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Mar 29, 2005 | 02:27 PM

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bmoran

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FBp,

Amen on your last couple of paragraphs.

Bill

Mar 29, 2005 | 04:26 PM

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nick65f100

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From: KC

Ok so it wasnt the head or intake gaskets I dont think (Intake gasket may have been damaged when I removed it) so im gonna take your advice and pput her back together and pressure test it.

Thanks again.

Mar 29, 2005 | 08:54 PM

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jd_sylvia

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FBP brought up another good point check to see if the heads are warped using a good precision straight edge, or have them checked at a good machine shop. Warped heads are hard to find with the naked eye.

I have also thought of going with a 5.0 EFI in my 65. Maybe some day when the old 352 gives out. Also thought about putting the sheet metal on a TownCar chasis. Anyone ever tried that combo?

Any how Good luck Nick

jd

Mar 31, 2005 | 06:56 PM

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nick65f100

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From: KC

I took everything apart and out and could never find the cause. Im starting to think my buddy didnt really see a spark when we were testing it. Anyway thought you guys would be interested in the progress. Im still looking for a donor but am considering keeping the FE. While Ive been taking it apart Ive also been detailing it with new paint and a few new hoses and such. I will say this the engine has been rebuilt fairly recently (the guy I bought it from rebuilt the engine to use at his farm but then went another directio). So now Im finishing detailing her and am buying Fel-Pro gasket set online and also am leaning towards a electronic ignition. Any suggestions on the electronic ignition? Ill keep the updates as they happen, thanks again for the guidance.

Mar 31, 2005 | 11:37 PM

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From: "Islander"

FordBoypete; I had to chime in on your statements like "FE powertrains to be problematic", C-6, 9" or Dana 60 weak? "Timing cover can leak fro corrosion / damage. Espically if water, not coolant had been run in engine". I have never seen a FE that had water contact with the timing cover unless you had water in the oil. I don't recall if it's you or another member that went to a 460, seen many more 460's fail than a "50 year old design FE" Nuff said.

Carl....=o&o>....