Author: Catfish-65

Intake insulation pad,,,

Anyone know where I can find an isulation pad that goes between the intake and the tappet windage tray on a 383 ???? Catfish65

Spring shackle Alignment Question

I,m having the springs on my 65 Polara re-arched and would like an opinion on locating rear shackles, should they when under load just ahead of the shackle perch center, right below center or just behind center. this answer will help to achieve the c…

Timing Chain back lash,,,

How much backlash should there be on a timing chain and sprocket,65 BB mine seems like a fair bit when moved with a bar and socket,,just wondering if it is time for a replacement,,, Dave

2 four Barrel Intakes..

Looking at 2 intakes.. 1/ date code 6 26 69 #2951736
2/ Casting # 3830733
Both are 4 barrel intakes,, will they both fit on a mid 60s 383 and what would be considered a fair purchase price I,m looking at buying…

Bleeding a Dual Master System

Question is, are the front and back of the cylinder totally independent of each other and does it matter which is bled first below the bowl,, Catfish,, (Dave)

Removing oil pump on 361 -383

I have removed all bolts from the pump and removed the filter it turns around freely but will not pull out of block. Am I missing a step.. THX

C Body Deaddock

Just dumped every think to do with C Body Dry Dock.. Too much weird language posts and less fun than spending an evening listening to an ex Wife.. No time for either,,, Thanks for this Site is conveyed,,,,Dave Catfish65……