LA motors 273,318 and 360 CID along with 5.2l and 5.9l Magnum motors are known as Dodge small block engines. I do not know where you live but you say locating a used replacement is difficult, I believe you have a dilemma.


You seem a little inexperienced at this which is fine because we all were at one time but some times spending a little more money than you wanted to for the easy way out is the wise and right decision.


What I am saying is maybe it is time to consider having yours rebuilt as Funair02 mentioned earlier. If you could get it done for ~$1000 that would be a great deal also I imagine the rebuild would come with some kind of a warranty.


Well that is just a little food for thought.

 

yes, I am new at this. Just really love working on cars but am limited to basic things. Tranny is out of my league.

I do have a guy who would rebuild and warrant it for $1000

The van is old and a lot of rust. But i have done alot of work on it and it looks pretty good and engine is running good.

Big decision for me to spend that on it. I am going to keep looking for a used one locally. Seems all the one I come across are 5.9L engines with 4 speeds.

You are correct but money is tight.

I do appreciate all the help and ideas guys!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Izzy

 

The 238/3.9L, 318/5.2L, 340/5.6L, & 360/5.9L engines are small blocks.

 

Alloro, thanks for the correction 340(s) had totally slipped my mind.

 

I wasn't correcting you, if I was I would've only adding the missing information to what you already provided. I was replying to the post on page 1 and had not yet seen your post on page 2.

Ironically 340(s) are always in the forefront of my mind.
I sure miss my 340 Duster.

 

Another thought, ask your salvage yard if a 904 could be substituted for the 727 because unless you drive heavily loaded and or pull a loaded trailer daily/weekly a 727 is not necessary IMHO.

That would make locating a replacement much easier. Should be a possibility because I believe your 727 operates independent of any computer or control module so other than the gearing (likely) being different the van should not be able to tell the difference and yes the lock up should still work as I think it is a speed threshold that activates the locking/unlocking.

Alloro you know I have never had the chance to drive a 340 powered car, guess something for me to still look forward too.