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Thanks DWB! Since I am actually just north of Oak Ridge, the shop in Madison is only 15 - 20 minutes away. I will take them up. I just want to make the set saleable if I can, rather than just throw them away. I will not post them on FABO...

Thanks. I sent them a note and the image. The freight from NC and back may make the exercise immaterial...

This may seem like a silly question to the veteran engine guys here but, it is plausible to think that a hairline crack in a head can be repaired? If so, any suggestions? I had acquired a set of 'J' heads from a 340 (casting #3418915) from my local mechanic back in Canada for a small amount of...

I am not quite sure what you mean. Are you confused about which of the two different shaped mounting brackets goes on a given side of the engine? If so, this picture may help by virtue of elimination. If not, good luck.

Is there enough room to slip in a starter heat shield for ~$18? http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=SUM-350118&dds=1

Thank you Moper. I will look closely at your suggestions and do some more research. I was aware that I did not know what I did not know (if that makes any sense), so I simply decided to ask. FYI, I plan to use the stamped steel rocker assembly from the 318 heads that were on the engine before...

I am jumping onto this bandwagon because I want to use a Lunati Voodo camshaft as well (60401 or 60402). The recommended Lunati 73949 springs are listed as 120lbs/265lbs for seated/open. The Comp Cams 942s are listed as 115lbs/284lbs while the same manufacturer's 972s are listed as...

Thanks Rob. As always, the advice is greatly appreciated.

Can you please elaborate a bit as to your preference for the Lunati 60401 as compared to the 60402? (I will be buying KB399 pistons and have 340 heads to go on top of them.) I know that the camshaft selection is probably the most critical item I have to choose so I want to get it right. I...

If you go to the following FABO link, you will find a number of photographs that show three different types of timing covers that fit the 318: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=96482 I have just gone through this same exercise for a 318 in a 1968 model year. The type of...

I was going to send you a PM but I do not think that you are set up to receive them. I located my 7-1/4" Sure-Grip rear axle assembly in fairly short order after posting a request in the "Cars and Car Parts Wanted" forum. It was located just over an hour's drive away. You never know unless...

Hey Rob, I have virtually the same equipment configuration as the thread originator and I was curious as to what might be the biggest camshaft you would suggest putting into it, given the specific configuration. I had already completely replaced the brake hardware on my open 2.26:1...

Does this apply to any and all flavours of timing chain? I was able to obtain a new Cloyes Gear 9-3103 at eBay for well below cost and was curious as to whether or not the tensioner would work with a double roller unit.

Thanks to everyone for the advice. Since I am not fully done with the block (ie: to mill or not to mill), I will definitely be getting one of the pushrod checkers and taking the time needed to select to get a correct measurement before placing the order.

For those of us who have not undertaken the exercise, can you please elaborate a bit as to how this is done? I have a similar question for my 318 and I am wondering if I should be using 7.50" or 7.55" pushrods. (Generally speaking, when and why would someone opt for the longer pushrods instead...

There are a number of intake manifolds that are able to accommodate your suggested configuration. I am putting a set of 340 heads on my 318 and I got an RPM Air Gap (7576) from a FABO member that he was not using. What a huge difference in the size of the ports compared to the 318 intake...

Is it possible to see pictures and pricing on this site before 9:00 AM (EST) on Feb. 25? The eBay item of interest finishes its bidding by that time and I would be more than happy to do business with a fellow FABO member. I looked around the containers of bolts & such in the garage this...

As always, FABO to the rescue! :cheers: My water pump exits out on the driver side so I will go for the one with the marks on the passenger side. It would appear that whatever external marker should be there is long gone. Thanks to all contributors!

I am forced to replace the timing chain cover for my 1968 318 engine due to corrosion of the water jacket holes in/out of the water pump assembly. There are no indicators on the front of the cover plate for use with setting timing when I start up the engine again. The problem I am facing is...

One small note for consideration is that if you decide on a big block, your K-member may have to be replaced or "notched" in order to accommodate the change. It is possible to get >400 hp out of a 318 with only 0.040" oversize pistons, if that is of interest to you. See the following older...

OK. I have attached a picture of the remanufacturing tag and, yes, it was done as per approved Chrysler methods. The shop is no longer in business but my machinist recognized the tag and said that their work was good. I looked at the block as you suggested and there is no match between the...

Unfortunately, I do not know what year the engine was cast. The tag attached to the motor identified the alterations made to the crankshaft and cylinders and showed it as being remanufactured in Winnipeg, MB in 1983. The block is wrapped in plastic after its dip in the hot tank so I cannot...

One of the FABO veterans told me about the Proform 66808 air cleaner base for a 2-1/4" drop. That should allow you to keep the 1" spacer with the AG intake to compensate for the bottom end of the rated range (1500-6500). To stir the pot a bit more for my own selfish purposes, can anyone share...

Welcome aboard from another 318 owner who joined very recently. :cheers: I spent over a year doing serious reading and research prior to joining FABO. The veterans here will quickly fill in any knowledge gaps. The stock 318 is rated at 230hp. Run your VIN through this decoder and you should...

Thanks for the information. I re-ran the numbers for 0", 0.030", and 0.060" with 72cc heads. Across the range of the camshafts I had listed (Lunati Voodoo 60400-60405), here is what came out for the KB399s: 1) 0 deck: SCR = 9.92:1 DCR = 8.63:1 to 7.78:1 2) 0.030: SCR = 9.25:1 DCR =...

340 heads with the biggest valves.

>70 cc? Hmmm... I will have to revisit this issue and re-run the numbers through the calculator. I guess my research is incomplete. Thanks for setting me straight on this!

After going through the details of the "My potential compression ratio" thread started by Octanejunkie and making use of the Keith Black web site noted therein, I am back to considering domed KB399 pistons again for my 0.040" oversize 318. Thanks to the contributors to that thread because I...

This is the article that got me started when I decided to get serious about reworking my 318: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/mopar/0667em_mopar_318_engine/index.html I do not fully agree with everything they did because their only goal was to get 400+ hp from the...