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  1. darc1722

    Bushing Length

    Can someone tell me the length of the metal bushing/spacer for the power steering pump mounting bracket? It's a 1989 360 engine, I can't find the original but will have to make one. Take a look and let me know, thanks.
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    Engine Swap from 318 to 360

    I just upgraded my 318 engine to an MRL 408 Stroker, in my 1969 Satellite. I'm having a problem installing the power steering pump as the water pump on the other engine had an ear on it to attach the power steering pump bracket. The new water pump dumps to the other side and that's the only...
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    LA360 with Edelbrock Heads

    Can anyone tell me if there's a place where I can find a header stud kit for Small Block Edlebrock Heads with 5/16ths exhaust port threads? ARP only has 3/8th's studs and I can't seem to find these anywhere. Let me know thanks!!
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    Edelbrock Head Studs/Gasket

    Looking for a recommendation for a set of studs to mount the headers on my edelbrock small block heads, also what's the best header gasket. Want to make sure I get the best so I don't have problems later. Also, are the end holes water jacket like the iron heads? Any mounting info or experience...
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    90* Adapter Gaskets?

    I just ordered a set from JEGS 16.99 shipped, part number was P5249320.
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    Header Tick

    I believe that I have a header exhaust tick as I have changed the lifters and swapped an extra set of stock rockers and it's still there. Drivers side and I'm looking for some help. It's a 318 and I have replaced the exhaust gaskets but not sure what else to do, looking for some...
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    build strokers or buy them

    Check this site out, looks like fair pricing and everything is done in house. I'm considering buying the 408 stroker from them. Anyone have experience with these guys? www.stroker-engines.com
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    Small Block Torque Converter Weights

    Trying to get this straight, a small block 318 torque converter will not require weights added to it for balancing because it's an externally balanced engine, is this true? Is that the same for a 360 or 408 stroker. In which scenario would you need weights added to a small block engine torque...
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    Help !!! New engine will not start ?

    Make sure to verify the firing order and that you're not 180 out with the rotor.........
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    Hughes Rocker Shaft Shims Installation Vid

    Very nice video I'm about to go through the exact same setup. I purchased a set of small block mopar adjustable rocker arms and planning on installing next week. Where did you find the procedure for setting up the adjustable rocker arm height/spacing for the push rod? Let me know if you get a...
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    Custom Throttle Linkages

    I replaced my two barrel setup with a four barrel on my 1969 318 and had to customize my kickdown linkage. Here's a couple pics.........
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    Indy Cylinder Small Block Crate Experiences?

    Looking for some input on your experience with Indy Cylinder Head. I'm looking at one of their small block crate engines and would like to learn as much as I can about them before purchasing. If you have had a good (or bad) experience with their products or services please let me know. How was...
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    kick down linkage setup on carb stud

    I got it figured out with the help of the picture, thanks!
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    kick down linkage setup on carb stud

    How much space between the kick down linkage and the carburator stud that engages it, when you step on the gas. Should the stud be against the back of the opening or should there be a little room before it activates the kickdown on the transmission. Can someone post a picture of how it should...
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    Anti Freeze Leak from Head Gasket-- HELP

    Thanks for all the replies, after further invetigation it looks like the header stud on number 7 was loose. I drained the radiator took out the stud, cleaned it and blew out the hole. Put some gasket sealer on the stud and tightened it back up. Let it dry over night put the washer\nut on and...
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    Anti Freeze Leak from Head Gasket-- HELP

    I just installed a used rebuilt 318.The ad said it had milled 360 heads with adjustable rockers, ran great needed nothing and had a couple thousand miles on it. I installed the engine got it running but was hearing ticking from the #7 and #8 pistons. Not really bad but definitely noticeable, I'm...
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    Adjustable Rocker Arms

    There's an aftermarket roller tip, cup setup for stock push rods and flat tappet hydraulic lifters. Here's the link; http://www.ebay.com/itm/200750429144?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 Anyone has experience with these?
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    Adjustable Rocker Arms

    Anyone have experience with replacing original unadjustable rocker arms with after market adjustable rockers, on a 318 with flat tappet hydraulic lifters. Saw a couple of different types for sale? Anyone done this, let me know your thoughts. Thanks
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    Lifter Ticking

    Remflex exhaust gaskets, very nice and purrs like a kitten (once I replace the lifters). No leaks here!
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    Lifter Ticking

    Is there a break in routine for new lifters? Anything special when I first start it up?
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    Lifter Ticking

    It sure seems to be hitting on all eight, running fine and reading 21 on Vacuum gauge. Here's a couple of pictures of the rocker arm, sure doesn't look adjustable to me. I'm ordering new lifters unless you guys see somrthing that I'm missing. Thanks
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    Lifter Ticking

    Thinking about replacing all the lifters and having the pushrods checked. How would I tell if a cam lobe was damaged/worn. I put a vacuum gauge on and I'm at 20lbs. Also talked to the guy who built the engine a couple years ago and he said the heads were, 360 big valve heads #3769974 with...
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    Lifter Ticking

    I'm hearing a ticking from the 8 cylinder, is there a procdure on how to adjust the rocker arm? This is a standard 318 rocker with hydraulic lifters. Could the lifter be bad? Oil pressure is fine and idles nice but would like to get rid of tapping? Let me know thanks.
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    Dialing in my 318

    I just bought a rebuilt 1969 318 motor that has about 1500 miles on it, seller upgraded to a big block. I have the motor in and running but looking for some help dialing this in. Can someone recommend a shop or an experienced mopar mechanic in the Northern Illinois or Chicago area that has...
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    Water Temp Gauge

    Isn't the outlet behind the carb a vacuum line?
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    Water Temp Gauge

    I'm looking for a mechanical water temperature gauge that would work with a 318 small block. I have an edelbrock performer intake but not sure if any plugs are for a temp sensor. Let me know if you have found a gauge that works with this set up, thanks.
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    Thermostat or no thermostat?

    Just rebuilt my 318, is a thermostat needed in a warm climate? Will the engine run cooler without the thermostat any difference? Appreciate your thoughts, thanks.
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    340 Engine Mounts

    Will the 318 engine mounts from a 1970 Duster work on the 340 engine? Let me know, thanks.
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    Oil Filter Adapter Plate

    Looking for an oil filter adapter plate for a 1989, 318. Some information that I found says there were two different types of these adapters, depending on when the block was cast. Does anyone know where I can find one for a 1989 small block? Let me know, thanks!
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    Fuel Line

    Looking for a place to buy the metal fuel line from the fuel pump to the carburator. I have a 318 with an edlebrock 600, does anyone know where I could buy one with all the correct bends? Thanks
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