Hi Ron, Yeah, I'll make a note. The link on the Mancini site shows it for 'all V6/V8's. I know that they are similar. The B/RB block is a different piece. I took the 318 you referred to as meaning a Poly block 318- which is 'basically' a B-Block, not the LA-based 318. I was under the impression the 318/361/383 were all basically based on the same block from the timeframe. So, I stand corrected. That's a keeper for me too! Charles. On 7/17/10 2:19 PM, "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hey Chuck - > > Lotsa good info here. This email is a 'keeper'. > > Yes, I plan to have my machine shop install the bushing when I have the > block rebuilt. > > The only correction to what you have here is that my bushing is part > no.1324281. The part no. you listed, 1737725, is for B blocks. My engine is > a 326, which is based on the 318. > > Ron > > >> Hi Ron, >> That is the driveshaft bushing that the others have spoke of. It is also >> called an Intermediate Shaft Bushing, or Oil Pump Driveshaft Bushing. >> You will need to replace the bushing. >> There is a discussion about replacing it here: >> http://www.moparchat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59897 >> Or here: >> > http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/mopp_0101_how_to_resto_spec_build_a >> _340_engine/index.html >> >> It is available from multiple sources, as it is used in all V6-V8's, the > 2.2 >> and 2.5 mopar 4 cyl, and all the way up to the Magnum engines. So, you > can >> get it from the dealer, Mancini Racing, or any number of parts houses >> (AutoZone, Advanced Auto, etc should be able to order it.). >> Mancini has it here: >> >> http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/inshbuv1.html >> Or >> Part number would be P1737725 for a dealer or any other parts source you > may >> want to use (Summit, Jegs, Etc). Might have to drop the P, but that is > what >> I have found. >> >> The REAL issue is that it needs to be installed with a special tool that >> will seat it properly. It has to be burnished into place. It cannot be >> just dropped in, or pounded in with a drift. You can google for the tool, >> as it is common. >> Summit Racing carries it- >> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/OTC-6293/ >> >> The problem is, it is expensive, so if you are going to do LOTS of > rebuilds, >> it is worth it. If not, well, it's not. The solution is simple. If you >> have not yet done so, when you send the block out to have it cleaned, >> degreased, honed, etc, just supply the machine shop with the bushing and >> have them install it. I've never seen a machine shop yet who could not do >> this- as this bushing set-up is common to MOST american engines. And, the >> bushing is CHEAP- so no reason NOT to change it. >> >> Have Fun, >> Charles >> >> >> On 7/16/10 8:49 PM, "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >>> OK, the shaft is out. >>> >>> The block was mounted on an engine stand. I rotated the block 180 > degrees so >>> that it was upside down, then I drove the shaft out with a screwdriver. > It >>> came out with a T-shaped copper bushing attached. The bushing is 1" wide > by >>> 1.25 " tall. This is what the shaft was stuck on. >>> >>> Initially, the bushing was stuck on the shaft. But I managed to remove > it >>> without damage. Is this bushing easily available ? Should I reuse it, or > get >>> a new one ? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Ron >>> >>> ************************************************************* >>> >>> To unsubscribe or set your subscription options, please go to >>> http://lists.psu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=l-forwardlook&A=1 >> >> > ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options, please go to http://lists.psu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=l-forwardlook&A=1
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