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  1. CMcAllister

    My take on the oiling system crossover tube for the small block

    Make sure the tubing is soft or there is a danger of breaking the lifter bore when you use the tool to peen the tube. Or a better suggestion, bush the bores and fix multiple issues at once.
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    Strange drag brakes

    Pics would be needed. And a part number or description of the spindle and/or housing ends so someone knows what they fit. Used race car parts do not hold their value well. Quality parts that aren't worn out or beat to death should be desirable though.
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    Fuel hose AN6 or AN8

    I've never run a return system. However, I like the idea, I've installed some, I think there are advantages and the next one I do on something I own will probably be a return deal. On a non-return system, fuel is deadheaded at the regulator(s). On a return system, it's constantly flowing in a...
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    Tranny explosion

    It's Cousin It! The second biggest POS in PA. The guy bringing up the rear in the Wolf administration.
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    Fuel hose AN6 or AN8

    No. I have the same set up on another guy's car - twin feeds, filters and 2 Holley Blue pumps feeding a -10 to the front. I keep telling him to take those pumps off and put something decent on, but he says they're fine. Big Block Chubby, 9.40s in a 3300# car.
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    Tranny explosion

    Manual low on a auto shift valve body applies the rear band. 2nd or D does not. A billet drum is good advice regardless what else has been done.
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    Tranny explosion

    To protect the roller clutch from being damaged. The only thing applied in low, besides the forward clutch, is the roller clutch and the low band if it's a LBA valve body. The band helps hold the reverse drum. The roller clutch is not good at surviving being shocked or going violently from...
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    Tranny explosion

    Lighter weight, smaller diameter. Not sure how fast it would have to spin to disintegrate one of those. Never heard of it happening.
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    Fuel hose AN6 or AN8

    I would use -8 front to rear. It can drop to -6 after the regulator at the carb. -6 is smaller than 3/8" ID. The hose ends are even smaller than the hose depending on whose you buy. And I would use a better pump. Those little Holleys use 3/8NPT fittings - small IDs again. Or use two of them...
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    Tranny explosion

    True. 3 people just said they start the burnout in low. Never, ever do that with a Torqueflite. Go into the water in second. LBA valvebody and aftermarket drums stop them from blowing up. Not driving it right will still kill the roller clutch.
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    New 408 build finally started

    So I've had my own strange issues in the past that I've had to work through and have been following this one a bit. I've dealt with the pushrod pinch on a number of different heads. Looking at your new rockers and then looking at these, I think there is some to gain from different rockers. At...
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    New 408 build finally started

    Just as you don't want to use 36 grit grinding discs on everything, I keep a bunch of used burrs that are no longer very aggressive for use on soft materials or jobs that just need touched up. My newer, sharp burrs are used when needed. How you use them has a lot to do with how long they last.
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    New 408 build finally started

    Sure would be nice if someone would whisper in my ear whose car these heads went on so I could check out their performance. IF anybody ever gets to go racing again.
  14. CMcAllister

    1969 Dodge Dart 340 f(stock ) specs

    A Stocker cam is no good for anything but a Stocker.
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    1969 Dodge Dart 340 f(stock ) specs

    Big difference between what was legal then vs. now. Then, stock meant stock. Trim, interior, etc. Engine had to be the right castings, cam specs, valve springs, carb, intake, and I don't think anyone was doing acid porting. Or spinning them 8000 RPM. Wasn't all engine. Plenty of work done to the...
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    [FOR SALE] Six 340 3418645 rods, Take Outs

    FOR SALE - 340 3418645 rods. These were part of a lot of some things I had, they are the last rods I have. These will need to be refurbished. Take out condition. I assume they came out of a donor shortblock and haven't had any machine work done, but I haven't checked any dimensions. Some rust...
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    New 408 build finally started

    I feel your pain. I've chased guys out of my building for trying to peek under the cover at one I was putting together. :elmer: And you're taking pictures and showing them to everybody who walks by.
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    [FOR SALE] NOS Nitrous System w/Full Bottle

    FOR SALE - This is an NOS plate system we pulled off of a car in the shop. Included is a full 10# NOS bottle. Original test date stamped is 06/02. Bottle is full, weight is 25.4#. NOS bottle bracket set comes with it. Also included is the 4150 plate, solenoids, purge solenoid, WOT switch...
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    [FOR SALE] NOS 10# Full Nitrous Bottle & Brackets

    FOR SALE - I have one NOS 10lb nitrous bottle for sale. It is full - 25.4lbs total weight. Included is a set of NOS brackets. $260 OBO FTF in 17267. No shipping since this is a full bottle.
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    [SOLD] 8" Torque Coverter - Glide

    FOR SALE - Plenty of folks using 2 speeds in their race cars, so... I have a Trans Specialties 8" converter for a Powerglide for sale. Low runs since being freshened. Spragless, Turbo spline, set up for pro tree. This converter will go to 58-5900 RPM behind a 525HP, 3.58" stroke roller cam small...
  21. CMcAllister

    340 main caps

    People are sloppy. I've gotten good blocks without caps, caps thrown in a bucket, caps from a couple of blocks thrown in a box together. I don't know why it was so hard to put the caps back on the block.
  22. CMcAllister

    340 main caps

    I understand, it may be a process to find usable caps for a block they've been lost from. But I wouldn't trash a good block just because the caps were missing or pass one up that was a deal.
  23. CMcAllister

    340 main caps

    Some people say they are better support, some say the blocks are so thin, they don't really help. I have no experience with 4 bolt caps on a stock block to have an opinion. "550ish HP" on an OE block is getting up there to where you need to pay attention to the details. Especially with some...
  24. CMcAllister

    4.030 340 JE Pistons?????

    3.80 stroke, 6.440 rod, 1:70 rod ratio. 388CI. If I'm figuring right.
  25. CMcAllister

    4.030 340 JE Pistons?????

    Could also go into a tall deck, long stroke, long rod deal. Also a .030 over stock 360 block. Think 4.125 or 4.250 stroke with a long rod. That 1/16-1/16-3/16 ring package is obsolete for a race deal, but a 418g. piston with light rods would make it pretty snappy. Looks like a nice piston for...
  26. CMcAllister

    4.030 340 JE Pistons?????

    Either that or they would work in a long stroke/long rod combo. Also could go into a stock .030 over 360 block with a long rod and 4.125 or 4.250 stroke. That 1/16-1/16-3/16 ring package is old fashioned for a race deal. 418gr piston with some light rods would be pretty snappy.
  27. CMcAllister

    340 main caps

    Worth it? Depends on the price, condition, etc. If this was going to be a basic engine or was it going to be a race deal that could benefit from aftermarket caps and/or a line bore anyway. Plenty of worn out, broken blocks out there that could donate caps. Missing caps wouldn't be a deal...
  28. CMcAllister

    How to heat

    "What does it cost you to refill that 100lb propane tank in your area?" Not a 100lb tank. 60 I think. Got the biggest size I could easily take to have filled. Usually 8.5 gallons to refill. $26. Will run almost 12 hours. I just use it when really cold to knock the chill off without...
  29. CMcAllister

    How to heat

    It was stick built. They used the pink, itchy stuff like they would use in a house. Walls and ceiling. Interior walls are metal. Should be. I run everything (house, shop) on 200 and I have all that stuff. Just don't try to run all of it at the same time.
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    How to heat

    Heat pump with A/C. With my shop, after spending my life working in dark caves that were either freezing or broiling, I insisted on 2 things, very good lighting and HVAC. Your building needs to be well insulated. In a hot, humid place like NC, I would think A/C would be really helpful - heat...
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