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    LA 360 Oil Pump

    Thanks. Didn't think of that. Big block
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    LA 360 Oil Pump

    What normal volume small block LA 360 oil pump is made in America. Internet showes Melling m-72 is made in china. I did have problems with a M-72 Melling HV last year. Just want a good standard pump made in America. Thank big block
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    Crank and rod bearing journal sizes standard bearings or turn crank?

    Digital caliper I'm using a digital caliper.
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    Crank and rod bearing journal sizes standard bearings or turn crank?

    How about crankshaft throws instead of rod journals. Looks good to me means smooth no pits or scratches on the journals. I asked for experts not nitpickers. I wanted some one who has actually torn an engine do once.
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    Crank and rod bearing journal sizes standard bearings or turn crank?

    I,m Back. Did a little more careful measuring. Made sure I zeored the mike each time. mains ni 1 2.7885 no 2 2.7810 n0 3 2.7735 no 4 2,7870 Rods no 1 2.1020 no 2 2.1020 no 3 2.1025 no 4 2.1025
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    Crank and rod bearing journal sizes standard bearings or turn crank?

    I,ll go remeasure. Back in a minute or so.
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    Crank and rod bearing journal sizes standard bearings or turn crank?

    Ok guys I need some engine experts. Here are my crank journal sizes. Do I need the crank turned or can I use standard bearing sizes? Crank looks pretty good to me. Engine is a 1978 LA 360 Sizers are mains no 1 2.875 no 2 2.7895 no3 2.7915 no 4 rear main 2.7870 rods no1 2.1055 no2 2.1060 no3...
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    Replacing power steering with Manuel steering

    Guys I'm having trouble finding a manual steering box. A1 Cardone is is out of stock, rock auto doesn't list a manual box. Where can I find a manual box and the adapter. I probably can use a swivel joint to connect the shaft if I can't find the connector. Rock Auto list a pitman arm so I can...
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    Replacing power steering with Manuel steering

    Thanks guys. I kinda new about the adapter. A1 cardone has a rebuilt manual box for around 130. I looked at rock auto but they only showed a power steering box. They did have a manual pitman arm. I wanted to change to manual partly to install headers. The power steering exhaust manifold on the...
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    Replacing power steering with Manuel steering

    O.K. experts. I'm tired of fooling with power steering. what do I need to convert over to manual steering ? I know I need a manual steering sector, a manual pitman arm and what else? Does anyone have the conversion parts they would want to sell? The car I'm converting is a 1974 plymouth...
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    power steering problems

    Thanks for the diagram. According to the diagram. Spring 19-57-64 for the lever was in backwards. I'm goin to turn it around to see if that fixes it. I'll have to wait till next week to see. I ordered a pressure hose from rock auto. Mine burst. Too much pressure I guess.
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    power steering problems

    It is already off. The slide doesn't fit over the screw pin coming out of the steering sector. It couldn't move it back and forth. Must be the wrong part. When you tightened it down it just locked the screw down.
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    power steering problems

    Ok I took the 2 bolts out and removed the slide valve on top. I see a exposed screw with a spring around it. Is this what I am adjusting to center the steering. Just by sliding it from side to side? It looks like you could adjust the screw for something. The slide on the top fitting had rubber...
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    power steering problems

    Mine only has two bolts on top. will thee same procedure work on it?
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    power steering problems

    I have a 1974 duster 360 with power steering. Originally was a 6 cly and the power steering was on it originally. Every since I have owned it (14 yrs) the steering wheel will automatically turn to the right unless You hold the steering wheel in place. I have replaced the power steering pump...
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