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  1. SirDan

    adjustable distributors?

    Is there no reasonably priced adjustable advance distributor out there to work with the mopar ignition? Or do I just need to get one of those cheap hei ones and just run hei ignition instead...
  2. SirDan

    Intake gasket, what are these things for?

    Part Number: felpro 90109 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_intake-manifold-gasket-set-felpro_5184444-p?searchTerm=intake+manifold+gasket#fragment-4 There are what look like 4 small O rings with this gasket set. where do they go and what are they for? I'll...
  3. SirDan

    More issues with my 318

    Engine specs: 318 fresh re-ring and bearing done by me 360 heads no milling whatsoever on them 340 spec camshaft headers torker II intake Eddy 600 carb electronic ignition w/ orange box andstock distributor with light weight springs I went out today to screw with the timing a bit...
  4. SirDan

    stumped

    Freshly rebuilt 318 bottom end 360 heads stock small valves torker 340 intake eddy 600 cfm carb 340 cam headers to 2 1/2 pipes with X pipe I had a running motor in the car 8 months ago. Used the same ignition stuff and carb. At first I had no spark but when i replaced my distributor with one of...
  5. SirDan

    hp guesses?

    I've been meaning to ask this for a while just for fun. Low miles 318 block stock short block with fresh rings and bearings 360 heads with small valves no port work and stock valve springs. all stock just lapped the valves. 340 cam torker 340 intake eddy 600 cfm carb orange box and...
  6. SirDan

    Cam plug sealant?

    I want to install my cam plug but, I don't know what to use for a sealer. My dad says to use this stuff with an Indian on the bottle. My mopar buddy says to use aviation cement. I don't have either ATM. I do have JB Weld, which i am thinking might work. I couldn't find anything in the book...
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    valve stem seals?

    I have 3 different types of valve stem seals in my rebuild kit! 8 of each set. so 24 total. I guess intake and exhaust gets different seals as one sucks and one blows? The ones that came off the head were all the same style though. Not sure which ones to put on, the directions are confusing and...
  8. SirDan

    connecting rod side play?

    I am taking a motor apart rite now to hopefully rebuild it. It was a good running motor when pulled a long time ago. All of the connecting rods slide back and forth a lot!(parallel to the crank). I guess that is normal? can anyone explain why they are like that?
  9. SirDan

    Can't figure this out

    So I was out beating on my car about 2 months ago and it felt down on power, got it home and it was idling slightly rougher. Then i noticed I had a knocking noise from 1800 rpm and up. I have also noticed when it gets warm the passenger cylinder bank smokes out the exhaust. A compression test...
  10. SirDan

    Efi manifolds?

    I am eventually going to run my car on megasquirt and then eventually adding a turbo. I am wondering what options there are for port injection intake manifolds? cheap or expensive, but I'm mostly interested in cheap possible JY or swap meet finds. I saw a magnum intake that was efi but it's...
  11. SirDan

    timing issues?

    long story short, car was running good but now its not. 73 318 engine, headers, 340 cam, ld4b intake, edelbrock 600 cfm, orange box. timing is at 10BTDC and when i rev it it knocks at about 2500 rpm. the timing also goes down to the 0 mark at 2500 rpm. are the distributer weights...
  12. SirDan

    I need engine tuning help.

    I have a 73 318, unknown mileage, stock heads, LD4B intake, edelbrock performer 600 cfm carb, flowtech headers, 340 cam, 340 air cleaner assembly,323 gears, 275/60/15 tires, stock crap 904 with no converter. Drives fine no hiccups,sputtering or stalling with normal driving. I did notice...
  13. SirDan

    edelbrock carb tuning?

    I have a stock bottom end 318 with a 340 cam, ld4b intake, 2" dual exhaust from the manifolds back with an H pipe and a 600cfm edelbrock performer carburetor. Its got the stock jets and metering rods and stuff. I have a jet/metering rod kit for it but, Its my first time tuning a 4 barrel so I...
  14. SirDan

    need some pully help.

    I have a 73 318 with power steering and a/c. Im looking at going from power to manual steering but im not sure what i need to get my belts to work. Currently 2 belts run from the crank to the a/c and alt. then 1 belt goes from the crank to the waterpump to the PS pump. here is a crude drawing...
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    What should i do?

    I'm currently a senior in college and don't have much money, so keep that in mind. Being that its winter I'm out of school for a bit and I'm not driving the car due to the salty roads. I want the car to have more hp. I allready have parts and a few different options I'm just not sure what to do...
  16. SirDan

    2 barrel to 4 barrel?

    Ive got a 73 318 with a 2 barrel on it. the car is also an auto trans. I found out i actually have a ld4b sitting in my basement. I also have a 600 cfm edelbrock performer carburetor. Id love to bolt these on and have some fun with them but Im unsure of what throttle, kickdown and fuel line...
  17. SirDan

    How much to stock rebuild a 360?

    I have a fellow mopar friend that has a stock rebuilt 360 in his duster with a cam and a few bolt ons. he took me for a ride and i have to say i would be happy with a similar engine. I already have a 340 cam and lifters and a torker 340/360 manifold. My dad also has a complete 360 in the garage...
  18. SirDan

    318 issues

    73 318 engine no modifications. first issue, its hard to start. it will like start then turn off then crank for a bit then start for a second then turn off and do that 3 or 4 times then it fires up and runs fine (asside from issue number 2). the only time it doesent do this is if i restart it...
  19. SirDan

    318 issues

    So heres the deal. My engine starts and runs but with the timing set to factory specs it will just backfire out the carb once you hit on the gas. if you adjust the timing by "feel" the car does good down low but then starts pining and loses power higher up in the rpm range. the engine: 73...
  20. SirDan

    harmonic damper

    im attempting to change my timing chain. im trying to get my harmonic damper off. my chiltons manual just says to "take it off". what a shitty manual it doesent even tell me how to. anyway whats the best way to take this thing off? should i use a puller on it? any help is greatly appreciated...
  21. SirDan

    looking for cam advice for a 73 318

    The motor is currently stock with stock manifolds and a dual exhaust with a H pipe. plans for the future are: edelbrock torker manifold, some kind of 4 barrel probaly a 600cfm edelbrock performer carb, 3.23 sure grip 8 3/4, O.D 4 speed. Im not looking to go crazy with this motor. id just like...
  22. SirDan

    timing chain installation questions

    It seems the timing has jumped on my 73 darts 318 engine. i guess the car has 140k not 40k. anyway i have changed a toyota timing chain so im not clueless here. i just would like to know what needs to come off and maybe some tips or tricks to ease the installation. also is this a 1 day project?
  23. SirDan

    angled oil filter adapter gasket set?

    summit wants 14 bucks for them does anyone have them cheaper? seems like alot for 3 little gaskets.
  24. SirDan

    warped carburator...

    so i rebuilt my 2 barrel carter carburator on the 318 in my 73 dart swinger. it is leaking fuel inbetween the tophalf of the carburator that goes over the bowl. inbetween the front two screw holes it is warped pretty bad. aside from getting a new top half is there anything else i could do here...
  25. SirDan

    need help with 73 318 2barrel carb

    I am rebuilding the stock 318 carter carb. I have rebuilt and/or cleaned smaller carbs a bunch of times but, this is my first automotive carb. Ive cleaned every passageway and the entire carb but when i took the two adjuster screws out i forgot to count how many turns they were out :banghead...
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