alpentolic
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I'm putting together a gently used 318 I picked up locally, to install in my '73 KaryVan (B300) and replace the worn stock motor of unknown mileage.
I picked up the motor project partially built, with a 340 cam from summit being the only change from stock as far as I can tell. It came with hydraulic lifters already in, and the old timer told me they were already in correct order and not to mix them up. New water pump and pulleys, etc. I have a performer intake and a new Holley 650 cfm carb ready for it. The PO already changed the exhaust to a true dual setup.
It is missing pushrods and rocker assemblies. Heads are complete but not installed obv.
I'm trying to get parts together as affordably as I can. Would it be wise to spring for adjustable rockers with the new cam? and should I get a pushrod tester to determine the length I need if I did that?
I'm also wondering what else would be wise to replace while I have the old engine out. The 727 setup works fine, but it's been mentioned that I should look into updating the torque converter for increased stall. With the options online I'm hoping to not spend $300 on a converter if it won't make a difference.
I'm pretty green as you can tell, so any advice is appreciated. Thanks much.
I picked up the motor project partially built, with a 340 cam from summit being the only change from stock as far as I can tell. It came with hydraulic lifters already in, and the old timer told me they were already in correct order and not to mix them up. New water pump and pulleys, etc. I have a performer intake and a new Holley 650 cfm carb ready for it. The PO already changed the exhaust to a true dual setup.
It is missing pushrods and rocker assemblies. Heads are complete but not installed obv.
I'm trying to get parts together as affordably as I can. Would it be wise to spring for adjustable rockers with the new cam? and should I get a pushrod tester to determine the length I need if I did that?
I'm also wondering what else would be wise to replace while I have the old engine out. The 727 setup works fine, but it's been mentioned that I should look into updating the torque converter for increased stall. With the options online I'm hoping to not spend $300 on a converter if it won't make a difference.
I'm pretty green as you can tell, so any advice is appreciated. Thanks much.
