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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…

Tech Question Bill Fogler, Medina, OH, 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 I have a 1970 Duster 340 4-speed I had purchased as a 6 cylinder conversion. It has always had some vibration at 60 MPH. The trans has been rebuilt and a new…

Tech Question leo mangin, essex, ON , canada, 67 cuda plymouth convertible 273 What is the difference between the 273 and 318 or 340, 360small blocks? Will parts fit between any or all of these engines? Complex answer.…

Tech Question Danny Carrier, Rock Island, TN, 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 I just recently got a bare 1973 340 block with no main caps.Could I use stock 318 caps and have it line bored? Is there a difference onthe forged and cast…

Tech Question Mike Mulvaney, Altamont, IL, 1976 truck D200 225 I worked in a shop that ground crankshafts, cams, rods...Ihave never come across a steel 340 crank. I know that we have 318 steelcranks, and it seems the 360 has…

Tech Question Mike Riccio, Shelton, CT ,70 Barracuda Hi Rick, I am a subscriber of Mopar Action and I would like to ask a question. I have '70 Barracuda and a virgin bore '73 340 block. Will the followinglist of parts work well in…

Tech Question rick mullins, blue ridge, VA, 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 ive been reading your columns since I was a kid and I've learned alot from your responses, but now I need advice. The car is a 340, 727, 8-3/4 sure grip 3.23…

Tech Question Wayne Harvey, Victoria, BC, Canada, 71 Plymouth Cuda 340 What is the best way to install the rear main seal so itwill not leak. Wayne- I like to offset the parting surfaces from the cap and block by about…

Tech Question Dave Darke, Cambridge, ON, Canada, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda 340 Hello Rick. I have a problem with my 340 engine running rich.I have a Holley 650 double pumper on the engine and have changed to an MSDcoil and put in E3…

Tech Question Eddie, Laredo, TX,72, Dodge, Demon, 340 I am having a problem with my conversion wiring. How do youconnect the voltage regulator to the resistor? I'mcahnging my ignition toelectronic, I am using a two-pronged…