Chrysler LM318 block.

[86RajunCajun]

Hey gang....does anyone know a good source for a Chrysler LM318 reverse rotation block? Have a project going and the block is cracked on the water jackets.

Thanks
RC

 

[Scott Danforth]

if your cam, starter and distributor are good, transfer them to another 318 block.

 

[86RajunCajun]

Yeah everything inside is good....the question was where to find a reverse rotation LM318 block.

 

[Scott Danforth]

the block and heads are the same. the cam and distributor along with the reversed rotation starter are what makes the motor run backwards.

for the chrysler, there is a custom adapter housing on the distributor. also If I remember, the pistons are installed backwards to get the wrist pins loaded the opposite way to reduce piston slap. And I just read that the rear main seal is a different part number

http://www.marine engine.com/boat-forum/showthread.php?292604-1976-360-Diestributor-Gear&highlight=chrysler%2C+reverse+rotation

and

http://www.marine engine.com/boat-forum/showthread.php?61767-318-reverse-rotation

(pull out the spaces)

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/archive/index.php/t-199406.html

 

[86RajunCajun]

oh ok ty...so any LM318 block will work, as the block its self doesnt determine the rotational direction. Thanks for the info.