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Tech Question mike sinclaire, cromwell, CT, 1967 Plymouth Satellite conv. 440 Hi, I put a used 440 in my car and the oil pressure was ok,60 psi under throttle, 30 at idle.My problem now (a year later) is the oilpressure stays at 30…

Tech Question Jon Mickley, Haughton, LA, USA, 1972 Plymouth Road Runner 440 I have a question regarding camshaft specifications. I'm rebuilding the stock 440 (high perf 4BBL). Having it bored .030 dueto cylinder wear, and planning…

Tech Question Ron Stahl, Millersburg, PA, 1969 Dodge Dart hi, great tech. My question is: I'm having a freind do a camchange for me, he said maybe we have to drop the oil pan is this true? It isa 69 440 motor. Ron- Not…

Tech Question dan reid, portland OR 1971 dodge charger 500 , 440 Rick, I have just finshed my 440 for my Charger. I am sureyou have gone over this many times, you know, some of us are slow. So, canyou please tell me the best oil to…

Tech Question Ken Ward, Independence, MO, 1966 plymouth belvedere II 440 My 440 is bored 40 over, has 284duration 484lift hydro cam, also has deep sump oil pan with windage tray. I currently have Mobil 1 15W- 50W oil, but was told…

Tech Question Shawn, PA, 1968 Charger R/T 440 can my old .060", 12.5:1 forged pistons be used in a 76 440?I know the Mopar manuals state .020-.030 but I have seen information thatsuggests are no thinner than earlier blocks(if I…

Tech Question Steven L. McIver, Poplar Bluff, MO Rick, I want to compliment you on your fine magazine. I especially enjoy the tech articles and Tech-Topics column. I would like your opinion on Rhoads lifters. I have a 1969 Road…

Tech Question Rick Blose, Jamestown, NY, 1965, Plymouth, Belvedere, 383 My Belvedere has a '66 383 in it and the cam went bad. Ihave a new 1970 440 crane cam kit I'd like to put in it but I was told I'dhave to buy new lifters…

Tech Question Jeffrey Diamond, Uniondale, NY Rick, I just inherited a '73 440 engine. I think it came out of a wagon. I read that '74 was the first year that 440s had cast cranks. Is this true, and does this mean that my motor has…

Tech Question Dave Jenkins, Aiea; HI, 1971 Dodge Challenger Hello! My Dad finally gave me his 1971 Challenger, that I've been asking for since before I could even drive. I even marked it when I was about 10 years old (5 or 6…