Re: [FWDLK] intake torque specs

[David Charles Gedraitis <dcg@WPI.EDU>]

Actually it's a Chrysler, and it has the Spider type intake. Am I mistaken
as to what engine this is?

~dave

On Mon, 16 Jul 2001, David Homstad wrote:

> Dave
>
> Are you sure you have a 55 301? I thought that engine (similar to a 318
> Poly) was introduced in mid 1956. In 55, I think Plymouth used the Dodge V8,
> which is totally different. Probably a 241 or 260.
>
> Check out http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/4164/55.htm for a
> discussion of 55/56 Plymouth engines.
>
> The easiest way to tell the Dodge Poly from a Plymouth Poly is that the
> Dodge intake manifold sits up like a spider on individual legs and has a
> separate plate to seal of the lifter valley. The Plymouth (318 style) uses
> the manifold to seal the lifter valley.
>
> You should be able to get all of your gasket needs from Felpro, from
> complete engine sets to just manifold sets, for either engine type. There
> was also a gasket set for a 56 and newer Plymouth V8 (318 style) recently on
> eBay.
>
> If you have a Dodge engine, the intake manifold torque should be identical
> to the 56 at 30 ft-lbs. Data is in the Specifications at the back of the
> Manual. The Manual doesn't say so, but I would tighten up the bolts on any
> manifold by starting in the center, alternating from side to side, and work
> out to the ends. Start with 10 ft-lbs, and then repeat at 20, then 30.
> Retorque after driving a hundred miles or so.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@lists.psu.edu]On Behalf Of David Charles Gedraitis
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 1:40 PM
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> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] intake torque specs
>
> also, does anyone know a dependable place to get gaskets for said intake?
> ('55 301 poly 2bbl) NAPA has struck out twice, but we suspect it's the
> counter guy, who needs to ask for the year " '55 " to be clarified as
> "1955"  if i'm not mistaken, there aren't too many other options...
>
> ~dave
>