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    Food for Thought:

    After many years in this Hobby / Way of Life, I pass on what I have come to learn,(School of Hard Knocks ) Listen to those who have walked the path before you. Work safe in a clean environment, read labels, warnings, protect your eyes and lungs. measure twice and cut once, READ the...
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    Main Caps:

    Cant see putting additional holes into block skirt for cross bolted mains., mucho dinero for added machine work, very few shops get it done correctly. Skirt and main webs weak point on RB motor. Aluminum caps dampen the forces that the crank exerts on the bottom end. Less pounding on the main...
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    Torque Converter Guidence?

    Had a 70 Duster w/318, lots of head work, 10.5:1, purple shaft Hemi Grind Cam, headers, duals, 4bbl etc. etc. Great success with mild converter for street use 400-500 rpm above stock unit. Punchy?? Can be, sounds like we want to put our foot in it. Good that's fun. Spend Money on the Rear...
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    Q? on assemble 340 engine

    Lay crank in dry for plastigauge don't rotate, oil will throw off measurement. Assembly lube?? A 50-50 mix of 30 straight weight and good ole STP oil treatment applied to the bearing surfaces keeps lube in place a long time. Prime your engine by spinning oil pump with drill through distributor...
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    Q? on assemble 340 engine

    Lay crank in dry for plastigauge don't rotate, oil will throw off measurement. Assembly lube?? A 50-50 mix of 30 straight weight and good ole STP oil treatment applied to the bearing surfaces keeps lube in place a long time. Prime your engine by spinning oil pump with drill through distributor...
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    Main Caps:

    We'll be getting together with my machinist and collect parts to start build of my 493 stroker. Looking to go with Mancini Stroker Kit. Have Stage 6 Heads. Anyone use 440 Source Aluminum Main Caps?? Price is right, Any Comments?? Thanks,
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    69 Door latch screw size.

    1/4-20 x 3/8" long Phillips flathead
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    [FOR SALE] 68 Dart Quarter panel letters

    would like to purchase if still available. New to FABO, how do I arrange purchase??
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