Did the new springs need the spring seats machined for size? Did the retainers need the guides cut down? You should not have this much trouble installing springs whether they need shimming or not.

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the new cam kit spring from erson is on the right it's a bit taller.does that make any difference?
the 3 on the left are new and the rest showing are stock is there any problem with putting the erson cam kit springs on right out of the box.Oh and i have a different compressor now , works a little bit better.
Pulling motor or bust today i'll update maybe tonight.

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Ok motor is out i'm gonna shoot for assembly the other motor by tommorow before bed. Aiming for wed. to get the engine in it's coming along so hopefully i'll be buzzing around soon.
Kevin

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OK engine is assembled i'll post pictures tommorow if all goes well i'm dropping it in tommorow after school wish me luck still waiting on a fuel pump and gasket hopefully all goes well. Sorry haven't updated anything really inawhile been cranking on this bad boy everynight since i got all the parts it's basically ready to put in i'll post pictures and all the porblems i ran into when i have more time tommorow.
Kevin

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Good to hear it's ready to go in. Can't wait to see pics and hear about how good it runs.....on a side note, I got Neon #2's engine out today, but plans have sorta changed....

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There are 3 things that will live forever, cockroaches, Keith Richards, and Slant Six Dusters !!!

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take a look around

IT LIVES!!
so it rumbles like a kitten heres a couple pictures oh and i'm currently rebuilding the tranny it was semi toast second gear didnt exist on the maiden voyage but the engine runs exellent feels like i'm making some power, the 3,000rpm stall converter makes a world of difference when I stomp it. should be race ready this week so timeslips here I come.

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If you have that fuel filter in the left pic? It probably won't pass tech at the track. Those things will burn your car down,

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'72 Duster 198 stock cam, 3:23's Hookers on jack stands for 8 years in the driveway
'79 Maxivan 360 Offy Qjet Comp RV cam/rusting in the driveway.
93 D350 160HP Cummins Auto Dually Clubcab needs a injector pump
2005 Golden Couch Buick

Ok I rebuilt the tranny because 2nd gear was toasted on the maiden voyage somehow, had a tranny leak now fixed it's running good i gotta put some miles on it then i'm heading to the track ASAP. List to do re torque clyinder head, readjust valves, replace exhaust gasket two stock ones won't seal headers and intake so ordered a clifford gasket again. Then we'll make some runs and start test and tuning.
I'll get some pictures up soon enough i'm also gonna get some videos goin. My new project anyone wanan give me tips pointers pictures on head porting/polish i'm gonna to do the headwork myself because always gotta keep making the ol duster faster.
Help with head work please.
Thanks Kevin

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I just had my manifolds off and replaced the gasket with the Aussie carbon fiber gasket. It seals very well!

So give one of those a try. They are reusable too!

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74 Swinger, 9.5 comp 254/.435 lift cam, 904, ram air, electric fans, 2.5" HP2 & FM70 ex, 1920 Holley#56jet, 2.76 8 3/4 Sure-Grip, 26" tires, 25+MPG

why are you retorquing the head? That is for steel. If it is the Permatorque Blue? No need.

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'72 Duster 198 stock cam, 3:23's Hookers on jack stands for 8 years in the driveway
'79 Maxivan 360 Offy Qjet Comp RV cam/rusting in the driveway.
93 D350 160HP Cummins Auto Dually Clubcab needs a injector pump
2005 Golden Couch Buick

What happened with this engine/car?

No updates in a long time.

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1969-1/2 Dodge Super Bee A12 (440 Six Pack, 4-spd, Dana 60)
1974 Plymouth Duster 360 (4-spd, 8.75")
1973 Plymouth Duster (225, auto, 8.25")
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 QC 2wd (5.9L, auto, Dana 60)

Look under Virtual Dragstrip and/or Member Slant Sixes. He's posted times and such there. Sounds like a good running combo.

Lou

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