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    90 degree adapter leak

    On my 1970 Duster 340 with tti headers had the same problem.The conclusion I came is metal expands when hot and contracts when cold.That would explain why it leaks when cold and not hot.After the second gasket set and retorquing of the adapter and still minor leak.I decided to remove 90 degree...
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    340 has no balls

    A stock 340 should have plenty of power!My 1970 Duster 340 when I bought had been neglected for over a year by the previous owner.I wanted to see how bad of shape the motor was in.So all I did was was put a battery in it,a set of points.Adjusted the dwell and timing.Made sure the firing order...
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    Oil Leak At Valve Cover

    I had the same problem on my 340.As been mentioned marked the area with a marking pen.Then grind or file a little at a time till there is clearance.I used the Mopar valve cover gasket P5249581.It is rubber withe steel shim reinforcement.No more leak.
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    Body shop dust and engines!!

    On 70 Duster I had similar concerns about body dust. After the body work was complete the engine bay was painted. Then I installed the engine. Then the rest of the car was painted. The reason the body man suggested doing it this way was that if any scratches occurred while installing the...
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    Engine Install Problem!

    Another trick to get the pilot bushing out.Fill the bushing full of grease in the crank,then shove something that is solid down the center of the pilot bushing.It may take several times.
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    Engine Install Problem!

    Put the pilot bushing in the freezer for awhile.Then after it is ice cold install the bushing.Putting it in freezer causes the bushing to contract.Once it reaches room temperature it should fit nice and snug.
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    Who makes the Summit "Air Gap"?

    I bought one several months ago. No sooner than I unpackaged the manifold I promptly sent it back to Summit Racing because of the poor quality. The manifold is drilled to fit the Magnum Motor or the Small Block. Whatever holes you don't use, they provide you with plugs to seal those holes. So...
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