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  1. 273 Commando

    Pistons for 318

    I have a '73 318 laying around that I want to build on the cheap for my kid's Duster. I want to run a Hughes Whiplash cam in it to give him that sound we all love. I will be using the stock 675 heads, Edelbrock Performer, Carter Comp AFB 625, Heddman headers, 904 w/ Trans Go kit and 3.21's...
  2. 273 Commando

    273/318 rebuild advice

    Well the kid finally did it, he lost it and smacked the curb so hard he folded the front left wheel. While I'll be in possession of the Moose Mobile (74 Duster w/ 273 Commando) for a while fixing it, I thought of doing up a spare 1973 318 I have laying around. The 1965 273 Commando that's in the...
  3. 273 Commando

    273 for 318 swap advice

    Hey guys, it's advice time for me and my son, Moose. That 273 we did early this year is a slug. He wants more GO. so we're thinking of up sizing to a mid 70's 318 my buddy will give us. The 273 has a new Comp Cams 270 Magnum solid lifter cam, Eddy Performer 318, Hedman headers,in a 74 Duster...
  4. 273 Commando

    Camshaft alignment problem

    Am I a dumbass or don't I get it? Ok, here's the deal. I set my 273 at TDC and insert the new bump stick ( on engine stand ), I go to install the timing chain with the timing marks set to "dot to dot" per instructions and the cam is 180 degrees out of time according to the Mopar valve lash...
  5. 273 Commando

    More 273 info please!

    Ok guys, I scrubbed the motor and tore off the heads. I'm not sure what factory domed pistons actually look like but these pistons are definitely aftermarket slugs. They're flat top with 4 valve notches in 'em and stamped 060 on the piston face. Any ideas? I may as well pull the cam and have it...
  6. 273 Commando

    small block timing cover and balancer

    Ok, dumb question but I need to know. The 273 I have is missing the timing tab, so I considered replacing the timing cover to a post '69 type since I'm running the newer type water pump anyway. Will the existing balancer work as far as the timing mark lining up with the newer cover, or is the...
  7. 273 Commando

    Basic 273 tech tips/advice

    Hi guys, I'm new to the site. I'm mooser's bank (dad) trying to help him build up his '74 slant six Duster into something more fun, so here's where we're at. I got him a running '72 Swinger donor car (bad body) that was going to be some kid's racecar project that failed. I think we did ok for...
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