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  1. Gator

    Fan too close to radiator?

    After reading this post I just do not understand how you cannot run a Shroud to help keep you engine cool. I once had a heating issue where my car would run around 200+ degrees with a Fan shroud, an OEM fan along with a 180 degree thermostat in my HP 340. I ended up replacing my fan with a 17"...
  2. Gator

    Small Vibration

    If by chance you have a flex fan on it very well could have flattened out. I had a vibration issue one time and it drove me crazy trying to find it and then one day I just happened to look at my fan and seen how flat it was and the blades should not be flat so bought a new one of the same and...
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    76 340 duster overheating at idle

    I do not think moving the Clutch closer to the radiator is the answer. I once had a heating problem in my 340 reaching a temp of between 205 - 215 and I found that moving the fan back from the radiator allowed the fan to pull more air over more area of the radiator. My heating problem went away...
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    76 340 duster overheating at idle

    I purchase my 22" shroud for my 340 from Restoration Parts Source and it bolted right up with no modifications needed. Cost 4 years ago was $168 shipping included.
  5. Gator

    Which Fram Oil Filter.

    I have been using Fram oil filters since 1980 in all of my everyday vehicles and also my Muscle cars and I have never had any issues. Still using Fram to this day.
  6. Gator

    Engine compartment pics

    my 340 with some internal goodies
  7. Gator

    Rear diff oil change/check

    Using a siphon pump with a hose attached will eliminate the need to remove the cover. That is what I used to drain my fluid and it worked perfect.
  8. Gator

    Carb recommendations for my 340

    I am running a 750 Edlebrock on my 71 340 with a 509 purple cam with 3500 stall with a Trans go shift kit. My 340 loves the 750 Eddy..
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    Oil leak

    First thing is check your oil psi sending unit which has a tendency to leak having oil to run down to under your engine which make you believe you have a rear main leak or even a oil pan gasket leak..
  10. Gator

    Problem Valve Spring!

    I am running Mopar stamp rockers with 901-16 springs in my 340 .030 along with a Mopar 509 purple cam, 3500 stall and after 18,000 miles I have had zero issues.
  11. Gator

    650 or 750 Edelbrock on 340

    750 Eddy on my 340 .030 over with a mopar purple .509 cam along with 3500 stall and a 9" ford 389 gear set. The 750 works great with this set up. Oh I may add that I also have a Holley Blue electric fuel pump with psi regulator set at 7psi
  12. Gator

    Starter Removal

    Ditto. I had to do the exact same when removing my starter from my 340 and I have a mini starter also. The biggest problem I had was removing the electrical clip connector on the top of the starter while the starter was still mounted.
  13. Gator

    Purple 340 cam

    Yes Summit carries them
  14. Gator

    Cheap Summit headers install SUM-G9040

    Headers look nice BUT over a short period of time the paint will burn off leaving paint flakes. I have sand blasted them, heated them up to the required recommended temp before applying the VHT 2200 degree High Temp paint coating which is suppose to not peel or flake. Within 100 miles the paint...
  15. Gator

    340 exhaust manifold torque specs

    The key to this question is I have never used a torque wrench and once you have tightened the bolts down be sure to check and retighten them after the car has reached operating temp. They will indeed need to be snugged up a little more..
  16. Gator

    Wet Header Bolts?

    I have no studs on either exhaust end water holes. I have regular header bolts and I have not had any leakage problems..Studs vs Bolts? Does not make any difference.
  17. Gator

    Zinc oil supplement

    STP oil treatment which contains zinc. I have been using this for the last 25 years in both of my HP SB Mopars and I have had zero issues..
  18. Gator

    727 Transmission issue

    Valve body bolts ? So I guess I will have to drain the fluid out to check this... Thanks
  19. Gator

    727 Transmission issue

    I guess you could say starting to shift then slides into gear.. Been doing this for about the last 300 miles.
  20. Gator

    727 Transmission issue

    Ok guys in my 340 I have a 727 tranny with Trans Go Shift Kit along with a B&M Quick Silver Shifter with a Custom JD Convertor 3500 stall and a Transmission cooler and the problem I have is when the tranny is cold it shifts into all gears quick with no hesitation at all and I do shift this...
  21. Gator

    Zinc oil supplement

    I am old school and people will laugh when I mention this but I use STP, which contains, Zinc at every oil change and I have been for the last 25 years in both of my SB Mopars. My motto is if it works dont change it...
  22. Gator

    Looking for a radiator shroud

    I bought my Fan Shroud from Restoration Parts Source for my 340 Duster and it fits perfectly with no mods needed. Total cost was 168.95 including shipping.
  23. Gator

    Changing spark plugs in a small block 360 Any recommendations on which brands are the best to use?

    I have been running Champs RN12YC with MSD 6A with Blaster Coil plugs gapped @ .048 in my 340 for close to 19 years and never have I had any issues with Champs..
  24. Gator

    727 Transmission Pan torque

    Yes it is a 340 but automatic. I found the problem and it was not the tranny pan gasket which I thought it was, it was a bad O-ring on the dip stick tube. Replaced it and no more leaks.
  25. Gator

    Zinc oil additives

    Thats what I had heard also so every time I buy a bottle I read to make sure it does indeed contain zinc.
  26. Gator

    Zinc oil additives

    I am old school so for 20+ years I have been using STP oil treatment which contains zinc to every oil change and never have I had any issues in my current 340 and my previous 440 R/T
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