Category: Engine, Transmission & Driveline

727 BB and SB output shaft splines the same so a small block driveshaft to work in BB 727?

 Reliabilityman  May 10, 2024

Are Big Block and smallblock output shaft splines the same. I am looking on using a drive shaft from a small block 727 for a BB 727 and wanted to make sure there wasnt anything different in splines so that the small block driveshaft will work with the …

Spark plug confusion.

 carguy300  May 10, 2024

My 68 440, had the middle plug, all 8 installed. I purchased plugs on the right, what is called for, and the one on the left, set of 8 is what came with the car. Which one should the correct plug? All stock with point, condenser ignition still. Any imp…

Spark plug confusion.

 carguy300  May 10, 2024

My 68 440, had the middle plug, all 8 installed. I purchased plugs on the right, what is called for, and the one on the left, set of 8 is what came with the car. Which one should the correct plug? All stock with point, condenser ignition still. Any imp…

too lazy for torque specs

 spstan  May 10, 2024
Now in the process of putting everything back together after replacing the timing chain on my 440. I’ve got about 25-30 bolts to reattach. If a person (such as myself) is too lazy to look up or determine torque specifications for individual bolts (cam gear, crank bolt , timing cover bolts) then what’s wrong with hand tightening the bolts and using a little Loctite to make sure they don’t loosen? Paul

too lazy for torque specs

 spstan  May 10, 2024
Now in the process of putting everything back together after replacing the timing chain on my 440. I’ve got about 25-30 bolts to reattach. If a person (such as myself) is too lazy to look up or determine torque specifications for individual bolts (cam gear, crank bolt , timing cover bolts) then what’s wrong with hand tightening the bolts and using a little Loctite to make sure they don’t loosen? Paul

sealing the timing chain cover

 spstan  May 9, 2024

My understanding is that oil leaks usually occur at the bottom corners of the timing chain cover when you replace it. The kit I got from Fel Pro has a piece of gasket specifically for the bottom of the timing cover (or top of oil pan). So I plan to cle…

383 differences per year

 Ercouper  May 9, 2024
Just wondering what the differences are between a 1965 and 1966 383 engine. I found what appears to be a good 66 block and heads from a 66 Dodge Monaco that I would like to put into my 1965 Sport Fury while I see if the Fury’s engine is salvageable. I don’t think it is. At least the heads anyway. A couple of the valves were indistinguishable from the chamber it was so corroded. I haven’t pulled the block from the car yet, but I’m afraid that the corrosion goes deep. But even if it is…

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