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  1. 1967 'cuda

    IS this worth fixing.

    In the picture it appears as though there are a number of other deep rust pits. Your concern about another hole popping up is understandable. I'd swap it out for a different pan if you've got another one.
  2. 1967 'cuda

    worried....... a little

    yellow rose & mguner beat me to it.
  3. 1967 'cuda

    worried....... a little

    This sounds like a real puzzle. I've been trying to imagine what scenario could create a bind at only 30' of rotation (10:30 - 12:00). You've said the lifters were out so they can't be affecting anything. The distributor/gear is not engaged so it shouldn't be a factor. The problem exists...
  4. 1967 'cuda

    mrl 408 stroker,its go time

    Mike did my 408. 520HP on pump gas. we'll be sending our Hemi to him when Keith Black sends it out. You should keep in mind for ANY Mopar engine build, big or small.
  5. 1967 'cuda

    what would be your diagnosis?????

    It sounds as though you've tried to be somewhat methodical in diagnosing the problem with how it's running. You've said that the (mild) camshaft was degreed in when installed which should make a person believe that the cam timing isn't the issue. You've tried multiple carbs that you said...
  6. 1967 'cuda

    what would be your diagnosis?????

    I've read several threads about adjusting valves on various websites. I've come to believe that rotating the pushrod as a means of determining zero lash can be deceptive. Some of the best builders say not to use that as your guide. Instead they recommend feeling for 'up & down' play.
  7. 1967 'cuda

    what would be your diagnosis?????

    Our motor didn't reveal any issues with leakdown test but the valves were set just tight enough to throw timing off. - Barely wanted to run. Intakes were opening too soon then and had a tendency to pop back through carb.
  8. 1967 'cuda

    what would be your diagnosis?????

    What about valve adjustment? Are you using nonadjustable rockers? Even if the camshaft was degreed correctly you could still have too much preload. I just ran into this myself.
  9. 1967 'cuda

    Build or buy 408?

    - Totally agree. Crate motors can be a crap shoot. Guys like Mike at MRL will work with you to get you what you want/need. Either build yourself or have a GOOD shop do the work for you. I'd skip the off the shelf crate motor idea.
  10. 1967 'cuda

    Build or buy 408?

    There are a ton of variables to consider. On the one hand you need: 1)a place to do the work that you can keep tied up with the project for awhile 2)a competent machine shop that you can trust. I'd suggest you choose one that has more experience with high performance Mopar engine builds...
  11. 1967 'cuda

    New Edelbrock Victor Heads - Someone is already using them?

    We're not (yet). Right now we're on the fence trying to decide between them and a set of B-1s.
  12. 1967 'cuda

    Well, it's my turn to ask for suggestions..

    I realize that things such as worn cam lobes and mismatched timing between cam & crank are possible. The cam lobes rarely go flat immediately on a fresh motor with almost zero miles. Because you did do the cam installation yourself and say that you've never screwed up mating the two gears...
  13. 1967 'cuda

    Well, it's my turn to ask for suggestions..

    The H-260 sounds like a Crane camshaft. I don't know if I'd suspect a flat lobe already if the components are as fresh as you described. This could be something as simple as a bad fuel pump that's barely supplying enough gas.
  14. 1967 'cuda

    Blocking the heat crossover, IN the head.

    I would think it's a given that anything you do to reduce heat to the air intake would increase the power of a motor. Why else would the performance intake manifolds do away with that heat crossover passage? Intercoolers obviously have proven to substantially increase HP. Back in the day we...
  15. 1967 'cuda

    Blocking the heat crossover, IN the head.

    I bought a big block several years ago that someone had blocked the heat passages in the heads with some form of hard white ceramic material. As I recall, it had formed cracks in the filler that we saw when we tore it down.
  16. 1967 'cuda

    Oil pressure idiot light stays on

    Ya. I'd guess that you had a pressure gauge sending unit on it when you read the 60-70 pounds pressure on the dyno. You'll want to use your old one instead.
  17. 1967 'cuda

    Best place to order a crate stroker motor

    When I chose to buy a motor from MRL there were several reasons. One of them was that I was pressed for time. With several projects going on at the same time I decided to get an engine that was ready to drop in. That way my attention could be focused on other things that needed done. I...
  18. 1967 'cuda

    Best place to order a crate stroker motor

    I looked at MRL because they were an advertiser on FABO. I chose to have him build my motor after reading all the praise about his work and talking to him on the phone. I'm a happy customer. A phone call is free. Give him a ring before you commit to any builder. I'm sure there are others...
  19. 1967 'cuda

    Comp Cams...trouble in paradise?

    I'm far from being an expert but most of the guys I know around here have been running Comp Cams for years without any such issues. If I recall correctly, Comp Cams was a spinoff from Cam Dynamics and we never had issues with them either.
  20. 1967 'cuda

    Why does my new Barracuda pop and miss?

    Once you get the rest of the paint buffed out it ought to really 'pop'. I'll bet the previous owner already "misses' it.
  21. 1967 'cuda

    Finally figured it out!! Prototype underway!!

    I don't know if this means I'm gullible or not but I'm subscribed. I hope this isn't going to be another automated chicken plucker. I've already got two of them in the closet I've never used.
  22. 1967 'cuda

    Dick Landy Industries built 340

    There's some prestige value in having a Dick Landy built motor. I wish I had it. The bragging rights alone will make it worth more than a comparable engine. But I have no idea of the value.
  23. 1967 'cuda

    How to do #5&7 plug wire

    Those are Spectre #18483. They keep going up in price. We used to buy them for under $20. Now they list for $33.99. - But JEGS has them on sale now for $25.99. http://www.jegs.com/i/Spectre/865/18483/10002/-1 Normally they do attach to the valve cover bolts but can be...
  24. 1967 'cuda

    How to do #5&7 plug wire

    I always buy the Spectre wire holders to keep my spark plug wires exactly where I want them. On wires 5 & 7 on my small block I run the wires closest to the motor on the loom. I had some MSD plug wires at one time that had the very ling straight boots on them and couldn't keep them far enough...
  25. 1967 'cuda

    Degreeing a cam

    Most people hate following links. - So here's a copy of it. Is degreeing a camshaft worth the time? When it comes to camshafts, and the timing thereof, a lot of guys feel that understanding it is a black magic. But it isn't really that hard to understand. As the camshaft spins, the lobes...
  26. 1967 'cuda

    Degreeing a cam

    This article is a good read. A full explanation would take a lot of time. - And they explain it better than I can. http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/mopp-1211-degreeing-a-camshaft/
  27. 1967 'cuda

    valve cover openings

    I had a heck of a hard time finding grommets to fit M/T valve covers. I don't remember where I eventually came up with them. - But today I was looking through a McMaster/Carr catalog and it seemed like they handle almost every conceivable grommet size. They're an industrial supply outlet.
  28. 1967 'cuda

    paint motor with a brush?

    I've bought glyptol paint for every engine I assembled. I apply it to the lifter galleys and all the internal areas that get bathed in oil (including the heads). I was always told that it helped to seal the casting and allow oil to flow faster back to the pan. I think that it keeps any...
  29. 1967 'cuda

    paint motor with a brush?

    The 74 'Cuda that I owned had an engine in it that was painted burgundy when I bought it. Because I had no plan to pull the motor I brushed orange over it and it turned out very nice. It was really a pita trying to do it in the engine compartment but I was able to get to everything that was...
  30. 1967 'cuda

    Help needed for diagnosis - pictures inside

    Mike at MRL told me that he'd never run into problems with the plugs failing to seat properly but that my heads would accept both tapered and flat seat designs. I had tried tweaking the carb, spark plug heat ranges, timing, distributor curve and changed wiring but unless I kept the rpm up, the...
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