Reliability of dodge 273 and 318 V8?

[Rabbit]

Looking for a new older american truck. Best friends a chevy guy know plenty of those, wife likes ford know those ok, dont know anything about dodge engines. Looking at older trucks founds several GM and couple fords, and a couple dodge, 70's and 80's trucks, have the 273 and 318, are those any good? What are common problems with them? Lng term reliability? Ease of repair and maintenance? been a toyota guy since forever, own a 86 4runner but need something fullsize to use as mostly as a hunting rig and another off road toy. wont get a newer truck, dont like having fancy computers rather have a good ole american pickup. Dont wanna hear bashing of the other trucks, just reviews of old dodge trucks.

i know decent amount about mechanics and maintenance and repair of vehicles, do most of my own work when im not feeling lazy

[Ayman]

Theyre pretty good for car bombs

[Chris19k10]

stay away from the 273, the 318 on the other hand is a great motor all parts are interchangeable with any other smallblock chryslers.

[jimanddottaylor]

I had 2 318s, Both gave me no trouble. One needed a new starter at about 84,000 miles.