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the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ 61-79-list Digest Tue, 29 Aug 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 219 In This Issue: Which carb/Balancing? Re: Balancing? Re: Ridiculous Valve Stem Seal Question Re: Shipping engines Re: Ridiculous Valve Stem Seal Question Re: Ridiculous Valve Stem Seal Question Torsions on MOPARs 400 crank in 351W Adding "features" to my truck front seal of Dana 60 Re: Torsions on MOPARs Re: Adding "features" to my truck Re: Ridiculous Valve Stem Seal Question Re: new 390 pix crabbing f-100 Re: new 390 pix 72 long bed frame & bed 4 sale F350 Super Camper Special Parts for sale Re: new 390 pix Howard's 390 Pix PIONEER STEM SEALS Re: Howard's 390 Pix Re: new 390 pix new 390 -fuel ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JXS <bdijxs bridgetest.com>
Subject: Which carb/Balancing? Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 18:22:17 -0700 Hey Scott, Haven't had any slosh problems, mostly because I haven't really taken this thing on the rough roads yet.....I keep a dirt bike for that!!!!!! On my old Holley's, I had one of those "whistles", along with extensions on the bowl inlets (fuel line), and this seemed to make a big difference. However, the Edelbrock had NO sloshing problems to start out with..... Thanks for the input on the CR.....I think you're right, I'll either try to find a set of lower-compression 428 pistons, or get the chambers milled out... Let me know if you have any other questions on that Demon. It bolted right on the aluminum manifold, and I have a phenolic spacer in there. The linkage was real easy to modify, using the stock "mousetrap" deal.....I have a 4" tall K&N air filter, and with the carb and spacer, I think it just barely fits under the hood. This one has the small windows on the side of the fuel bowl, and all of the adjusting parts (mains, etc.) are Holley compatible, so they're easy to get. There's a small off-idle bog, but I'm pretty sure it's a lean condition. Demon provides some small brass inserts that need to be tapped in to cure it. I haven't done it yet....I'm thinking I'll have the dyno guy confirm this and then do it..... Anyway, sounds like you have a nice setup..... Colorado Jeff (CJ) -- Binary/unsupported file stripped by Listar -- -- Type: application/ms-tnef ------------------------------ From: "Garrett Nelson" <garrettnelson writeme.com>
Subject: Re: Balancing? Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 21:58:37 -0500 Just for the record... I paid $160 to have my 390 balanced. ---Garrett www.1966ford.com ----- Original Message ----- From: scott To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 7:53 PM Subject: [61-79-list] Which carb/Balancing? >>Sorry, I'm not an authority on carb sizes, but I do have a 750 Demon on my >>428, which has similar mods to yours. My engine builder wouldn't let me put >>anything smaller on!!!!!!!!!! If you have questions about this carb, let me >>know. It appears to be a Holley design, but a lot easier to adjust. It runs >>great. How does a Demon perform off road? Does it have the fuel sloshing problems Holleys do? >>I had a question, though. About what elevation are you at? Reno,NV 4500' >> I noticed your high compression ratio, and I wonder if you ever have any pinging problems. Yes,I do.I only have 8 inital and only 35 total degrees advance in the Unilite and I still get a occasional ping If I'm not careful and I have to run Premium $205 a gallon and 10 MPG.
And I'm thinking about a bigger carb.Oh,well.......... >>I've never had any here in Colorado (I think my CR is about 10.3:1), but I >>have a cam to help bleed this off and aluminum heads. Mr. Wish (in Iowa) >>has been having trouble with this, and he thinks his ratio is closer to >>10:1 maybe... I have a da*n RV cam and iron heads.I believe more cam would help my situation.I have to smog it in January and then I get my "Collector" plates and then no more smog tests!!! Then the truck gets more cam. I'm thinking CJ style cam. >>We're working on another 428, and I'm wondering how much effort we should >>put into getting the CR down from over 10???? The engine guy says he knows >>someone who has a program set up on his CNC mill to cut out the stock heads >>to increase the chamber sizes. >>This engine won't have the aluminum heads, and probably some kind of RV >>cam. I would try to at least get it below 10. >>How to Choose your next Carburator. By Chris Samuel in the Ford Truck >>Enthusiasts tech article section. Just go to http://www.ford-trucks.com/ Thanks,should have known FTE would be helpful,and thanks for alll the responses. >>Wondered if the cost(of balancing)justify's the expenditure for this low >>rpm truck engine (except for the occasional carbon cleaning) How much do they want to balance it? The shop that did mine charged me $150 as part of the whole job.That is about %10 of the total investment in the motor,so it seems worth it to me,but is it absolutely nessasary? No,I have had many a un-balanced FE with out a problem. ------------------------------ From: "rich" <richth exis.net>
Subject: Re: Ridiculous Valve Stem Seal Question Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 00:18:21 -0400 Man, been waitin for the debate between Wish and Gary! Again, between their two insightfull views, I learn alot.!! I have asked this valve stem question several times myself, after many engine teardowns. (look at those silly little Orings the General uses) and the little voices that are my friends...... gave me one of a couple answers: :) I think your both right. Gary say's: (The guides stick up above the floor of the head (top) so are not in a position for oil to pool around the opening and be drawn in that way but there is sufficient splash to keep them lubricated even with the "Umbrella" between the oil and the guide. Without the umbrella the oil from the rockers litterally pours down the valve stem through the spring retainers like a flood. ) Absolutly correct. (voices) Wish say's: (So you're saying they're acutally used like umbrella's too in that they are shedding the oil to the outside of the retainers and everything ? ) Absolutley correct. (again, voices) Wish asks: (So why would startup cause issues as a sign of shot seals ? Is there that much left in the rockers to bleed down into the valves and cause it to smoke on startup) Answer. Dont blame me if this is wrong. (blame the voices. :) They do act as umbrellas, as Gary stated. Unfortunatley, as they get old and hard (oxymoron?) they dont seal around the valve stem itself. That little bit of gap, (times 12 or 16) along with guide wear, is enough to give you blue smoke upon start up. The oil from the upper valve train, read rocker arms, valve spring retainers, after you shut the engine off, just runs down the valve stems into the cylinders. Gets even worse as the guides wear more and the seals deteriorate to almost nothing. PS Even the umbrella valve seals are offered for the General as a after market Hi Performance item. Hmmmm, these are stock on our Fords....?? Sorry, before i saw the LIGHT, I thought my 69 Chevelle was king. Those Darn Voices... Rich ------------------------------ From: "Tim and Pam Allgire" <tim-pam williams-net.com>
Subject: Re: Shipping engines Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 00:33:28 -0400 Is there a Yellow Trucking Lines terminal close to you or him ? I have shipped parts that way before. I had a ground effects kit for my 83 Mustang shipped that way. It cost me $ 60.00 for the truck freight charge. -----Original Message----- From: Southerland, Rich <rsouther alldata.com>
To: 'ford list' <61-79-list ford-trucks.com>
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 7:38 PM Subject: [61-79-list] Shipping engines >Warning: Contains some non-Ford references... > >Anyone recently shipped an engine or similar type components? Pops has a >'63 P0nti c Tempest conv. It has the 194.5 4 cyl, which is basically a 389
>cut in half. I have been picking up little things for it here and there. >Bought some NOS stuff from a guy in FL who is gutting his car to make it a >drag car. We can have the drivetrain (engine, transaxle, driveshafts) for >nothing as he wants it out of his sight. Problem is we're in CA. I >wouldn't even bother asking, but these engines and transaxles are getting >hard to come by. > >Where do I start checking to see if this is possible or worthwhile? Any >idea of what it might cost? > >FTE content: If we were going to drive to pick it up, we'd take his ' 67 >F100 or my 77 E150... :) > >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. > ------------------------------ From: "Ballinger" <ballingr sbmu.net>
Subject: Re: Ridiculous Valve Stem Seal Question Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 05:23:25 -0500 >It requires machine work to use them. If all >new valve guides are used, then these seals are pressed onto the top of >the >new valve guides. If the heads have the original valve guides then the >heads >require machine work to use these seals. They don't move with the >valve. >They stay put and the valves move through them. Steve Salas, (a great FE machinist/builder and troubleshooter) tells me that there is a guide seal that will fit a stock FE guide. It's a Pioneer number that most machine shops can get #OS 940. Ididn't get from your post if you were working on the FE (Stubaby told me about your religious experience) or the 300. Hope this helps. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:08:37 -0400 From: Tony Marino <redneck raex.com>
Subject: Re: Ridiculous Valve Stem Seal Question WOOHOO!! I failed E-friekin'-check 3 times last night! (just wanted to share that) Hey Bill, (and others) Yes, It is for a 300, but depending on what answer I finally resolve out of all this good information that I'm getting, I'm sure I'm going to be doing the seals in my 390 next anyway, so the part number is not in vain. I appreciate all the feedback guys, and it is fun to see Gary and Wish at it again. I'm just glad e-mail doesn't have arms.. ;-) Tony Marino redneck raex.com
At 05:23 8/30/2000 -0500, you wrote: > >It requires machine work to use them. If all > >new valve guides are used, then these seals are pressed onto the top of > >the > >new valve guides. If the heads have the original valve guides then the > >heads > >require machine work to use these seals. They don't move with the >valve. > >They stay put and the valves move through them. > >Steve Salas, (a great FE machinist/builder and troubleshooter) tells me that >there is a guide seal that will fit a stock FE guide. It's a Pioneer number >that most machine shops can get #OS 940. Ididn't get from your post if you >were working on the FE (Stubaby told me about your religious experience) or >the 300. > >Hope this helps. > > > >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "Azie L. Magnusson" <maggie11 HiWAAY.net>
Subject: Torsions on MOPARs Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:08:44 -0500 Several of you write::>>"wish" <wish ford-trucks.net> wrote:
> >> Hahahaha, sounds like an old Chrysler with its torsion bar rear suspension ^^^^ Then I wrote: > >Uhhhhh, didn't you mean "front", or did I REALLY miss a few years during the > >early '70's? ;-) Then wish wrote: > Nope, I really meant rear ... I'm talkin 50's though, the first or second gen > hemi's ... not the 'cuda's and stuff from the late 60's and early 70's ... > Just my $.02 > wish Now I'm gonna write: Naaaaaahhhhh! They were ALL rear leaf springs! FRONT torsion bars, yes. Started in 1957 if I remember right. But rears, NOPE! All leaf springs. Gonna' have to show me. (OK, I'll take Azie's word for it. He's been around forever and would know these things). << Have to agree with whoever said," never seen torsions in the rear - all leaf sprung".. That is the only way I've ever seen them. Longitutidal torsions in front and leaf rears. Then in about '76 the latitudal(sic) versions were introduced, but all are in the front. '57 was the introduction of the longitutal along with unibodies, if I remember correctly.. Azie Magnusson Ardmore, Al. ------------------------------ From: "Azie L. Magnusson" <maggie11 HiWAAY.net>
Subject: 400 crank in 351W Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:14:33 -0500 Brett H. writes: >>Azie, If you didn't want to cut the counterweights, could you notch the bottoms of the cylinders? Or is this just the beginning of the interference problems on the top side? Jus' wondering......<< Don't know all of it yet, and it isn't a priority at the moment. I'll eventually find out and I'll let the list know as soon as I do. I just was at the point in a rebuild of a 351W that gave me a perfect opportunity to try it, so I did and reported my findings to the list.. Azie Magnusson Ardmore, Al. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:20:37 -0500 From: Doss Halsey <halsey isl-inc.com>
Subject: Adding "features" to my truck Folks, I am in a quandry. I have located a truck (74 F250) at a boneyard that has a few "features" I have been lusting after - namely a C-6 automatic and power front disk brakes. They want $650 for the whole shootin' match. My truck is presently a '68 F250 camper special with drums all around. I have a few questions for the disk brake conversion crowd. Option 1: Boost the drum brakes. Questions: Is it possible to use this booster to just boost my drum breaks? If so, can I use my original MC? original wheel cylinders? original proportioning block? will the actuator rod work with my pedal? Option 2: The whole deal (new front disks). Questions: Can I use my original pedal? Same rear wheel cylinders as I have now? Can I use the '74 twin I beams, or should I separate at the king pins? is the drag link the same between the two trucks? power steering pitman arm the same? Sorry for so many questions, but I am trying to bound the problem before I jump (i.e. how much trouble could I get myself into?). Doss Halsey ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:27:12 -0500 From: Doss Halsey <halsey isl-inc.com>
Subject: front seal of Dana 60 Folks, Another question, if y'all don't mind. I need to replace the front seal of my Dana 60 this weekend. Is there any more to this than: 1. loosen the big nut 2. replace the seal 3. tighten the big nut torque spec? Thanks, Doss Halsey '68 F250 Camper Special ------------------------------ From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:40:22 GMT Subject: Re: Torsions on MOPARs >Several of you write::>>"wish" <wish ford-trucks.net> wrote:
>> >> Hahahaha, sounds like an old Chrysler with its torsion bar rear suspension > ^^^^ >Then I wrote: >> >Uhhhhh, didn't you mean "front", or did I REALLY miss a few years during the >> >early '70's? ;-) > >Then wish wrote: >> Nope, I really meant rear ... I'm talkin 50's though, the first or second gen >> hemi's ... not the 'cuda's and stuff from the late 60's and early 70's ... >> Just my $.02 >> wish > >Now I'm gonna write: >Naaaaaahhhhh! They were ALL rear leaf springs! FRONT torsion bars, yes. Started in 1957 > >Have to agree with whoever said," never seen torsions in the rear - all leaf sprung".. That is the >only way I've ever seen them. Longitutidal torsions in front and leaf rears. Sorry guys, I must've misunderstood a few years ago, could've sworn Dad told me the old Chrysler's were runnin torsion bars 'causin em to lift the rear funny ... Thanks for settin me straight ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:44:23 GMT Subject: Re: Adding "features" to my truck >Option 1: Boost the drum brakes. >Questions: Is it possible to use this booster to just boost my drum breaks? >If so, can I use my original MC? original wheel cylinders? original >proportioning block? will the actuator rod work with my pedal? > Yes, I'm pretty sure my truck is all setup this way (factory 78 master cylinder bolted in place of a 73 4x2 master cylinder all on the same booster, and I'm boosting 4 drum brakes. The pedal issue may be different though, you'll have to measure the distances from either end to the pivot point to see if your leverage is going to change, if what I think will happen does, then you'll have a very light pedal with not much feedback if you use your stock manual pedal. I still haven't taken the time to adjust mine as they go a bit too far down, but I've got all the disk brake conversion stuff sitting in my basement just beggin me to put it on and then worry about it ... Good luck, mine's a 4x4 so I can't comment on the rest of the swap at all. Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:46:59 GMT Subject: Re: Ridiculous Valve Stem Seal Question >WOOHOO!! I failed E-friekin'-check 3 times last night! (just wanted to >share that) > Congrats I guess ... it means the truck is running and driveable though, so that's progress ... > and it is fun to see Gary and Wish at it >again. I'm just glad e-mail doesn't have arms.. ;-) > Since it looks like things are getting started again, I just want to say thanks to Gary and to tell him that there are usually no hard feelings, I argue with you and debate this stuff to learn how things work in my own head just as the guys who watch the list ... hope you don't mind too much, if it goes too far, just say so, I won't stop, but at least I'll know ;) Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:53:43 GMT Subject: Re: new 390 pix >Thanks, the valve covers came off of a '66 352, I like them because they look >different and are smaller, makes it a little easier to get to the 2 spark plugs >behind the brake booster. > Cool, I had my stock ones chromed, that gives a pretty different look as well :) >Just some specs on the engine: > >Block: D3TF .040 over Ah, I only went .030 over on mine, seems like a D4TE block though ... are you sure that's not a TE instead of a TF ? >Crank: 390 2U .010 mains, .010 rods >Rods C7AE-B(?) 428CJ ditto for me on both of these, I think the rods were pretty much leftover, but nice to know we got good ones in there from the factory :) Makes me wonder what the 360's got hiding in it... >Crane cam, .533/.563 272/284 woof, that cam's even bigger than the one I'm runnin ... no wonder you've got no pinging problems :) Mine's "only" .512/.538 292/302 Ah, less lift but more duration ... should be similar then and probably lets you build more compression actually, depending on lobe centers of course (104/120 for me) >Dynagear roller timing set >new melling HV oil pump Nice, I just went with stock stuff, wishin I'd gone HV on the pump now though as I think the machinist built in a bit of extra clearance on my mains. >Edelbrock Performer intake >Holley 1850 600cfm carb Same carb, different intake :) >Pertronix ignitor ign module >stock rebuilt dizzy >Pertronix Flame Thrower Coil. That ignition sitting in the corner of the garage is just beggin me to install it, currently runnin stock points setup. What plugs are you using ? A stock or colder plug ? >DynoMax Headers That'll help ... a lot. >I guess that about does it. I hope to get the truck on a dyno just to see what it >is putting out. > I'm very interested to find out what it is putting out :) There aren't any dyno's close by and my car would probably be the one I'd put on there first anyway, though it'd be fun to show up and show those ricers just what a motor older than them can put out :) Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:54:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Kaczmar <biertest-r excite.com>
Subject: crabbing f-100 I had a friend following behind me yesterday and he said he noticed that the truck was crabbing a bit. He couldn't get a good sight line down the passenger side, but the he said the left front was an 1 or two outboard of the left rear. It was hard to sight down the right side, as it has Ranger Rash from fender through the front of the bed... (f'in Ranger.....grumble. Is the front track a bit wider than the rear on the 67-72's? Could this be why it looks like it's crabbing? Has anybody ever spent any time moving the rear axle around a bit to straighten out the way the their truck tracks? Thanks Michael Kaczmar 70 F-100 Shortbox Motown _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:58:59 -0500 From: "Howard Bottles" <Howard.Bottles austin.ppdi.com>
Subject: Re: new 390 pix > > > >Pertronix ignitor ign module > >stock rebuilt dizzy > >Pertronix Flame Thrower Coil. > > That ignition sitting in the corner of the garage is just beggin me to install > it, currently runnin stock points setup. What plugs are you using ? A stock > or colder plug ? I installed Motorcraft BF-42's I think. I just asked for plugs for a '74 390. I am still waiting on the muffler shop to call, I am getting new exhaust from the headders back, 2.5" pipe, Turbo mufflers. Then I can really get it out on the road and see how it runs. How much would you expect an engine built like this to put out? 300hp? 350hp?390hp?? I'd be happy with 1hp/ci Howardb ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:00:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Kaczmar <biertest-r excite.com>
Subject: 72 long bed frame & bed 4 sale Hey Folks I still have an F-100 long bed frame sitting at my shop. The bed is in OKay shape, and still attached. Not much else on the frame. It's is Pontiac Michigan, and might get hauled to the scrapper if nobody wants it. I am moving out of the place by the end of the week. I'd hate to have a frame in this good a shape scrapped, but I have no use for it. If anybody is interested in a very clean, solid frame, give me a holler 248-227-6609 or drop me an email. Any offer considered (Read free to a good home) Michael Kaczmar 53 and 70 F-100's _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html ------------------------------ From: Chris Brandt <CBrandt ClarityVisual.com>
Subject: F350 Super Camper Special Parts for sale Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:42:41 -0700 Time to get rid of a project again.... The truck is a 77 F350 Super Camper Special. Had a cab and engine fire... All the running gear is really good with all front bearings, bushings and brakes like new. The axle code(D7) is from a 3.73 Power-lock dana 70. A very rare and desireable single rear wheel Dana 70. (I have not pulled the cover to verify) The box sides are rust free and strait, the spare tire door/hanger assembly is perfect. The extra capacity tanks are also hard to find. Ford put a very heavy frame under this truck. I bought it to make a Crew Cab ultra short box out of it but now have no time for the project. The wheelbase is 140" The same as a club cab short box or a crew cab with a 5' box. The wheelwell being back in the box would be perfectly centered if you cut the box for a crew cab. Kinda make a 70's version of the F150 Super Crew.... That was my intention by the way. I have a factory Ford Cap for sale, in reasonable shape with all the factory tie downs and keys and such. Bought it new with my 79. Also have a dealer installed in dash A/C unit for a 73-79 (bought it to put air in the crew-cab cab) Some 460 truck A/C mounts A Lincoln Disk brake set up for a 9" rear. Set of photocopied service manuals (the 5 volume set) Prices are flexible and negotiable. Most of the good parts are pretty big so shipping can be arranged but might not be wort it.... Chris Brandt Portland Or ------------------------------ From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 16:07:12 GMT Subject: Re: new 390 pix >How much would you expect an engine built like this to put out? 300hp? 350hp?390hp?? >I'd be happy with 1hp/ci > Using the gross (as in way off) numbers that they published in the 60's and such, I wouldn't think 390 would be impossible, but it will be tough today. If you are putting the truck on a chassis dyno, don't forget to add driveline drag into things, so knock probably 20% off for an automatic right away, then another bunch off for gross vs. net hp ratings ... so if you can put over 250 to the rear wheels, you're doing pretty good I'd say ... that's all guestimates though. I can't run enough timing with the gas around here to put more than an est. 260 or so if I remember right (bad memory though, may have to try again, Gtech and quarter mile times plugged into equations are pretty rough estimates) ... If I ever decide to run down to Ankeny I can pick up some Cam2 for $3.50/gallon and tune the truck really quick to see what sort of numbers I can make, but that sounds like an investment more than fun :) Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 11:28:28 -0700 From: Marv & Marge <ae722 lafn.org>
Subject: Howard's 390 Pix <Howard.Bottles austin.ppdi.com> wrote:
> I uploaded a couple of pix of my new 390 I installed this past > weekend. > You can see them at: > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=257053&Auth=false Howard, Sure would like to see you run a hose from that breather cap to somewhere inside the air filter. Otherwise, the PCV valve on the other breather cap, which supplies a vacuum to the engine's internals, will suck dusty air right into the left valve cover, and into the engine. As Martha says: "And that's NOT a good thing". -M- Marv Miller mailto:ae722 lafn.org
"Striving to be the person that my dog thinks I am". ------------------------------ From: "G & J Boling" <flash1 alltel.net>
Subject: PIONEER STEM SEALS Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:35:20 -0400 > Steve Salas, (a great FE machinist/builder and troubleshooter) tells me that > there is a guide seal that will fit a stock FE guide. It's a Pioneer number > that most machine shops can get #OS 940. ================================================= Wll they fit witout any other mods than just sticking them on and do they seal well gordon ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:30:46 -0500 From: "Howard Bottles" <Howard.Bottles austin.ppdi.com>
Subject: Re: Howard's 390 Pix Yea, I know I still need to get another PCV elbow and some hose to close that up....... Howardb Marv & Marge wrote: > <Howard.Bottles austin.ppdi.com> wrote:
> > > I uploaded a couple of pix of my new 390 I installed this past > weekend. > > You can see them at: > > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=257053&Auth=false > > Howard, > Sure would like to see you run a hose from that breather cap to > somewhere inside the air filter. Otherwise, the PCV valve on the > other breather cap, which supplies a vacuum to the engine's internals, > will suck dusty air right into the left valve cover, and into the > engine. As Martha says: "And that's NOT a good thing". > > -M- > > Marv Miller mailto:ae722 lafn.org
> "Striving to be the person > that my dog thinks I am". > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 13:32:50 -0500 From: "Howard Bottles" <Howard.Bottles austin.ppdi.com>
Subject: Re: new 390 pix I found a speed garage close to work that has a dyno the back wheels roll on a roller in the floor. That should give a pretty good idea of what I am putting to the ground Howardb wish wrote: > >How much would you expect an engine built like this to put out? 300hp? 350hp?390hp?? > > >I'd be happy with 1hp/ci > > > > Using the gross (as in way off) numbers that they published in the 60's and > such, I wouldn't think 390 would be impossible, but it will be tough today. > If you are putting the truck on a chassis dyno, don't forget to add driveline > drag into things, so knock probably 20% off for an automatic right away, then > another bunch off for gross vs. net hp ratings ... so if you can put over 250 > to the rear wheels, you're doing pretty good I'd say ... that's all guestimates > though. I can't run enough timing with the gas around here to put more than > an est. 260 or so if I remember right (bad memory though, may have to try again, > Gtech and quarter mile times plugged into equations are pretty rough estimates) > ... If I ever decide to run down to Ankeny I can pick up some Cam2 for $3.50/gallon > and tune the truck really quick to see what sort of numbers I can make, but > that sounds like an investment more than fun :) > > Just my $.02 > wish > > 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L > 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish > > Ford Truck Enthusiasts > http://www.ford-trucks.com > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "G & J Boling" <flash1 alltel.net>
Subject: new 390 -fuel Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 15:38:16 -0400 > > ... If I ever decide to run down to Ankeny I can pick up some Cam2 for .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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