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FE Technical Forum / Re: Quench
« on: March 30, 2024, 10:57:49 AM »
How are you gauging the head gasket thickness and what head gaskets will do you have?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 3U crankshaft
« on: March 24, 2024, 10:34:05 AM »
djburton,
Where this got confusing, is when cleandan asked about what it takes to use a FT, steel crank and I gave him that info. That info doesn't apply to your crankshaft.
Sorry about that.
Where this got confusing, is when cleandan asked about what it takes to use a FT, steel crank and I gave him that info. That info doesn't apply to your crankshaft.
Sorry about that.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: piston skirt clearance
« on: March 23, 2024, 04:21:25 PM »
My Sept, '57 dated 361 Edsel block was off .016 front to back on one side, about .012 on the other and both were higher than 10.17. I had it decked to clean up both sides and it came out @ 10.172.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 3U crankshaft
« on: March 22, 2024, 01:45:20 PM »
In my case, I'm running a 164 tooth FW ring and a 3 disk, 7.5" clutch, with a button FW.
All different stuff that has to be reworked, into a package.
All different stuff that has to be reworked, into a package.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 3U crankshaft
« on: March 22, 2024, 12:11:55 PM »
What I'm doing isn't cheap, I'm doing it for reduced rotating weight.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Power Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads
« on: March 21, 2024, 06:48:52 PM »
Thank you
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 3U crankshaft
« on: March 21, 2024, 06:47:06 PM »
I'm doing that, ask we speak but, offset grinding it to SBC journals, as well.
You will have to have the snout turned down from 1 3/4 to 1 3/8. The center in the snout will not be on center of the main bearing, so it will have to be recut first. A machine shop will charge you about 3.5 hr labor to turn it and recut the keyways. I do that part myself. You will then have to open the flywheel to the FT diameter. Add another hr for that.
Offset grinding it costs a additional $600, including bearings.
You will have to have the snout turned down from 1 3/4 to 1 3/8. The center in the snout will not be on center of the main bearing, so it will have to be recut first. A machine shop will charge you about 3.5 hr labor to turn it and recut the keyways. I do that part myself. You will then have to open the flywheel to the FT diameter. Add another hr for that.
Offset grinding it costs a additional $600, including bearings.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Power Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads
« on: March 19, 2024, 03:02:30 PM »
Thanks, Jay.
How low long do they need to be?
How low long do they need to be?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Power Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads
« on: March 19, 2024, 01:07:53 PM »
Jay can I get my set with 5/16 valve guilds?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: piston skirt clearance
« on: March 19, 2024, 01:02:48 PM »
The fact remains that 4032 is more brittle and it doesn't expand as much as 2618 plus, these are neither Mahle or SBF pistons. There is much more mass to these pistons, than the SBF.
I would diffidently check with RaceTec before installing that piston and he should have file fit rings for the additional .006+ end gap.
I would diffidently check with RaceTec before installing that piston and he should have file fit rings for the additional .006+ end gap.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: piston skirt clearance
« on: March 19, 2024, 12:03:09 PM »
If it were me, I would be very upset if I got a block back from the shop and the bore varied .0025, from what I asked. That's a lot and I would NEVER use them again, for anything!
If you research 4032, you'll find that one of the main differences with 2618, is that it it is more brittle, in comparison. The other, is that it does not expand at near the rate of 2618. You can get away with with more clearance and abuse with 2618.
Again, if it were me, I'd never feel comfortable with that one cylinder and would probably hear piston slap, every time I started it, where it was there or not and I think the OP, is indicating he feels the same.
So, if time and money is no issue, I would take it to a GOOD shop and and get a good job done.
I'm a old mechanic and have seen a lot of knurled pistons. I have nothing against doing that but, would really hate to do it on a brand new piston. Also, the knurling wears away over time.
Last, if that extra .002, really won't matter, call RaceTec and verify that.
If you research 4032, you'll find that one of the main differences with 2618, is that it it is more brittle, in comparison. The other, is that it does not expand at near the rate of 2618. You can get away with with more clearance and abuse with 2618.
Again, if it were me, I'd never feel comfortable with that one cylinder and would probably hear piston slap, every time I started it, where it was there or not and I think the OP, is indicating he feels the same.
So, if time and money is no issue, I would take it to a GOOD shop and and get a good job done.
I'm a old mechanic and have seen a lot of knurled pistons. I have nothing against doing that but, would really hate to do it on a brand new piston. Also, the knurling wears away over time.
Last, if that extra .002, really won't matter, call RaceTec and verify that.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: piston skirt clearance
« on: March 16, 2024, 05:37:12 PM »
Joe, were your pistons 2618 or 4032?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Who Made this Rod?
« on: March 15, 2024, 05:27:32 PM »
I passed on them so, I can't add anything more.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Calliope Engine Project
« on: March 14, 2024, 03:15:35 PM »
You could do it on a Bridgeport, with a 90° head.
Slide throttles, would be another option.
Slide throttles, would be another option.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: oil gallery
« on: March 11, 2024, 06:12:00 PM »
By "The dry seal plugs, had a little different taper and that's why they don't go in as far." I was referring to the depth, not going so far.
Anyway you should use "Dry Seal" plugs for all gallery applications.
Anyway you should use "Dry Seal" plugs for all gallery applications.