Mild power upgrade 318la?

[Old Iron]

the original 318LA motors had a limp-dick 360 deg. open plenum manifold, that breathed like an asthmatic sled dog.

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[billy]

I just pulled a perfectly good 5.9 Magnum (360) out of my '47 Dodge pickup that will slide right in the place of your 318. Just sayin.....

If i still lived in the desert.
We would already have that boy installed!

 

[I-R-POPS]

That's what happens when you move off to helfino. Don't know where that is but I'll probably be going close by there in late June or July on the way to Alaska. Might be able to drop it off.

 

[billy]

I will call you soon.
A 360 that YOU built sounds great
Because I know the quality of your work.
Top notch

 

[billy]

Since you mentioned Pertronix, I assume you have points... if their condition and dwell are off, they can give the "loaded diaper" effect.



The best way to remove power is... suck the timing out of it. Make sure your advance devices work properly, vacuum diaphragm and line, mechanical weights moving FREELY and completely.

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The vacuum advance timing thing does not hold any vacuum at all
AND i had a leaky hose
Replacing both parts tomorrow.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

The vacuum advance timing thing does not hold any vacuum at all
AND i had a leaky hose
Replacing both parts tomorrow.

That will make a difference, for sure. How about the mechanical (centrifugal) weights?

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[billy]

That will make a difference, for sure. How about the mechanical (centrifugal) weights?

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Tomorrow's my day off so i will fool with it then

 

[billy]

Boy i sure hope this fixes my gutless on hills problem

 

[MercuryMac]

I-R-POPS, Have I got an opportunity for you. If Billy won't take your motor, when you get up into northern Alberta, you'll be going by my farm and you can drop it off there. I live about an hour and half drive before you get to Mile Zero on the Alaska Highway.

 

[billy]

I have to open up the distributor and see what the part indicated connects to.

 

[billy]

I have to open up the distributor and see what the part indicated connects to.

 

[MercuryMac]

Billly, that arm hooks into the breaker plate [flat plate that the points bolt to]. I'm not as familiar with Chrysler distributers but with Fords you have to put that new vacuum advance in with the distributer breaker plate still in place.
Maybe there's a tutorial on Utube.

 

[billy]

Billly, that arm hooks into the breaker plate [flat plate that the points bolt to]. I'm not as familiar with Chrysler distributers but with Fords you have to put that new vacuum advance in with the distributer breaker plate still in place.
Maybe there's a tutorial on Utube.

It doesnt seem to touch anything in there.
I am going to loosen the screws and wiggle it around

 

[billy]

I got mad at the direct replacement that seems to do nothing.
Bought a HEI distributor from jegs for 70 bucks

 

[billy]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...gC3kzpDuiHAwQdQFQ&sig2=3E3HYjpMRFbGhaTgc_G-xQ

 

[Old Iron]

You won't be disappointed.

 

[billy]

I have to open up the distributor and see what the part indicated connects to.

The new one don't fit.
So i am putting the old one back on so i can move the truck

 

[billy]

HEI distributor should be here Wednesday.
VROOOM!
SKREEE!
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