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Changing out the rearranging on my 318, and I was looking at the bearings and noticed discoloration on the ends. Are they bad or is this normal? I rebuilt the engine 8 years ago and the car is usually driven a few times a week when the weather is nice. Thanks for any advice you guys have.

Hi guys, I've got 74 Satellite with a 318. My motor mounts are tearing after only 8 years. I'm having a hard time finding the correct mounts in stock the few I can find are back-ordered over a month. I need the spool style I think it's called? Does anyone make a better version of these mounts...

Hi guys I've got a 74 Satelite Sebring, its been moded a bit. Has a rebuilt 318 and A518 (Transmission 727 with OD). It has a vibration/resonance that is RPM-related. It starts slow and low and as RPMs build, it gets faster and louder, especially over 3000 RPMs at highway speeds but once it...

So I'm changing my mind. Just picked up a 360 block. I wanting/looking in to doing a 408 build. Looks like SCAT and Eagle are my main two options? Any advice on these? Or something else? What about heads? Ive read a bit about running magnum heads but heard they are prone to cracking and I need...

After chasing a noise in my engine bay I found a loose torque converter bolt, I tightened the bolt and the noise went away. But it only lasted a couple days and the noise started to come back. Opened the car back up and found the bolt was starting to come loose again... Any thing i can do to...

Im playing with the idea of putting a 440 in my Satellite. The 318 currently in it is having some issues and making scary noises. I know what i need to do to do the swap, I've read the sticky but what do you guys recommend for building the actually motor? I have a 440 and trans out of of...

Hi guys I've got a 74 318 that I rebuilt a few years ago. Id been experimenting with it trying to get a carb that ran better and it ran worse.. I put the old carb back on and drove it a few times but one day this summer sitting a light temp started to spike. I was close to home so ran home and...

Can I put a non hump 71 b-body gas tank in my 74 Satellite if i build a structure to support where the hump (vapor separator) was? Not using the vapor seperator, and my current tank is leaking, the none humped ones are much cheeper.

Hey guys I decided to switch over to a Quick Fuel Slayer 600VS on my mild 318. Really happy with it so for but its taking some adjusting to get it dialed in to my engine. But thats why i got it because it is so adjustable. Ive changed the air bleeds already and that helped the idle. But right...

Currently running a used but rebuilt by me 625 Speed Demon on my mildly rebuilt 318. It has had some running issues. My dad is running a Holley 575 Street Avenger on his 318 and he loves it. Debating a new carb, looking on summit. Comparing the Summit Brand, the Quick Fuel, a standard Holley or...

With the warm weather my engine as developed a lean run where it wont idle after I park it for between 30 min and today was 4 hours. Its starts but immediately leans out and wants to die unless I keep giving it some revs. Basically i have to drive it with two feet until I can get up to speed on...

Hi guys I've got a noise coming from my 74 Satellite. The engine is a 318 and the transmission is an A-518. The noise is RPM dependent, it is a pulsing noise starts with slow intervals. Kind of a WAaaaaaa................WAaaaaaaaa.......... and a rpms increase it becomes a WA..WA..WA, harsher...

Hi guys, Ive got a 74 Satellite with a 318 and march pulley serpentine belt kit. I needed a more powerful alternator so i got the Tuff Stuff 100 amp Alternator. Has the same body case as my current 60 amp autolite only difference is that the 100a is a one wire. It bolted in perfectly but when i...

Hi guys Ive got a set of 17 inch year one rallyes coming for my 74 satellite sebring and i was wondering what size and what brand tires guys like to run on their 17 inch wheels. I'm definitely trying to fit as large a tire under my car as i can without rubbing. Any tips? Oh one more thing my car...

Hi guys well I feel silly but i cant figure this out. Im putting my 74 satellite back together after paint. I ordered the paint gasket set from Detroit Technologies. In the kit is "weathers-strip channel and drip rail seal foam strips 4 rolls". Im not sure where the second set of foam seals...

Hi guys quick question. Can anyone tell or even better post a picture of where the vacuum line for the heater controls connects in the engine bay on a 74 Satellite Sebring with a 318? Mine has been disconnected since ive owned the car. Just reabuilt the heater box and would like to get it hooked...

Hi guys! Two questions on windows. I'm looking to convert my manual windows to power. I've been looking at kits the A-1 looks pretty nice but I'm curious of any other options? Is there a later model regulator that will fit? Better kit? My second question is if you guys have any tips on where...

Hi guys i need some help, while bleeding the rear brakes on my 74 Satellite the brake light indicator came on and hasn't turned off. Reading on the site here it sounds like the shuttle in my proportioning valve reacted and shut off the one end? Is this correct? Is there anything i can do to...

I have a 74 Satellite Sebring with a 318. We removed the charcoal canister and line from the gas tank during the rebuild. I currently just have a hose attached to the outlet on top of the tank. What have you guys done when removing the charcoal can? Can I plug it off or will this cause...

Hey guys looking to rebuild the windows after the car is painted does anyone make a kit for these cars? What all do you recomend changing? Thanks! -EDIT whoops realised i didn't put the car in, its a 74 satellite sebring plus with the rear rolling quarter glass