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    Have a 340 short block 2B304157,

    hoping to reunite it with the original car. Was told it came from a '72 Cuda. Listed For Sale on FEBO. The VIN stamp is not so good. Looks like the machine bounced.
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    Young people getting into the vintage car hobby

    Sometimes we lament that kids these days just aren't interested in fixing up old cars. Check out this fella......
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    Bead blasting pistons

    Was reading about someone wanting to buy some used forged pistons on another forum. He posted a picture of the pistons and asked some basic questions about CR, compression height, etc. First response he got was: If those pistons have been bead blasted, and they appear to be. They are trashed...
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    Gasket matching vs. port matching.

    I"ve asked this question to a couple of people and they don't seem to understand what I'm trying to say. We've all seen or are engine builders that gasket match intake runners to cylinder head ports. The intent is to make a seamless transition from the intake to the heads. No step. Got that...
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    Vintage radiator repair vendor needed

    I'm looking for a source that can repair the radiator in my '79 Dodge. It's the original brass unit. I've tried the local yellow pages for Raleigh, NC.-nothing. Also, tried Tri Starr radiator website but, I get a security warning and can't access it. Any recommendations? Don't mind shipping...
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    Car for sale ad. I don't understand...

    Can someone help me understand what is happening here? 1. Did the cat "rat out" the methhead? 2. Why would the seller not put $2000 into the car and sell it for $6500. 3. Could the fact that the car was moved "rolled the odometer forward"? 4. Did spray painting the car, roll the odometer?
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    aluminum rods vs. titanium rods: fatigue life

    I did do a search on this subject. Got some information but, it's scattered among build threads and takes a while to dig through. So, if you don't mind I'd like to bring up the subject again. This is not for an automotive application. Question: All things being equal with the engine (rpm...
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    Marketplace methheads

    Read the description. I want so bad to message the guy, "let me know when you get it done, I'll text you."
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    Speaking of something to ponder.... communication skills

    This is a screenshot of text messages I had with someone on Marketplace. Incidently, the price difference displayed is because he lowered the price shortly after the texts took place.
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    318 Main bearing part numbers versus year application

    I'm looking at buying some NOS main bearings for a '75 318. The part number listed for sale is 4397777. The listing indicates for a '60-'69 318. Could those bearings be used in the '75 engine?
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    I think I found a more laid back car to buy

    Kind of like to have a mean street machine but, maybe a more laid back car will do. Found this on my Marketplace search.
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    Craigslist Crackheads or Marketplace Methheads

    From my recent internet search:
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    Parking lot herd mentality

    Is it just me? I usually park far away from whatever building I'm shopping at so I don't get door dinged or ding someone else. Many times, I mean many times, someone will park next to me when there are dozens of empty parking spaces nearby. Usually closer to the building, too. I just don't...
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    440 fresh overhaul. $2000.00 Should I buy it?

    So, what really sets off this overhaul as a cut above the rest for you? Link doesn't work because it's a Member only forum on Marketplace. Shame. Great description. Very thorough. :rolleyes:
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    How many tubes of RTV should I use...

    to seal a water pump? '94 Dodge Shadow 3.0. Always ran hot. Did the usual, verified gauge, cooling fan, etc. Even running down the highway, it ran hot. After further investigation, pulled the radiator and popped the plastic end tank off. The black stuff is RTV that apparently oozed through the...
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    340 shedding piston material

    So, my brother's 340 wasn't quite running right. The engine was running at low rpm and he heard this tinkling sound traveling down the header pipes. We decided to borescope the engine.
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    SOTP address (State Of The Parts ). oil filters

    Not necessarily bashing Ford, they made some cool cars. But, getting to the story... coworker buys Ford Performance oil filters for his 'stang. These are expensive filters and must be ordered. Can't get them at the local parts place. Put a new filter on his car. Drove around for a day. Noticed a...
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    [WANTED] 318 two barrel intake, angled T-stat outlet

    Looking for a 2 barrel 318 intake with the angled thermostat housing used with air conditioning. Want it for my 1981 Dodge Mirada. I live near Raleigh, NC. Prefer within 80 or 90 miles. Hate to think what it costs to ship a cast iron manifold these days but, will consider it.
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    Carbon tracking through rotor. More HEI woes.

    Need some help with a failed ignition system. I did a Forum search and found one result that might be helpful, I'll get to that in a bit. Here's the setup: '72 340 Mopar. Has been converted to use a GM HEI module. Blaster II coil recently replaced as part of troubleshooting. Symptoms occurred...
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    Pre oiling a /6. What method?

    Any ideas on preoiling a Slant? Can’t spin the pump shaft like a v8. It’s been sitting a year.
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    Which valve gasket?

    I’m looking on rockauto for a /6 valve cover gasket. Two choices: old design without spark plug tube seals. Or. Cast iron block. What are they talking about? Mine is a ‘71. I know I have a cast iron block. Just curious about the design variation.
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    HEI conversion problem: no spark while cranking

    Hi FABO Mopar Gurus, I did a forum search and found some interesting bits but, not my specific problem. Such as Smokinnjokin's thread. So here's the setup: 340 with OEM distrbutor. New pickup coil (280 ohms according to my meter) New HEI module (activated by a relay) Blaster 2 coil. (.7 ohms...
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    318 stalls in Drive

    Hello, MOPAR Brain Trust, My '84 318LA stalls when put in DRIVE. I"ve searched this forum and FBBO and found some useful information. But..... I'd like some more input on resolving my particular engine problem. Here's what I got: 1984 318LA that's been 'cammed' up. It's in a 1975 D100 truck...
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    Vintage and classic car collection for sale

    I watch Redneck Restorations This Old Truck on Youtube. Jeff Bradshaw does a series of videos repairing old trucks, sometimes other things like tractors and outboard motors. Good ol' wrench turning basics. Anyway.... he hosts a site: www.elderlyiron.com . Starting in a couple of days he will be...
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    '65 Barracuda at the U-pull-yard

    The Cape Fear U-pull parts salvage yard has a '65 Barracuda. It's a v-8 car. missing all the interior. www.carolinapicknpull.com Wilmington, NC. The car arrived in the salvage yard about a month ago.
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    The Rock , early 1980's

    Found a couple of pics from Rockingham Dragway. I"ll try to keep them all A bodies but, a few others might sneak in.
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    Thermostat failure Mr. Gasket High Flow

    I put a high flow water pump on the 340 in my Mirada. If you put a high flow component in one part of the system, I think you ought think about the rest of the system. After some research, I went with the Mr. Gasket Co. High Flow thermostat. 132 miles later, the car begins to overheat...
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    [SOLD] 8 3/4 3.91 gears, Sure Grip 741 case

    I have an 8 3/4 differential, Sure Grip, 3.91 gears, 741 case. Came out of a running, driving A100 Dodge Van. I think it was a 1967 model. Ran great. $550.00 plus shipping (I"m sure you know it's heavy). Or come pick it up. I live near Raleigh, NC. Prefer cash or PayPal.
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