Re: [FWDLK] 1959 Dodge 383 rebuild: Any special notes?

[Mike Apfelbeck <moparmike72@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The later B engines didn't even use exhaust manifold gaskets, resurface
the manifolds( if they are warped) and they can be installed either with
a thin smear of high-temperature RTV silicone, or nothing at all.
A quality three-angle valve job is well worth the money, setting the
valve stem heights afterward will ensure a smoother idle and vacuum
readings. Use the smaller a/c water pump impeller, it will circulate the
water a bit slower, so it picks up more heat and will free up a tiny bit
of horsepower. A new high volume oil pump is a good addition to a rebuilt
383, as is a quality timing chain/ gear set. The valve timing needs to be
properly checked when the timing gears go on too, it isn't good enough to
just eyeball the marks.

Mike

At 01:08 PM 1/24/2009, Bjwt56@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Lou:
>
>      I don't know anything about the 428FE engine,
> but the Felpro fiber exhaust gaskets failed on my Fury 303.  I had
> to replace them with metal gaskets after I couldn't stand the noise
> anylonger.
>
>      John
>
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