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Hello all, I am installing one of these in my '68 inside a factory console. I've done some research to plan this out, and my one concern is the shift cable. I've heard of folks having problems with the cable melting - primarily due to radiated heat from headers. And yes, I am running a set...

Folks, I have a '68 B body with the stock auto shifter mounted in the center console. Just wondering if anybody has replaced this shifter with an aftermarket unit and mated it to the console. The factory shifter has several pivot points = places for slop in the linkage. I might consider...

I built a 727 to go behind my 493 stroker and have questions about the resulting shift points. Here's a quick rundown: 1974 Torqueflite entirely rebuilt (my first time) using top quality parts from a very reputable transmission builder. Built to easily handle the ~550 hp of the stroker...

Hello all, I've got my new 493 stroker RB motor running, installed, and in final tuning stages. Here are the particulars: Stock six pack setup 440 stroked to 493 inches 1 7/8" headers A727 with 3000 stall converter Trickflow 240 heads 9.8:1 compression Cam is solid flat tappet, custom ground...

Hello all, Got an easy question for you. I am about to bolt my torque converter to flex plate (727 trans), and observe the gap between the flex plate and converter is 0.245". My understanding is this is a bit too much? I've read the max gap should be 0.187", and that I should use some grade...

Hello all, Got a quick question on rear diff operating temperature. I have a new Dana 60 from Strange, with 3.54 gears and the True-Trac anti-spin center section. I have over 400 miles on it at this point, and am trying to observe the break-in guidance from Strange (take short trips and go...

Hello, I have a set of Trickflow heads on an RB motor in a '68 B-body. Power steering car, 500 inch stroker with a Mopar 528 cam. Street use only. I've done some research but would like to hear if anybody here has specific experience with header fitment. There appear to be a handful of...

I just finished installing my Harlan Sharp rocker assemblies onto Trick Flow 240 heads and something popped into my mind. As we know, the stock rocker shaft setup on a big block mandates a specific rocker shaft orientation due to the location of the oiling holes in the shaft. There is a right...

Got a quick question about setting up a valvetrain and measuring for pushrods. I have Harlan Sharp rockers on Trickflow 240 heads (mechanical flat tappet cam). I am using a checking pushrod with a cup at the top end. I see the clearance between the cup outer edge and the rocker arm is on...

Hello, I will be breaking in a flat tappet engine project soon. I have some 10w30 Gibbs Driven HR2 oil (high zinc). Will this be sufficient for break in purposes, or should I add some Comp Cams break in additive to it? Thanks!

Folks, The title pretty much says it all - what is the consensus on engine break-in? Thermostat or no thermostat? BTW we are talking about temperature climate, maybe 60 or 70 degree day. Thanks.

Hello, I am planning on using a Harlan Sharp rocker setup on TrickFlow 240 heads (big block). Any experience on which valve covers fit and which do not? Thanks!

Hey folks, I would like to hear your method of doing a final block wash after all machine work has been done. My block is back from the shop, and I have heard some folks say hot soapy water followed by immediate drying and douse with WD40. But others say water is a no-no, because you can...

Hello all, I have started mocking up my stroker kit from 440 Source. Got a question. The pins slide right into the pistons very easily, but the fit in the rod is tight. The rod includes a bushing (bronze?) - I put some light oil on the pin and bushing before sliding the pin through the rod...

Hey guys, Asking for some opinions on the Mopar 528 solid cam. I am converging on my 500" stroker build; here are some key points: Street use only, 3.54 gears, Torqueflite 3800 lb B body Power brakes John Cope specified converter, designed for this combination 440 based 500" stroker with...

Hello all, I am planning a stroker build for my 440 block and would appreciate some advice. I will be using the TrickFlow 240 heads on a 500 inch stroker. Cam will be a solid lifter with perhaps 0.520" to 0.550" valve lift. Spring pressures will be maybe 330lbs (open). I see that there are...

Hello all, I have an idle adjustment question - hope you can give me some guidance. I have a freshly rebuilt 383 now installed in my '68 Coronet. Here are the particulars: CR = 8.6:1 Cam = Summit 6400 (214/224 degrees, with 112 degrees LSA) Carb = Holley 750 vacuum secondary, with electric...

Hello all, Thanks for the help/advise provided thus far in my 727 rebuild. This is a street application that will live behind a ~550hp big block. I am using red clutches/kolene steels, along with a CRT auto valve body. My question is, what are your thoughts on using a blocker rod behind the...

OK got another question regarding my '74 Torqueflite rebuild. This unit will go behind a ~550hp big block - street use only. Here is a short summary of what I am doing: Red clutches and Kolene steels Red front band Billet servos Bolt in sprag 4 pinion planetaries 3.8 lever Transgo TF2 shift...

Hello all, I am tearing into my '74 727 trans and have found something strange. Upon disassembly of the front pump, I see two V shaped gouges in the front pump support. At first glance I thought these were due to some debris in the pump but found nothing else evil in this area. I did a bit...