First Resto Ever
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the same day I picked up the motor I was able to snatch up a timing chain cover, extra exhaust manifolds, extra valve covers, extra rocker arms, flex plate with bolts, motor mounts, points distributor and windage tray. All for $20 including the motor...
A HUGE SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU goes out to 72Dart6pack for the hook up on connections for some of the extra parts as well as my travel buddy for the trip to pick up the engine
A HUGE SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU goes out to 72Dart6pack for the hook up on connections for some of the extra parts as well as my travel buddy for the trip to pick up the engine
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searcher1990
Well-Known Member
You took the first step towards a lifetime of fun and no profit. congrats. Look forward to seeing future posts.
Ironracer
Gearhead
You forgot lots of hard work.... lol
harrisonm
Well-Known Member
I kinda like the way you are doing this. Once you build the motor, you can decide what to do with other things. For example, If you build a 275 HP motor, you could go with less expensive upgrades to suspension, driveline and brakes. If you decided to go up to 400 HP, You will have to consider better brakes, driveline parts, etc. By building the engine first, you will know exactly what to do down the road. Keep posting lots of pictures.
First, this is not a restoration. Second, good luck, keep us posted.
Ironracer
Gearhead
Everyone has to start somewhere...
Technically I am performing a restoration on the motor...lol
Super-Cuda
MOPAR .. Move Over, Plymouth Approaching Rapidly!
One thing comes to mind...
The engine is out of a motorhome that was equipped with an automatic. If you are going to use a 4-speed, check the crank and see if it has been properly drilled for a pilot bearing. May be a good time to do this while the engine is apart .
thank you. I will definitely check into that
dano
Evil Handy Man
Just some advice. Set your budget, decide now how you intended to dive the car and where (i.e. 100% street, weekend SCCA track car, 100% drag, 50/50 Street/strip, etc) do your research on modifications based on that, and then reassess your budget. You need to know up front want you want to do as that will steer your direction and keep you on a direct path to your goals. Even your engine build will dictate proper modifications to the car to accommodate.
Once you know the direction, post it up, there are a lot of folks here from mild to wild, so you will get some good advice.
Once you know the direction, post it up, there are a lot of folks here from mild to wild, so you will get some good advice.
The 360 will be a stock rebuild. however, I am in the process of getting a 318 that will be the base for a more modified build. So for now just a stock 360 rebuild. Then fun later...
dano
Evil Handy Man
Most do that the other way around, build a mild 318 and then a more stout 360. I will say, unless you have connections or the tools to do most of the machine and assembly yourself, engine builds can get pretty costly.
FYI Pans from a 273/318/340 don't interchange on a 360 and the driver side motor mount doesn't interchange between the 273/318 and 340/360 but the 318 mount can be modified to work on a 340/360. Balance between a 318 and 360 are different too, so flywheel or flex plate/converter will need to be for the specific motor unless you change the balance on rebuild. Water pump location and timing cover is another consideration, they are different on 69-down cars compared to 70-up and you'll need the matching radiator with the correct location to match.
fortunately, I do have some connections for this project
72Dart6pack
Harder Better Faster Stronger.
There is no thing as a stupid question here. Someone will always know the answer 
That one is pretty bad. Make sure the top of the shAift is not off.
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what do you mean?
@halifaxhops is your go to member when it comes to our dizzy (distributor)set up.
That dizzy looks like a long road to haul, I would trash it and let Hoppy (halifaxhops) set one up for you .
That dizzy looks like a long road to haul, I would trash it and let Hoppy (halifaxhops) set one up for you .
iF IT IS OVER (out of round when you spin it) .005 IT WILL HAVE EXCESSIVE DWELL. Sorry caps. Looks like a lot of it is shot, springs for sure. Find another core for it. Way cheper for you. Parts are hard to come by like nos springs, points cam etc.
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