Classic/Antique Car Repair/1972 dodge dart

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Expert: - 7/30/2008


Question
I have a 1972 dodge dart with a 318 and was wondering the torque specification and sequence for the cylinder head bolts. Also the rocker arm to valve clearance.
                       Thanks

Answer
I don't have that info, but a lot of preople out there do have it.  Try to find a service manual, or talk to a dealer.  They will have it.  Join a chrysler or dodge car club and let them smother you with info.  Go the this site and see if you can get your answer.  http://www.chryslerclub.org/

We built a lot of those 318's so there are a lot of people who know all about it.
Sorry I can't help you.
Good luck and have fun with that car.
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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