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20 months ago, I lost oil pressure in my 340 (70 Challenger numbers matching) and found that the oil pump internal components had many scars, the oil pump screen was full of crud, the thrust surface on the crank was ate up, and my main bearings were to…

This plug is leaking and I need to remove it and reseal it. When I remove it, do I need to expect a lot of fluid to pour out or a little bit.

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I have had my 340 out of the car for several months now while waiting for the machine shop to finish the bottom end rebuild. As soon as I pulled the engine out, I supported the converter with a closed end wrench bolted onto the housing at approximately…

I am looking at two valve springs for a possible upcoming cam swap. This will be for a solid flat tappet that will max out around the 6300rpm range with 1.65 rockers.
Note: I have been told in the past that the 1.65 rockers will need a little more spri…

If you are selecting a crank/rod combo (340), and both the Mopar and the Chevy journal size is available, which do you choose and why?
I understand getting the matched set, but why one over the other?
Weight of the different size journals versus the …

This question pertains to which directions do I need to open the pushrod holes for extra clearance when swapping from a SFT to a SR cam.

I am trying to get some of the dirty work done before my rotating assembly is ready (340/418) at the machine shop….

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Has anyone mounted these 6″ diameter x 16″ ROUND Ultra Flows beside…