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FE Technical Forum / Re: sohc timing cover gaskets
« on: July 02, 2026, 06:47:07 PM »
Here is a picture of the timing cover gaskets. You will notice there is 3 "U-shaped" ones that go on the end of the head. You only need 2. One of them gets parked depending on Early or late heads. Hope this helps.

Doug aka pumpbldr
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FE Technical Forum / Re: High Riser intake manifold question
« on: June 15, 2026, 06:35:53 PM »
The main difference between the E & F 2x4 intakes is the carb mounting surface. One is flat, the other is at an angle. Might be some more to it than that.

Doug aka pumpbldr
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Leaking rear main after multiple replacements
« on: June 15, 2026, 06:29:03 PM »
Another thing to consider is the seal surface on the crank. When stroker cranks first came out, the striation were either missing or backwards. Just a thought. This happened a lot back then when crank companies got into the FE game. Have not seen this in a while.

Doug aka pumpbldr
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FE Technical Forum / Re: SOHC Heads with Cracks Between Valves
« on: May 27, 2026, 09:12:47 AM »
Usually those cracks are weldable. Did it alot back in the day before repop heads. A good head guy should be able. Plus if you are mocking up for headers, remember the stock exhaust bolt pattern is different from pond head.

Doug aka pumpbldr
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FE Technical Forum / Re: using a gear drive on a sohc
« on: November 27, 2025, 09:43:44 PM »
Herre is a picture of Milodon gear drive on a sohc. Not my build, but I know its possible.
   
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Vendor Classifieds / PSA -- Changing Phone Number
« on: September 12, 2025, 04:30:01 PM »
We are getting rid of the Land Line phone after decades. Changing over to my cell. Our new contact phone number is (559)960-0463. This has been changed on our website in contact section. I will post this a few other places too. Look forward to hearing from you.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cammer Rocker Problems
« on: May 31, 2025, 08:06:01 PM »
I am going to take a crack at this from a different angle. Are his shafts regular thickness or HD ones that are thicker? We all saw Bill Connely spintron video years ago. As a MFG  of shafts I had access to a spintron  long ago but with a wedge head at a different angle than his. Viewed the shaft long ways. Stock shaft vs, spacers vs Hd shafts vs spacer. What a difference in the wave. Get a surf board LOL. But an idea. This solved alot and yes frequency changed/ resonance. Maybe ??? what you guys think.

 Doug aka pumpbldr
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Front engine mount
« on: January 14, 2025, 09:05:13 PM »
Here is a picture of the Holman Moody Boat cover. I have used these many times. Very easy and very strong. Blue thunder makes a copy of this cover and can found

Doug aka pumpbldr
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FE Technical Forum / Re: engine oil cooler relocation
« on: December 18, 2024, 12:46:35 PM »
You will more than likely need to put in the HP spring. Most of my Cobra guys loose between 20-30 psi going through the line, cooler and filters and back. You will be in the same boat. Another thing, with that much plumbing you will need to run and HV Pumps.

Thanks, Doug
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Vendor Classifieds / Re: WANTED Toploader shifter
« on: September 19, 2024, 06:04:00 PM »
Try Andy's Performance in southern california. He has a ton of Toploader stuff. His phone number is (626)664-8120
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Doug aka pumpbldr
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Who has installed 10" slicks on a comet or fairlane
« on: June 07, 2024, 10:56:47 PM »
I went through all this along time ago. I had a ranchero, even lighter in the ass end. I did everything everyone is mentioning: 90/10's, Caltracts etc. The Rear tires wer 28 x 10.5 on Weld 10'' with 5.5 back spacing. To get them to fit there is about 2" between the inner wheel tub to the frame. I cut the 2" out and with some clamps and heat did a mini-tub with stock wheel tub pushed toward frame , then welded. Also did some grinding to wheel lip. All fit no problem. Was much better after that. Here is the golden ticket I share. An older timer told me to get some crap rear shock that sag. I believe WTF was my answer. But I listened some more. Also said to get a pinion snubber. Let the ass end sag, weight transfer to back and get the bottom of car to drive the snubber into the earth. That solved all my issues. Food for thought.

Doug aka pumpbldr
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 427 SOHC Gear Drive
« on: March 16, 2024, 03:16:50 PM »
I have done it a couple times.  I convert standard chain sets(top gears) all the time too. It is the same for the Milodon gear drive. Take the top Milodon gear and open up the ID to .999"-1.00" measure your stub cam you have to see which ID you need to go to so that you have a press fit. Have a 3/16" key way broached in 180' off dot. You will need to make new dot also at 180' for the new timing now. On chain style/top gears I have to cut the back step off and make width .825" .Use heat to warm up big gear/ freeze stub shaft and press together ( only your Milodon gear) install stub shaft. Use a large straight edge from other gears and mark stub cam with dye chem and scribe where to distance the drive gear. Go back to oven and freezer and press the drive gear to your scribed line and you are good.No need to pin or bolt, the press and keyway will hold just loke OEM. Then you can assemble and time everything. Here is a picture of one for you. Not my engine ( Dont Drool), but I have done it.
 
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Vendor Classifieds / Rocker Shafts are back in stock.
« on: February 28, 2024, 12:35:47 AM »
I just got the new batch of Rocker Shafts complete and are back in stock same price $259.95/pair. Sorry for some of you that had to wait a month. I will try to time it better next go around.

Doug aka pumpbldr
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Private Classifieds / Re: 3:50 POSI Wanted
« on: February 20, 2024, 11:45:40 PM »
I have a friend that has about 100 posi units and gear choices for you. He is in southern california, contact Andy (626)664-8120

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 427 SOHC blower manifold question
« on: January 18, 2024, 03:51:34 PM »
Here is a picture of one for you. Not very hard.

Doug aka pumpbldr
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