Author: Dodgy Dick

How do you tell if a 340 crank is Cast Iron or Steel?
TKS

Howdy you’all will probably know that a block casting id 2780930 340 4 is for a 340 block but what would the last number 4 signify ?
Any other info to volunteer ?
Dicky

Can any body please advise what casting numbers and/or features I should look for in identifying a 340 LA block, also any weaknesses or pitfalls I should look out for ?
Thanks,
Dodgy Dick

Did anyone see the luscious black Imperial Le baron just sold on Ebay for US $13100, beautiful black original, located Vegas, no rust, twin aircon, immaculate car. This car in OZ would sell for minimum twice as much here, and probably more drool!! If o…

…..To nowhere, I want to remove my 69 Fury 111 rear sear squab, all directions say push back and down and then lift up?? Yer’e sure!!
My seat wont budge in any direction, Iv’e tried extra force but afraid of damaging it?
Any suggestions, there must be a way??
R

Me again, Is there any Yankee (by the way where does that term come from) sources of domed pistons that will maintain or increase compression when fitting the 340/360 heads or 65cc alloy heads on a 318?
R

I”m looking at a pair of J heads 3671587 out of a truck but one has a “H” following the numbers and the other has an “M”, what is difference if any?
Also what chamber volume and year would they be? There dirty and I cant tell if they have steel seats or not?
Over to you once again,
Thanks,
R