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If your friend couldn't provide you with any specs on the engine then... While the engine is still out of the car, I'd tear it down enough to see if it's been built at all(bored, stroked, cam, etc.) It's advantageous to know what you're working with later on when making adjustments or changes...

I'm thoroughly impressed every time I see you post progress on this build :thumbsup:

Every classic Mopar owner needs a friend like you. @dvw, judging from what you just shared, you're a frickin' rock star in my opinion :thumbsup:

Maybe have the 6-year old grandson reach up there to get the top bolt :poke:.

Steve, if you're up to crawling on your back when this happens next time, get under it and tap on the starter with a hammer or the like. If it cranks after that I'd say starter's your culprit.

That’s about as “naturally aspirated” as you can get lol

I was taught that the term “Magnum” is unique to Dodge high performance engines. Plymouth calls it a “Commando”.

10-15% variation max allowed I was always taught. Those numbers are right there. :thumbsup:

Like the guys said here Dave, check the side penetration seals for leaking first before dropping the pan again. Spray the housing down with some brake cleaner (or similar) and verify where the leak is coming from. Only after that’s confirmed to be leak free, drop the pan and verify it’s flat...

I'd put a pan of some sort over the wet spot on the floor. That'll tell you if it's coming "up from the floor" or "dripping from the car". If the fluid seems to be evaporating then it's not a fluid that goes in the engine, drivetrain, or brake system. Unless you have straight water in the...

Welcome to FBBO from NY. Nice looking Coronet. Keep us posted with your progress!

Have you tried another gauge? Sending unit? That oil weight should not be a significant contributor to your issue, if at all.

I got a factory idiot oil light so I installed an aftermarket gauge cluster (Volts/Temp/Oil). Had a scare last year with an engine noise I thought could be deadly. Wound up being something simple. I watch my oil pressure more often these days as a result. I have no tach so my two most important...

I'm with @Jerry Hall in checking everything you can on any vehicle that's new to you. How did the oil look when you changed it? Did it look like it had been neglected? That can be an indicator of how well the former owner cared for/maintained the engine and drive train items. Or the entire...

When you refill the radiator after the thermostat replacement, run the engine with the radiator cap off. When the thermostat opens the coolant level will drop in the radiator and then you can top it off to within an inch or two from the top if you don't have an overflow jug. If you do have an...

Do you have a mechanical fuel pump? Similar noise as you describe on my 383 wound up being the mechanical fuel pump was coming apart. Found it using a cheap mechanic stethoscope from Harbor Freight. Was very happy I found it before tearing too far into the top end.

I use one of these when a square head plug begins to round. They come in different sizes. I use it for differential plugs when they're being stubborn.

This is the one I use. I bought mine off Amazon a few years ago though, not Summit. Good if you do a lot of your repairs and diagnosing solo. Innova 3630

And be sure to circle back to the Welcome Wagon section to introduce yourself and your ride. Folks here would love to see it and welcome you aboard!