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When heating the objective is to heat around the bolt thread area not the bolt itself, you want to try to expand the area just a bit and if the bolt stays cooler than the metal around it it will not expand as much. Also keep in mind hot bolts break easier that cool bolts. I also have good luck...

I have a very low mileage 73 440 that I’m rebuilding. It doesn’t need to be bored but it has the low compression pistons that sit 0.175 below deck. I’m looking for a set of HP or six pack pistons that are closer to 0.050 below deck or better. If you have a set let me know. Thanks

Thanks. Lots of small block magnum based strokers and 3rd gen Hemis but I don’t see any b or rb engines. 30 months or 50k miles is a great warranty.

What if it was from a trusted engine builder?

I’m not talking about if you built it yourself I mean if you were to buy it ready to install in your car. Thanks for your great input

Just wanted to get some opinions on what you guys think are fair prices for rebuilt 440 and 383 engines. So what do you guys think is fair for a completely rebuilt engine done correctly. Nothing fancy just built to stock 1969 HP standards. With cast pistons, new rings, bearings, double roller...

Sorry they are gone. Thanks

Not the pump gasket, just the front seal. The TC seal.

Oh you must remove the starter and bottom torque converter inspection cover also.

Just unbolt the bell housing bolts, put a jack under the trans to suppot it. With your cherry picker raise the engine just enough to clear the mounts and pan. This will raise the trans some also so you need to raise the jack under the trans also. Then slide the engine forward. You need to move...

I find the easiest way to find an exhaust leak is to start the car and restrict the flow by using a glove or a shop towel and hold it over the exhaust tail pipe. Don't plug it totally or you will kill the engine or make more leaks. lol. If it is an exhaust leak it will get louder. You may need...

Agreed! Detonation will happen the most in hot spots in the cylinder so that being on the exhaust side makes sense.

First off I don’t know anything about this seller. The pics look like he knows what he’s doing. IMO 8k is a bit on the steep side for a basic 440 with cast pistons with stock heads and basic rebuild. I myself would charge around 4,500 for that build. Just my $.02

Why not? It works for the PTO on my hay elevator. Lol

Yeah cool. Too bad it’s that far gone.