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I still use the washer today and after adding it and changing the belt to gates had no problems since this posts 2016.. JINX!

Part number of the belt? It was a gates 7480 XL. If I remember correctly I also added a washer between the sleeve bushing and the alternator bracket which stopped the vibration that I believe was causing the belt to jump at hard acceleration.

Thanks! yep I will use blue and torque to spec.

Well, after a week I finally had some time to work on the Dart and have some results. Let me start by saying thank you to everyone for offering feedback and sharing your thoughts. As discussed, I started with the easy first. I disconnected the ignition coil and turned the car over which made...

Yes, it has a windage tray.

Thanks for all the posts. I had to head out for a bit but when I get back I’ll follow up starting with checking the converter bolts, then the air cleaner and carb, followed by the pulling the valve covers and plugs. Then I’ll scope the cylinders. Lastly I’ll check the oil for metal. I’ll let...

yeah oil pressure at cold start usually around 80 to day was the same.

No popping from the pipes. Under the car sounds like the same thing I'm going to drop the oil pan and pull the valve covers to see what I see. It was built with Comp 822-16 lifters and comp 20-227-4 cam (xe275) If I recall the duration is 231 and 237.

When you expereinced this what was it and what did you do?

Drove it two weeks ago Rusty and it didn't make that noise, before that it sat for 4 weeks. You think lifters?

Went to fire up the Dart today and was greeted with the stomach turning sound of cans banging around in the engine. It's out of the blue. It normally sounds like this. Not sure what happened yet. AlV

Compression is 9.5 and plugs are AP65. Occasionally it will run on slightly when turned off. I have trouble hearing the engine when driving because the exhaust is pretty loud in the cabin. But I don't notice pinging when idling or when I bump the throttle under the hood.

Autolites

LoL! Hell it's not their cash right?

At first I was not happy with the flat spot.. I had a big bog/hesitation getting on it off idle from a stand or while rolling. But then I adjusted the fuel mixture screws out 2 turns, then bumped primary fuel level up a tad and put the silver spring (switch from the Yellow) in the vac secondary...

Friggin truth is I don't know how to read these plugs....to TripRs - point because Ethanol fuel which is why I was looking for a sanity check LoL.. I may have a tad too much timing but who knows I'm at 20 initial 35 total.

Hey Fabo, I have 1500 miles on these plugs. They are from cylinders 1 & 2 of my 340. For the record I have an MSD and a Holley SA 670 What do you think?

Okay, it's not the same cam but it is kinda similar

I think I have that cam in my 340 (I'll confirm later tonight) and I get 15 at 750 curb idle.

Yes, and apologies I missed that you wrote 4 speed in the last line. I've recently started take a real interest in TC's So its the first thing I want to know when I read builds. Thanks AlV

Fast340 What are the specs on your TC?

Yep it's pushing water and holding 185 again. Now I just have to make sure I have correct tension

Got gates

Okay, the seal explanation makes sense. I suppose I should put on a new set of belts and make sure o have correct deflection then let her rip.

I'm pretty sure they were tight but I was also able to get good deflection per the service manual. I plan on buying new good year belts and swapping both the steering and fan/alt. Digging a bit further today I found that while I rotate the pump in the clockwise normal running direction I hear a...

My alignment looks good. Far as I can tell the belt just snapped

Honestly, I don't mind spending a little extra on the belt. I would hate to see a 20 dollar part take down my engine. I had a 48013 from advanced auto on there before and won't put another on.

Well I've been driving the car more and more since getting it on the road. Today after recently installing an upgraded radiator I went out for a cruise and got on it a few times. Great fun! The last run of the day I was heading back home I opened it up again and then exited and got to the light...

Just wanted to take a minute to circle back on this. I have not had a chance to check with an IR but I still plan on doing it. In the meantime I found that my Rad is starting to give. I found it weeping along a 1 inch section of the seam where the tank mates to the core. I'm pulling the rad...

Got ya. yes meant to say I bought a new one to replace the old one :)