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Re: Just bought a '72 360
[Re: maddogman]
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02/20/09 10:47 PM
02/20/09 10:47 PM
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Heads and crankshaft - no problem but would have the heads at least freshened and the crankshaft checked by a competent machine shop with a good shaft grinder. By all means hot tank that engine. yes replace the core plugs, cam bearings etc. If you were to pop out one of the core plugs garanteed that you wouldn't believe what you would find in that block for sludge and crap. Also make sure to replace the valve springs with valve springs that are compatable with the cam you choose. Also make sure that if the exhaust valves have rotators on them to ditch them and get some regular retainers. Rotater looks as pictured.
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Re: Just bought a '72 360
[Re: maddogman]
#230884
02/20/09 11:42 PM
02/20/09 11:42 PM
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Posts: 982 W. Sacto CA. USA
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No matter what you do, change all of the bearings and freeze plugs. If all of the internals are within spec, just reassemble with new wear parts. When you go to put it into the car, it's easiest to buy the B&M flexplate so you don't have to deal with torque converter weights. You may want to re-use your valve covers from the 318 if you have stockers and you want it to look more stock. You will also need a 360 car type oil pan, your 318 pan will not interchange. Travis..
70 GTX project, orig 440-4, 4 spd, track pack, FC7, stripper/street racer special.
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Re: Just bought a '72 360
[Re: phantomx]
#230885
02/20/09 11:55 PM
02/20/09 11:55 PM
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Posts: 16 Illinois, USA
maddogman
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thanks guys. If I buy a Mopar cam that is specifically designed for that motor, do I still need new springs??
Last edited by maddogman; 02/20/09 11:58 PM.
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Re: Just bought a '72 360
[Re: NTOLERANCE]
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02/21/09 12:26 AM
02/21/09 12:26 AM
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Few more things to consider....
Motorhomes are notorious for not getting used, usually leaving the persone who buys a motorhome engines with a good, unused engine, requireing little or no machine work. In orther words, dont get too carried away, unless the engine has been sitting forever and is very rusty/dirty/nasty/worn inside. Tear it down to the short block and inspect.
Motorhomes also typically have low compression pistons in them.
Where are you in Illinoisey???
I used to care but....... things have changed
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