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Posting for info only and to help others. I've fought high temps on my 440 dart since day 1. I'm blowing it all apart and redoing everything regarding cooling. Water pump/housing, radiator, fans...all new. There's been lots of talk regarding casting on the 440source water pump housings...

Background: About 2K miles on 440 Build Driving in traffic oil pressure would randomly go to zero with an accompanied oil pressure light. I'd shut off immediately and restart. Almost always...it'd be fine again. Symptoms slowly progressed to the point where when I restarted it'd be kinda...

No...not an A-body...but since I've got a 440 dart, figured maybe I'd be grandfathered in. Picked up a 1990 Dodge Ramcharger 4wd, 360 TBI, a-518OD, lock up converter, Chrysler 9 1/4 rear, Dana 44 front....for $2300$ Wasn't running when I got it...changed a few sensors and new injectors and...

Finally got it fired up. 20 mins at 2000-2500 rpm for cam break in. Went nearly flawless. Small fuel leak to fix, that's it. Had to spray radiator with hose to keep the temp down, but I knew the cooling would be an issue.

440 w/factory 452 rebuilt heads....with factory springs. My thoughts was to use the softer factory spring for cam break in (hydraulic flat tappet) then swap springs. I'm running summit 6401 Cam Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift:224 Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift:234 Duration at 050 inch...

I'm attempting to reuse my crank pulley that originally came on my "industrial" 440 that had a cast crank. My new crank is forged with the appropriate dampener. The bolt holds don't line up. Check the pick out. I shifted the pulley around multiple times thinking the holes are offset so it...

All, I've searched and searched regarding 440 builds and have so much freaking info in my head...it's all jumbled up. I'm a novice builder, so be gentle. The intent of this build is street only. Building with a budget..aren't we all. I'm not asking for silly horsepower for no money. I...