Sorry. Didn't know I did. Accidently touched the button while scrolling on my phone.@tinman2 I'm curious why you disagreed? I've purchased small parts from them in the past with no issues.
Sorry. Didn't know I did. Accidently touched the button while scrolling on my phone.@tinman2 I'm curious why you disagreed? I've purchased small parts from them in the past with no issues.
It's probably a 73. The date is all rusted up in that area.
Boats! Chrysler used 340's in their boats into the late 70's. I have a 77 340 Super Bee III motor. I think the OP's motor could be a 78 boat motor. Sure looks like a 78 to me.Before I decided on the date I'd look at the front of the block under the cylinder head, drivers side.
And Rick Ehrenberg had an article in Mopar Action about checking out used blocks, the example he used was a 1977 340 block! Obviously Chrysler kept casting 340 blocks for replacement purposes after production ended.
Probably is no good. I might take a chance on a 426 hemi block that looked like that if it was cheap, but not a 340.I do agree, 400 dollars for that 73 340 block as it sets, seems very pricey for a block in that shape, could be a boat anker...
I built my last early Hemi from a block that looked like that. One hour in the shot blast cabinet made it look new. Took a .030 overbore
Would you please take the time to list the casting dates and vin numbers of the 340s you have? Guys are out there trying to find and reunite engines and transmissions back to the original car they came in.It's been said and done that a 318 will go to 4.04......
I too have a few 340 blocks, collected in the 70s; all standard bore, all low mileage, all running when pulled.
Would you please take the time to list the casting dates and vin numbers of the 340s you have? Guys are out there trying to find and reunite engines and transmissions back to the original car they came in.
I read somewhere that back in the 426 Hemi era at Petty Enterprises. Visitors reported seeing stacks of block sitting out in the weather while a lawn sprinkler showered them with water! I guess this was a way to pre-season the blocks?It sure is a well seasoned block I'm sure it would be useable
How well does molasses work and how long do you leave it in it. I have used muratic acid on cranks in a bucket 10 minutes and done55 gallon trash can, a couple gallons of molasses, and offer two hundred.
Check out "project farm"s you tube video on rusr removal. Tests vinegar, molasses, evaporust, and muriatic acid.How well does molasses work and how long do you leave it in it. I have used muratic acid on cranks in a bucket 10 minutes and done
The best I can remember, the last year a 340 was available was either 73 or 74.It’s possible it was an over the counter replacement block but that is just a wild guess. Other than that, I can’t even come close to explain it.
1973 was the last year 1974 saw the 360The best I can remember, the last year a 340 was available was either 73 or 74.