I wish I could help you. You Tube is a bit tricky at first.
273 commando Build
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I wish I could help you. You Tube is a bit tricky at first.
stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
thanks ! unfortunately I spent too much time with you tube already I give up ! I clicked on a bunch on things to make it open to public with no good results
Can you view it on your channel?
stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
yes it plays when I click on it... why can't I just copy my brower when it is playing and drop it here?
What is your You Tube channel? Let me give it a try. Just give me a link if you can.
Here you go.
stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
That one is private. I can't see it. I see it now.
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stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
ok ... I just made it public . I'll post it again
stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
It sounds great.
Richard Sweet
Well-Known Member
What was the trick to get it to line up?
stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
do one or the other >>>
spin spline hold engine
hold engine spin spline.
the mistake I made was I pulled shifter out gear and into neutral before i attempted to install the engine . I should have left it in gear and with a little wiggle it should have went in perfect. . live and learn
spin spline hold engine
hold engine spin spline.
the mistake I made was I pulled shifter out gear and into neutral before i attempted to install the engine . I should have left it in gear and with a little wiggle it should have went in perfect. . live and learn
stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
update ... update ...
I put on at least 500 miles on the rebuild and just did a oil change and filter .. no silver at all in the oil on my 273 build and it is running Great ! NO LEAKS NO ERROS ALL HOME RUNS ! .. this 273 is making way more hp and torque now after the fresh rebuild and port and polished heads this time around . and will probally make even more after is loosens up some . very very happy ! the 273's rock !
I put on at least 500 miles on the rebuild and just did a oil change and filter .. no silver at all in the oil on my 273 build and it is running Great ! NO LEAKS NO ERROS ALL HOME RUNS ! .. this 273 is making way more hp and torque now after the fresh rebuild and port and polished heads this time around . and will probally make even more after is loosens up some . very very happy ! the 273's rock !
stillrunners
Just a wrench short of a full tool box !
You changed the block to a new one - what pistons are you running and bore size - thanks.....
stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
Yes , oem low mile commando block, I used all my rotating parts in the new engine .. original stock bore... stock 3.625 commando pistons ...
stillrunners
Just a wrench short of a full tool box !
Thanks.....have someone looking for 30 over pistons as that how his Commando motor came - flat tops pistons as well.
gzig5
Well-Known Member
I've got some good used +.030" high compression Commando pistons and rods if you are looking for them
stillrunners
Just a wrench short of a full tool box !
Thanks....I'll let him know there is some usesd ones available. I have a set of standard ones from my motor I need to list as well.
Send that information through a PM. We don't want to turn the thread into a swap meet and get it taken down.
thesling
New Member
Hello Stroker402,
Am I understanding what you built correctly. A 1966 273 commando engine with 273 heads. Using OEM Chrysler head gaskets? What is the part number exactly? So I can look this up.
Am I correct you never found an exact match to the oddly shaped oem gasket you found installed?
Please sir.
Tony H.
Am I understanding what you built correctly. A 1966 273 commando engine with 273 heads. Using OEM Chrysler head gaskets? What is the part number exactly? So I can look this up.
Am I correct you never found an exact match to the oddly shaped oem gasket you found installed?
Please sir.
Tony H.
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stroker402
1968 dart GTS convertible
the original style steel shim gaskets are not reproduced any longer.. I used some factory mopar 318 composite gaskets. I don't have the number in front of me .. there are pics somewhere on my post . other people have posted the steel shim gasket part number there also.
IowaHawk127
Member
Sounds good! We're putting together a '67 273 Commando for my '66 Valiant Signet. Can't wait 'til it's done. Going to be referring to this thread many times, I'm sure. 
Dartswinger70
Well-Known Member
273 Commando is good first HP LA Small Block even before the 340 
Sounds great! Nice work! I hope you added a 2nd throttle return spring for safety sake. Also, I would try to get spring to run in straight line. Return bracket twisted/bent?
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