Rare Dodge Dart GT? Which engine is this?

[George Jets]

Here’s a snapshot of the rear, dual exhaust. This is from back in 2020 when my dad was attempting to start the engine without luck, at least one tail light was working

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That is Dual Exhaust for sure, looks like 2" pipe.

 

[Bakerlite]

That is Dual Exhaust for sure, looks like 2" pipe.

Yeah, those cannons could be a little shorter

 

[str12-340]

no soot on those bumpers!!!

 

[junkyardhero]

Yeah, those cannons could be a little shorter

instead of curb feelers, they're bumper minders!

critical for when backing in tight against the wall.

 

[Bakerlite]

no soot on those bumpers!!!

Real men like bumper soot !!!!!!!

 

[str12-340]

 

[cudamark]

Yeah, those cannons could be a little shorter

Yeah, I'm not a fan of "shin barkers"

 

[heavnxbound_]

GM 2 jet Rochester. The carburetor that currently has a crack in it and doesn’t work

 

[66fs]

Should be a Carter anyway.

 

[cudamark]

Should be a Carter anyway.

That would depend on the year. On a 1971 318, a Rochester could be correct.

 

[rumblefish360]

I have noticed throughout the years they seem to flip back and forth. I never really knew if I was looking at a replacement carb or not.

 

[cudamark]

A Rochester 7041180 (Mopar part# 3512815) was stock on some '71 A & B body models with a 318 engine. IIRC, Carter was having some supply issues that year.

 

[69conv]

Side of the block please. Just stick your phone down there and take a few pics.

 

[66fs]

That would depend on the year. On a 1971 318, a Rochester could be correct.

I have never seen that. Learn something new every day.

 

[oldkimmer]

I have never seen that. Learn something new every day.

I’ve seen a 71/72 demon 318 with a 2bbl Holley of some sort. Holley 2280

 

[65dartcharger]

I have never seen that. Learn something new every day.

Not me either!

 

[Swinger 340]

I’ve seen a 71/72 demon 318 with a 2bbl Holley of some sort. Holley 2280

I believe trucks and vans had the 2bbl Holley's in the 70's. I have one that came out of a van.

 

[cudamark]

All the Holley 2bbl's I remember seeing (not counting 6bbl stuff) were on 360's and B engines, not 318's, but, as they say, never say never.

 

[furrystump]

A question, did they move the alternator when an A body was converted to RHD? Could that set up be from a RHD car?

 

[cosgig]

Could also pop one of the valve covers and see if it has the adjustable rockers that all 273 engines had. But, I would clean off that pad on the front drivers side block, just under the head, and get the numbers there. You can rule out a 64/65 engine by simply looking at the intake bolts, a 1/2” socket indicates the smaller 5/16” threads, which are unique to the 64/65 273. And, as a matter of reference, the 64 273 was only available with a 2bbl carb. Identifying the year and displacement is easy by looking at that stamped pad tho.

 

[cudamark]

Only the '64-7 273's came with solid lifters and adjustable rockers. The '68-9 273's were hydraulic and used the same heads and valve gear as the 318.

 

[Swinger 340]

All the Holley 2bbl's I remember seeing (not counting 6bbl stuff) were on 360's and B engines, not 318's, but, as they say, never say never.

Been a long time but looking back I think you are correct. They did come off 360's out of Vans. My 72' van had a Carter 2bbl, with a 318.