What is interchangeable between '65 to '66? I'm fairly positive the frames are the same. What about windshield?   Bumpers? Front sheet metal? Deck lid? etc..  I have a '66 custom with a bad frame and found a '65 hardtop for sale with a decent frame. Obviously the hard top is more desirable. Just curious what parts I could steal from one for the other. I appreciate any help.

Fred

In typical fashion I'm not done putting my 406 together and I'm thinking about the next build. I have a set of .040" over 390 JE Comp eliminator pistons. They have had a ton of work done to them and are pretty darn light. I bought them and they had very little time on them and had the old rings.. The ring lands are cut to run a spacer and a dyke ring so I stuck with that package. Sent the old rings to Total seal and had them put a package together for me. The sales guy at Total seal was pretty impressed with the setup. At the time I was building a strip only engine but may have changed directions.

How well will Dyke rings live on a limited street/ strip application? Say 11:1 compression, 7000rpm max and maybe 500-800 street miles and 25 passes a season. I'd like to run Molnar rods, a crank that's lighter than stock, TFS heads and a hydraulic roller. Keep the pistons and rings? Ditch the idea and run a conventional ring package? I have ZERO experience with Dyke rings and appreciate any input.


Fred

Checking main bearing clearance last night and I have a couple bearings with some pretty healthy taper. The block has been align honed and and I'm checking clearances using a bore gauge. Even when I move the bearing halves to a different cap/saddle I'm still seeing about .0005" of taper. This is using a 125M10 bearing. It's not all bearings only 2 sets out of 5. When I was putting together an engine last year I seem to recall the same issue with the 125M. I had to use Cleveland bearings to get clearance then and it solved the taper issue also. I need to gain a little clearance on this one but I cant seem to find .011" Cleveland bearings. The mains without taper are .0018-.002.. The mains with taper are .002-.0025 and .0025-.003. The crank is a fresh grind and checks out within .0002" across all 5. I haven't Mic'd the bearings yet. Is anyone else seeing this with FM bearings? I hope its not just me!


Fred

I know there have been a couple topics in the past about this set up. Does anyone experience and some miles on this EFI set up? I'm building a 406 for my '86 F-150 that I daily drive in the summer. The truck was originally a 351 with a carb. I've been running the truck now with a tired old 352 that I put in last spring. The truck has dual tanks so I would like to use the Edelbrock EFI sump that mounts under the hood and uses your low pressure mechanical pump. Any input is appreciated..

Fred

Came out of a donor truck engine I bought. Definitely needs a good bath. A couple of the plastic clips on the plugs are broken. I'm unsure if the module or the pickup still work or not. $50 plus shipping from 13132. Fred.

Does anyone have any experience in going from a 5.4l to a 4.6l? Here's the back story.... My dad has a 2005 F-150 4.6L 4X4 he bought new. Plain Jane no power windows, locks, vinyl floor mat, etc... Upstate NY winters have taken its toll on it for sure.. The box looks like swish cheese and cabs showing the same signs. But amazingly the frame is still in nice shape and the engine runs like a watch. So he recently just bought a 2004 FX4 F-150 with a grenaded 5.4L 3 valve engine. The frame is totally shot on this truck BUT the cab and all other sheet metal is pretty nice. Plus this cab has Power seats, windows, locks, sliding rear, Cd and Cassette player(I think that's why he bought it).   We're thinking about taking the nicer cab and putting it onto his frame and drivetrain. I am going to assume its going to be a wiring nightmare. Will the 4.6 engine harness plug into the 5.4l pin connector? Will the computer need to be reprogrammed? I've searched truck forums and had no luck getting a straight answer.. Just guys bashing the 4.6 and saying the 5.4 3V is the best engine ever! Any advice is appreciated.. Just trying to help my dad out.

Fred

What's everyone using for a garage floor paint/epoxy? I'm looking to do something with my garage floor to help brighten up the space (40' x 40') and help cut down on the dust. Its an older floor from the 80's and it never stops creating dust. Just curious to see what you guys have had luck with in the past.

Fred