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Better to use studs I think they are 5/16 unc

Not AAR or T/A specific I've got the same ones on a normal 340

If you can't find a replacement you could have a bush fitted like the other one. What does the shaft that this rocker was running on look like?

I thought 15 inch rims were STD on 340 and Hemi cars

I don't think a sleeve will work because of the key groove.

You need to use more piston ring end gap on the top rings with KB hyperutectic pistons because the top ring groove is closer to the top of the piston so they get more heat and expand more. Follow the recommendations supplied with the pistons not the rings.

Don't have valve seat inserts fitted to the intakes if you do you won't be able to fit them to the exhaust which you should do. Have them crack tested before you spend any money on them.

There's nothing wrong with the original points distributor set it up correctly, don't leave the ignition on with the engine not running and it will be good. These cars don't do lots of mileage and points aren't that difficult to replace anyway.

What's the difference between R/T coupe and R/T 2 door hardtop?

I do remember reading about a special race engine that needed the oil and coolant to be pre heated before start up they said if it was started with cold fluids it would cause engine damage very interesting.

Cold oil is thicker then hot oil once the oil is up to operating temperature the pressure will be a bit less this is normal for any engine. Old engine builder rule is you want 10 psi per 1000rpm for so yours is good for around 5000rpm sounds good to me.

Looks like a rotary compressor they're a lot more compact then the OEM v twin piston compressor.

I had exactly the same thing replaced the pan gasket with and without sealant then found it was the shifter shaft seals.

R/T Specialties will have them

I had the same thing with an Optima yellow top went to tighten the positive terminal clamp and the post came out of the battery I think they went bad when they started making them in Mexico. Had a US made red top lasted over 10 years and wasn't even well looked after.