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The clamping force, or torque, is no different with studs or bolts. 85 lbs is 85 lbs, correct? The difference is that the force is distributed differently . A bolt relies primarily on the threads in the block and the area under the head of the bolt. ( you are in effect "twisting" the bolt ...

I don't know who or even if, anyone makes a two-gear cam and drive set-up for an early hemi, but "back in day" - about 35 years ago(!) I had I had a reverse ground Isky 550R roller cam and matching Isky two-gear drive set-up in a small bliock Chevy. The cam and ignition timing was rock st...

Why can't you just drill a hole in the head and tap it to the same size pipe thread on the adapter plate? Just curious. Buddy By all means, you can Buddy. Guys have done it that way for 50 years. But personally I would prefer to see the fitting in something a bit more substantial than the 3/16"...

It sounds like your engine is a 1954, not a 55. Do you have the stamped numbers off the block, in front of the valley cover?

As some of you probably know, I have been doing some 2bbl to 4bbl conversions with early hemi stock intakes. Here are a few pictures. 51-54 331 Chrysler http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq352/TR_Waters/HPIM2150_640x480.jpg Low Deck Desoto http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq352/TR_Waters/HPIM2084...

Thanks guys. Yes, these plates can be mounted to any Chrysler early hemi head which does not already have water outlets. ( I havent fit them to a Desoto head yet) The install is not hard at all. The head pictured had a small area milled, but the same could be done with a small grinder and flat file....

Now available. These mount to the ends of the cylinder heads. Kit consists of two mounting plates, hi-temp O-rings, stainless mounting hardware, and general instruction sheet. http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq352/TR_Waters/HPIM2293_320x240.jpg http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq352/TR_Waters/H...

Most aftermarket intakes will have access to water between the first and second intake port on each side. You can plumb from each side to a remote thermostat housing. I have this kit which I designed primarily for use with truck heads. It would also work on the early car heads as well. These mount t...

If you can post what the application was, I may have some info in one of my service manuals.

You need to remember that when using stock rods with a stroked crank that, while moving the rod journal away from the crank centerline will extend the rod out farther on up stroke, it will make the rod "short" on the down stroke. i.e.,piston pin closer to the counterweights, often times wh...

I have one of these same blocks bored to 4.00. I have one small area low in the bore between 7 and 8 o'clock (non thrust) in cylinder # 5 which sonics at .085.

I am now doing early hemi rocker arm tip truing inhouse. Please email me for information and pricing.

It seems that quite often someone rebuilds their hemi and upon start-up, gets no oil to the rockers. I cannot stress enough how important it is when rebuilding rockers that EVERY passage be checked and cleaned of any blockage. I am going to share some info concerning the Chrysler 331 354 and 392 oil...

With prices going up, and car heads getting used, many are going to truck or industrial heads. One question always seems to come up. "Where do I drill for water?" The answer has always been somewhat vague. On the ends. :wink: Hopefully this will help. This is a cutaway of a Chrysler truck ...

If any of you are attending the 2008 Chryslers at Carlisle show, be sure to stop by and say hello.
I am located in spaces N28 - 31. Thanks.

Tom

There are pictures of it here : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160250619043&rd=1 also the full story and dyno results here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=218550&highlight=desoto+...

For those of you who dont visit the H.A.M.B. board, I'll repost here. Pick any of the following: COOL. WOW. AWESOME. And thats just the beginning. I just received one of Peter's Desoto raised block intakes for review. Let me say straight up..... you guys are going to be VERY pleased. This intake is ...

Arrington's advertise a conversion kit consisting of a front cover, distributor, and cam.

Danny who?

Welcome. And please dont be bashful.

Tom

the fix is, bolt the heads on, then wipe a layer of black permatex across the top of that area, from front to back- between head and block- then it won't leak oil there

Actually, thats not a fix. Its an oil leak waiting to happen. But to each their own. Good luck with your build.

I dont believe there is a significant difference in port size. The slight problem with using 270 heads on a 315-325 block is that due to a casting difference, the heads do not quite cover the keyhole shaped pushrod holes in the 315/325 block. You will need to either add some weld or epoxy onto the h...

Are finally in stock. P.M. or email for details.

Yes.

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