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Okay, thanks! Guess I'll run if for now until there's a reason to change it...

Thanks guys! Didn't even think to check the ratio before I installed. Would have to pull DS header to pull the steering box out... Seems to work okay aside from the limited turning radius... Any other downsides to this lower ratio?

Hey Guys, I'm sure this has been covered before, but was wondering if there's a typical number of rotations that a manual steering box should turn? I was working on centering the number of turns per side (Left vs. Right). The manual steering box only has a total of 4 1/2 total turns of the...

Very nice! Haven't been out to Sonoma for a couple years now... Do they still have open amateur nights on Wednesdays and is it 1/2 or 1/8 mile? Used to go after work on Wednesdays during the summer to see what showed up. Would see a lot of "Fast" (10 sec) imports... Not a "Hater" by any...

Okay, thanks. I think I'll try a snap ring pliers first and go from there...

Hey Guys, Need some help on how to remove the ignition switch from a 68 Barracuda. Assuming it's the same for a Dart... Looking to remove the entire switch unit to swap the "Key" assembly. Ignition and doors were keyed different when I bought the car, so I purchased a matching ignition and...

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Okay, thanks. PM sent to convdart440 to make contact...

Sorry for the delay. Engine is still for sale...

So very sorry for your loss... Please take some comfort in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Treasure the fond memories of your son and cherish the time you've had.... Most sincere condolences from another father that knows the pain of losing a...

Prayers sent for Sadie Mae. Hoping for a speedy recovery! Hang in there...

As of now, still available. This little motor ran well before I pulled it and replaced it with a 340. So, would be worth the drive. I still have my engine hoist set up and would be easy to lift off the engine stand and into a truck. Just let me know... PM me with any questions...

Ok... Several folks interested, but no follow-up.. So, let's try this... Neglected to include photos of the "Custom" painted oil pan, included with the motor... After seeing this, there has to be some local folks in the Bay Area that are interested! Probably looks even better with a good...

It's amazing how sometimes desperation can drive creativity!

Conclusion / Summary Seated the power connection in the bulkhead connection to ignition and can now crank/fire the motor from the ignition switch Finished the cam break-in @ about 30 minutes @ 2500+ rpm Verified new Melling Oil Pump was HV and not HP (pressure) After installing the two screw-in...

Oil pump is a New Melling high volume unit... Don't recall hi pressure. Crank and rod bearings were checked to spec.. I forget the specific measurements, it's been about 6 months and didn't write them down. I guess was thinking oil pressure should be around 70-80 at that rpm?

Here's the latest: Fixed the electrical and now can start fire the car using the ignition Had a tough time getting the plug down in the distributor installed Had to create a work surface to lie down so I could use both hands, one to hold the light and the other to align and turn the make shift...

After reading several other posts, found where the second threaded plug was supposed to go... I missed installing in the threaded plug where the oil filter screws on. This one was fairly easy to install. Just had to pull the 90 degree oil adapter... The plug down inside the distributor...

Yes, still available...

Got a few minutes to squeeze in some garage time after "Back to School Night." Pulled the distributor, stuck the telescoping mirror into position, and "Voila!" No plug!! I guess it's like putting together that kid's toy with a bag of parts... You get to the end of putting it together and...

Thanks Guys! Very helpful!! Now just need to find time to get out to the garage and check these out... "Back to School" night at the kids school...

Wow! You're quick!! - Yeah, figured it was a new Autometer electric gauge and have never had problems in the past, but sound easy/cheap enough to check... Bearing clearances and cam oiling bearing holes alignment verified during assembly. Used stock main connecting bolts and new Meling pump...

Here's the latest: Tried to start the car from the ignition; cranked but wouldn't start Connected a remote starter, turned ignition on, cranked with remote starter and it fired up. Increased RPMs to 2500 to start cam break-in and advanced timing to 35 (BTDC) degrees total. Had to advance a...

Ah... Got it. Yeah, I've used the mini-starters on my Duster and have always had good luck. R&R is much easier and provide much better header clearance! Ordered a remanufactured replacement from Pep Boys once and got the "Big" starter, decided to install the mini-starter instead... Had it...

Was planning on swapping components from the rebuild starter to the old starter to economize, but don't really want to R&R this thing again... Is there anything in particular or specialized about a 96 Dakota starter?

No worries... This is my third 340 motor I've built, but still amazed at how much I don't know! Each build has had different challenges that bring new learning opportunities... Guys like 67Dart273 (And many others on this site) are a wealth of knowledge and information to learn new stuff!!

Thanks. Murphy isn't a permanent resident in my neighborhood, but I know he has been a "Renter" several times... Will keep the idea of degreeing the cam in mind as I proceed. Just have so many more things left on my list right now. But, please don't interpret this an not appreciating your...

I guess it's okay to have a bad memory as long as you remember to take pictures... Assembled most of the motor back in April and was difficulty with timing gear alignment because of the 3 crank keyways and faint dot, so I did take a pic with my camera phone... The pic was how I was planning to...

The problem I'm having now is due to a bad memory and two simultaneous projects... While building the 340 motor for my brother's Barracuda, my Duster 340 motor decided to eat a couple of cam lobes and several lifters collapsed. So, in parallel, replaced the cam/lifters on my motor. So...

Really? That looks right to me with the dots lined up @ 6 and 12'0clock. How should it look?