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  1. jlr253

    383 noise

    thanks for the advice everyone. an update where i'm at engine is holding good oil pressure (75 at cold, 50 at warm idle) idles well but has a terrible miss under load in gear. Cold compression check. All 8 bt 125 and 130. i checked the timing, it is holding the timing mark, and set at 16...
  2. jlr253

    383 noise

    My 383 has developed a metallic tapping noise. Sounds top end. Here's a video of the sound... Any ideas or where to start?
  3. jlr253

    Engine break in question

    thanks everyone for the feedback... I am running a PCV valve. Rattles good and there wasnt any oil below the carb in the intake I run castrol 10/40 conventional in it. The heads were plained and check with harden seats. New valve stem seals. However the heads did in plastic oiled bags...
  4. jlr253

    Engine break in question

    I have a 71 Dodge Charger with a 383 . Aprx 2000 miles on rebuilt engine (complete bottom end, heads reconditioned). Currently the engine is using about a quart of oil every 500 miles. There are no leaks, and no smoke during idle or at the hit of the throttle. On a long deacceleration...
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