Distributer Issue

[Moparbob]

He Guys 

Is the distributer in the back on a 340? My car was a 340 (never saw the engine) stuck in a 440. The two prong plug that looks like its for the distributer is in the back and the 440 one is up front. Just making sure its the right wire and I guess Ill make a jumper.

[Ghoste]

Yes, the smallblocks are in the back.

[Moparbob]

Yes, the smallblocks are in the back.

Think Auto Zone or one of them might have some of those plugs so I can make me a jumper?  Wait Wait,, don't jump! 

[Ghoste]

You're just talking about the plug for the electronic dist right?  The plug with a female and male terminal siamesed together?

[mikepmcs]

Also, Big Blocks fire CCW and small blocks fire CW. Just for reference.

[Moparbob]

Also, Big Blocks fire CCW and small blocks fire CW. Just for reference.

Your a mind reader    So the distributer turns as shown by the diagram, counter clockwise. Which way does the motor turn looking at the harmonic balancer? Do they turn the same way there? I hope so because I have a 340 starter hooked up and jammed in under the headers 

[Ghoste]

You're okay with the starter, the engines turn the same.  If you are looking to get a long enough wire for the distributor to meet the control box, Mopar Performance sells the wire with enough cable to meet your needs and a plug on one end for the ecu and on the other end for the Distributor.

[Moparbob]

You're okay with the starter, the engines turn the same.

Whew, Ok Im putting the Vodka away now 

[Ghoste]

No no keep the vodka out, just don't drink too much of it before you work on the car.

[mikepmcs]

then everything will spin the same way... keep one foot on the floor.

[Ghoste]

 
The MP part number for that harness is P3690152 (if that is what you need).

[Moparbob]

Hey I'm gonna tag on stupid question #5364765643554354395680567054670 to this thread,, what size, grade should the torque converter bolts be?

[mikepmcs]

I'm gonna say 7/16's and grade should be shuttle type material.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=DCC-4529592&N=700+115&autoview=sku

also make 5/16's hmmmm.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=ARP-240-7301&N=700+115&autoview=sku

[Nacho-RT74]

grade 8, and head is 9/16"... so for 9/16" head I think bolt is 5/16" right ?


BTW about wiring IF somebody will keep the 340 then I'd modify the harness... BB to SB modification is PRETTY MUCH EASIER since need just cut wires... reverse operation is harder because needs elongate, splicing up the wires. Temp sender is also longer on BB harnesses.

If making the SB to BB conversion and you want to make a good job without wiring knowledgement I'd advise get the new harness. If you have the wiring repair/splice and propper tools and materials, Knowledgement and patiente make the modification is really easy. Just need to elongate coil, dist and temp sender wires. Sold wires, use shrinking tube, terminals if needed, I simply reused originals since set the splice wire just right in the middle of wires, correct color wires in the splice and correct black tape... Voilá!

[62 Max]

grade 8, and head is 9/16"... so for 9/16" head I think bolt is 5/16" right ?


BTW about wiring IF somebody will keep the 340 then I'd modify the harness... BB to SB modification is PRETTY MUCH EASIER since need just cut wires... reverse operation is harder because needs elongate, splicing up the wires. Temp sender is also longer on BB harnesses.

If making the SB to BB conversion and you want to make a good job without wiring knowledgement I'd advise get the new harness. If you have the wiring repair/splice and propper tools and materials, Knowledgement and patiente make the modification is really easy. Just need to elongate coil, dist and temp sender wires. Sold wires, use shrinking tube, terminals if needed, I simply reused originals since set the splice wire just right in the middle of wires, correct color wires in the splice and correct black tape... Voilá!

What you posted is all well and good,"IF" someone takes his Vodka from him.

[Ghoste]

I'm still thinking that if he wants to work on old cars as a hobby, he'll need the vodka.  Not for before the work of course, but definitely after. 

[firefighter3931]

Bob, the converter bolts are a special part with a shallow/thin head....a regular bolt will not work. If you use a standard fastner the bolt headss will contact the back of the engine block and make quite a racket. Yours should use the smaller 5/16 thread bolts unless the Tq converter is an aftermarket piece.



Ron

[Moparbob]

Bob, the converter bolts are a special part with a shallow/thin head....a regular bolt will not work. If you use a standard fastner the bolt headss will contact the back of the engine block and make quite a racket. Yours should use the smaller 5/16 thread bolts unless the Tq converter is an aftermarket piece.



Ron

Got 4 today,, you forgot to tell me the flex plate aligns to the converter one way        

[Ghoste]

 

[firefighter3931]

Bob, the converter bolts are a special part with a shallow/thin head....a regular bolt will not work. If you use a standard fastner the bolt headss will contact the back of the engine block and make quite a racket. Yours should use the smaller 5/16 thread bolts unless the Tq converter is an aftermarket piece.



Ron

Got 4 today,, you forgot to tell me the flex plate aligns to the converter one way        

Talk about baptism by fire ! 

Bob, you need to ask questions....we're not mind readers.   



Ron

[flyinlow]

You do have a 440 distributor?

340 won't work

I see your doing a cam breakin .

After you extend the dist. wires to the front, plug the dist, in and spin it with the ignition on and check for a spark.

No sense cranking that new cam for long periods with no spark.

Real men hold the coil wire in their hand!

[Nacho-RT74]

Bob, the converter bolts are a special part with a shallow/thin head....a regular bolt will not work. If you use a standard fastner the bolt headss will contact the back of the engine block and make quite a racket. Yours should use the smaller 5/16 thread bolts unless the Tq converter is an aftermarket piece.



Ron

Dunno up there but down here you can find the torque converter bolts on some hardware stores

[Nacho-RT74]

BB RB and SB dist are completelly diff pieces.

BB and RB just because the shaft lenght

SB because counterweights are designed for diff rotation, vacuum position and of course also shaft lenght,

[Ghoste]

A tip for next time; now that the flex plate is on there properly dab some paint across one mounting ear AND the torque converter.  That way, if you ever need to take it apart again the realignment will go a little bit quicker.

[Moparbob]

Im going to ask the forum staff to create a "Bob" forum of my own