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FE Technical Forum / Re: Guess the horsepower game, 1961 Ford 390
« on: December 31, 2020, 05:37:48 PM »
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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Motor Plate
« on: December 25, 2020, 05:45:08 PM »
My set up uses the water pump holes, but I use studs. Not sure if it makes it any stronger, but I made sure the part of the stud where the motor plate sits is full diameter, not threaded. I also have studs through the motor plates for the mount for the vacuum pump and the alternator that thread into the block and head on their respective sides.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Hey, Merry Christmas all !
« on: December 25, 2020, 05:35:19 PM »
Merry Christmas from Perth, Australia, where the temperature hit 104F during the day.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: 26 vs 10 spline clutch
« on: December 22, 2020, 07:17:14 PM »
Thanks, that answers my question.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / 26 vs 10 spline clutch
« on: December 22, 2020, 06:11:57 PM »
I’ve been looking at the specs for the new TKX transmission, and see that the Ford units are available in either 26 or 10 spline input shafts. I assume the 10 spline is a 1 3/8” shaft, same as in my big input Toploader. The TKX has more options for a 26 spline input. My question is which of the 2 input shafts is better in terms of strength or availability of clutch and bearings?
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Vendor Classifieds / Re: I can take orders for the new Tremec TKX now if anyone is interested....
« on: December 21, 2020, 09:05:24 PM »
With the short Ford input shaft, is it available in both spline options? Which is stronger, 26 or 10 spline? Any other advantage of one over the other?
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Vendor Classifieds / Re: I'm having some on-block piston stops made....
« on: December 07, 2020, 08:48:14 PM »
Put me down for one.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Crites headers
« on: November 25, 2020, 06:31:28 PM »
I’ve Mad Dog headers on my ‘63. They were very easy to deal with, even from where I live. Big difference compared to Crites.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Galaxie Headers
« on: September 29, 2020, 10:29:42 PM »
I used the Hooker 6130 headers on my 1966 LTD, they didn’t have any ground clearance issues. One pipe that was closest to the power steering box needed a little clearance no, otherwise they were easy to fit.
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FE Engine Dyno Results / Re: Mild 535 inch Hillbilly Prep Nostalgia FE
« on: September 05, 2020, 07:33:57 AM »
Wow, that is impressive. But not unexpected from BP.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: '63 Galaxie SOHC Installation
« on: September 03, 2020, 02:36:20 AM »
I have a SOHC in my ‘63 Galaxie, it pretty much dropped straight in. I had a set of Mad Dog 2” primary headers on the 406 in the car, I just modified these headers to suit the SOHC exhaust ports. Only other big job was to fit a radiator fill neck and cap to the radiator, as I didn’t use the expansion tank. Otherwise, it fit like it was meant to be there.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 1964 427 cast iron header gasket question
« on: August 29, 2020, 05:49:43 PM »
I installed the engine with long cast headers attached into my ‘63 Galaxie, went in okay. I only used a sealant, no gaskets, and never had a leak problem.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: How to create a new port for temp gauge probe? Using a Sniper t-stat
« on: August 18, 2020, 07:51:56 PM »
Are you using an aftermarket aluminium radiator? I have a fitting near the inlet neck of my radiator that I use for the temperature switch for the electric fans. That could be an easier option than disturbing the intake manifold.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Need help with Holley carburetor tune.
« on: July 23, 2020, 03:03:12 AM »
29 degrees total is all my iron headed, 10.3 to 1 SOHC engine will tolerate on our premium pump fuel, which is equivalent to 93 octane in the US.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Guess the horsepower game 6.20.20 #2
« on: June 20, 2020, 06:07:47 PM »
670 hp