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    Looking for Mopar 340 Block technical drawings

    Looking to reproduce the drawings in AutoDesk Fusion 360. From this than produce a model that allows parametrically to change cam lift duration stroke length etc. Fun winter project. thanks, Ron
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    My son saved his nickle and dimes and bought new/used block standard bore. Rebuild time. Has the...

    My son saved his nickle and dimes and bought new/used block standard bore. Rebuild time. Has the dash down and change the dash pad.
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    Classic Car Christmas gift ideas - Snow Globe?

    Hi All, I have a buddy that is spending the winter in Florida getting away from the snow and has been a great friend to my son and I working on on his Dart Swinger. My friend has a beautiful Barracuda. I would love to find a snow globe with a barracuda in it to send as a gift. Any ideas would...
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    Picking Up 340 Short Block - What to Look For?

    I used the term short block. Sorry it is just the block and caps. Thanks Ron
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    Picking Up 340 Short Block - What to Look For?

    Hi All, I am still looking to get more comments I can take with me to evaluate the condition of the block. Truth is I am driving 5 hours to pick it up, unless there is a crack down the middle it’s coming home. Can someone maybe give me its value $$ as it sits as a clean short block? Thanks
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    Picking Up 340 Short Block - What to Look For?

    Hi All, We came across a great deal we felt we should jump on. It is a 340 short block standard bore. The current installed engine in are 1970 Dart Swinger is a 340 bored 60 over and we worry it is just a matter of time before it gives out. But it has all the goodies on it. For those who know...
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    New Taylor 10.4 mm wires Blows Distributor Cap Off

    We can not figure this out. Spent hours customizing the new wire set from old 8mm set to (Taylor ThunderVolt 50 10.4mm Spark Plug Wire Sets 98055). ran fine down the road. Put under load and it blows the cap half off. Tried a few times. We put the old wires back on and no problem under load! Any...
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    Hood Lifting At Driver Corner - Hinge Issue? 1970 Dart Swinger 340

    Well here is what I noticed last night. I am not sure if it came from re-tightening the screws or the root of the problem. Either way looks like my FAB guy has a little tedious work to fix the crack! I actually hope this is the problem and nothing down low in the fender. I appreciate everyone's...
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    Hood Lifting At Driver Corner - Hinge Issue? 1970 Dart Swinger 340

    The corner of the back hood on the drivers side has lifted what appears over night as seen in the photo. We loosened the hinge bolts to the hood while pushing down than re tightened. Helped a little but still way out. We removed the splash guards to have a look inside the fender at the hinge...
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    Removing Heating Hose from from intake & pump

    Reading now. Between fins or other
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    Removing Heating Hose from from intake & pump

    No water flow on the intake where the heater hose connects to the fitting?
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