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Just picked up a tired Ford 400 engine to replace my tired engine over the winter.
I am still very much in the planning phase of such project, and this will be my very first engine I tear down to the block and rebuild. Is there any information on what torque specs/ order of operations to follow when disassembly and reassembly of a Ford 400? My end goal like many others is low end torque. I'm still very much in the planning phase as I just got the used (new to me) engine on the stand. First thought is to stroke it using the kit from TMeyer, and some kind of timing chain/camshaft.
But first things first, when I get started on actually assembly, is there a "How-To-Book" of what to torque certain bolts to?
Realistically
, the truck is going to be used as a pavement princess, but at the same time, I dont want to leave any regret on the table, if that makes sense. So I want to do it right the first time
Get yourself a Haynes or Chilton repair manual available at most auto parts houses in or Amazon. Those will have good info and the much needed torque specs and torque sequences. In the event you come across a situation where it's not found then one of the many knowledgeable members will be able to help. There are a lot of great minds here on these forums. Those 2 I mentioned aren't the greatest but they will get you started. In my experience....they provide most of the info you need.
I rebuilt a 400 a few years ago. (1996) Bored it .30 over...turned the crank...stock pistons. Comp Cams 268, Edelbrock intake and a Carter 625 on top. Headers and glass packs handled the exhaust chores. Was a very stout engine. Had no problems with it. My only regret was not getting the correct roller to rockers for it. I ran a set for a Chevy 454. They worked ok but I'm sure the ratio wasn't quite the same as a set of Ford roller rockers. (1:70 vs 1:73 if I remember correctly) Did all that without the magical powers of Google.
I’m planing on rebuilding my 351M this winter now that it’s too cold to do body work. This will be the second time rebuilding it. Should be nothing wrong with it, other than it sat for 25 years. I have to dig out Tom Monroe’s rebuild book. I believe this is the one I used.
Welcome to FTE Harv, as stated, get a good repair book, in your hand book, so much easier, you can mark pages for torque specs and such. Since this is your "first" I would keep it simple, have everything checked and stay away from crazy expensive stuff, TMeyer is supposed to be good stuff, I haven't personally used so I can't verify, but word of mouth is good. I used a Weiand Intake and a 500cfm Summit carb, used a comp cams kit, I'll have to look for grind, very happy with it, came with lifters, pushrods, timing set, seals.
Set aside a work bench/area to have it all laid out, and make sure critters, if you have them, can't make a mess of them, don't overthink it, have fun and learn. Read up on cam break in, seems to be a lot of heartache about them and not doing it right. IME, all of mine have been fine fortunately, you will find leaks and things, if they're not major, wait till you're done, pre-lube the engine with drill, come back and ask as many questions as you have!
It doesn't matter what engine it is you always start the same way. tear it down and take it to a good machine shop and have them tell you what you have to work with.
Next you need to decide exactly what you want from the finished product, and then what your budget is. until you do this it's impossible to have a productive conversation.
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I would keep it simple, have everything checked and stay away from crazy expensive stuff, TMeyer is supposed to be good stuff, I haven't personally used so I can't verify, but word of mouth is good. I used a Weiand Intake and a 500cfm Summit carb, used a comp cams kit, I'll have to look for grind, very happy with it, came with lifters, pushrods, timing set, seals.
