ANY INHERRANT PROBLEMS WITH THE 327 Options

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HQ SAND MAN		#1 Posted : Tuesday, 6 November 2007 12:00:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 24/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 389		Does any one know if theese motors had any common problems , ie things too watch out for
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HK1837		#2 Posted : Tuesday, 6 November 2007 4:17:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,902 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 559 time(s) in 534 post(s)		Not many. The weakest points of the HK 327 GTSs were the brakes and the Saginaw. The early cars also had tailshaft problems. The engines were pretty bulletproof, especially since they were such low performance versions of the 327. _____________________
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HK1837		#3 Posted : Tuesday, 6 November 2007 4:17:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,902 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 559 time(s) in 534 post(s)		Not many. The weakest points of the HK 327 GTS's were the brakes and the Saginaw. The early cars also had tailshaft problems. The engines were pretty bulletproof, especially since they were such low performance versions of the 327. ____________________
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adam PERTH		#4 Posted : Tuesday, 6 November 2007 7:53:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,902		watchout for #5 and #7 spark plug leads on all cast iron chevs. they fire after one another in the firing order, and, physically located close together. Ensure 1/2 inch lead clearance between 5 and 7 to prevent pre- detonation on number 5. Its amazing
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musksell		#5 Posted : Wednesday, 7 November 2007 5:32:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 243		Adam..... why was the 327 the best street bore stroke combination....??? you mean for every day driving..........??
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HK1837		#6 Posted : Wednesday, 7 November 2007 4:08:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,902 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 559 time(s) in 534 post(s)		They just sort of did. Large enough cubes to be lazy/torquey, but oversquare enough to be a spirited revver. A 283 is probably the sweetest small block, but they are a bit low on cubes for bigger cars. __________________________________________________
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adam PERTH		#7 Posted : Wednesday, 7 November 2007 11:28:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,902		comparing the 327 to 350 is a bit like comparing the 186 to 202. For a whole number of simular reasons. A1 Bogan.
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HQ SAND MAN		#8 Posted : Thursday, 8 November 2007 7:01:22 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 24/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 389		So all in all they are a good motor , this motor is 60 thou fullies and a couple of other bits n pieces does that sound better lol ... cheers guys
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adam PERTH		#9 Posted : Thursday, 8 November 2007 7:22:02 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,902		60 thou is on its last time around. Fuellie heads are a bit dated now, and are actually worse than Standard heads below about 5000 rpm. they used to be really sort after, but are probably only worth $600 - $800 a pair now. Remember 4 bolt NEW long Vo
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musksell		#10 Posted : Friday, 9 November 2007 5:44:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 243		I kinda thought the 329 was the better chev motor......being a good balance of bore/stroke....... from the chev website
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HQ SAND MAN		#11 Posted : Friday, 9 November 2007 7:48:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 24/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 389		bores are good , and doesnt have the 327 prefix befor the eng no ... but the van apparently lit up 1st 2nd 3rd without breaking a sweat ,, just needs a freshn up rings n bearings , should it be a keeper in the Q ??
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adam PERTH		#12 Posted : Friday, 9 November 2007 7:50:28 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,902		so, even needing a freshen up, it still lit up 1st, 2nd and 3rd? thats a chevy 4 ya! what is casting number? at rear of block.? A1 Bogan.
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HQ SAND MAN		#13 Posted : Sunday, 11 November 2007 5:32:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 24/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 389		Will let ya know ,, is there a difference ??
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