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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Finally a brake upgrade
« on: June 04, 2019, 12:44:39 PM »
I just changed the single pot to a dual circuit MC in my 64 Monterey last weekend. All new brake lines front to back too.
It might just be 100% in my head but the car just feels like it stops so much better. Much more confidence inspiring driving around town.
There is a brass tee I used that is female 3/8-24 flare on both ends and female 1/8" NPT in the center for the brake switch. I can probably find the part number if thats what you are looking for.
It might just be 100% in my head but the car just feels like it stops so much better. Much more confidence inspiring driving around town.
There is a brass tee I used that is female 3/8-24 flare on both ends and female 1/8" NPT in the center for the brake switch. I can probably find the part number if thats what you are looking for.
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FE Technical Forum / Brake line routing coming off MC. Single to dual pot
« on: December 08, 2018, 08:00:28 AM »
I’m converting the jelly jar master cylinder over to a dual resovior on my 64 Monterey. Staying with manual drums so there is no booster. The new MC has the brake line ports facing the outside of the car. I got the MC bolted up last night to plan out the brake line routing and it looks like it might be a cleaner looking install if the MC ports faced the motor. I can make it work with what I have but I feel like it might look nicer with the ports facing inboard.
For the people with 64 Galaxies / full size Mercs, what port direction did you go with? Can anyone post a photo of their brake line routing coming off the master?
Thanks!
For the people with 64 Galaxies / full size Mercs, what port direction did you go with? Can anyone post a photo of their brake line routing coming off the master?
Thanks!
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Private Classifieds / Re: My Buddy is gonna sell his 3x2 setup and shorties cast ex. from a 406
« on: November 12, 2018, 05:57:27 PM »
What’s the location?
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Wilwood brake upgrade
« on: October 31, 2018, 04:59:10 PM »
Found this on the Wilwood site when you type in the part number 140-13653-D
https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-13653-D
Kit Summary
OE Hub Offset: +.18
(Increase / Decrease Track Width)
Spindle Type: Factory Drum Spindle
Mount Type: Lug
Caliper Type: 4 - Type III Ano
Rotor Diameter: 11.3
Min Wheel Diameter Req'd*: 14
*This Brake Kit may fit 14-inch wheels. Please refer to the wheel clearance diagram to check to see if it will fit your specific wheel. Wheel Clearance Diagram
https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-13653-D
Kit Summary
OE Hub Offset: +.18
(Increase / Decrease Track Width)
Spindle Type: Factory Drum Spindle
Mount Type: Lug
Caliper Type: 4 - Type III Ano
Rotor Diameter: 11.3
Min Wheel Diameter Req'd*: 14
*This Brake Kit may fit 14-inch wheels. Please refer to the wheel clearance diagram to check to see if it will fit your specific wheel. Wheel Clearance Diagram
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Wilwood brake upgrade
« on: October 30, 2018, 01:06:37 PM »
Looks good. I'm very interested in the Wilwood disc brake kit. I also have the stock manual jelly jar and drums on my '64.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Movie of the Week
« on: July 01, 2018, 08:29:21 AM »
How have I never heard of this?
Michael madsen, dom delouise, and Corey Feldman is the trifecta of “so bad it’s gotta be good”.
Not to mention it’s a car movie with Chad McQueen. Surely he was cast in this based solely his last name. Ha! Looks like B movie awesomeness
Michael madsen, dom delouise, and Corey Feldman is the trifecta of “so bad it’s gotta be good”. Not to mention it’s a car movie with Chad McQueen. Surely he was cast in this based solely his last name. Ha! Looks like B movie awesomeness
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Distributor bore busing for FT block
« on: June 22, 2018, 01:02:26 PM »
Huge thanks to Mike! I wasn't expecting to see a true Ford bushing with the Ford logo. I was expecting to see a machine shop part that someone whipped up. The factory part is a spring / split hollow dowel with the oil hole in the side. A nice piece for sure! 
Thanks!
Thanks!
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FE Technical Forum / Video of the day: '63 Galaxie 427 road racing
« on: June 18, 2018, 09:43:44 PM »
I can't imagine piloting a car like this in anger thru race traffic. Amazing skill. This is why there is nothing better than a big ole American V8 
https://youtu.be/MH0Xz3Iinbs
https://youtu.be/MH0Xz3Iinbs
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Distributor bore busing for FT block
« on: June 14, 2018, 05:38:09 AM »
Thanks everyone. I did think about having a sleeve made up to fit around the smaller distributor shaft. I actually made a print for the sleeve and had it quoted by a machine shop. I still might go that route.
Mike stepped up and offered to send me a free bushing they had laying around. The more I think about it if the ID is too tight after I press it in, I can probably push it back out and have it opened up a bit. Takes a few more steps but should be fine. Like you guys said above, I just need to do the math and figure out what needs to happen
Thanks guys
Mike stepped up and offered to send me a free bushing they had laying around. The more I think about it if the ID is too tight after I press it in, I can probably push it back out and have it opened up a bit. Takes a few more steps but should be fine. Like you guys said above, I just need to do the math and figure out what needs to happen
Thanks guys
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FE Technical Forum / Distributor bore busing for FT block
« on: June 13, 2018, 09:52:24 AM »
Right now I have a FT block in my 64 Monterrey. Larger distributor bore diameter and the 5/16" hex oil pump shaft. I read that the FT blocks can have a busing pressed in to reduce the size down to the standard FE bore so you can run standard FE distributors.
I may pull the motor over the winter to replace the cam and intake and generally clean up the engine and the engine bay. But I did not plan on taking the rotating assembly apart. I'd like to put in the distributor bushing in so I have more distributor options. Basically the only FT distributors are both HEI based. Which is what i have not and I'm not a fan
Does the busing need to be honed to size after its pressed in? Honing it to size is not really something you want to do on a assembled short block (I wouldn't think)
I may pull the motor over the winter to replace the cam and intake and generally clean up the engine and the engine bay. But I did not plan on taking the rotating assembly apart. I'd like to put in the distributor bushing in so I have more distributor options. Basically the only FT distributors are both HEI based. Which is what i have not and I'm not a fan
Does the busing need to be honed to size after its pressed in? Honing it to size is not really something you want to do on a assembled short block (I wouldn't think)
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Poon Tang
« on: May 30, 2018, 07:30:58 PM »
Mother of god that is cool.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Will FPA Tri-Y headers support 700hp?
« on: May 22, 2018, 03:38:12 PM »
These just sold on eBay a few weeks ago. Cast iron long tubes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-FE-Headers-427-390-/263626722772?hash=item3d61608dd4%3Ag%3AWwIAAOSw1iNa3KJv&vxp=mtr&nma=true&si=ij8SUI0NP%252FjCpshH4VtqQhuveAQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-FE-Headers-427-390-/263626722772?hash=item3d61608dd4%3Ag%3AWwIAAOSw1iNa3KJv&vxp=mtr&nma=true&si=ij8SUI0NP%252FjCpshH4VtqQhuveAQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Great Day at the FE Reunion
« on: May 04, 2018, 07:46:42 AM »
I really need to make it out to this show. I spent a few hours at the Jefferson Wisconsin swap meet a week or two ago and saw a grand total of two FE engine parts. One stock 4bbl intake and a pair of rusty heads that looks like they came out of a lake 
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Heaven on a stick
« on: April 21, 2018, 06:50:56 AM »
Good stuff. Kids (and grandkids) turn simple things into lifelong memories. He'll remember working with you when he gets older Some of my best memories I have are doing little things with my grandparents when I was a kid
My daughter is 4 and loves working with me on the car. Not many kids in her preschool can say they helped change jets on a AFB in a '64 Merc.
Some of my best memories I have are doing little things with my grandparents when I was a kidMy daughter is 4 and loves working with me on the car. Not many kids in her preschool can say they helped change jets on a AFB in a '64 Merc.
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