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Hey Folks, In the process of putting the top end of the 340 back together. 72 Duster, 340, J-Heads w 2.02 intake, 727 w/RMVB, 3500 stall, 4.30 gears. The motor has what appears to be a decent cam (Unknown grind but really comes alive as the rpms increase), .30 over KB 1267 10.2 pistons...

Hey folks, Chasing threads and cleaning everything up for the new heads. Happened to notice this stamping on the block. Any ideas what, if any, significance it has? Don't know much about the motor other than it was rebuilt at some point in it's life. Thanks in advance!

Hey Folks, Getting ready to clean up the new Eddy heads I picked up. The areas pictured below appear to have a thin ridge that appears to not have been opened up completely. While I can see where they opened the areas up with a router but looks like there's a bit of material I could clean up...

Hey Folks, Getting my list of parts required to install the Eddy 60779 heads on the 340. Not really looking for rollers. I know Edelbrock indicates the heads were designed to accept the old style adjustable rocker arms when using a more aggressive than stock cam. I'm thinking about using the...

Hey Folks, Picked up a set of Edelbrock heads (60779) for the Duster (72, 340, 727, Hooker Comps, manual steeringabd brakes). Would love to keep the Hooker Comps and wondering if anyone's running a similar combo? Did you need to modify/clearance the headers to fit? I have no problem taking a...

Hey folks, Digging into the Duster to perform some preseason work. Thinking about eliminating the 90-degree oil filter set up (never able to stop seepage/drips) in favor of standard fitment shorty filter. Anyone running full length headers w/o a 90 degree setup? Doable? Pros-Cons? 72...

Hey Folks, I haven't had a chance to dig into it yet since I am at work, but wanted to throw it out there to the FABO crew. Will go through any responses when I get home tonight. 1972 340 MSD 6AL, Blaster 2 coil (newish), Ballast Resister Jumped (?) Electric fuel pump, New Plugs, New Wires...

Hey folks, What's the trick to getting the intermediate shaft out of a LA motor. I've got it loose of the cam gear, but can't lift the shaft out. I'm sure there's a trick! Thanks in advance! Pat

Hey folks, Finally after 14 months, we got the Duster fired up! Talk about a great feeling. My wife and daughter heard them open headers and came running out to the garage. Hugs and high 5s followed ;) Anyway, I noticed the timing was wandering around and I noticed the tightened bolt on acted...

Hey Folks, Replacing the rear main seal on my 340. While under the car I noticed a stamp on the front of crank. The motor was worked on by one of the prior owners so I don't know the history of the build. Wondering if anyone has any info on the following markings, i.e. "MANN ENG" in the...

Hey Folks, Got the Duster on the lift to replace the leaking rear main seal (and pull the trans to repair a leaking front seal...fun fun right?) Anyway, while under the car I noticed the back balancer had bits hanging off it. The front looked fairly normal. Pulled it and took the following...

Hey Folks, Started up the 340 over the weekend. Heard what appears to be some valve train related ticking, i.e. possible lifter noise. No obvious damage/issues upon visual inspection. Wondering if I can remove the valve cover at idle to see what's going on? Way back when (In my Chevy days), I...

Hey Folks, Been awhile. Hope all has been well. I'm in need of a favor. Need the "hex head bolt size" of the mounting bolt for a 90 oil filter adapter. I am going to pick up a socket and/or box end wrench after work and forgot to check the size! Douh!! :banghead: Any help is greatly...

Sounded like my timing chain was slapping the cover last time we had the Duster running. Finally decided to take her apart for a look see. Man, I am glad I did it cause that sucker was loose. :tard: Got the new gear & chain set installed today and will be starting the process of putting...

Hey Folks, Hope everyone's making through this never ending winter. (Woke up to ANOTHER dusting of snow today LOL!) However, looks like weather's finally breaking here in Northern IL. So the girls and I are gonna get back to work on the Duster. We're going to be repairing a nagging oil pan...

Hey folks, I am hoping one of you can help determine what type of pistons the PO installed in my 340. I was able to get the following number off the inside wall of the pistons. Did a quick search and got hits on "Keith Black/KB Pistons 1267-STD - Silv-O-Lite Cast Pistons" . Can anyone confirm...

Hi Folks, Putting parts back on my 340 and am looking for some input/suggestions on the best type of Hi-Temp Sealant to apply to the front & back header bolts. Want something that will prevent coolant leaks, while still allowing me to easily back the bolts out in the future if needed...

Hi Folks, I pulled my oil pan, windage tray etc. and am wondering if the internals (Rods, Caps etc appear to be original. Note: This is the first Mopar SB I have ever owned/worked on, so forgive my ignorance. :sign3: The block is stamped "9.27.71". Looks like a few caps are stamped...

Hi Folks, Gonna be putting the oil pump & pick-up tube back on my 72 340. Did a search and got answers range from 30ft lbs to 90 ft lbs...Looks like the oil pump bolts are to be torqued to 30 lbs, seems the windage tray would be about the same. But being such a pain in the a$$ to get the pan...

Hi, Let me start be saying, "Yes..I am paranoid about screwing up first Mopar." OK, need to replace the oil pick-up tube on my 340. A FABO member (thanks again 1968FormulaS340 ) indicated that I just had to pull the oil pump to do that. Seems straight forward, but just want to make sure I am...

Hi, Picked up a stock oil pan to replace the cracked/leaking deep pan on my 340. I need to swap the long pick-up tube with the new stock length one. Looks like it just screws out/in, but appears that the windage tray etc will prevent me from backing it out? Any tricks to doing this? Anything I...

Hi Folks, Pulled the leaking oilpan from my 340. It appears to be a high capacity pan (can't find any identifcation numbers) and holds about 7 +/- qts. One of the PO's pancaked it and welded the damage, there was still a leak which is why I am replacing it. Going with a stock pan for a bit...

Hi Folks, Pulling my headers to perform some repairs, i.e. new Steering Gearbox, Oil Pan etc.... I was able to get the drivers side header out after removing the gearbox and starter. The passenger side ( which is suppose to be the easy side LOL!) seems to be hanging up on the oil filter...

Hi Folks, Not necessarily a SB specific question. But here goes....My 72 Duster was missing everything related to the windshield wipers, i.e motor, linkage, pivot arms, bushings, clips, gaskets, seals etc... I was able to compile everything needed from FABO members (Thanks again guys!) and...

Hi Folks, Was out in the garage fiddling with the Duster and noticed a puddle of coolant sitting on the flat above the water pump. (See the red fluid on the pics below) Car's been sitting for almost 2 months and was not leaking when we last drove it. Guessing either a bad front (cork) gasket...

Hi Folks, Got the Duster up on stands today, and pulled some number off my 340, i.e. 2780930-340-1. Anyone know what the "1" indicates? Also, there is no date cast above these number. Any other way to date the motor? Thanks as always, Pat