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First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam #1693193 11/01/14 01:45 PM 11/01/14 01:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS T tmef OP mopar
tmef OP mopar T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS	Got the first start and cam broken in yesterday. Went real smooth without a hitch. It's a 1974 engine I got out of a motorhome. I didn't use the six pack rods. Instead I picked up a nice set of .030 cast pistons on LY rods from a member here and used with them. It has an Edelbrock Performer intake and Headman headers. I used the 625 AFB I have to run it. Don't know yet if that is enough carb or not but it performed great on the break in. Just setting the timing by feel and turning it down to idle after the 30 minutes, the motor sounds pretty wicked thru open headers. I think I am going to be pleased with the cam. 8318100-Truck007.jpg (72 downloads)

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: tmef] #1693194 11/01/14 01:54 PM 11/01/14 01:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS T tmef OP mopar
tmef OP mopar T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS	This is what it is sitting in. 1983 shortbed. Amazingly rust free except under the battery tray. Was originally a slant six with lean burn. I have flipped the front leaf spring mounts and have installed drop shackles. I think the front is going to get van lower control arms in the very near future. The paint is good for the most part, needs a good buffing. Not trying to make a show piece out of it. 8318109-114.jpg (63 downloads)

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: tmef] #1693195 11/01/14 02:04 PM 11/01/14 02:04 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS T tmef OP mopar
tmef OP mopar T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS	Just a front shot. I have installed an 8 3/4 with 3.91 sure grip. Hopefully can get it to the exhaust shop next weekend and I need to get its driveshaft shortened a bit. I have another windshield to put in too. 8318121-Truck002.jpg (67 downloads)

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: tmef] #1693196 11/01/14 02:33 PM 11/01/14 02:33 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS T tmef OP mopar
tmef OP mopar T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS	This parts truck made my life easy. Its a 1975, 440, 3/4 ton. Not only did it have the brake booster and radiator/shroud I needed it also had a TCI Streetfighter trans, a Powermaster mini starter, Hooker Super Comp headers, Edelbrock 600 carb, near mint MP valve covers, B&M shifter and a bunch of odds and ends. It had a TCI converter too but it was the high torque, low stall model. I picked up a TCI Breakaway converter for my truck. The guy I bought the truck drove it to my shop. It ran really good. 8318155-075.jpg (53 downloads)

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: tmef] #1693197 11/01/14 02:37 PM 11/01/14 02:37 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS T tmef OP mopar
tmef OP mopar T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS	Inside or the parts truck. Has a really nice radio delete dash board. The cover for the shifter is behind the seat of the truck, still in the box, never used. 8318162-078.jpg (76 downloads) Last edited by tmef; 11/01/14 02:39 PM.

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: tmef] #1693198 11/01/14 02:43 PM 11/01/14 02:43 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS T tmef OP mopar
tmef OP mopar T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS	Engine compartment of parts truck. 8318167-081.jpg (63 downloads)

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: tmef] #1693199 11/01/14 05:53 PM 11/01/14 05:53 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,831 east side of Ohio basketcase master
basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,831 east side of Ohio	great trucks Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: tmef] #1693200 11/02/14 06:24 AM 11/02/14 06:24 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,570 Sunny South Florida Golden-Arm I Live Here
Golden-Arm I Live Here Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,570 Sunny South Florida	looks like you got a great deal. "When Tyranny Becomes Law, Rebellion Becomes Duty"

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: basketcase] #1693201 11/02/14 01:57 PM 11/02/14 01:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS T tmef OP mopar
tmef OP mopar T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS	Quote: great trucks Thanks Dave.

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: Golden-Arm] #1693202 11/02/14 02:11 PM 11/02/14 02:11 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS T tmef OP mopar
tmef OP mopar T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Wichita, KS	Quote: looks like you got a great deal. Not only that but where I live there is no salvage yard support to speak of and getting parts is a pain. That truck was just like one stop shopping. I talked with a couple of guys in town that wanted the truck but couldn't get it for one reason or another and they were shocked that I was going to strip it and part it out. The floor boards are pretty bad and the radiator support it rusted pretty good as well. So here in the next couple of days I am going to get it up on my trailer, pull the rear end (Dana 60, 3.54 SG), drain the 3/4 tank of gas out of it and you will see it in the truck parts for sale forum being parted out. So if you see anything you need PM me then.

Re: First Start Finally, 440 Whiplash Cam [Re: tmef] #1693203 11/02/14 10:27 PM 11/02/14 10:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,783 Corpus Christi, TX shanker master
shanker master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,783 Corpus Christi, TX	You still have that parts truck? I'm DESPERATELY looking for the under dash A/C ductwork that goes from the HVAC box to the drivers side vent...it's the ONLY piece I'm missing to finish out my dash-rebuild project... The Federal Government has not yet learned that you cannot legislate morality 1970 Coronet R/T FF4/FF8/V85/V1G 440/Auto/3.23 1970 Coronet R/T FK5/FK5/V8W/V1W 440/Auto/3.55 1970 Super Bee TX9/TX9/V8W/N96 383/Auto/3.91 1975 Duster 360 VS29L5 Daily Driver

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