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[73TopBanana]

hello all,
would like some suggestions on ordering manuals. have a 73 challenger originally a 318 car and the restorer replaced with a 360.
should i get the oem 73 repair manual or '74?
thanks

[Claudia]

If you have a '73, I would get the '73 manuals.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Dodge-Shop-Manual-Set-73-Challenger-Charger-Coronet-Dart-Polara-Monaco/401286771950?fits=Year%3A1973%7CModel%3AChallenger&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5d6e8e34ee:g:FrwAAMXQY8JRgpAl&enc=AQAEAAAB4BPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qX3u0wXU10PPgbd16ZZ9KDj21N6Hs2UiUjaSnt8l3BWWMdVs5gjEKiHi3gVybEKrzs7xWR2%2BirMf4WlIQ6WLzz9ePjODx2CbinLolSBO0%2F673sbQMdhtHxXVOE0CGNaMYj4sRNXE3uTkxNA4cN4IWI52pXUdJ9%2F1Rr%2FFZejFpk%2FvuN07D77D%2FKXJ6AfXGQh5dJTOuFQNBSSyJaNf9GVxdos%2B4E%2FP3o5drSzjfBabEwo81WxIEzjO%2Fff%2B0zhVBiEvWp7YMDSq2fo%2BL%2BE9tvUcvLTmFmcXRmPRTnD%2BfQfETWxfVfqp7FCup%2BYurIyr%2FcndRhi2RtHgS3Bs9sLfeRemKJir3NZXweXAsvF0XrA%2B9XLKa8rtvqXjKUyCikankz1pe1kRJEOvDGScwVwAGCfIsCOnQ%2F9ftwUAwI4sC%2BFbuFfI0%2F3qsckQub6BvNSaxCIQnTca0Peb6UpwGRy1Wpv8eL8e80o%2Fl4HNjEE6IkBEHwVYXAjYIVRGGS7jPToBVMOGS38v36LhmNYHQHUq9FaPFCKkq8MBWchhqwaJEzYkkTEtyxiej01yMwMt%2BvG%2BILPfn9hBEt2ngfFEZIDfvbnpUHuusv38ZDE%2FZOu05SjA5HEjg%3D%3D&checksum=401286771950e2c184425a08478c8ae21e63d086e4bf

[73TopBanana]

hi Claudia, so it doesnt matter that its not the factory 318?, do not believe the 360 was offered in 73. i ordered a part one time from AutoZone and it wouldnt go thru unless i submitted 1974 with a 360.

[6bblgt]

the '73 manual will cover the specifics of your '73 Challenger

it will also have 360 info even though it wasn't available in Challenger, it was available in c-bodies in 1973

[73TopBanana]

sorry for being naive, haven't worked on cars since 1978, this shop manual has all components for tune-ups, suspension, etc?

[Chryco Psycho]

it will cover every aspect of rebuilding & tuning all components

[73TopBanana]

thanks all

[Claudia]

hi Claudia, so it doesnt matter that its not the factory 318?, do not believe the 360 was offered in 73. i ordered a part one time from AutoZone and it wouldnt go thru unless i submitted 1974 with a 360.

As mentioned, it does not matter . . . the FSM's will cover everything.

[73TopBanana]

 

[RUNCHARGER]

Wiring diagram is one of the most important parts of the book and you want that to be for the actual year of car IMO.

[Chryco Psycho]

I agree , a lot is the same year to year but wiring changed every year

[rftroy]

 You can download the 1973 manuals for free here:
http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109
Note that there are two manuals for 73, one for the body and one for the chassis.   The chassis manual includes all the drivetrain and mechanicals.
Robert

[73TopBanana]

yes, i got one of those laminated colored wiring diagrams from classic wiring but, i dont see where the wire gauges are.

[73TopBanana]

thanks rftroy