Sam
Any other interferences that we should look out for? What are your plans for headers? Any issues with getting the steering shaft past the motor mounts or headers?
Thanks
Scott

 

I will be going with shorty headers. It dosen't look like it will be a problem.


The Sanderson FF4.6 header set is designed for DOHC Ford Modular 4.6L engines that are used in a variety of street rods and classic trucks.

 

I will be doing under floor booster, and column shift.

I am doing the Lokar cable shift (aca-1804) for my GM tranny (on the red 56), and I hope to do a similar thing for the 4r70w. Lokar doesn't make one specifically for this tranny,, but the difference is only the arm at the tranny,
and I should be able to make one to match. I'll give them a call (next week is travel again)

Sam

 

I plan on using the sanderson headers as well.. and don't see any issues at the moment.. don't have them yet, so can't tell exactly.

I don't see any other issues at the moment.

here are the motor mounts
4.6 Ford motor mount kit - YouTube

Sam

 

Man you guys have some great idea's.
Scott that is also a great idea for the fuel pump. I did save the tank from the car so it may work out. Any idea what fuel tank you are using? I have the lincoln irs in mine so I think I will need a small tank.

Drew

 

Drew
I am thinking about 2 narrow tanks, one on each side of the drive shaft. I would connect the 2 tanks so I only have to run one in tank fuel pump. I am running the Tbird IRS. I am reluctant to place the tank in the rear because I would really like to carry a spare.
Scott

 

cool idea.. think about the impact on routing of the exhaust

sam

 

Sam
That is my main concern. I plan on dumping the exhaust out by the running boards. You run out of space quickly!
Scott

 

I ran out of space when I decided to change something!..

Sam

 

[IMG][/IMG]




[IMG]https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=25259&pictureid=93522[/IMG

Front Sheet Metal Fitment

Front Sheet Metal Fitment_2

Gas Tank

 

Are you guys centering the engine between the frame rails?
Thanks
Scott

 

intend to, yes

Sam

 

Hey Scott,
On the question about centering the engine - We had our's an inch or two toward the passenger side to give more room for the steering & exhaust to clear on the driver's side. It get's super tight there - we needed all the room we could get - So.... Kind of centered but cheating a little over toward the passenger side.

You also need to plan out the front clearance as well. Our's got real tight between the engine & the radiator. We used a very slim electric fan & still
barely made it fit. (We put a 351W in our truck).

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

these engines were designed for electric fans, so the pulleys are very short. leaving lots of room.. I think my testfit showed about 4 inches of clearance.

Sam

 

Hey Scott,
Disregard my engine note above - brain cramps - not relevant to
the 4.6 DOHC you are running.

Ben in Austin