318 chrysler question
Printed From: CorrectCraftFan.com
Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Engine Repair
Forum Discription: Engine problems and solutions
URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=849
Printed Date: November-22-2024 at 9:46am
Topic: 318 chrysler question
Posted By: Guests
Subject: 318 chrysler question
Date Posted: September-22-2004 at 6:07pm
|
Hey all.... I am looking at a 1969 barracuda with a 318 chrysler w/ velvet drive transmission.I was thinking of doing a rebuild on the engine if i buy it. I saw a engine for sale near me. It's a 318 chrysler with a borg warrner velvet drive tranny completly rebuilt with 100 hours on it. Its a 72 yr though. Would this fit in my 69 yr barracuda? It would save me big $$ and allot of time.
Thanks all, Chris 
|
Replies:
Posted By: 66polyhead
Date Posted: September-23-2004 at 2:00am
|
Don't forget to deduct for the Tylenol. Pull it apart in a referenced and recorded way. Take it to a decent machine shop in your area, put it back together, !ORIGINAL!, and enjoy your handy work! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=220&yrstart=1925&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - KY Wildcat |
Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: September-23-2004 at 2:13am
|
The 69 and 72 318s will both be LM style as opposed to a polyhead. Depending wwhere you are Speed Specialities in El Cajo California already has an LM block bored .60 over. If it were me I would rebuild the original engine unless it was run in salt water. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=250&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000%20" rel="nofollow - 2000 Ski |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: September-23-2004 at 11:06am
Thanks all....the only reason i ask is that i looked at the engine in the boat i am looking at and at the end of the serial # infront where the pullies are, it has a M after the number. The other rebuilt engine and tranny have 100 hours on after a complete rebuild including the block. Upgraded all components , starter, alternator pumps coolers and a electroniic mallory ignition.Transmission completly rebuilt. Just a dropin.... And the engine is only a hour and a half from my house.
|
Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: September-23-2004 at 2:11pm
|
I would guess that your original engine is obviously a marine engine and the rebuilt used an automotive block for the rebuild. I don't think the blocks were different. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=250&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000%20" rel="nofollow - 2000 Ski |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: September-23-2004 at 5:26pm
|
Thanks Rick, 66polyhead, for the help. The rebuilt is a m. Guy is sending a picture of it today. And by the way. I found a guy in orland fl who will rebuild mine for $1,300.00. Yea....nice deal. And will ship back and forth to me for 75 bucks. Im about a 3 hour drive from them. If anyone needs # i will post it.
Again, Thanks all, Chris 
|
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: September-23-2004 at 8:53pm
|
I just talked to the guy who owns the boat and he said when he did a compression test it was around 120 if that means anything. The boats been sitting for two years though and makes me a bit sketchy.... any feedback from any of you engiine guru's.....
Thanks chris
|
Posted By: jameski
Date Posted: September-23-2004 at 11:28pm
|
The important thing about a compression test is that all 8 cylinders are similar.
As for the 2 years... IF it was winterized PROPERLY before it was stored, then you should have no problems at all. Just summerize properly and go. If gas was left in the carb, then it might need a rebuild (but not necessarily) - I would try it first. ------------- current boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1977 - 94 Sport Nautique previous boat http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=601 - 78 Martinique |
Posted By: 66polyhead
Date Posted: September-24-2004 at 1:26am
|
If all 8 cylinders are within 10%, @120 p.s.i, that is 12 p.s.i. difference, it should be O.K.. As for marine, and auto app. blocks, most single engine Chryslers are right hand rotation. This is why you can use a auto motor in a boat. On my Poly motor, the left head is strictly marine. Mainly because of the coolant flow. Be shure to look closely at the coolant hoses and if you can, look at a service manual, for a coolant flow diagram. I learned much needed knowledge about mine by buying a manual. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=220&yrstart=1925&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - KY Wildcat |