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by 345 DeSoto
Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: DeSoto Roller Cam Help
Replies: 4
Views: 5396

Re: DeSoto Roller Cam Help

I've finally (last Autumn) got my roller cam/roller lifters installed in my 291 DeSoto. The cam is a mid 50's Chet Herbert #7, and the lifters are Mopar LA 273-360 Retro Rollers. When we finally got it all buttoned together, and tuned the carburetors, it ran like a watch... :D 98.JPG 101.JPG 119.JPG
by 345 DeSoto
Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) Early Dodge / DeSoto HEMIs
Topic: New Cams for Chrysler, Dodge and Desoto Hemis
Replies: 3
Views: 10047

Re: New Cams for Chrysler, Dodge and Desoto Hemis

For those of you interested, you might check out these threads. I'm "345 DeSoto" on the Posts... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=416827&highlight=desoto+hemi+cam http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=335727&highlight=desoto+hemi+cam http://www.jalo...
by 345 DeSoto
Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:24 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: DeSoto Roller Cam Help
Replies: 4
Views: 5396

Re: DeSoto Roller Cam Help

Danny,
By all means, Post his contact info... :D
by 345 DeSoto
Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: DeSoto Roller Cam Help
Replies: 4
Views: 5396

DeSoto Roller Cam Help

My DeSoto roller cam came today...it's "used" but looks like it's never been installed/run, and is in perfect condition. Question is, how do I tell if it was ground for solid rollers or hydraulic rollers?... :-?
by 345 DeSoto
Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) Early Dodge / DeSoto HEMIs
Topic: 4V intake for low deck Dodge
Replies: 13
Views: 18225

Re: 4V intake for low deck Dodge

I'd like to give this a try, however, before laying all that money out for an intake I'd need to cut up, I'd like to see what "38 Mopar Fan"'s intakes look like. Is this the same person/establishment as "Hamilton Intakes"? Besides, I'd need one for a 276/291 DeSoto. Any pictures ...
by 345 DeSoto
Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:06 am
Forum: Hemi Timeslips
Topic: 1965 Hemi Coronet
Replies: 0
Views: 6043

1965 Hemi Coronet

1965 Winter Nationals... '65 Hemi Dodge...I turned 10.27/127 and got beat by .01 sec. by a '65 Plymouth Hemi... :x
by 345 DeSoto
Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:35 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Distributor Re-Curve Help
Replies: 1
Views: 3045

Distributor Re-Curve Help

I need to have a '57 DeSoto 341 Hemi Firedome/Fireflite distributor re-curved to '57 345 Hemi Adventurer specifications. I have the specifications for both the vacuum and centrifugal settings. Can anyone recommend who to send it to and have the work none? I'm in Florida, however, I will send it wher...
by 345 DeSoto
Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:11 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Can I Shim Hemi Rocker Arm Stanchions ?
Replies: 2
Views: 3813

First off, you aren't "Dyno" Don Nickelson and trying to fool us all by mis-spelling your last name, are you? To answer your question, I see what you're trying to do, however, there are a few problems involved. The heads are held down by the bolts which hold the rocker stantions down. Wash...
by 345 DeSoto
Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:32 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: What octain do you use in you hemi?
Replies: 15
Views: 13464

First off, CRASH...WHICH Hemi are you refering to...'50's Hemis, '60-'70s Hemis, or current production "Hemis"? If it's current production, then you can use 87 and the knock sensors in your engine will compensate and you may notice a small decrease in performace with NO adverse effects to ...
by 345 DeSoto
Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:50 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: '57 DeSoto Adventurer
Replies: 0
Views: 2366

'57 DeSoto Adventurer

Would anyone have a set of Power Steering Pump brackets for a '57 341/345 DeSoto Hemi (NOT Poly) for sale? tdefoster@aol.com
by 345 DeSoto
Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:45 am
Forum: (LEGACY) Early Dodge / DeSoto HEMIs
Topic: Power Steering Brackets
Replies: 0
Views: 2630

Power Steering Brackets

Would anyone have a set of Power Steering Pump brackets for a 1957 DeSoto 341/345 Hemi (NOT Poly) for sale? tdefoster@aol.com