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    2 barrel Intake manifold for 318

    Was there an performance OEM 2 barrel intake manifold for a "67" 318? I have a slightly modified 318 and want to use a 500cfm carb on it for various reasons. Here's the issue I reside in South Africa so parts for Mopar are extremely difficult to find so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Rocker arms

    I have thought about that but obviously will need to mic them at those points first and see if polishing would benefit them in the long run.....
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    Rocker arms

    Thanks for your points made, as I see those arms have long passed their work life...and my thoughts are that the shafts are also in need of replacement
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    Rocker arms

    Yip that's the problem in trying to decide whom manufacture good quality equipment....I would like roller tips as I believe it helps power development but have heard many conflicting reports. Further been in South Africa we very limited to updated information in particular on Mopars, whereas in...
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    Rocker arms

    Good day, so as I'm rebuilding my 318 la I see that the rocker arms are worn, so to replace what's the best way to go stamped rockers from Rockauto or are there better available, engine is mildly upgraded in performance. Please be specific as to what type and reasons as I understand that the...
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    67 Plymouth Fury 2 K member

    Basically I removed it to replace the lower half of it due to rust same as on the driver's side it covers the vent inlet on both sides so am fabricating the lower halves. Repro panels or a doner are non existent for this particular car in South Africa. I am of the understanding that's it's the...
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    67 Plymouth Fury 2 K member

    Thank you so much what you done is exactly my thought process. My front end is completely stripped and engine is out only the transmission is still to be removed, doing a restoration so a lot ntto go over and replace what's needed.
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    67 Plymouth Fury 2 K member

    Goodday so I'm needing advice on the K member removal. Is it possible/advisable to make a cross member stand with wheels and clamp it to the rear of the K member then lower compleat K member with the front wheels still attached? Reason then it's a complete unit and in my opinion easily to move...
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    Conrod bearing shells

    67 Plymouth Fury 2
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    Conrod bearing shells

    Good day, I'm replacing my Conrod bearing shells but have noticed that they no longer have the notch cut for the oil to squirt up to the underside of the piston....is this correct? The bearing shells are Clevite. Does one need to machine in the small V cutout?
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    How Many U.S. Based Hydraulic Tappet Manufacturers Exist Today, and Which Makes the Best Buy?

    Thanks the issue is as far as I know if I changed to 68+ I would also have to change the lifters and as I reside is South Africa spare are expensive and hard to get unless I import them. But thanks for the tip.
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    How Many U.S. Based Hydraulic Tappet Manufacturers Exist Today, and Which Makes the Best Buy?

    So after reading this original post I am trying to find out whether there are any high performance push rods as per attached photos, they have a ball on the rocker side and on the lifter side it looks like a bottle neck
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    Helping hands

    Thank you for your message much appreciated.
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    Helping hands

    Thanks for your reply I will certainly look into all you mentioned. I am in need of a new cam as the existing ones lifters are worn but that's with 58 years under the belt.....and based on that I would assume the camshaft is also worn beyond service life. Saying that could it be reground and...
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    Helping hands

    Good day all, yes it's been sometime since I posted due to health and a few other issues , however going forward I require help with my “67" 318 la engine upgrade. I've replaced the mains, big ends, piston wrist pin bushes and obtained some KB 167 0.030 oversize pistons. Now I'm looking for a...
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    Restoration parts companies rant! Van's & Mr Moparts

    I'm from South Africa and have both Dante's and 521 Restoration's and they have been very helpful and understanding as some of my terminology isn't the same as Americans so it can be an issue. However both these guys were more than understanding and accommodating and shipped with out any hassle...
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    General Spring

    This is from the workshop manual
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    General Spring

    I'll see if I can find it in the manual and post a snap shot of it.
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