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by 61hawk
Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Engine Photos
Replies: 17
Views: 14774

Re: Engine Photos

Thanks, I found a guy selling similar valve covers on E-Bay, contacted him and he was willing to do my pair. I don't know if he's still doing it or not, shortly after doing mine I got an e-mail from him telling me that these were some of the best condition valve covers he's worked on, and that he wa...
by 61hawk
Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Engine Photos
Replies: 17
Views: 14774

Re: Engine Photos

PC Valve: If you want to use a PC valve, and they are very good idea, you'll need to admit filtered make up air into the engine. Otherwise, the benefit of the PC valve (circulating air) will not be realized. You'll also be pulling a vacuum in the engine which can cause issues. There are several way...
by 61hawk
Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Engine Photos
Replies: 17
Views: 14774

Re: Engine Photos

Look in this section for the reply Scott posted of the photos I took Saturday May5,2007 at 9:47 PM. The hoses are attached to the ports at the front of the intake between 1/3 on the driver side and 2/4 on the passenger side. A small amount of material may have to be ground off of the water pump to ...
by 61hawk
Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Engine Photos
Replies: 17
Views: 14774

Re: Engine Photos

just one problem there- you have the early 331 heads with no front water outlet, they would require a "wet" intake manifold to house thermostat and attach upper radiator hose- that engine basically has no rad hose/t-stat capability as is- by what I can glean, you either have to switch to ...
by 61hawk
Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:51 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: What torque converter to use?
Replies: 6
Views: 4828

Thanks, I also asked on the Hot Heads forum and received the same answer. Looks like I'll be going back with something along OEM specs.
by 61hawk
Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:23 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: What torque converter to use?
Replies: 6
Views: 4828

Correction: The rear end is a 3.73, not the 3.07. Will this make any difference in your recommendation?

Thanks.
by 61hawk
Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:21 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: What torque converter to use?
Replies: 6
Views: 4828

It's going in a '65 Chevy pickup and use the stock 3.07 rear end. It's mostly (or always) going to be used on the street. The truck will basically be stock except for the engine and transmission swap. The only other upgrades I'm doing are brakes (power discs | drums) and power steering. The engine w...
by 61hawk
Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: What torque converter to use?
Replies: 6
Views: 4828

What torque converter to use?

I'm ready to drop the engine and transmission into my chevy truck frame and still haven't bought a torque converter. What I have is a warmed up 331 (with just about every stock replacement Hot Heads replacement part), the cam is a little hotter than stock, but definately nothing too radical. The eng...
by 61hawk
Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:49 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Sanderson DD3 Headers
Replies: 3
Views: 4783

I'm using them on my '54 331. I'm 160 miles away from the engine currently but I do have pictures of them on the engine.

http://laanderud.com/65chevy/022507/

http://laanderud.com/65chevy/022707/

Or just look at the whole project up to this point:
http://laanderud.com/65chevy/

Lee
by 61hawk
Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: No dipstick
Replies: 1
Views: 3050

No dipstick

I noticed something while up working on my truck this weekend. There is no dipstick for the engine oil... no place in the oil pan for one either. Did I get the only engine that doesn't have a dipstick? This engine is a 331 and came out of a '54 New Yorker.

Lee
by 61hawk
Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: PS/AC/Alternator Brackets on a '54 331
Replies: 5
Views: 6654

PS/AC/Alternator Brackets on a '54 331

I'm trying to figure out how to mount all three accessories on my rebuilt '54 331 Hemi. HotHeads has the lower mounts for the A/C and alternator, but say I will need to fabricate a power steering pump bracket. I'm thinking that I would want the P/S pump mounted low on the driver's side and either th...
by 61hawk
Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:29 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Engine Photos
Replies: 17
Views: 14774

Balliesdad & 65Valiant: Thanks for the tips and pictures.

Well it fits!!! Pretty damn well too, just need to notch and box in the front crossmember and I should have clearance where I need it.

http://laanderud.com/65chevy/022707/index.html

Lee
by 61hawk
Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:24 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Engine Photos
Replies: 17
Views: 14774

Engine Test Fit

I've created a website for my '65 Chevy truck that I'll be putting the 331 Hemi in. Here's the link: http://laanderud.com/65chevy . One question I have is that I will need to use a remote thermostat housing... where do I attach it? I've never seen a picture of one attached to the engine. We will be ...
by 61hawk
Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Engine Photos
Replies: 17
Views: 14774

Engine Photos

Got photos of my engine from the engine rebuilder. I should have it next Sunday and it'll be going into my '65 Chevy pickup.
Image
Image

Lee
by 61hawk
Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:00 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Headers and Low End Torque
Replies: 2
Views: 3376

Headers and Low End Torque

I am having a 1954 331 rebuilt to pretty much stock specs but with a little warmer Isky cam and just picked up a set of Sanderson block hugger headers. Now that I've bought them, I'm wondering what if anything these will do to kill low end torque. I'm not planning on racing this thing, but being abl...
by 61hawk
Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:29 pm
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Hemi Studebaker
Replies: 1
Views: 2953

Re: Hemi Studebaker

scottm wrote:I was passed these pictures (from a Georgia show) to share.
To show that you can stick a Hemi in just about anything. :)

Thanks!
Tell me about it:

1962 Studebaker Lark convertible
Image

Whole story so far: http://laanderud.com/62lark

Lee
by 61hawk
Fri Apr 23, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Camshaft swap
Replies: 1
Views: 3096

Camshaft swap

Okay, newbie question... can I use a camshaft from a 1959 Dodge truck 354 in a 1954 Chrysler 331? I want to the Hot Heads timing gear/water pump housing and need to swap out the long snout cam with a short snout one.

Thanks.

Lee
by 61hawk
Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:32 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Anyone have copies of the Street Rodeder Hemi build-up?
Replies: 8
Views: 7356

Would anyone be interested or willing to scan or photocopy these articles? I'd be willing to pay for your time to get these articles. The other option would be to try to collect these magazines so if there is a list of month/year I need to look for I'll keep an eye open on E-Bay.

Thanks.

Lee
by 61hawk
Thu Oct 23, 2003 9:34 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Torqueflite Transmission behind a 331
Replies: 4
Views: 5739

Torqueflite Transmission behind a 331

I have been told that I will want to swap out the 2-speed Powerflite transmission from my '54 331 (C542) for a 3-speed Torqueflite transmission which will bolt right up. Is there anything I need to look for when hunting for this new transmission, I've read about the cast iron vs. aluminum models and...
by 61hawk
Sun Oct 19, 2003 8:19 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Will it fit?
Replies: 7
Views: 10494

Will it fit?

I am purchasing a 1954 331 Hemi engine to put in a 1962 Studebaker Lark convertible. The frame rails are 28.5" center to center. My question is will this engine fit in the frame? I've been told to ask someone to hold a tape measure over the heads and measure the engine from outside valve cover ...