Found a post that says:
PM = built at mound road plant
273
R = regular fuel
2849 - > 10k cal = Friday, May 16, 1969
0556 - Engine built
what yr is my 273??
Interestingly and maybe it started in 69, the stamping doesn't follow previous year codes
Thanks very much for the help!
I went ahead and I tracked the entire circuit end to end and narrowed down the damage it starts at the bulkhead connector and goes all the way just before the fuse box area, just ordered the bulkhead block and the connectors and I'm going to run a new brand new...
I ran into header clearance issues with a different set of headers but found that loosening all the column bolts inside the car and then manipulating things under the hood (easier with two people). I gained around 3/8 of an inch.
Damn, was hoping you found a solution with the headers. I have Dougs installed and am about to attempt to install the column in a couple weeks.
Glad you found an overall solution for yourself. Sometimes it's best just to do what it takes to get it back on the road.
I've probably posted this but I spent YEARS, actually DECADES, "leapfrogging" two come-a-longs. They come with slip hooks which are useless. I replace those with grab hooks, and try to convert them so I can "select" whether double or single line. When loading on the trailer, or...
Sorry if I sound like a jerk, but clean off the side of the friggin' block and read the casting date for crying out loud. Sometimes you need to get dirty in this hobby.
Passenger side:
Those can be a mess. I recommend you spend the time to pull that section out and inspect it. Work? You bet. Remember, these originally were installed or replaced with NO cutting. You may not need to pull it ALL out. Pull some out and if you see the "melt" becoming less, try to identify...
WPPSS affectionately called “whoops” locally due to mismanagement and design problems, it never went operational.
It was designed in 1968 too but mine has made power this entire time! Lol
Thanks! I may just keep it stock plain Jane as it is a survivor with original paint and interior. But I may not be able to resist the urge to tweak it…just a little
two OEM small block dampener bolts with the thick factory washers. original mopar, not cheap offshore junk. cleaned and inspected, ready to go.
*note, these exhibit some wear as shown in the pictures. if you have questions or want additional pics, feel free to ask*
$15 each + shipping
Hmmm, my negative cable runs from the trunk all the way to a lug on the driver's side fender well. From there I run the ground cable to the starter at the bell housing/starter case bolt. All new cable, clean connections/bolts. That's only a few feet longer than running the battery negative...
OEM small block rocker arm hold downs w/ bolts. these are original mopar, not offshore junk, not hardware store nonsense.
**although for stock cast iron heads, these may also fit aftermarket heads with cast in rocker pedestals**
this is a full set for both heads, they have been cleaned and...
No, no, no.
You're thinking of the LA 360 flywheel, which is a whole different external balance than the 340. The 360:
And the cast crank 340:
(Above diagram is also handy if drilling a standard neutral balance flywheel for the cast crank 340)
From the Mopar chassis book:
340 cast crank: