Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite - View Single Post - Some engine questions for you guys restoring V100/V150's

jimk · 12-08-2008, 18:46

The front dump manifolds are an elegant solution, Some are welded up. I have seen pictures of cast iron exhaust manifold with both front and rear dumps. They use a block off plate. The exhaust needs to get out ASAP. The cooling system exhaust duct is available and only a few inches away.

The 440 Dodge motor home front sump oil pan is similar but holds approx. one qt less(It is one inch shorter).

The V dist. uses an extension not a "spacer". It is about 4" long. I don't think many autos used it, but I may be wrong, I mention it because it may be an issue when doing a conversion.

About all I know about the stock V carb is that it looks bazaar. I've been thru a lot of carbs and I'd like to think I can get anything to work. I may even try. If do, I'll retire it to a shelf (or china cabinet). Those 'claims' that it sucks typically come from people with experience.

JimK