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  1. PurpleBeeper

    What kind of manuals are yall running in early LA 318's?

    As far as I know, just the A-833, whatever the 3-speed manual is and anything produced by Brewers Performance. The A-833 is very strong
  2. PurpleBeeper

    440 temp sensor location... is this right?

    No. It does go in the water pump housing, but it screws in the on the passenger side "back into" the housing, not "down into" the housing
  3. PurpleBeeper

    EGR

    Lean Burn elimination is common. The whole system, distributor, etc removed & replaced with a ‘72-style (or aftermarket) ignition
  4. PurpleBeeper

    67 4 speed swap

    Others here know more….but if you have a driveshaft that’s the correct length and attaches that “trunion” (?) tail shaft, I think you’re in good shape….maybe the shifter needs changing? Maybe not? You need pedals, a tang (?) to weld on the frame to connect to the z-bar (linkage), make sure your...
  5. PurpleBeeper

    New Axles 70's Satellite

    Dr diff is the favorite here, but moser or strange axles are good too. I’m not sure about Yukon
  6. PurpleBeeper

    1978 400

    Why are you pulling the motor? Not needed to replace the oil pan (fyi)
  7. PurpleBeeper

    Valve cover question

    You will fail California emissions (if required) without a PCV valve
  8. PurpleBeeper

    Secondary water temp sensor location?

    I added a mechanical temp gauge to the hole on top of the water pump housing with the "square drive" plug in it (big block). Your sensor could go there if you've got a big block
  9. PurpleBeeper

    Isky adjustable rockers and valve lash

    I’m running Isky rocker and a hydraulic cam. Follow the adjustment order carefully and make sure you stay with cylinder #1 at TDC. I loosen the nut & put the pushrod in. Then, I twirl the pushrod with my left hand and turn the adjustment screw with my right hand back and forth until I hit the...
  10. PurpleBeeper

    Temperature sensor removal

    Yes, use the hole where the 3/8” square hole is. You’ll probably need to heat the area with a torch and use a breaker bar adapted down to 3/8” to remove the plug. You will need a brass adapter & it’s included with many temperature gauge kits
  11. PurpleBeeper

    transmission vibration

    Well, all 383’s will be neutral balanced & a forged crankshaft 440 with small rods (‘66-‘69) will be neutral balanced also. However, “big rod” 440’s (‘70-‘73) and cast crank 440’s (‘74-‘78) will be externally balanced
  12. PurpleBeeper

    Circa 1975 318ci 4-Barrel conversion Engine Timing Question

    Good question….surprise answer. In general, your engine will run better and more efficiently with quite a bit more initial timing advance….maybe 10-15 degrees (guess), but limit your total advance to 34-36 degrees to prevent spark knock. Since you only have a few degrees initial advance AND...
  13. PurpleBeeper

    rear axle bearing service

    Yes - your question is confusing
  14. PurpleBeeper

    Oil on intake mating surface- is this normal?

    There is a good point here.....trying some sealer is cheap/easy to try. If I had to do it a 2nd time...mill the intake
  15. PurpleBeeper

    Oil on intake mating surface- is this normal?

    What is happening is that you're sucking some oil up out of the "valley" area and into the intake runners. The valley's oil isn't "under pressure", so maybe you're not burning enough to notice. If you think about it, the leak must be on the front or back (maybe both sides?) of the valley pan...
  16. PurpleBeeper

    440 crank

    You are correct
  17. PurpleBeeper

    440 crank

    You need the rods, pistons, rings, harmonic balance and possibly flywheel all balanced at the same time
  18. PurpleBeeper

    489 center section

    Soak that sucker in Blaster for a few days and see if it frees up
  19. PurpleBeeper

    Engine block info on a 440?

    Date is on driver’s side of block…BIG numbers, just look. All 440 cranks are forged ‘73 & older. No way to know if it’s drilled unless it’s bolted to a manual transmission. Six packs bolt to any 440
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