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FE Technical Forum / Re: Starter
« on: July 22, 2026, 03:34:06 PM »
Here is all you need to do I used 8guage wire for the jumper and good crimp terminals
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Starter
« on: July 22, 2026, 05:07:01 AM »
Ive been running that starter for along time now Just run a short jumper lead from the Ing terminal of the starter to the battery terminal on the starter and connect your old battery lead to the starter battery terminal and your done. I run my battery in the trunk an a1000 fuel pump twin derale radiator fans trans and engine oil coolers with fans and A/C. I only ever had any probs with hot starts with a 110amp alternator once I changed to a 140amp Ive had no probs. I will say the flywheel or flexplate and starter engages on one edge of the starter gear there is plenty of engagement but it could be some thing to check.
Other then that seems to be a great unit.
Other then that seems to be a great unit.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Ported TFS flow data
« on: July 04, 2026, 07:03:42 PM »My BBM heads flow is almost identical
Sorry not familiar with your particular combo, are yours CNC ported. I have BBMs on a 390, it’s good to have choices.
cnc ported on a solid roller 482
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Ported TFS flow data
« on: July 04, 2026, 02:48:40 PM »
My BBM heads flow is almost identical
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FE Technical Forum / Re: ignition timing moving
« on: May 26, 2026, 01:55:15 AM »
A friend of mine just had this problem in a circuit race 351 cleveland I will find out exactly what he found to fix it I know part of it was the pickup it was doing the same retarding ignition around 4deg too would only rev to 5k he has not raced since he got it fixed but it dose not retard now once timing is set
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cooling system that works in traffic
« on: February 12, 2026, 07:12:20 PM »
I just run a mechanical pump with a small cvf pulley 160 thermostat I also drill more 1/8th holes in it I think I did 2 extra holes + the one hole that came std with mine I use 2 derale fans my radiator is not the best choice but it was what I had at the time it is 29x19 or close to that I am right on the limit of radiator thickness and one day I will change it to a crossflow type and have a much thinner radiator with better cooling. 105 deg c day mine will sit at 190 to 200 @2800 to 3000 rpm on the highway and it will pull temps back to 180 in less then the time it takes for a set of traffic lights to change. My raised highway temps are due to my fan and fan shroud not being deep enough due to space If I could get an inch more depth in my fan shroud I think that would not happen. But it works very well I also have a full opening size A/C condenser in front of my radiator.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Overheating 427
« on: February 11, 2026, 07:34:38 PM »Your onto it 66FAIRLANEI am running 98 octane which equivalent to your 93.
Where are you located Rodney?
Australia I hope?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Overheating 427
« on: February 10, 2026, 02:54:27 PM »
If people don't think 220 is hot then what is hot in a street car?
Get the biggest radiator you can fit crossflow best and bigger pump like Jay said you could try lowering your fan starting temp too I would start at 160
Get the biggest radiator you can fit crossflow best and bigger pump like Jay said you could try lowering your fan starting temp too I would start at 160
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FE Technical Forum / Re: holley fast idle solenoid on a tunnel wedge 2x4 with 4160's?
« on: February 04, 2026, 10:36:27 PM »
I hope to do some testing over the weekend to see what rpm I need for a good idle before I can start making a custom bracket
Here is a pick of the out of the box bracket It is not even close
Here is a pick of the out of the box bracket It is not even close
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FE Technical Forum / Re: holley fast idle solenoid on a tunnel wedge 2x4 with 4160's?
« on: January 28, 2026, 10:01:38 AM »Which compressor are you running? Don’t rule out getting it done,(solenoid), using Ford parts.
Sanden sd7h15 they are a heavy duty 7 piston universal style pump.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: holley fast idle solenoid on a tunnel wedge 2x4 with 4160's?
« on: January 27, 2026, 11:07:33 PM »
Engine combo is pretty spicy I had it out on the weekend for a real test in 40deg c weather everything worked great except for the idle when a/c was on.
Here is some pics it looks like I could fit one on the rear carb but like you said I dont think holley makes a bracket to suite what I have.
I think on the back carb would work and that would hide the ugly solenoid as much as you could
If you get keen drew and want to invent something PM me maybe I can donate some holly brackets. I think if I cut there 4150/4160 bracket up and reweld it may work but I can see the mounting screws being right in line with were the solenoid needs to be.
Here is some pics it looks like I could fit one on the rear carb but like you said I dont think holley makes a bracket to suite what I have.
I think on the back carb would work and that would hide the ugly solenoid as much as you could
If you get keen drew and want to invent something PM me maybe I can donate some holly brackets. I think if I cut there 4150/4160 bracket up and reweld it may work but I can see the mounting screws being right in line with were the solenoid needs to be.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: holley fast idle solenoid on a tunnel wedge 2x4 with 4160's?
« on: January 27, 2026, 12:56:20 PM »That was my idea lol.
Otherwise just run the idle a few rpm higher. 25-50rpm shouldn’t change the usability I wouldn’t think.
I have already bumped idle up 200rpm form 800 to 1k I don't really want to bump it too 1200 as it is only a problem when A/C is on. when everything is up to temp when you pull up to a set of lights it will want to idle down to 600ish rpm and want to stall.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: holley fast idle solenoid on a tunnel wedge 2x4 with 4160's?
« on: January 27, 2026, 08:00:25 AM »Would be a bit crowded.
You can always just run a manual choke. If you don’t want the choke plate, leave it, the rod and shaft out.
It is only for when my A/C is on and car is at idle to prevent stalling Drew. If you have some idea's on what may work it would be great.
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FE Technical Forum / holley fast idle solenoid on a tunnel wedge 2x4 with 4160's?
« on: January 26, 2026, 08:20:49 PM »
Has any one used one of these on a fe 2x4 intake with 4160 carbs and factory style progressive linkage any info would be a great help.