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Since I purchased Trickflow heads I have seen posts about MLS head gaskets working "better" than the Felpro 1009 gaskets. I did call Trickflow ahead of time before engine work and they said the 1009 gasket should work fine. Trickflow even lists the 1009 in the parts needed for assembly. Now I...

I thought I would ask the Mopar experts out there for their thoughts with my situation. Some background: I brought a 440 six pack engine to a builder to freshen it up with a more modern approach. The engine ran great except I had some bad gas clogging the filter and carbs. A freeze out plug...

I’ve installed Trickflow 240 heads with Harland Sharp 1.6 roller rockers. I think the rockers are just touching my valve covers because there’s a some tapping noise. I’ve been told these rockers shouldn’t make noise so I suspect the rockers might be touching the rockers. Does anyone have any...

I have a 440 six pack build in a 70 Charger with the 240 Trickflow heads and would prefer to keep the HP manifolds. I ran into some issues and would like to know if anyone has some experience with the install of these heads on 440s. I tried to install champion plugs and ran into interference...

I have these valve covers. Some should belong together as a set but I am not sure which. The dirty one I think was from a 68 440 engine. The other covers have openings for grommets or oil filler? What side do they belong on? What say you? Thank you in advance.

I have a set of Hurst Shifter Ram Rods I located in my tool box that my brother used to own. I'm looking for some clarification of the application. I know he used to work on his 1968 Coronet 440 and was setting it up to race. There are a few pictures I found on the internet but some of them...

I have had some trouble finding a decent throw out bearing (looking for a BCA NB1625 or National bearing replacement- no China crap) for my 18 spline 4 speed. After searching the internet I see that there is a possibility that the Ford Bronco used the same bearing 1.625 bore? I see a bearing...

I just installed a set of freeze out plugs, installed the engine during a recent refresh and one freeze out plug is leaking. Maybe I didn't smack in as far as I should? I will try pushing it in further tomorrow. If I have to remove it and replace, does anyone use a particular sealant with the...

I am installing a 4 speed trans soon and wanted to look into using a pilot bearings VS pilot bushing. I've had the last pilot bushing come out for some reason (don't know how long it took) and I wanted to look into using the bearing instead. Anyone have opinions/experiences with them? Is one...

I had some adjustable pushrods made for my 383. I used a setup like this with my 440 and was very happy with it. Stock stamped rockers. Once I get zero lash what preload would you recommend? One rotation? 1-1/2 rotations? Thank you in advance.

I have a 1970 383 with closed chamber heads and was wondering if anyone had spark plug suggestions. Standard Holley 4 bbl and magnum cam. Closed chamber iron heads should bring it up a half point? Thank you

I’m getting ready to assemble an engine soon. Does anyone sell the tubular stock manifold nuts in stainless for a 440? If not I’m going to make them on a lathe. The original ones rust. Thanks

I just had a valve job by an engine builder on BB cast heads. I asked him about grinding the valve stems even and he said he didn't because he could find a spec for it. I paid a lot to have these heads done. Don't engine shops finish Mopar heads by grinding them even height when finishing the...

Can anyone suggest a set of roller rockers that fit under the covers for a 383? A set of push rods to suggest with the rockers? I'm just using a stock magnum cam. I don't want to use the stock stamped ones...... Thank you

I have a 383 out for repainting and fresh heads. I could use some feedback from those who have had success with engine paints. I haven't had much luck with the VHT spray. Even with a fresh block washed and degreased engine block. Eventually it bubbles and flakes. I met someone recently that...

I am in the process of some engine changes/tune-up. As I was cleaning the gasket material off the intake gasket surface I looked inside and noticed that there is an oily sticky residue coating the intake runners. It looks like an oily tarnish. Almost wet but sticky. Not dark. Light brown. It...

I want to replace the bearings, seals, and possibly the synchros while I have my motor out. I have heard that there are some poor quality parts out there for doing this. Any recommendations for a vendor source?

I am replacing a cam and head setup on my 440 - 6 pack using 240 Trickflows heads. Four speed, 3.54 gears, #4000 car. I have heard that hydraulic roller lifter cams have advantages like durability, better oil selection without zinc, broad torque curves etc. but after viewing reviews of products...

I am planning a build sheet to include a "Hot Street" Hughes cam SEH2832BL-10 in a 440-6 pack engine with 10.25 to 1 pistons with the closed chamber 240 Trickflow heads. I am currently able to use my power brakes with 11 vacuum using the existing purple shaft .284/.484 cam. The Johnson...