Noise from Chrysler 360 head u shaped hole?

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Bud719
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Noise from Chrysler 360 head u shaped hole?

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You know those upside down “U” shaped hole in your Chrysler small block heads? (For some emissions control or cross over, I don’t know, but not used on our marine version engine).
I am getting engine noise from this as well as exhaust or hot air) just on one of the heads of my 360. This is a replacement long block with maybe 100 hours on it.
If I pack it wit a shop rag or aluminum foil, that’s enough to make it go away and sound like my other 360.
Engine otherwise runs great, oil pressure, water, temperature.
I’m thinking maybe a crack near the exhaust valve or something.
The noise however is very loud if not muffled.
Anyone know what this is?
Bud
Bud
1990 Marinette 32 Sedan “Mostly Harmless”
Twin Chrysler 360s RWC
Westerbeke 6.5 KW
Beard’s Creek, South River,
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
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Re: Noise from Chrysler 360 head u shaped hole?

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Not an expert and so don't want to make a worthless post. While this board's crowd has some well-informed residents, don't fail to contact the reman outfit from whom you bought the long block. Good luck -- I think you are onto something when you mention a crack or seal. Hope you rsupplier stands behind their wares.

((Sort of jealous. South River is among the world's best pleasure boat locales. I used to be in Deale))
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Thanks Joel, it is really nice here. Just barnacles are bad, but you can’t have everything!
Bud
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1990 Marinette 32 Sedan “Mostly Harmless”
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Beard’s Creek, South River,
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
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Re: Noise from Chrysler 360 head u shaped hole?

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Been a while, but I recall the marine intake manifold gaskets have a metal plate that blocks off that hole.

Drag racers used t fill the cross over passage in the manifold with plaster or cement.

The passage is not needed or wanted in a marine application.

Hope that helps.

Jeff
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Re: Noise from Chrysler 360 head u shaped hole?

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Yes, it does Jeff, Thanks!
Bud
Bud
1990 Marinette 32 Sedan “Mostly Harmless”
Twin Chrysler 360s RWC
Westerbeke 6.5 KW
Beard’s Creek, South River,
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
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