Markzx14
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i didnt mean to put the motorcyle in but atleast its fast and i dont have to fix it. im trying to get my dang shop cleaned up to get the car in
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Markzx14
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i hear you im 100% overwhelmed. if you look at your engine where the valley pan meets the block on the front right side if there is a large flat machined spot then it is a 440 but if it is the same all the way across then its a low block 383 400.
BBishere2
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Welcome from central Missouri! I had a ‘70 Road Runner 383 / auto that was plum crazy purple a long time ago.
Bobby D.
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You can do it, one piece at a time. I cant really tell but I think, from what you say, this is a 383....??
Joe Palmer
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275/60-15 on a 15x8 in back 235/60-15 on 15x7 in front
Markzx14
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It's not a 440. Probably 383
Bobby D.
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Im okay with that, I guess. But is this the right place to ask, how much timing do I set it at and vacuum? I think they replaced the cam and I dont know what it is. I need to tune the carburetor also which is not my specialty.
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Get your self a Factory Service Manual. Downloads are free. This will give you the factory specs and basic how to info on timing and carb adjustments.
Markzx14
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I would do a lot of research as I am no mechanical guru. I don't mind wrenching and I plan on assembling my engine when it's finished at the machine shop. As far as it being a 383 you could stroke it and get a 4??. If I'm not mistaken you can put a 440 crank in it. There are guys on here who are engine wizards. If I was you I'd start me a thread on what you can do with a 383. A lot of ppl will answer your questions but some will spend time to reply and tell you to use the search feature
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