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10 or 12 years ago,Bucky Austin supposedly made a set for his bb/fc,using an Olds DRCE block.Don't know if he ever completed or ran them.

I would verify tdc with dial indicater,then put a stick-on timing tape to correspond with your pointer at tdc.I'm assuming you are using an original front cover with a fixed pointer.

Go to Nitro Geezers,click on biographies,click on The Shrank Bros.The info won't help you one damn bit,but vrey interesting stoy of blown fuel 276 DeSoto.

All low deck engines were made from the same casting,just bored to the next size without increasine bore thickness.Same with tall deck engines,but tall deck engines were compensated with thicker walls to accomidate larger bore.DON"T try to bore to tall deck diameter.

Let me know where the funeral is.I'll send flowers.

Hey,don't let anyone talk you out of a Desoto.Can be built as inexspensevly as any other Hemi,some parts exchange.Mine was" rebuilt "25 yrs.ago,only 800 mi.,lower end perfect,but terrible valve job and int.valves with worst hone job ever seen.Had bored to brand x to use moly rings,forged p...

Pete,I do have one question for you.Did you have a problem with the intake bolts since they are close to theports?I'm going to use allen head bolts on my intake to get clearance.

Pete,Tom,MOPAR to ya!This is what Studebaker guy's have been doing for a while on their forum(with pic's).I chose to mill my plates because my drill press is set up for light milling.I suppose that the self proclaimed "expert "will post that you it won't work.He probly believes that GM'S 1...

I remember reading many years ago that the early solid lifter street HEMI cam was modeled on an Isky grind.Can anyone confirm this?I've got a Isky early HEMI cam that spec's almost exactly the same.

Sounds like you'e been looking at the Studebaker forums.I am building my own manifold also for a DeSoto.I thought about using the same Edelbrock as you,but too expensive.I'm building mine using materials that are available to anyone,and can be built on your work bench ,needing only drill press and a...

I bought a stand from Summit#sum-g1011.Put engine on it,and it had a SEVERE downward tilt,plus had slight shift to the right.Took engine off,cut and rewelded level and straight.Put engine back on and still hand downward slant due to slop in rotating head.Put 1 inch spacer on front leg,still has very...

Have seen all Jimmy White and Bass'nA vids,really cool.My reccomendation on over bore is to go no more than needed to clean it up,save some for later...

Scootermcrad,just build it,and save a HEMI,don't listen to anyone who tells you different.'49 to '62(?)Oldsmobiles had same type extended block,never stopped them from becoming popular.My latest HEMI project is a DeSoto.Naysayers have told me to scrap it,but I have built it on a budget by checking e...

Hemi4t,I've thought about all the replies to your question,so here are some thoughts,as I am a few weeks away from putting my Hemi together for the final time.I have an original 1964 GTO(been in family since new),it has a closed system,ie:,oil fill not vented,pcv just sucks vapors,not mixed with fre...

Does anyone know what the big end measurement(without bearing shell)is supposed to be?Machine shop needs to know to finish my rods.Really need this info,Thanks.

Go to the victory library.com/mopar/hemi-c.Use Yahoo,not Google.

So ,if the valve seals prevent pressure from commining up thru the valve guide,why did Chrysler put holes in the exaust guide?The exaust gases will always follow the path of least resistance,out the ex. port,not up the guide.

This is the way I see it,if I'm wrong,please post reply.The valve stems need lubrication.The intakes are on the suction side, so they need seals to limit oil supply.The exhaust is on the pressure side so they don't need seals,BUT,the guide clearance,piston rings, fuel mixture,engine coolant temp.,an...

Valve covers do not interchange between engine families.To be specific,DeSoto only fits DeSoto.

Go for it.

What is the name of your company,and do you have a web site?thanks.

O.K.,after reading the above reply,why not make the manifold with an interchangeable bolt on top top to accomodate various induction setups?Or a blank top top to let the user determine the end use?Would reduce tooling costs,and make basic manifold base more adaptable to end user.Raised deck maniflod...

Does your employer have a website?Thanks.

Looks like you got a good core for a reasonable price.I don't think that you can complain,nobody twisted your arm to make you bid.

Hi guys!I've got a steel billet cam that I'm going to use in a street driven engine.Normally a bronze gear is required,but due to the wear factor I was wondering if the stock gear can be given an anti-friction coating to make it compatable with the steel billet cam?Has anyone done this?Thanks for yo...