Rod through the oil pan - Moparchat

bone120 · #1 10-29-2002, 12:21 AM

I had a very upsetting moment the other night. I cruising down the road and heard a funny noise and instant power loss from my 360. I got out the car and popped the hood to put out the fire. Engine oil and cherry red headers dont mix well. I'm not sure if the block is damaged, but I do know that there is a Rod sticking out of the left side of the oil pan. Does anyone have suggestions on a new shortblock? thanks

dirty dan · #2 10-29-2002, 10:40 AM

Where do we send the flowers?

cuda66273 · #3 10-29-2002, 11:21 AM

Interesting...red hot headers and a rod out through the side...sounds like it detonated itself to death??

No other warnings? High temp, oil pressure....funny smell?

I would guess something other than the block as the cause of the failure and you need to check everything else for a motor virus before you bolt the disease back on a new short block.

bone120 · #4 10-29-2002, 11:39 AM

The RPM's were at about 7200, the oil pressure at 45psi, the temp was at 185. I didn't notice any funny smell or abnormal noise. The heads, intake, carb are Edlebrock, and the cam is MP 292/508. MSD ignition

Billydelrio · #5 10-29-2002, 12:17 PM

You were cruising down the road at 7200 rpm with a 360! That might be the problem. 45 psi oil pressure sounds a bit low for a 360 at that rpm.

Odds are, the block took a beating from the rod and is not likely fixable. If you plan on cruising at 7200 rpm very often, then you will probably need to build something better than a a typical crate motor bottom end.

Billy

bone120 · #6 10-29-2002, 01:36 PM

I need to buy another short block. One that is dependable and can handle weekend abuse. I have been looking around and there are many options. Does anyone have a recommendation on Company to buy from?

lenweiler · #7 10-29-2002, 02:50 PM

Speed costs son. How much d'ywanna spend?

bone120 · #8 10-29-2002, 02:57 PM

I am willing to spend around $3000.00

Doug Wilson · #9 10-29-2002, 03:22 PM

If you can only spend $3000, and you want a quality short block, you're going to have to build it yourself. Since your profile says that you are an aircraft mechanic, you have the skills and knowledge to do it. The foundation of the engine is the most critical part, and by that I refer to the machine shop work. I'd suggest you start by finding a MOPAR oriented shop in your area, and go talk to them. 360 engines are a dime a dozen in wrecking yards, so you should go get one of those.

I suspect that comprehensive machining will cost between $700 and $1000. That will leave you with $2000 for parts. You should be able to build a decent one for that.

When you have more questions, or need some suggestions... we are here to help.

5th_Ave_Sleeper · #10 10-29-2002, 04:15 PM

Amen Doug, and may all your bolts/studs be ARP

sorry to hear about your loss. nothing like catastophic engine failure at altitude! lol (aircraft mech joke)
5th

cuda66273 · #11 10-29-2002, 04:51 PM

We have 340/360 blocks ready to build.

Also a nice selection of 400/440's with steel cranks ready to build 451's or 440's

We also have an original AAR 340 with the AAR heads...no the core is not for sale....LOL It will be going through the shop soon and be for sale as a complete, rebuilt, dyno tested engine.

If your gonna wind that thing to 7200 running around on the street $3000 won't cover the parts and machine work your gonna need to make it live......

Forged crank $800+
Billet rods 1200
Arias pistons 650
Rework the oiling system ??
Lot's of machine work! ???

Think about a 360/408 stroker...6000-6200 rpm, more power and longer life....cheaper to build than what your thinking about.