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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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What would you tweak here?
Ok guys, Be brutal. Time for me to tinker in the 53 engine compartment. What would you guys detail? Anything flat out wrong?

Left side
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/m...ide-motor.html
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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I have the black w/ mustard colored coil and to show, I'll pull out the in-line fuel filter.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Where are the valve covers?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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Where are the valve covers?
...and the Edelbrock intake with 2 fours!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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I've not seen that bypass line from the water pump to the radiator return line. I wonder if that is for a tank-type block heater?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me, but I don't think that line that is attached to the radiator return is going to the water pump. It looks like it's actually going by the manifold and through the firewall (?heater hose). Then that leaves the question of where the other bigger line is heading that comes from the water pump up up toward the camera and back toward the cab. Correct me if i'm wrong.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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Ha ha...set myself up for these, didn't I?
The headers and HEI are pretty sad too.
Ross, that line to the heater was on her when I got her. It does go to the heater. Not correct?
 
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There's what appears to be a fuse strip over on the other inner fender that would not be correct. The hose creates an interesting talking point, but seeing the heater may answer some questions.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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I guess the question is why do we see three hoses headed to the cab for presumtively the heater? I've never seen the hose coming off the radiator return either.
 
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According to the last several "Shows" I've been to that is not the correct Chevy Motor.

I'd like to see a better view of the left side hose plumbing
 
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According to the last several "Shows" I've been to that is not the correct Chevy Motor.

I'd like to see a better view of the left side hose plumbing
hahahahaha....sure seems that way huh?
 
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Where are the valve covers?
Yep, some chrome valve covers and chrome headers!
 
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If it runs drive the tires off it. LOL It looks good from my house !!!!
 
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It's not in mine! Just let me know when I can come pick it up and get it out of your hair...
 
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