help id my 318

[2001_lightning]

So I have a 318 that I'm trying to get running but when I go get parts I don't know what year its from. When I scraped some crud off it had a light blue or green color to it. Its actually in a 74 international truck. Also I read I can put a stock 440 cam in a 318. Is that correct. Thanks for the help.

 

[Shorty Thompson]

So I have a 318 that I'm trying to get running but when I go get parts I don't know what year its from. When I scraped some crud off it had a light blue or green color to it. Its actually in a 74 international truck. Also I read I can put a stock 440 cam in a 318. Is that correct. Thanks for the help.

a RB cam in in a "LA" ? Nope can't be done . Btw , look on that passengerside for the build date .

 

[69 Runner]

What shorty said. 318 is a small block. 440 is a big block. Nothing but a few bolts will interchange between them. And check the block like he said for the cast date

 

[2001_lightning]

Alright thanks guys for help. Do y'all know any quick mods that will pep it up a bit? I'm fixing it up as a gift for my father in law and want to give it some more power.

 

[2001_lightning]

About the cam. It says on allpar that its the 340/360 H.P. cam that can go into a 318. What do y'all think?

 

[69 Runner]

A 340 cam might be a good choice if you're gonna change the intake and carb to something that will work with it (check the power bands). And remember, if you change to a more aggressive cam, you'll have to change valve springs as well

 

[2001_lightning]

Thanks 69runner I guess ill start with some headers and exhaust. I already rebuilt the carb, cleaned the water pump, gonna change fluids and replace timing chain. Some body work and ill have a happy in law. Thanks for the help guys!