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  1. Roger63

    Dip stick hole

    Has anyone ever seen this? It appears that a metal plug has been inserted into the dipstick hole.
  2. Roger63

    Mondays dumb question

    Assembling the lower end on my 440 and when I get to the rod bearings I discover 1 bearing has an oil hole. Where does it go? Rod side or cap side? I researched all afternoon. The only thing I could find is oil hole must point towards cam. WTF does that mean? It's 440 with LY rods, be gentle...
  3. Roger63

    File fit or not

    I'm getting ready to order parts for my 440 build. I've never tried file fit rings so I'm looking for a little guidance. What I have, 440 bred .060 over forged aluminum flat tops. I'm not sure yet how far down in the hole they are going to be. 516 heads that have been shaved just enough to clean...
  4. Roger63

    Its a Monday

    I went to the machine shop this morning to drop off my new to me crank for polishing. I'm glad you're is what my machinist says, he then proceeds to show me this As he started honing a piece popped out of the cylinder
  5. Roger63

    Comp cam information please

    So I got my 440 tore down and I knew it didn't have a sock cam. The numbers on the end of the shaft are 292 with 2 orange dots it is comp cam but after looking all over the web and spending an hour on hold I've come up empty. Can someone give me any info on this cam? Thanks.
  6. Roger63

    Keep it? Throw it?

    I disassembled the 440 that came in my rt today and this is what I found. 2 different heads 1 a 452 the other is unknown as there are no casting numbers. Cast crank in good condition..060 oversize pistons fairly new, the rods appear to be in great shape. But, they have been numbered twice and...
  7. Roger63

    727 date code id

    I've searched some the old threads on this subject only to find the links no longer work. Does anyone have a link to find out what this means PK 368186449764062 Thanks
  8. Roger63

    Heas id

    Ok need some help, I decided to take off valve covers on my new car so I can ID the heads since the 440 is a 78 date code I better find out what I valve. I got these numbers off of # 3 intake runner 3482 46 and 2301 on #1 intake runner. What do I have?
  9. Roger63

    Something strange

    Yesterday I was road testing my car after finally getting the brakes bugs all worked out. While I was slowing to turn into the driveway my oil pressure went to zero. I immediately killed the engine and rolled into my drive,put in park fired it up again and had full pressure back. Any ideas?
  10. Roger63

    727 dipstick

    Does anyone know by chance the length of 727 dipstick for a 71 b body 440? I have the tube but no dipstick and nobody I can find sell just the dipstick.
  11. Roger63

    Cast iron intakes

    Is there a difference between a factory HP intake vs non HP intake?
  12. Roger63

    My 1st 440 build in almost 40 years

    I actually got started about 4 months ago, gathering up a engine tearing down and inspecting. Took 2 months to get block cleaned and sonic checked along with heads being reworked. So I started ordering parts today and immediately ran into a snag. Availability, shout out to 69bee for the help...
  13. Roger63

    Valve locks and retainers

    I need a vendor where I can get 3/8 stem valve locks and retainers for my 440. They are stock valves and I can't seem to find them anywhere. Thanks for any help.
  14. Roger63

    Engine Pad decode

    Ok folks I know what most of it means but some I cant identify, a little help please. J 440 with a maltose cross 7 15. E2 Thanks Also what dies the letter stand for that is stamped in the top of the pistons?
  15. Roger63

    Small block to big block

    I'm getting ready to start the project. Patient is a 71 satellite that has a factory 318. I know that I need to change the motor mounts. But which are the best? I've looked at several on line and a lot of them look different from each other. Please share what you know.
  16. Roger63

    Gear help please

    I just swapped out my open 2.71 carrier to a 3.55 sure grip. I'm running 235 60R15 tires. Assuming my speedometer was correct before. What would the speed difference be?
  17. Roger63

    Searching and need help

    I've been looking and looking for a sure grip unit for my 8.25 rear. I have ordered 3 different units 2 from jegs and 1 from Summit. Each time they take the order then cancel due to whatever reason, doesn't matter. Does anybody know of a reliable source to find this part? Thanks Roger
  18. Roger63

    440 question

    I seen this motor for sale locally and I know what the E 440 means, but does the rest indicate on the pad.
  19. Roger63

    maybe a dumb question

    Here we go I have a 8.75 489 case diff in my charger. I done the spin the whell trick they go opposite direction. Is it possible that a suregrip will mimic a open carrier if it is in need of rebuilding.
  20. Roger63

    slap stick

    Is there a conversion available to use a cable on a factory slap stick shifter instead of linkage?
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