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Whats the reason for the shims and why do stock Rockers not need them?

Ohhh, that would be nice! Stock X Heads. I might send the engine back to him to set up correctly then, then get put on the Dyno for tuning etc. Wont be the first half of next year as I have way to much on my plate just now. There is shims already installed so I guess they can be used again?

So, I had the 340 looked over by the same well respected Mopar Engine builder that built the engine back in 2012. His opinion, (without fully stripping it down) is there is evidence of light damage on a couple of Lifters and Push Rods these same lifters/push-rods had a poor leak down test, so he...

Yes, been answered already. Thanks.

Id buy them for $500 just to look at on the shelf. :D

Ah, of course. :) I was so focused on Tractors I could not think for the life of me what a Tractor would be doing with molasses. :D

Why would a tractor supply keep bulk loads of molasses?

Damn, those two posts where some reading. Im gonna have to read them both again (a couple of times) to fully digest that. Thanks for taking the time to write all that out. Very interesting and written in a way I could make sense of. Many thanks.

I dont even know how to equate that to CR. :D Edit: thought about it and 200psi = 13.6-1 cr? So 10.5-1 = 152psi? Although Ive read an early 340 is not actually 10.5-1 but closer to 9.5-1.

I thought it was difficult enough running 10.5 on pump fuel, can 11.4 be ran on premium?

Im not sure anyone's mentioned 11.1?

Damn, 11.4? Thats high! I think I'll be lucky to see the 10.5 advertised for the 340.

Im not wanting to bother him just now. I know he's busy. Just wondered if anyone had a rough guess and also wanted to update the thread. No bid deal. :)

Its a stock '68 forged Crank. No head work, just Stock X-Heads. 40th over KB Pistons and Im not sure of the Cam, will be a fairly mild Comp Cam. I think its the xe268h with matching lifters and springs.

So the 340 is back with the Engine Builder. he's gonna tear it down and have a look to see whats what. He has a dyno so potentially I'll get it on there before it comes back to me. I have a little update on the re-build specs, but not much. KB Pistons 40th over. Has a Comp Cam, but as of yet Im...

I live in Scotland. :D You did not happen to be in Kirriemuir did you? Seen a '65 Dart there on what looked like European Plates. Could not find the owner though. :(

Love it! Unfortunately I dont have a spare engine to mock up against. Ply, Tyres and 2x4 it is. :D

Thats a very good point! and good idea regarding wood and tyres. Some tyres is also good thinking. Some Cargo straps wont go a miss either.

A 340 in Switzerland of all places! :D Im told i'll need to bring my engine hoist to lift it into whatever vehicle Im taking down. thankfully not a Renault 5. :D

i'll have a look and do as you suggest. cheers. :)

Now here's a question. Anyone ever tried getting a Small Block in the back of a WK2 Grand Cherokee? :D If I could get it in the trunk it really would save me a lot of hassle instead of hauling a trailer for 2 days and worrying about it getting stolen over night.

X head too if that matters to anyone. I sold a set of X Heads a few years ago when I was skint for $200. :(

He's not. The guy Im buying from is the guy that had the engine built by a reputable Mopar Engine Builder 7 years ago. We, or at least I dont know if its a big or small problem. I'm gonna assume its a big problem and will maybe be pleasantly surprised its a not. The seller has since bought a...

Not significantly more than in the US. But we have to factor in the shipping, tax and transportation at both ends. This particular engine has been built with the right stuff, to a high specification by a well known Mopar Engine builder and Racer here in the UK. Id say one of three of the most...

There was people lining up to buy the engine so I put a 25% deposit down on it. 340's are rare in the UK, pre-73's even more scarce. I'm paying $1250 as is. it still turns over smoothly. Its a gamble but one Im willing to take. If there is nothing much wrong then Ive got a $6000 engine (In the...

Im buying it pulled and on the deck. The seller installed the new engine last year and he said he's now needing the space and the cash.

How do I go about this? I'll get the engine back to mine and get it on the engine stand.

Im guessing Piston Slap is not an easy fix? New Sleeve maybe? If its only one Piston? He bought this to replace it. Would be nice to think its been pulled as he wanted more HP and the slight knock was all the excuse he needed? :D But I'm fully prepared for it to be seriously damaged. Its a...

I hope so. Its had a full rebuild will good components and still turns over easily. Comp Cam, New Melling Oil Pump, Eagle I Beam Rods, Cloyes Timing set, KB Pistons etc etc. This was all about 7 years ago though. I have a 340 in my Aussie Charger, but its a 1973 and needs a full rebuild as...

Thanks, what would that tell me?