Author: sdcbowler

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Can anyone out there tell me if there is any type of marking (number, code, lettering, symbol), on either surface of a connecting rod to indicate which side may face the front, rear, or centerline of the engine?

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I am a bit confused concerning bearing clearances and how to measure them. I have a stock 383 that came with a 2 bbl carb. I am adding a mild cam (See the pic). I also intend to replace the 2bbl carb with a 4 bbl carb. In the FSM, Pa…

Saw this short video online. A company out of Pennsylvania will take a Hellcat and transform it into a 1968 Charger using carbon fiber body panels. I found it interesting. If anyone has an extra 300K that’s burning a hole in their pocket, you can be th…

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I am looking to verify that my heater hoses are properly connected. Any help would be appreciated
-Standing in front of the vehicle looking at the firewall….inlet to the heater core, is it the tube on the driver side or the passenger s…

Have started my rebuilt 413 engine. It is still in the brake-in stage. When cold, oil pressure is above 50. As the engine heats up, the pressure begins to drop and settles at about 25 psi at idle (Approx. 900 RPMs). I brought the RMPs up to 2,500 and t…

Where to start…….

The first start-up of the day, with the e-choke engaged is ok. After the car heats up, is when the problems start. I have to use the fast idle cam to get it running. If I try to push the throttlle, the engine dies immediately. I …

Have searched the web for info on which plugs I should use, but have not found the answer. 413 CID (not a Max Wedge), both heads are 4006452. I don’t know what vehicle the engine came from but it was either a truck or a Motorhome. Summit Racing site sa…