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FE Technical Forum / Re: Aluminum Ford intake ID
« on: January 26, 2026, 01:13:02 PM »
We are going to need pictures.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam Grind Suggestions
« on: January 24, 2026, 06:29:02 PM »
I guess it can be looked at in different ways but, by widening in my mind, the intake lobe will move the same amount as the LSA.
i.e. if with a 270° lobe, you go from 108 LSA x 108 x ICL with a 63° IVC to 114 LSA x 114 ICL, resulting in a IVC of 69°
But, of course it's a juggling act and the intake lobe can be moved in any direction to obtain the desired IVC resulting in the desired DCR
i.e. if with a 270° lobe, you go from 108 LSA x 108 x ICL with a 63° IVC to 114 LSA x 114 ICL, resulting in a IVC of 69°
But, of course it's a juggling act and the intake lobe can be moved in any direction to obtain the desired IVC resulting in the desired DCR
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam Grind Suggestions
« on: January 24, 2026, 01:37:57 PM »
Glad you caught that Brent, I changed it. My dyslexia got me.
Yes, you have to close the intake valve later (IVC) to lower DCR.
Yes, you have to close the intake valve later (IVC) to lower DCR.
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Member Projects / Re: 427 TP Marine Engine/ Austin Healey Roadster
« on: January 23, 2026, 06:56:51 PM »
I've got this 1250 to try on it.
If I get the IR, TR mounted, I've also got a pair of IR, 1150's (426 Hemi) to go on that hoping they are big enough for this.
If I get the IR, TR mounted, I've also got a pair of IR, 1150's (426 Hemi) to go on that hoping they are big enough for this.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam Grind Suggestions
« on: January 22, 2026, 03:12:15 PM »
For power brakes, you can add a electric vacuum source. That's what I did to keep from converting from vacuum wipers, to electric.
Here are a couple of Howards cams that are probably in the range your looking for:
252342-10 CL252342-10 265 265 230 230 .560 .560 110 106 .022 .022 1,13
251672-08 CL251672-08 275 275 240 240 .589 .589 108 104 .022 .022
Custom cams are the same price so, since you need more ex duration, you could substitute the 240 duration lobe, for the 230.
These are the smallest SFT cams that Howards offers in SFT. The smaller one is more cam than the famous 360 to 4v 427 LR HP cam and depending on your CR, could cause to high of DCR.
The biggest problem in SFT, is their short .020 duration that can cause problems with DCR but, you can mitigate that by opening up the LSA. But, that effects the idle and idle vacuum. It's a real balancing act
I think Howards are the best choice on FT cams, as their cores and lifters are the best you can get. AND, they have cores in stock now (I just called). They were out of stock for over a year.
Here are a couple of Howards cams that are probably in the range your looking for:
252342-10 CL252342-10 265 265 230 230 .560 .560 110 106 .022 .022 1,13
251672-08 CL251672-08 275 275 240 240 .589 .589 108 104 .022 .022
Custom cams are the same price so, since you need more ex duration, you could substitute the 240 duration lobe, for the 230.
These are the smallest SFT cams that Howards offers in SFT. The smaller one is more cam than the famous 360 to 4v 427 LR HP cam and depending on your CR, could cause to high of DCR.
The biggest problem in SFT, is their short .020 duration that can cause problems with DCR but, you can mitigate that by opening up the LSA. But, that effects the idle and idle vacuum. It's a real balancing act
I think Howards are the best choice on FT cams, as their cores and lifters are the best you can get. AND, they have cores in stock now (I just called). They were out of stock for over a year.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam Grind Suggestions
« on: January 22, 2026, 12:59:46 PM »
Need the CR, too but, all the info you have for the engine helps. Do you have power brakes?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam Grind Suggestions
« on: January 22, 2026, 12:51:02 PM »
Ok, what RPM range are you looking for?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cam Grind Suggestions
« on: January 22, 2026, 12:48:24 PM »
Are you wanting to stay with flat tappets or up grade to rollers?
SFT lobes are harder to source for street cams than HFT's. Are you looking for the tappet noise in your build?
SFT lobes are harder to source for street cams than HFT's. Are you looking for the tappet noise in your build?
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Member Projects / Re: 427 TP Marine Engine/ Austin Healey Roadster
« on: January 21, 2026, 07:47:55 PM »
I picked this Dominator manifold up today.
It may not be the one to goes on it later. Jay is doing some figuring on a tunnel ram manifold that I may be able to make into a IR.
It may not be the one to goes on it later. Jay is doing some figuring on a tunnel ram manifold that I may be able to make into a IR.
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Member Projects / Re: 1960 Starliner Y Code
« on: January 19, 2026, 07:29:49 PM »
No, I bought them off Ebay.
I just did a search for "1960 Ford Galaxie rocker panels" they had no results so, I did a search for 1960 Ford Galaxie and they have hardly anything for the '60.
I just did a search for "1960 Ford Galaxie rocker panels" they had no results so, I did a search for 1960 Ford Galaxie and they have hardly anything for the '60.
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FE Technical Forum / Crank Scrapers
« on: January 19, 2026, 04:57:54 PM »
Has anyone dynoed the use of crank scrapers, A/B testing, either steel or Teflon?
In particular, the I-J (Kevin Johnson) scrapers but, I'm interested in any that have been dynoed.
In particular, the I-J (Kevin Johnson) scrapers but, I'm interested in any that have been dynoed.
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Member Projects / Re: 427 TP Marine Engine/ Austin Healey Roadster
« on: January 19, 2026, 04:29:31 PM »
I found the hood scoop I needed and I also found a Liberty Face Plate trans,with a short output shaft and a aluminum tail shaft housing.
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Member Projects / Re: 1960 Starliner Y Code
« on: January 19, 2026, 03:58:45 PM »
This is what it looks like now. The upholstery is done but, I don't want to put it in, until the rocker panels are finished.
A picture of the another set of Nitto tires, 275 50 15 on 10" Centerline wheels.
A picture of the another set of Nitto tires, 275 50 15 on 10" Centerline wheels.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Autolite 4100
« on: January 19, 2026, 01:20:02 PM »
I've fought stuck throttle shafts, twice on 4100's.
On the last one I used CRC Ultra Screwloose. One the first one, I ruined the shaft to lever connection but, with the CRC I socked it 5 times, then heated it, sprayed again and it moved.
On the last one I used CRC Ultra Screwloose. One the first one, I ruined the shaft to lever connection but, with the CRC I socked it 5 times, then heated it, sprayed again and it moved.
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Member Projects / Re: 1960 Starliner Y Code
« on: January 18, 2026, 07:21:31 PM »
Regarding the rust, the rocker panels are of course rusted threw. I bought new ones and I've been waiting since Nov to get them installed.
The interior isn't as bad as it could have been. It was safe to step on the floors but, plenty of rust. This is the way I fixed it, with riveted panels. I've killed the rust in the seat area and it's painted, too.
Also pictures of the '60 Galaxie I had many years ago.
The interior isn't as bad as it could have been. It was safe to step on the floors but, plenty of rust. This is the way I fixed it, with riveted panels. I've killed the rust in the seat area and it's painted, too.
Also pictures of the '60 Galaxie I had many years ago.