Sad 273 news

[sixfootdan]

So i pulled a head on my siezed up motor and the rust is a bit much for just breaking it free and getting it running. I'm not sure if I want to have it rebuilt or look for a good replacment. If I did replace it what do I need to look for that would bolt up to the 904 trans and stock motor mounts I dont want to be hunting down all kinds of parts to make an apples to oranges conversion plate. lol Let me hear some thoughts thanks, Dan

 

[cudamark]

A '64-7 273 is the only engine that's a straight bolt-in. The next easiest would be a '67-9 273/318 which mainly just needs a special converter bushing for the crank.
Mark

 

[cavemanmoron]

318 will be a nice upgrade. Thats what I did when i could not find
a rebuildable 273.

 

[sixfootdan]

If I were to have it rebuilt any of you NW Washington guys know a place to have it rebuilt? I'm north of Seattle and keeping the original set up seems kind of appealing to me if I can swing it $$$

 

[1967DartGT]

caveman - what is the book that you scanned that page from? And where can I order a copy?

 

[cavemanmoron]

caveman - what is the book that you scanned that page from? And where can I order a copy?

Mad about Mopars.About 160 pages and worth the $35. it cost me {aprox}

Tom Condran author.

you could send a USPS money order for $35. with a note that you want the Mad About Mopars book, to

ACME Mail Order
PO Box 282612
San Francisco CA 94128-2612

Or, You may check Laysons, thats where i bought mine
a few years ago. But this part number doesn't work on their web page.
Part number AE-ACME2

 

[dart4forte]

The guy that does my 273s here in Yakima

 

[65Val]

Dan...here's one for sale in WA state...

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=97793

He may still have it.

 

[cudamark]

caveman - what is the book that you scanned that page from? And where can I order a copy?

Too bad there is some bad info in it........there were no externally balanced 318's or 225's from the factory!

 

[Commando66]

There might be some parts at the Mopar show in Everett this Sunday.