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Mopar engine and performance questions submitted by our readers and answered by our technical editors.
End Play
End Play
Jayson Fleming, Roseville, MI, 1964 Dodge Dart GT 340
I recently removed this 340 due to lack of power.
During inspecting I found the thrust face bearing was wiped out so bad that the crank could travel about .040-.050 end…
Max Factor
Max Factor
Andrew Cornwell, Virginia Beach, VA, 1966 Dodge Charger
Were all 413's Max Wedges or could you get a standard 413?
Andy,
99.9% of all 413s were low-perf "station wagon" engines with very mild cams, log…
All Choked Up
All Choked Up
Neal Zimmerman, Eugene OR 1963 plymouth belvedere 318 poly
What typically brings on flooding conditions?- My 318 poly with Carter four barrel just started doing the flooding thing, gas smells,long cranking required, super…
Clatterbox
Clatterbox
John Matthews, Grimes, IA, 1999 Dodge B1500 318
My buddies and I bought a 1999 B1500 318 Conversion Van to go tailgating in. On initial start up there is no oil pressure, after a couple seconds it will go up to 40 psi…
Oil pan drain plug
Tech Question
Jason Beert, Rapid City, SD, 1986 Dodge B150 van 318
I just bought this van. I thought it'd be a good idea tochange the oil. Come to find out (too late) that it doesn't have a typicaldrain plug. This drain plug…
Charger headers
Tech Question
josh shakl, Lake Havasu, AZ, 1972 dodge charger 440
Hi rick, im 16 years old and I just bought my first car: a1972 Dodge Charger SE with a 440 in it. I am rebuilding the 440 right nowand my qustion is this: I bought a…
Six Pack idling
Tech Question
Jan Wärnström, Katrineholm, Sweden, 70 Challenger T/A Six-Pack 340
Rick, my friend Conny drives a '70 T/A Challenger 340 Six Pack since '77.I know that you like the six pack and have driven this combo. for many…
ClutchFlite
Tech Question
Sam Doh, Auckland, New Zealand, 1970 Chrysler Valiant 245
Love your show, E-booger. This is less of a tech Q but moreout of curiosity. I'm interested in this Clutchflite business, I understandthe basic working…
383 Rebuild
Tech Question
Mark Matteson, Bridgeport, WV, 1966 Chrysler Newport 383
I have a 1966 Chrysler Newport. Except for the winter months when salt ison the road, the car is a daily driver.
I am rebuilding the 383, keeping it mostly…
Electronic distributor
Tech Question
Ed Butenschoen, Eau Claire, WI, 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 383-4
Rick, I use your tech info all the time and most of itprinted out for my shop files. Here's my latest dilemma...
I have a stock 383-4 in my C body with…