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    Pulleys

    I've got this 360 LA engine in my -66 Cuda. The waterpump pulley and crank pulley doesn't line up and more they interfere with each other. The engine got the waterpumphousing with passengerside water outlet. Now I need to buy new pulleys. Does any of you guys have info on which pulleys I should...
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    Engine in test stand

    Would it be safe to run a engine in a teststand with only the converter attached to the crankshaft? Thanks guys
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    pushrods

    I measured the length of the pushrods today in the 383 engine with a hydraulic cam and stamped rockers. I´m running 8.500" pushrods for the moment, but when I had the length checked I came to the conclusion that they should measure 8.495" including the lifter preload (.030"). Would you guys...
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    Hesitating 383 cid

    My build is a 383 cid + .040 Square decked , pistons .022 down in the hole, steel shim gasket 915 heads with bigger valves KB dished pistons According to my calculation this would give a 10.2:1 in static CR. MP purple cam 284/484 Eddie RPM intake Eddie 750 carb Eagle rods 4-speed...
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    sealing

    Do you guys use any sealer on your valvecover gaskets?
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    whining from engine?

    Went out for a short spin this afternoon. Still got that whining sound from the engine. Droped the fan belt to check if it came from the alternator or the waterpump, but the noice was still there. It comes from the center of the engine above the distributor or the timing cover. Could any of...
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    lifter issue?

    It´s been two days since I ran the engine. Should I be able to press the hydralic lifters after these two days? Was trying to depress them with the pushrod but they are rock solid. I´m going to buy the tool that´s used to remove the lifters, to have a look at them. Is there any way to...
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    Roller camshafts?

    I was looking in to get a roller cam and lifters for my 383 cid. If I choose to go with a hydralic roller what does that mean to the rocker arms, do I need adjustable rockers or...? Please, school me on this issue, never worked with rollers before. I bealieve my flat tappet cam went south...
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    Rocker arms/ valve springs

    After reading about all of the different problems with cam issues. I´m getting more worried about my configuration of the cam and rockers. I´m using stock stamped steel rockers in my 383 with a Mopar Purple 284/484cam. Have any of you guys been using the same set up. The engine is in the...
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    opinions please, on how to break in ....

    I would like any and all opinion about the procedure, on how to break in your engine, described in the link below. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm I´m considering to try this method, but I´m not sure. How do you guys do when you break in your engine?
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    Enough of space

    Does anybody have any experience with if there is enough of space to clear the aircleaner from the stock hood on a Barracuda-67 with a 383 and Eddy Rpm Performer intake or will I have an issue with this?
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    dynamic comp

    7.3 in dynamic compression good or bad? 383 engine with 915 heads. Any idea someone? Thanks in advance Lenny
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    probably stupid question

    But I got to ask it. A right hand oil filter adapter from a 273 engine wouldn´t fit to a 360 engine, would it?
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    lifter pre load, please advice

    Before I try to break in the engine. The pre load is bugging me. I got a 383" engine. It´s been square decked, the pistons TDC is .020" down in the cylinder. Got a .020" steel shim head gasket 915 heads that were milled flat, not sure how much as I bought them in this state. It also got...
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    Valley pan gaskets

    How do you guys seal your valley pan /intake gasket on a mopar b-engine. Do you use any kind of sealer against the head, I´ve heard and read of those who don´t use any silicon or similair and those who use it. What´s the best way? Any info is appreciated.
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