Seeking 318 rebuild advice

You can start your rebuild with a Mancini Racing "refresh kit".

Kit A comes with main & rod bearings, rings, and complete gasket kit for $200:

http://www.manciniracing.com/sealedpowerkit.html


They have other kits with more and more parts, depending on how far you are going to go:

http://www.manciniracing.com/enrebkit.html


I recommend this timing chain, the Edelbrock true roller double roller. It's one step above the stock 340 double roller timing chain and will last much longer than the original 318 timing chain. I've run them 250,000 miles with no problem.:

http://www.manciniracing.com/edelbrock4.html


Here's a thread on how the front of the small block goes together, it's good to read to familiarize yourself with before tearing it down:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=287231


Here's how to ID your block:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=285021


Here's how to check your compression, if you want to go that far.:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=278215


Here's a nice affordable holley 600 vacuum secondary, square bore with electric choke that's good for a daily driver:

http://www.manciniracing.com/homo41noflca.html

Here's a good intake to go with that carb:

https://www.holley.com/products/intakes/dual_plane_manifolds/parts/8022