Sounds good Al. I'll send a check to you with shipping included. Just want to confirm that there are no cracks in the black covering on the piece... One I have is cracked...
Yep, you need to change out that timing gear set. As said, those nylon upper teeth can shred off...yours isnt that bad, but it is definitely worn. A new timing set will definitely increase engine power as timing will not be as retarded due to chain wear. You can see the wear in the upper gear...
I've had great luck with LiquiMoly 10W-60 in my 383 with 135K on the short block. Rings are a bit loose, and it has reduced oil consumption to about 1qt every 2K miles. I put in a bottle of zinc additive with the LiquiMoly. Engine runs very smooth and lunati voodoo cam is a bit quieter with...
Pretty sure that you can do exactly what you have stated...the timing cover fits over the dowels and the bottom shelf can pull out from the oil pan if the bolts are removed. I removed the oil pan on my 383 in the car...didnt have to raise the engine at all. Some of the bolts are tough to get...
440 source has a really nice stroker kit for a 383. I think it makes the 383 a 438 with the .030 over bore and 3.75 crank throw. There's another kit for the 383 that they offer also with more cubes.
My dad had the 67 Dodge Monaco version...9 passenger, fully loaded with the 350 HP 440. What a car that was. I have 4 older sisters and the 3 oldest drove the car. My dad loved that car....but...hated the gas mileage. It was actually a Chrysler executive car...used by George Love, the...