340 connecting rods

[Rich G.]

I have a 73 340 block and crank but no rods. Does anyone have the part number I need to order? It's just going to be a stock rebuild. Don't know if all 340s are the same.

[GY3R/T]

  Now is a good time to upgrade. Aftermarket H or I beam rods, your choice. lots of manufacturers.
   Eliminate a weak link.

[blown motor]

@Rich G.  I have a set of rods you can have. Will have to check tomorrow to see if I can get a number off of them. They came out of my 73 340 block.

[Rich G.]

That would be great! Let me know what you need. Thanks

[kathyscuda]

3418645

[blown motor]

@Rich G. 3418645 is what I have. They are connected to 60 over pistons. The engine they came out of lost oil pressure when the oil pump jammed snapping the shaft that drives it. When I rebuilt it I put in all new internals.

[Rich G.]

Sent PM thanks

[Strawdawg]

be sure to have any rods you buy checked for correct size. Some may need to be resized to ensure long life.

[GY3R/T]

  Definitely replace stock bolts. Which requires resizing of big end. Then check for straightness.
Yada-yada... with money spent on stock rod refurbish, you're pretty close to a new set of lighter, stronger rods.   

[jimynick]

Murray, if you want to have those rods inspected by X ray or mag, I could probably get Jimmy to do them. I also know a machinist who could resize them. 

[blown motor]

@jimynick That would be up to @Rich G.
Anyone have any idea what they're worth?

[Rich G.]

@blowin74 . What did you want for the rods? Email me if you can. Thanks