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  1. toolmanmike

    Copper color connecting rods

    But it has something to do with heat treat. Copper isolates the steel from the carbon during the heat treat. I understand the small and large ends are heat treated, then machined, (obviously) whereas the beam is not.
  2. toolmanmike

    Copper color connecting rods

    It's for the heat treating process before carburizing. https://www.cp-carrillo.com/n-12112-carburized-rods.html
  3. toolmanmike

    CNC Ported 318 Poly Heads

    Here's a video advertising a machine. It looks slick but E X pensive! Boy, it does a lot of neat stuff though.
  4. toolmanmike

    CNC Ported 318 Poly Heads

    CNC ported isn't necessary for a performance build. Ported heads are. CNC is good for consistency in production.
  5. toolmanmike

    your opinion on Sealed power bearings?

    Sealed Power has always been top notch. (unless things have changed)
  6. toolmanmike

    383 intake gasket

    What's the difference in the torque?
  7. toolmanmike

    Silly Engine Lift Plate Question

    Hard to believe a 5/16 bolt has that much strength. Multiply that by 4 and you have enough to lift a 800# engine.
  8. toolmanmike

    Chrysler Fire Power question

    They probably came out of a old tractor pull rig. Don't offer too much. See where the guy is. He may thing a few hundred a piece is a fair price.
  9. toolmanmike

    Engine oil?

    Run it.
  10. toolmanmike

    383 intake gasket

    Indian Head gasket removal :lol:
  11. toolmanmike

    Yup Another PCV Discussion

    I like to teach or at least put the false information back on the shelf.
  12. toolmanmike

    Yup Another PCV Discussion

    Here's am explanation from Slantsixdan explaining the system, how it works and the history. " PCV became mandatory in California for '61, in New York for '62, and was standard equipment in all states + Canada for '63. The purpose of the crankcase ventilation system (of whatever type) is to...
  13. toolmanmike

    Yup Another PCV Discussion

    Ya, in post #10 :lol:
  14. toolmanmike

    Yup Another PCV Discussion

    Polution control. The downdraft tube was first, pcv second, pcv with breather from air cleaner next
  15. toolmanmike

    Yup Another PCV Discussion

    The early systems were open. A breather/oil fill cap on one valve cover and a pcv on the other.
  16. toolmanmike

    1963 4 speed?

    They might be interested. Let's ask Dan. @Dan Brewer
  17. toolmanmike

    383 intake gasket

    The original intakes had the pan and no port side gaskets. I used to spray them with Permatex sealer. The red/maroon colored stuff. I don't remember sealing the ends either and never had leaks. You sure could use the gaskets on each side of the metal with a smear of black silicone on both ends...
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