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    [SOLD] Edelbrock LD4B Intake

    Removed from running engine several years ago - has been sitting in my attic since. Decent shape, other than a hairline crack on the bottom side of the crossover - doubt it affects anything?? Asking $200 Located in Southeastern Wisconsin (Kewaskum)
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    [SOLD] 360 engine w/trans, 360 block and heads, 440 block

    Complete 360 w/727 pulled from motorhome, ran 2 years ago when parked. Assume std bore, I've never had it apart. Casting date of Nov 1972. Asking $500 360 block with bare heads pulled from 1971 Polara. Std bore, missing 1 main cap. Casting date of May 1970. Asking $400 440 block pulled from...
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    How deep is the induction hardening on magnum heads - can I do a valve job?

    Hi guys, bought a pos '97 ram with a crappy running 360 to use as a plow truck. Pulled heads and the exhaust valves and seats are HORRIBLE, was able to clean up the valves and still have some margin left, but I worry about cleaning up the seats and going thru the hardened portion - I have no...
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    got my first motor fired up

    Hi guys, this was my first attempt at putting an engine together. I certainly learned a lot, would love to do it again, as I'd do some things differently - but I just can't afford to make multiple engines....but it runs well and sounds good! quick and dirty lowdown: 1971 360 block 4.125 stroke...
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    Question for those who have installed crank scrapers

    Hi guys, installing my IH crank scraper...I haven't received any instructions with it, but it's somewhat self explanatory. The issue I have is when laying the scraper on the block, the weld bungs lay on the block webbing and "kick" up the inside edge of the scraper about 1/16", making it not...
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    Milodon Road Race Pan - any surprises on installation?

    Hi guys, planning to purchase the road race pan for my 360 - just wondering what to expect for surprises (if any), primarily as far as installation goes. Engine is out of car, is 360 stroker (4.125 crank). The only surprise so far has been that I learned that that pan needs a windage tray. Well...
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    [WANTED] 1969 or earlier single groove crank pulley

    I have a fluid damper on my 360 and of course the pulleys don't line up - was told 69 and earlier pulley is 1/2 shorter so I would like to try that - needs to be single groove - THANKS! Located in SE Wisconsin.
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    [WANTED] Need just ONE intake manifold bolt (small head arp)

    Hi guys, installed my super victor intake, got all but one fastener to fit. I don't feel like buying an entire pack of 12 fasteners, so wondering if anyone has one laying around they don't need. Needs to be a small head 12 point fastener that is able to fit in those tight areas thatthe stock...
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    Super Victor - do I grind out bulge under carb pad?

    Hi guys, looking for input on whether I should grind out the bulbous area beneath the carb pad. The bulby portion protrudes under the throttle body bore, I assume it may help the airflow curl over so it doesn't slam into the plenum floor? EFI, so it will be a dry manifold if that...
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    [FOR SALE] 1971 360 Heads (Bare)

    I will never use these, came off of a 1971 360 engine. Dirty and grungy, but should clean up...I have no idea what they are worth, 25 bucks, 100 bucks??? Make a fair offer and they are yours. Located in SE Wisconsin.
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    [FOR SALE] 1970 360 block for sale

    std bore, was running before it was yanked from a '71 polara many years ago - was stored inside....just the bare block and original set of bare J heads, missing 1 main cap - casting date of 5-5-70, earliest one i've ever seen, located in Wisconsin....asking $500.
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    Hughes main stud girdle - yes or no

    Hi guys, curious if it pays to install the stud girdle kit, or would it be a waste of $$$? Application is stock block 360, 4.125 crank, fairly mild 5~550ish horsepower street engine. My initial thoughts are "seems like a good idea"...however I've seen some internet remarks kind of chuckling...
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    gas mileage Mechanical vs Vacuum Secondaries

    I've always heard that vacuum secondaries get better mileage, wondering if anyone knows how true that statement is? Just curious, I've been trying to figure out why that would be the case (assuming steady state driving with a constant throttle opening)...
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    what's necessary to run roller lifter in LA?

    I thought I read somewhere that some type of mods are necessary to run roller cam in LA block - is that true??????
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    Weight difference between aluminum and iron small block heads?

    Hi guys, wondering how much lighter Edelbrocks, etc are vs iron heads. Looking to get some weight out of my front end and studying my options - Thanks for any input!
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