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  1. Valkman

    Need help with Kevko oil pickup!

    I'll tell ya it's always something! :BangHead: I'm installing a Kevko M302 oil pan on 360 block with a windage tray. The Kevko pickup has a tab that I asumme is supposed to mount to the Main bolt? The problem is that the windage is in the way: So that's ok (I think) I'll just remove the...
  2. Valkman

    Oil pan options

    So I made a homemade baffle in the stock oil pan, but it sprung a leak where I welded the plate in. So I'm going to replace the pan. It looks like if I can remove the center link I can remove the pan without removing the engine, anyone know if this is possible? I have a 65 Barracuda with a 408...
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    Need to borrow a sb flywheel ASAP! (in NC)

    Hey all, anyone the NC Traid area have a flywheel I can use to test run my motor? It doesn't have to be in good shape, it just has to have a good ring gear. The motor is on an engine stand and I need it to use the starter. It's going in a automatic so need a flywheel otherwise.
  4. Valkman

    She's getting a new heart!

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    Eddy valve spring bushings?

    Does anyone know the orientation of these bushings between the valve spring and the head? Just checking myself and want to be sure.
  6. Valkman

    A good source for pushrods?

    I'm installing a roller-cam in my LA with with 1:6 adjustable rockers and I need a set of 5/16 pushrods 6.50" long with a cup on one end. I really don't want to have to go through the expense of a custom set if I can help it.
  7. Valkman

    Oil pump gasket?

    My engine gasket set doesn't have an oil pump gasket. My new oil pump came with one but I've lost it. My question is do you need it?
  8. Valkman

    Timing Chain Tensioner Question?

    I have read about using Magnum tensioner on a LA block, but when came time for me to install the timing chain on my new motor it's hard to see this tensioner would work? If you look at the tensioner arm to the right of the photo it needs to move over about an inch to the right to the other...
  9. Valkman

    Head gasket for an? Eddy head

    Just got a deal on a new set of 60775 heads. The Edelbrock website recommends 7326 gaskets, can anyone comment on these. I have a couple of sets of Felpro 8553's would they work? I've read that the 1008 were recommended, but there pretty pricey. They are going on a street 408 with 9.5:1...
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    Exhaust popping, could be coolant?

    Hey all I replaced a blown header gasket and now I'm getting an erratic popping sound out of the exhaust. When I pulled the bolt on the end of the head of course a bunch of coolant Spilled Out, some of it might have spilled into the header. Could this popping noise because by leftover coolant...
  11. Valkman

    Balancing a Scat cast crank

    I'm building a 408 with a Scat cast stroker crank, Procomp rods, Icon forged pistons in a 360 block. I took the components to the machine shop along with a standard 318/340 harmonic balancer because its supose to be internally balanced to get it all balanced. The shop is telling me that they...
  12. Valkman

    Anyone Repo these Wire Looms?

    I believe they are the same for must all 60's small blocks (please correct me if I'm wrong) I going to re-condition the valve covers and I just one.:D
  13. Valkman

    Can someone help with these heads

    I bought a set of 596 heads a while back, they have bronze valve giudes and stainless steel valves with 2.02 Intakes. I took them apart and cleaned them up bit. I have a question about the ports. The intake and exhaust port seamed to left alone, but it looks like there was some work done behind...
  14. Valkman

    This may a be a stupid question by I need to make sure

    Is it a bad idea to lift the motor using a carburetor plate with an aluminum intake?
  15. Valkman

    408 harmonic balancer?

    I'm building a 408 with a 360 block, the rotating assembly will be balanced. Can I just use 318 / 340 balancer?
  16. Valkman

    Anyone using a KEVKO M305/306 pan?

    Can you use a stock pickup?
  17. Valkman

    Help me decide part 2

    So I've got my block at the machine shop getting bored 30 over, and I'm getting ready to put my 408 all together. Here’s what I have: A 65 Barracuda that’s about 3000 lbs (without my fat *** in it) 26” tires 3:55 gears Stock 904 automatic 2000 stall converter Un-ported stock 360 heads with...
  18. Valkman

    A Cam Grinder

    I'm thinking of getting a custom grind hydraulic roller cam, anyone have a good experience with someone who will do this?
  19. Valkman

    Icon FHR IC9977 pistons

    Anyone have experience with these Pistons? It seemed to be a cheaper alternative two other forged pistons I've found. I think their new because they're not even listed on their website. Here's the link to what I found on Huges website Hughes Engines
  20. Valkman

    Help me decide?

    I'm putting together a build for my 65 and I'm debating on what direction to go next. What I want out of this build is a good streetable motor with good low to mid-range torque and Power still using a stock converter. I have a stock 904 automatic and a 3.23 Sure Grip rear end. I have a 71 360...
  21. Valkman

    H116CP vs H405CP

    H116CP Speed-Pro Cast Piston (Carton of 8) or for 1/2 the price H405CP Speed-Pro Cast Piston (Carton of 8) Except for the extra valve reliefs and a slightly lower compression why such a price difference?
  22. Valkman

    408 with stock rods?

    Are any issues using stock rods with a stroker crank on a 360?
  23. Valkman

    Heavy Breather!

    I'm having trouble with crank case breathing. I have a 340 with a wild solid cam and Ansin (same as Mopar Performance) cast aluminum valve covers with 2 twist on filler holes. I've tried several different ways of vent, from an open breather cap along with or without an added PCV to the carb as...
  24. Valkman

    Any anyone have experience with the Voodoo 20200711 roller cam?

    If so could you tell me type on motor setup you have, and what part of characteristics you experienced with it
  25. Valkman

    A Close Look at Speedmaster's Roller Rockers

    Hey all I haven’t seen much on this forum or anywhere else for that matter in detail on Speedmasters (Procomp) stainless steal roller rockers. So when I found a set on EBay for $165.00 with a set of measuring pushrods. Mopar Chrysler SB 318 340 360 1.5 Stainless Steel Roller Rocker Arms W/...
  26. Valkman

    Can't get it to idle right! (Part 2)

    I posted the in the electrical & ignition section a while back you can go here for more info: Can't get it to idle right! Basically what have is a '73 340 with J heads, a seemingly wild cam solid lift cam, RPM intake, Eddy AFB 750 (I also used an AVS 625 with no improvement) with an electric...
  27. Valkman

    Roller Cam Questions

    I'm working on putting together street-able engine build using a '71 360 block with big valve stock J heads and making it a 408. In considering a hydraulic roller cam I've read about some possible issues and changes that may have to be addressed. So my question goes to all of you that have a...
  28. Valkman

    Anyone deal with Star Performance ?

    www.starperf.com They seem to have good prices
  29. Valkman

    Ebay roller lifters

    Any every use these: For Mopar Dodge Chrysler LA V8 SB 318 340 360 Retro-Fit Hydraulic roller lifters I know you get what you pay for, but I was just wondering if anyone has anyone has experience with them.
  30. Valkman

    Ebay roller rockers

    Any every use these: For Mopar Dodge Chrysler LA V8 SB 318 340 360 Retro-Fit Hydraulic roller lifters I know you get what you pay for, but I was just wondering if anyone has anyone has experience with them.
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