Random Questions
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Tuned
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Random Questions
I have a lot of random questions that don't add up enough to make a specific thread so Ill make a catch all
anyone else is free to ask or answer I'm sure others have short questions not worth a whole thread but still needing a answer
like
- I have a 360/390 with factory a/c- how tall a valve covers will fit with the a/c
- or what firewall padding is the best
- where does everyone like to mount there switches
- ive seen some led conversions most are hokey who has seen a quality job or kit
if I think of more I will post
rock on!
anyone else is free to ask or answer I'm sure others have short questions not worth a whole thread but still needing a answer
like
- I have a 360/390 with factory a/c- how tall a valve covers will fit with the a/c
- or what firewall padding is the best
- where does everyone like to mount there switches
- ive seen some led conversions most are hokey who has seen a quality job or kit
if I think of more I will post
rock on!
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For our trucks, the choice depends usually on axle clearance.
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Mount the switches where they are easy to get to and will not be hit by your knees when you get in and out of the truck, or by the center setting passengers feet.
Front sump oil pan on a 460 out of a car or 2wd F250 truck 73?-79. Rear sump oil pan on 351M to clear the front pumpkin of the front axle with stock suspension on a F250.
You can run a front sump car 460 pan, but you CAN hit that oil pan with the front pumpkin if you off road it hard. Especially if your 79 F250 has worn out High Boy front springs...thanks PO.
ND says: 460 WAS not available (FROM THE FACTORY) with 4WD or a Manual Trans until 1983, then only in F250/350's / No 460's available in F100's after 1976, F150's after 1979 (CA:1978), Passenger Cars after 1978 / No 460's available in 1980/82 F250/350's, E250/350's only.
Front sump oil pan on a 460 out of a car or 2wd F250 truck 73?-79. Rear sump oil pan on 351M to clear the front pumpkin of the front axle with stock suspension on a F250.
You can run a front sump car 460 pan, but you CAN hit that oil pan with the front pumpkin if you off road it hard. Especially if your 79 F250 has worn out High Boy front springs...thanks PO.
ND says: 460 WAS not available (FROM THE FACTORY) with 4WD or a Manual Trans until 1983, then only in F250/350's / No 460's available in F100's after 1976, F150's after 1979 (CA:1978), Passenger Cars after 1978 / No 460's available in 1980/82 F250/350's, E250/350's only.
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i looked around the threads but have found nothing
has anyone seen or done a oil cooler mod for a 360/390
has anyone seen or done a oil cooler mod for a 360/390
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No confusion on my part, I read that you are looking for a 390 oil pan, I just wanted to explain the REASON you might need a front or rear sump pan.
And my experience is with the common 460 swap issues, that I though might be causing you issues. Good luck on the hunt. Jegs, and Summit might be a place to ck for a pan.
And my experience is with the common 460 swap issues, that I though might be causing you issues. Good luck on the hunt. Jegs, and Summit might be a place to ck for a pan.
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Use a thermostatically controlled sandwich adapter and a shorter filter like a FL-300 (half the height of an Autolite/Motorcraft FL-1).
Late model F-trucks/vans typically have engine oil coolers... Visit the "Man Mall" (the salvage yard).
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77&79f250 o ok sorry for the misunderstanding
ya I found a milodon pan that will work
"thermostatically controlled sandwich adapter"
if I didn't think you where a straight shooter with info, id think you where pulling my leg!
lol ill look into these
edit- lol I found one that fits big red 30.00 on summit, I have extra coolers so I wont have to buy that, guess ill be a Guinea pig n test one out!
ya I found a milodon pan that will work
"thermostatically controlled sandwich adapter"
if I didn't think you where a straight shooter with info, id think you where pulling my leg!
lol ill look into these
edit- lol I found one that fits big red 30.00 on summit, I have extra coolers so I wont have to buy that, guess ill be a Guinea pig n test one out!
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Tuned
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ive been looking around the threads found a bunch about 460 tall valve cover clearance with the blower box
but I haven't seen anyone ask about if tall valve covers will clear the a/c compressor.
now before everyones like "of course it wont with a York unit!" I'm asking about the Sanden units
but I haven't seen anyone ask about if tall valve covers will clear the a/c compressor.
now before everyones like "of course it wont with a York unit!" I'm asking about the Sanden units
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Here's another question someone just gave me some random valve covers through research found out there for a Chevy small block 360 any idea if they'll fit on my Ford FE 360 I'm leaning towards the no but I'd like a good idea from you guys and no I haven't had the time to mock them up to the heads yet
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C6 ---Run as cool as can be. They say life expectancy goes down on the tranny as temps go up. Have read it starts around 180. There should be charts on the internet showing relationships between temp and tranny life.
Here is one: Transmission temperature/failure chart.
It is hard to tell on wheel bearings, the brakes add a lot, lot of heat. Not necessarily caused by wheel bearings.