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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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    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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    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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    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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    Electronic distributor

    Looking for input on electronic distributor upgrade. What's a good choice for a 318 with 325HP? Is there a reasonably priced unit out there that gives good performance and is reliable? Let me know, thanks.
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    318 Engine Oil

    Just rebuilt my 318, should be around 325 HP, per build list. Looking for input on oil I should use, it's a 1969 block and I'm thinking one of the brands with zinc added. what's everyone using? Thanks
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    3M Yellow or Black

    Can anyone tell me if 3M Yellow of Black, Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive is better to use on a cork gasket install on a 318 oil pan? Installing pan this weekend and want to make sure I get it right, thanks.
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    318 Small Starter

    I have seen where there's a lighter smaller starter available for the 318, and it also helps when installing headers. My car is a driver and I'm looking for dependability. Can someone recommend where I can fine one of the smaller starters without sacrificing performance, thanks.
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    Distributor drive gear position at TDC

    I know I saw a documented procedure for lining up the distributor drive gear when at TDC on a 318 but I can't find it. Should the slot on the top of the distributor drive gear be pointing to number one cylinder at TDC. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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    Throttle Cable Bracket

    I just picked up an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold to install on my 1969 318 engine. Matching up brackets from the old intake I noticed that there was no drill hole for my throttle cable bracket on the performer. Does anyone know if there's a bracket for the perfomer to hold the...
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    Engine dyno

    I have a 318 that I bought that had been sittting awhile, with about a 1000 miles on it. I replaced the gaskets as well as adding a new intake and carburator. It's sitting on the engine stand right now and I'm looking for a place that I could have it run tested, checked for leaks and dialed in...
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    Need some tools

    Where can I find a good corwin wire clamp tool also looking for tool that I can use to install the bypass nipples on the intake and waterpump on my 318? Let me know what you guys recommend, thanks.
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    Bypass Hose Size

    Are there different ID's (inner diameters) for the bypass hose on a 318? The one I got from the auto part store has an ID of 3/4 of an inch. The connectors are over an inch across, are there different sizes of bypass hose? Did I get the wrong hose or do I have to try and make it work? This is an...
  27. darc1722

    318 Oil pan Gasket Replacement

    I'm replacing a bad oil pan gasket on my 318. I have the engine out as I'm also doing some clean up in the engine bay. I have a new chrome oil pan that I got in a trade and I'm looking for the best way to install the new gasket. The pan doesn't have the pin holes on the front like the old one...
  28. darc1722

    Aluminum Water Pump

    Does anyone know where I can find a non AC aluminum water pump for a 1969 small block 318? This is the pump that has the hose connection to the radiator on the drivers side? Thanks
  29. darc1722

    Water Pump Rebuilder

    Can anyone recommend a place where I can get a water pump rebuilt? I have a 1969 318 pump that has the exit hose on the driver side (1 year only). Anyway, I would like to get the pump rebuilt and was wondering if there's a way to increase water flow with a larger impellar? Let me know, thanks.
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    Help with Cam choice

    Looking to add some bolt on power to a 318 with good compression and doesn't burn drop of oil. It has an edelbrock 600cfm with an edelbrock LD4B intake and 1.5 inch headers. I was planning on adding a set of edelbrock aluminum heads 63cc chamber and was looking for some cam suggestions. No...
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