- Mopar LA Series V8 Engines: 318, 340, 360, and 273
The power ratings of the new LA-series 318 were exactly the same as those for the old polyspherical-head design, 230 hp and 340 lb-ft Generally, the 318 was a workhorse engine, using a single two-barrel carburetor for most of its life; it took regular gas, and provided good power, reliability, and, for a V8 of its time, economy
- Dodge Dakota, 1997-2004 technical details and specifications
Specifications for the Dodge Dakota should be similar for 1998 and 1999; for 2000, the 4 7 V8 replaced the 318 5 2 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 specifications should be similar except with regard to this engine Dodge Dakota truck review Body, electrical, environmental protection, service and repair details
- Proper thermostat temp for a MOPAR 318 Engine - Allpar Forums
Agree the 160 is a little bit low, a 180 would be a little more appropriate At the same time, since you have a good radiator that is oversized, when I had cold temps during the winter time, I would run a piece of cardboard that covered the bottom half of the radiator to reduce the cold air running through the radiator of my 74 Barracuda 318
- The Dodge Diplomat and Plymouth Gran Fury police cars - Allpar Forums
The 318 was replaced by the new crate motor from Direct Connection Rumored horsepower was a manageable 350 net with about 425 foot pounds of torque Top speed was in the neighborhood of 145 with these cars The chassis and brakes were changed The units are still being used sparingly for special cases
- Ramcharger 318 1988 TBI. No spark out of the coil. Fuel is ok.
Have you checked to see if the distributor is rotating while turning over the truck My 92 318 had a issue where the oil pump drive gear would fail causing a similar issue It is a quick check pop the cap and turn the engine over if it rotates then move on to chasing wires
- A look at the Carter BBS and BBD Carburetors - Allpar Forums
In the same year, the 318’s BBD gained a mixture adjustment for higher altitudes, which could be set from the top of the carburetor; this was only used on cars sold in high-altitude areas, and was replaced in 1982 by a separate mechanism These photos make it clear that the BBD had identically sized barrels and venturis
- Small block expansion core freeze plug size - Allpar Forums
I can't seem to nail down proper size for 318 rear block freeze plug NOT cam plug, but the two on each side I'm getting 1-5 8 and 1-21 64 as sizes Can anyone confirm proper size Thanks
- LA engines: 273, 318, 340, 360 - Allpar Forums
LA engines: 273, 318, 340, 360 Mike Mulvaney, Altamont, IL: I worked in a shop that ground crankshafts, cams, rods I have never come across a steel 340 crank I know that we have 318 steel cranks, and it seems the 360 has different kinds of iron used My Dad worked there for 47 years says
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