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I have 1963 D700 with a 361. I couldn't tell you about the rebuild kit compatibility but I can tell you that the distributor is different than a car engine. We found this out the hard way.

we finally figured out the skipping issue: the distributor shaft was worn. I found a new old stock distributor online and she now runs perfect. Thanks for all of the input.

We had a "dodge guru" look at the carburetor, he couldn't find anything wrong with it. I think we are going to cry uncle and send the whole truck to him to see if he can figure it out. I have to say it's been frustrating to say the least. We acquired a 1972 motor home on a Chrysler chassis. It has a...

It does loose power when its skipping. It gets worse as the plugs foul more.
Kaegi, you say it has hardened valve seats? even being that old?

It has a Carter carb. I think we are going to have someone else look at it. We have had it apart and found nothing wrong...
I forgot to mention that the tach flutters when it's skipping. I suppose this would be expected.

The problem started after the carb was rebuilt. We have done the valve seals. Compression checks out at 105 to 110psi. 63000 miles on engine.

I have a 1963 d700 dumptruck with a 361 motor. It has a skip when you get it up to about 18-1900 rpm. It is fouling the plugs also. We've tried more things to rectify than I can remember: plugs, wires, cap, rotor (we had put electronic ignition on it and put the points/condenser back in just to elim...