331 Hemi Specifications


The following data was obtained from old manuals and at different places on the web. Variations may exist for non automotive versions of the 331 specifically the industrial, truck, and marine versions.


General Layout

Type  V 90º
Valve Arrangement   53º Lateral in Head
Bore    3 13/16"
Stroke   3 5/8"
Piston Displacement   331.1 cu. in.
Compression Ratio   7.5 - 8.5 to 1
Max HP   180-250
Firing order    1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Numbering   Left Bank 1-3-5-7
Right Bank 2-4-6-8



Exterior Engine Dimensions

Width   32 1/8"
Height ( oil pan to air cleaner )    36 1/2"
Length ( trans mounting surface to fan )   36 3/4"



Crankshaft

Type   Fully Counterbalanced
Bearings    Steel Backed Babbit
Journal Diameter    2.4995" to 2.5005"
Crank Pin Diameter   2.249" to 2.250"
Maximum out of Round    .001"
Number Of Main Bearings   5
Bearing Clearance   .0005" to .0015"
End Play    .002" to .007"
Thrust Taken By   #3
Main Bearing Interchangeability    Upper and Lower #'s 1,2,4
Upper and Lower # 3
#5 is NOT Interchangeable
Main Bearing Diameter and Length   #1- 2.5" x .875"
#2- 2.5" x .875"
#3- 2.5" x .870"
#4- 2.5" x .875"
#5- 2.5" x 1.595"



Main Bearing Journals

Diameter   2.4995" to 2.5005"
Maximum Out of Round    .001"
Center Bearing Run-Out    .002"



Crank Journals

Diameter   2.249" to 2.250"
Length   1 7/8"
Maximum Out of Round   .001"



Connecting Rods and Bearings

Type   Drop Forged I Beam
Length    6 5/8"
Weight    25.2 oz.
Bearings   Steel Backed Babbitt
Diameter and Length   2 1/4" x 29/32"
Bearing Clearance   .0005" to .0015"
Maximum Allowable Bearing Clearance   .0025"
Side Clearance   .006" to .014"



Connecting Rod Bushing

Type   Steel Backed Bronze
Diameter and Length   59/64" x 1 3/16"
Clearance   .0001" to .0004"



Camshaft

Drive   Chain
Bearings   Steel-Backed Babbitt
Number   5
Bearing Clearance   .001" to .003"
Maximum Allowable Bearing Clearance   .005"
End Play   .002" to .006"
Maximum Allowable End Play   .010"
Lift - Intake    .378"
Lift - Exhaust    .361"



Cam Bearing Diameter and Length

No. 1   1.998" to 1.999" x 15/16"
No. 2, 3, 4   1.998" to 1.999" x 23/32"
No. 5   1.4355" to 1.4365" x 29/32"



Lifters

Standard Performance
High Performance
   Hydraulic
Solid
Clearence in Block   .0005" to .0015"
Diameter    .9040" to .9045"
Clearence   Dry .060" to .210"



Pistons

Type   Horizontal Slot with Steel Strut
Material    Aluminum Alloy Tin Coated
Clearance in Block   .022"
Clearance at Skirt   .0005" to .0015"
Weight    20.8 oz.
Length   3 7/8"



Piston Pins

Type   Full Floating
Diameter and Length    63/64" x 3 9/64"
Clearance in Piston    .0000" to .0005"
End Play    .004" to .026"
Clearance in Rod   .0001" to .0004"
Offset    Right Side



Piston Rings

Number   3
Compression Rings   2
Oil Rings   1
Width of Rings   Compression 5/64"
Oil 3/16"
Gap  .010" to .020"
Side Clearance   Compression .0020" to .0035"
Upper .0010" to .0025"
Intermediate .0010" to .0025"
Oil .0010" to .003"



Valves - Intake

Material    Silicon-Chromium Steel
Head Diameter    1 13/16"
Length   5.0"   
Stem Diameter    .372" to .373"
Stem Clearance   .001" to .003"
Maximum Clearance   .004"
Top of Guide to Block   1.0"
Angle of Seat   45º



Valves - Exhaust

Material   Silicon-Chromium Steel
Head Diameter   1 1/2"
Length    4 29/32"
Stem Diameter   .371" to .372"
Stem Clearance    .002" to .004"
Maximum Clearance   .006"
Top Face of Guide to Block   1 7/32"
Angle of Seat   45º



Valve Springs - Outer

Length   2"
Load (valve closed)   1 11/16" - 46 to 51 lb.
Load (valve open)   1 5/16" - 124 to 132 lb.
Inside Diameter   .990" to 1.010"



Valve Springs - Inner

Length  1 7/8"
Load(valve closed)   1 9/16" - 12 to 14 lb.
Load(valve open)   1 3/16" - 35 to 40 lb.
Inside Diameter   .690" to .710"
Installed Height
(seat to retainer)
   1 5/8" to 1 11/16"



Cylinder Head

Combustion Chamber    Hemispherical
Valve Seat Run-out (maximum)   .002"
Valve Seat Out of Round  .0005"
Intake Valve Seat Angle    45º to 45 1/2º
Seat Width   .060" to .085"
Exhaust Valve Seat Angle    45º to 45 1/2º
Seat Width   .040" to .060"
Cylinder Head Gasket (thickness)   .020"



Engine Lubrication

Pump Type    Rotary, Full Pressure
Capacity (qt.)   5 + 1 for filter
Pump Drive   Camshaft
Operating Pressure at40 to 50 MPH    40 to 65 lbs.





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