’s help and knowledge. The New Yorker is at Carlisle and is having some idle/driveability issues. It just started on this trip up but got progressively worse today.

Here is the problem: When you just slightly tap the gas, it stalls out completely. Sometimes you can get through the bog and get into the higher rpms, in which it runs pretty perfect. But anything in that range of slightly off idle kills it. This makes driving through Carlisle very hard…

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Looking to sell 1975 Cordoba for a Vet, any tips?

Hey guys,

It has been a while, hope you are all doing well! Now that I am in college, I don’t have a ton of time for the NYB, but I have been helping a neighbor who fought in Vietnam as he tries to sell his 1975 Chrysler Cordoba during my breaks. I ha…

1977 440 Redline?

Hey guys,
Does anyone know what the redline or max revs in a 1977 440 V8 is? I am looking at buying a new carb and replacing the Lean Burn, and I read somewhere that the redline was 3600, but that seems way too low to me.
Thanks,
77newyorker440

Help with Fender Tag-77 New Yorker

Hello Guys, thanks for all your help so far.
Can anyone help with decoding this Fender Tag? I have gotten some of it worked out but I cannot figure out the rest. Below is what is completed and what I am unsure of (in bold), as well as a picture of the …

One Turn Signal Blinks Super Slow+Dash Smoke-77 NYB

Hey guys,
A new problem popped up today. I hit the left signal while turning and it just stayed on for a while. Eventually, it started blinking, but only like one blink every 45 seconds. Right side works fine, unable to test hazards as my switch i…

3467432 Mopar – Retainer, Carrier Snap Ring

Needed for 77 NYB, due to turn signal switch install
Thanks,
77newyorker440

Horn Pad Removal-77 NYB

Does anyone know how to remove the horn pad in a 77 NYB with the tilt/telescope two spoke wheel? Trying to be very cautious cause it is hard to replace if it gets broken
Thanks,
77newyorker440