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Been wondering this for a long time. About 30 years ago I had a 71 RR with a 340 PG 4 speed. It started missing a little, so did a compression check and it was down on one cylinder. Long story short, had to tear it down and pulled the piston out of the dead cylinder and the top ring came out...

So my buddy asks me "do you want to come over and help on my startup after engine rebuild?" Now the engine had been sitting for more than a year after being built. I said sure, knowing that the guy that rebuilt the engine was going to be there. Now be forewarned, this was a 396 Chevy. I asked...

Every time I start my Dart I have a slight amount of belt squeal. I have one belt around the crank, water pump and alternator. The crank pulley is about 20% smaller than stock, made from aluminum, the water pump is also aluminum and the alternator pulley is stock steel. Current fan is a 7...

At long last the Dart is running. After some electrical\ignition issues, cranked on it a little. Timing a little far advanced. Adjusted and fired on next crank. My neighbor who has been helping a little heard the beast start and ran over throwing his jacket. I needed to put another 3 quarts in...

Just to confirm, on a 360, the small hard fiber washer goes between the filter plate and the block or on the outside of the plate before screwing in the threaded fitting. Thanks all, just getting really nervous. Should be firing up in the next week or two.

Well after 4 years of buying 1 lugnut and bolt at a time, I am getting really close. Not fired yet, but give me a little time. Tell me what you think.... 1971 Dart Swinger 91 LA block .030 over, zero deck, line bored, Hughes Main girdle Quite a few oil system mods Standard Melling pump, not HV...

Well you know how it goes....you start building an engine and then you want more and more. Anyway, I have had extensive work done to my 1991 360 Block. I may be in the 600 to 630 HP range by the time all said and done. Am I courting the grenade effect? The rotating parts will be all good...

appreciate your help on this..... Building a street\strip 408 with 60779 Eddy's. 0 deck. Forged pistons are dished, but am going for about 10.4 to 10.5 squeeze. Using head studs. 1. Recommended piston to head clearance? 2. Gasket type, MLS or copper? 3. Minimum gasket bore? Thanks Much!

Hey Guys and Gals, Can you put up pics of your engines, in car, out of car, before, after, wherever\whatever. Would sure like to see as many as possible. It will give me inspiration in my continuing build and to see what eveyone else has done and doing. Thanks.......

Let me know what you think....in the build process Street\Strip......more strip 408 LA engine with Eddy heads, 6200~6500 max, not going with roller cam at this time. Melling M72HV Hardened pump shaft Milodon 30940 pan (8 quart) Milodon 18345 pickup Short Wix filter No windage tray 3/4...