Remanufactured 1964 Dodge 318 Engine.
Dodge 318, a classic beast of an engine in for a complete rebuild.
Model: 64 Dodge 318 5.2L OHV 16V V8
On the agenda; Inspect, Tear down, Bore and Hone, Grind & Polish Crank and Cam, plus Valve Job. Install New pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets, freeze plugs, oil pump and timing. Any missing or broken parts are replaced.
A few before shots for comparison later.
Checking it out for any unseen problems, cracks, etc.
Cylinder heads and engine block need a clean up, hot tank, and a scrub before we can start any work. Every part gets a deep clean to remove all that baked on grease.
Then we inspect them again and magnuflux for cracks.
After clean up on the cylinder heads, we move on to the Valve Job.
Valve Job included; Magnaflux for cracks, Pressure test, Grind valves, Cut valve seats, New valve stem seals, New brass guides, Resurface, Clean, Paint and Assemble.
Any missing or broken parts are replaced (valves, seats, guides, seals, springs, etc).
Check out the progress shots.
Machine Services: Block Work
Part of the engine remanufacture process is the block work. Bore and Hone the cylinders is up next.
Cylinder Head Repairs and Valve Job:
Bore and hone is complete and we can start installing the Crank, Cam, New pistons, rings, bearings, and timing set. Shot of the Dodge 318 Short Block assembly.
New Pistons installed.
It’s all coming together nicely. Valve Job is complete and we are ready to bolt on the cylinder heads and start torquing things in place.
Another complete engine rebuild finished!
What we did for this Dodge 318 5.2 OHV 16V V8 engine:
Bore and Hone the engine block, Grind the Cam and Crank, Valve job on the cylinder heads which included new guides, seals and some new valves. Clean and Painted that cool copper orange color (customer brought in his own paint) and it really “Pops”. Installed New Pistons, Rings, Bearings, Gaskets, Freeze plugs, and Timing set. We cleaned up the extra parts, painted a couple, and Assembled the engine.
We sell Engine Parts and Kits and Rebuild/Remanufacture Engines here at the Machine Shop.
If you have a good rebuildable core, we can rebuild your engine.
Maybe you have a couple of bad parts, we can source replacements.
Contact us for your Dodge 318 Engine Rebuild!
Call 818 767-6603
Jake Ballew
I’m looking at getting a 318 for my 66 DODGE A100, it had a 270 inline 6. I need a complete motor
Michael Pitzer
I’d really love it if you could give me a guesstimate on rebuilding my ’67 Dodge D100 318. I’ve had it for about two months and was having the carb rebuilt when the mechanic said he noticed a leak and pull the head. Inside he found a grey-like paste which he believes is from metal-on-metal rubbing possibly due from a faulty oil pump. — he wasn’t sure until he’d tear down the entire engine. — not his specialty. I found you on a google search and I’m hoping you can help. So — what might it cost and how do I get it down to you as I live in Fresno?
I’ve included all of the pics I have of this truck. You can check ’em out at the link below.
Thoughts? prayers? Thanks.
Valley Auto Parts
Michael, emailed you an estimate to rebuild your Dodge 318 engine.
Robert McElroy
I need a 84 318 rebuild the want it to look like the one on the web page. How much and how long will it take. Thanks Robert 443-764-3349
Valley Auto Parts
Robert, I sent you an email quote to rebuild your Dodge 318 engine.
Regards,
Lucinda
Pro Williams
How much to rebuild a 318 from a 72 duster as a fast daily driver?
Rich Bullock
I know this is a tough ask, but I’m going to do it anyway.
I’m considering buying a 1965 Dodge Dart with 318 V-8 — original engine with 60,000 miles. The owner said it “smokes a little and will probably need a valve job.”
I haven’t replaced an engine or heads since 1971 when a Ford 289 short block cost me $250. I imagine the prices have increased since then.
Could you give me a ballpark/rough idea/range of the cost for a valve job on a 318? And in case it needs a lot more, a rebuild similar to what you did for the 318 in your post? I’m just trying to get an idea of what I’m getting into if I buy this Dart.
Thanks much.
Valley Auto Parts
Rich,
It’s not tough at all. It’s what we do.
I emailed you estimates for a Valve Job and an Engine Rebuild for your future Dodge 318.
Thanks
Lucinda