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They have a Web site...  http://www.timesert.com   they have various lengths and also oversize serts , plus kits.  Nearly all the product links redirect to amazon for purchase.   Good stuff!

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Private Classifieds / Re: LONG list of FE Parts for sale
« on: April 02, 2017, 09:57:09 AM »
Since you list other parts does that include a clutch and fan setup
Gary

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Thanks for supporting the fe family and merry Christmas to all from one of many lurkers.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Thoughts on the clutch?
« on: May 06, 2016, 06:53:51 AM »
I found an NOS 11.5 truck clutch and it has a light pedal and seems to clamp just fine.  Not saying it is the best, just throwing out another option.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Brad Penn vs Joe Gibbs Oil
« on: May 06, 2016, 06:49:55 AM »
I have been using Joe Gibbs since in rebuilt engine.  Seems to work fine.  The oil has a tendency to turn dark and I think that is a result of the mineral oil.  The motor only has about 4k on it since I drained the break in oil.  No complaints with it.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: thoughts on FITECH EFI
« on: May 06, 2016, 06:45:18 AM »
Which system did you get?

EFI 4 POWER ADDER w/ command center.
The command center is not necessary but I liked the idea of a sump with pump built in to keep it cooler.
The power adder series gives the ability to control both fans individually and really (for me) was the decision point.  I am not planning on running nitrious but it could.  GT

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FE Technical Forum / Re: thoughts on FITECH EFI
« on: May 05, 2016, 07:30:01 PM »
That's great news for us guys with only 7"!  ;D  How's the tip in? Be interested in the plugs after a bit of running too. Please keep us appraised of its performance over the coming weeks.
Overall tip-in is acceptable.   Is not lean but seems to go to rich side momentarily.  I have not logged anything yet and really haven't plugged the monitor in while driving.  Today I hooked up the fan circuit to it.  I have a dual spal setup and just hooked up (what they call) fan 1 circuit.  Fan 2 I will do this winter when I rewire the fans for it.  It will also control the timing advance and I may do that a little later on.  Presently I am satisfied with the petronix I setup and currently running 13 * plus 12* in distributor for a total of 37*.  A little steep but I have a gas mix in it at the moment.  I am wanting to put it on a dyno before i start changing stuff, so that is next! GT

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FE Technical Forum / Re: thoughts on FITECH EFI
« on: May 05, 2016, 09:13:34 AM »
Installed an fitech system on Monday.  Did not to run well on Tuesday (actually first day of driving) didn't want to start unless you hit accelerator,  seemed like it was loading up on upshifts and idle was erratic.  Wednesday morning, system fired right up and adjusted idle a little then settled in.  Upshift were smoother but seemed a little off.  Changed cam setting to wild (#4) and everything settled in.  So at that point I put my foot in it.  Very, very nice.  The only problem was that the system seemed to hang on returning to idle.  Finally called them and they answered on first ring.  Explained my plight and he showed me how to adjust IAC step down so now I am impressed.   Asked him about cam selection and he agreed that I should use #4 setting as I only have 7 in. Of vacuum.  Stated that is the main reason that selection is there.  Also about driveability their system is divided into three main settings.  Idle, cruise and WOT AND those are individually adjustable under the PRO SECTION of their menus.  As I learn more about system I may get into that.  I have to say that overall it is an excellent system and the learning system does work as it runs.  My 445 with a .600 in can is happy.  Granted I took off my 750 holley that was running fat due to the fact that I had not tuned for WOT YET.  nice product and customer service was great (considering they answered).  GT

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FE Technical Forum / Re: One cylinder runner hotter
« on: March 30, 2016, 06:56:49 AM »
Thanks for the input guys.  I thought it was kind of strange as I was not seeing any other issues (that I know of) except it does not cool well with the AC on (THAT WAS ADDED) when refreshed.  I did use a heat gun to check and will check  usually after driving sometimes.  I had the wire for the temp switch come off once and drove it about 20 miles or so before seeing it and the car never got over 195.  So I thought this was strange.  Again Thx.

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FE Technical Forum / One cylinder runner hotter
« on: March 29, 2016, 08:36:35 PM »
I need a little direction with a problem I was not expecting.  I started the car this afternoon just to keep the juices flowing and noted that #4 was running hotter than the other 3 the on that bank.  I am able to see #5 as well and it is running the same temp as 1-3.  I have noted not seen other problems but now I am confused by what I am seeing.  The other 4 were running 125 to 150 but #4 is running in upper side of 200+.  Suggestions for trouble shooting would greatly appreciated.
Stats on motor;
40 over
Stroked 4.125 or 445 cubes
Ford pi intake with aluminum heads
750 double pumper

Thanks in advance.
Gary

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FE Technical Forum / Re: custom push rods
« on: December 07, 2015, 05:47:34 PM »
Pushrod.ne .  smith and brothers.  They will even help you get it right!

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Engine won't start
« on: July 17, 2015, 10:07:57 PM »
Check and make sure solenoid is got a good ground where it mounts.  To check just run a wire from the mounting area to the block.  Good luck.
GT

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FE Technical Forum / Re: let's talk valve covers
« on: February 28, 2015, 08:11:26 AM »
Yup.  Same booster.  That helps a lot, thanks  ;)

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FE Technical Forum / Re: let's talk valve covers
« on: February 28, 2015, 06:30:16 AM »
I guess I was not clear.  I am wanting to know which of the choices will allow being taken off without taking the booster loose on the brakes.  The Powered by stock ones would come off but they were messy and I was thinking of the pent roof style IF they will fit without to much effort around the booster???

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FE Technical Forum / Re: let's talk valve covers
« on: February 27, 2015, 06:12:32 PM »
They are factory VC not repo's.  They interfered in both areas.  The sides were cured by grinding the stands.  The upper curves were somewhat massaged and that kept them from hitting rockers but did not help with slinging oil out of the tops.

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