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| Author: | theomahamoparguy [ Wed May 27, 2015 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Does every Aspen/Volare have a cast-crank engine? |
Hello everyone, been a while. Here's the deal, Im looking at a 76 Aspen 4 door for parts. Does this necessarily mean it would have a cast crank engine? I cant tell from outside what the difference is. Anyway, Ill be using the drivetrain {the body is just eaten up with rust BAD!} to install in a 1975 Plymouth Duster that is really decent shape. Would a cast crank engine be a bad choice? BTW, the duster was originally a 318 car that I bought with no drivetrain for 500 bucks. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Wed May 27, 2015 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does every Aspen/Volare have a cast-crank engine? |
Quote: Hello everyone, been a while. Here's the deal, Im looking at a 76 Aspen 4 door for parts. Does this necessarily mean it would have a cast crank engine?
No. Forged cranks were used at the start of '76 production. Look at the stamped engine number. If there's an "E" after the "225", it's a cast-crank engine.Quote: Ill be using the drivetrain {the body is just eaten up with rust BAD!} to install in a 1975 Plymouth Duster that is really decent shape. Would a cast crank engine be a bad choice?
No, it'd be fine assuming it's in good condition.Quote: BTW, the duster was originally a 318 car that I bought with no drivetrain for 500 bucks.
Slant-6 engine doesn't fit V8 K-frame in '67-up A-bodies.
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| Author: | theomahamoparguy [ Wed May 27, 2015 5:16 pm ] |
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Thanks Dan. I guess I will be looking for a "K" . It will be different going from a 318 to a slant but I'm thinking it should be a good deal. The Duster was a 318, power disc brake and A/C with an 8 1/4 rear car originally. It still has the rear so that's good. Of course it might be easier to go with the V8 but, I like the idea of the slant. Hey I'll also get some spare parts from the Aspen. |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Wed May 27, 2015 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Yep... |
Quote: No. Forged cranks were used at the start of '76 production. Look at the stamped engine number. If there's an "E" after the "225", it's a cast-crank engine.
Back in the late 90's I acquired a 1976 Aspen to get the 225 and 904 out of to replace the window block special in a '75 Dart Sport I was helping a buddy with...it was a late 1975 date coded car (love that bronze paint), but had a forged crank engine in it...most of the "late" '76 Volares and Aspens I've seen in junkyards (when you could spot a few examples in mopar row) had cast crank engines in them.
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| Author: | matv91 [ Thu May 28, 2015 6:24 pm ] |
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