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Just a tad. I'm pretty much over it. Going to do just that. Thanks.

Thanks. That's what I was hoping to hear. Hate to waste a set of bearings but I did buy 2 sets just in case.

At the risk of opening a can of worms I have a question for you engine gurus. I'm installing cam bearings. I have 1 with the oil hole just a little off center. Can I push it through and try again or is the bearing toast and get a new one?

Yes. Same brand. So far, so good.

All right everyone. After taking a few weeks off from cars to do spring yardwork I decided to put my big boy pants on and try this again. Same heads, heads have been shaved .025. Everything I read says that's no big deal. I cleaned the block and heads with razor blades and acetone. I used Fel...

Hole was lined up on both motors. Maybe just a assembly snafu at the factory.

That's the case. Only 1 is bad. I just thought it was odd that both motors had the same bearing go bad. It looks terrible. I am changing the cam anyways but I was expecting to see damage to the cam but found nothing. I'm going to replace them for sure. This was more for my own curiosity .

I have 2 360 magnum motors that I purchased used. Both have over 100k on them. Both were exceptionally clean inside. No sludge, cylinder wear at a minimum, etc. When I went to change the camshaft, Both had weird wear and damage on the #4 cam bearing " see pics" No damage found on either...

That's interesting. Guessing mine are 70s LAs then.

I've got an La 318 and 2 LA 360s and 3 360 magnums. None go in the water jackets.

It is an LA block but has blind holes. Nothing in the water jackets. I've been busy with yard projects as always seems to happen in May. Plan on getting back to my motor next week.

Blind holes. No water jacket access.

New info everyone. Not sure if this is my problem or not. I picked up a good used 360 magnum motor this week. I measured the thickness of the heads at the corners that are machined with the mounting surfaces. The set of heads I am trying to use is .025 thinner than stock heads. Looks like they...

I came across a place just outside Grand Rapids Mi called Accurate engines. They will reman a 360 for $1900, LA or magnum with a 100k warranty. Turn around time is 5 days. Of course that is with me dropping my motor off and picking it up myself. no shipping. Has anyone ever used these guys or...

I will update my findings when I get back to the motor. I had to go back to work to get some rest. I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about. :lol:

Unfortunately it doesnt run off. Excess oil rolls up the threads as you turn the bolts in, comes out the top and contaminates the clean head surface and ruins head gaskets. I like how there are pictures on line and in books showing people dipping their bolts in a cup of motor oil. Just enough...

Lightly coat the threads with wd40 then wiping the bolts with a paper towel. Just so the threads are shiny. I made that mistake years ago with 2 much oil.

My wire wheel is low speed on a milwaukee cordless drill. 3m roloc pads are a definitely a no no when cleaning a mating surface. And yes, I use green coolant. I will try the tile and 600 grit sandpaper trick to see what I come up with.

I pulled the heads back off today. Gasket residue is in all the right places. Nothing sticks out as being wrong. Head bolts don't go into water jackets. Magnum heads don't have studs going into water jackets either so those are eliminated. Not sure what the deal is. Thanks for everyone's input...

Thanks for the input everyone. I guess I'll tear it down again tomorrow. I'll be able to change head gaskets in record time when this is finished. It just sucks to do it again.

The magnum head gaskets have holes for the pushrods to go through. Can't be used on an LA block because the pushrod angle is different. I'm guessing the 521SD must be the ones I need unless someone else has a better suggestion. When I built my last LA/ magnum cross breed I think I used some...

Alright, My 360 La motor needed new valve seals. I happen to have all the components to switch over to magnum heads including a set of heads. I figure, Why not? I made a hybrid for my 67 Dart years ago and it runs well. I'll do the same for the old D100. So I tear the motor down. Scrape the...

Thanks Rusty. I sent Oregon cam grinders my stock cam. Going to try them out. Thanks everyone for your input. Making a file in my phone of all of these shops for future reference.

Thanks for all the info everyone. I'll start making calls tomorrow. I still have the stock camshaft however I want to run a mechanical pump. Not sure if this can be done with the short snout cam.

I need some assistance finding a Hydraulic roller camshaft for a 360 magnum motor I am putting together. I'm using a stock bottom end, airgap intake, 650 edelbrock carb, mechanical fuel pump, headers, 2.94 rear gear. I had my eye set on the Hughes HUG SER1418ALN-10. I have the same cam in one of...

Forgive me. I'm an aircraft mechanic. Occupational habit.Lol!

Anybody know what the torque is for the bolt?

I was just going to ask this question. Dug mine out of a box its been in for 15 years and gaskets were gone. Wasn't sure if it used inside and outside gaskets on the bolt. Thanks!

Thanks stixx

Hey everyone, I have a 360 magnum out of a 1998 Ram that I want to check out before freshening up. Can anyone tell me the rod journal and main journal specs of a stock crankshaft? Thanks in advance.