383 engine assembly help

[moparnut]

OK i have a new 383 i need to assemble,I want to try and do it myself but its been 20 years since i have put an engine together so i dont know where to start.Any books or websites to help me?A buddy said his new engine failed because his assembler didnt break in the cam.Do you break in a cam at assembly?I thought it got broke in when you break in the motor???

thanks for any help

[FY1Cuda]

We found "How to Rebuild Big-Block Mopar Engines" very helpful.  It goes through a 383 and has lots of pictures.  It is available through Amazon--search "big-block mopar engines."

[moparnut]

I'll try that,in fact i may already have it,have to dig for it though,thanks

[Chryco Psycho]

the cam needs to be properly coated with special lube when installed but is broken in during the first few minutes of run time

[moparnut]

thanks Chryco,thats what i thought,my buddies off as usual

[73EStroker]

 :iagree:with CP. And get your engine up to at least 2000RPM for at least 15-20 minutes to fling lots of oil around,  float the valves somewhat and get the lobes run in properly. Myself - I will be running the Indy setup for initial start with the inner springs removed. We will use compressed air to replace the inner springs after the first start.

[ViperMan]

I can't exactly help you moparnut, but I'm looking to start the exact same project, so maybe we can bounce some ideas back and forth down the road.

Have you started collecting your parts yet?  What are your plans?

Jeff

[moparnut]

The donor engine is done,(My numbers engine is Bagged)I had to sleeve one cylinder in the donor motor.Its 30 over,trw forged l2315's i think(Chryco's recommendation)Balanced,67 915HP heads(should give me 9.8 comp),Lunati Voodoo #60303LK
Advertised Duration  Duration @ .050 IN/EX(268/276 226/234)  Gross Valve lift IN/EX(.494/.513)LSA and ICL(110/106)  RPM Range(1800-6200) Behind a 4 speed for my Bee,no power anything,manual breaks,steering so i can have a nice thumper without having to worry about vacuum
 

[ViperMan]

We found "How to Rebuild Big-Block Mopar Engines" very helpful.  It goes through a 383 and has lots of pictures.  It is available through Amazon--search "big-block mopar engines."

I just ordered this book on Amazon.  $15.90 for New from a third-party seller, shipped.  Not a bad investment if you ask me.
Jeff