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FE Technical Forum / Re: Front timing cover alignment tool and source for new spacer
« on: December 30, 2025, 08:28:26 PM »
Again, from my Ford Shop Manual
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Front timing cover alignment tool and source for new spacer
« on: December 26, 2025, 05:20:26 PM »3
FE Technical Forum / Re: Front timing cover alignment tool and source for new spacer
« on: December 26, 2025, 05:08:52 PM »
I got mine by entering the Ford tool number, T61P-6019-B (cylinder front cover pilot) in an Ebay search, and waiting for a response.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: New Guy New to the FE
« on: December 16, 2025, 11:58:00 PM »I'm sure a custom cam would give the most power, but if you are wanting to stay more factory, you might look at the slightly hotter C8AX-6250-C cam. Lots of info online but here's a link:
https://www.428cobrajet.org/id-cam
I have a copy of this cam in my '64 390 from Oregon Cams. A little lope, not bad, but might be marginal if you have power brakes. My setup has 13" of vacuum at idle (900 RPM, timing at 14-16 degrees). I'm running a tri-power but I don't think that would make much difference at idle.
What kind of intake? You'll want something aluminum at least, if for no other reason than to spare your back once you have the original cast iron one off if it's still there.
Pat
That cam is OK with a wide ratio 4 speed, but with a C6, he would need a high(er) stall torque converter, especially in a "heavy" car. Yes, I am sure there are better choices.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Oil pan and windage tray gaskets.
« on: December 08, 2025, 06:41:41 PM »
FWIW - installation of pan rail studs help align the gaskets and tray.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 428 CJ FE Ford Build Ep # 3 .....LINE HONE Part 2
« on: October 14, 2025, 06:59:39 PM »
So, sonic checking the cylinder walls is just a start - so much more machining to do - big job just to get the mains straight - then decked - no wonder intake fitment on an FE can be way off!
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FE Technical Forum / 428 CJ FE Ford Build Ep # 3 .....LINE HONE Part 2
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FE Technical Forum / Re: melling lifters
« on: September 08, 2025, 10:46:04 AM »
Roller lifters are the only way to go ... do not even think about it ... do not waste any more of your time and money ... Powell Machine explains why -
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_ExoIuTpks
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_ExoIuTpks
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FE Technical Forum / EAGLE CRANK QUALITY / THIN WALL 390 FE's
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FE Technical Forum / Re: cross bolt conversion cost
« on: August 04, 2025, 04:02:34 PM »
This 4.0 litre V8 BMW design is purdy (444 bhp @ 7,500 rpm / M3 GTR race car):
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Valve seat reconditioning
« on: August 03, 2025, 07:07:58 PM »
As I understand, guide replacement comes before any valve seat work.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 73-79 F100/150 2WD Crown Vic front swap with FE. Anyone do this? Header choice?
« on: July 26, 2025, 09:51:18 PM »... I plan to drop a 390 stroker in it. Nothing too high Performance just dependable and it’s gonna be more of a beater truck than anything ...
With your application, it sounds like the reproduction 428 CJ cast iron exhaust manifolds would be perfect. Easy installation, reasonable price, quiet, never rust out:
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https://www.cjponyparts.com/exhaust-manifold-pair-428cj-1968-1970/p/EXM5/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19712467657&gbraid=0AAAAAD1v5VkjRnrRtu058j8tq_RuETPGW&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-ZHEBhCxARIsAGGN96LgH-ZeHSC52CAg7-3XYCEiZRerbqhBZBM38NS_2hXM3Hj96tTGy00aAk7rEALw_wcB
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Ring and Pinion
« on: July 26, 2025, 09:44:16 PM »'70 Maverick Race only, weight about 2400 pounds (hopefully).Your car is light, but with 800 HP, you know you should not go with a 28 spline pinion shaft.