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Oh, I’ve no interest in doing it. Apparently Powell has found himself in a YouTube debate with uncle Tony, about the subject. I unfortunately was clickbaited.

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Damn if I didn’t fall into a rabbit hole about piston knurling, after that video.

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FE Engine Dyno Results / Re: 541 cubic inch FE drag and drive
« on: October 14, 2025, 02:36:53 PM »
You should probably put the big camshaft in, put it back on the dyno, just because....

On second thought never mind.  That's a very cool build. 

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Cold repairing cracked block
« on: October 08, 2025, 08:55:53 PM »
Dang the price of those has gone up.  That crack goes well into the bore.  That will be a challenge to have a nice finished product. I truly hope it works out. 

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Electric prelube pump
« on: September 21, 2025, 11:25:53 AM »
With the cap removed, mark the distributor body to the intake manifold. Maybe a sharpie or paint marker. Then mark where the rotor is pointing, and mark something inline with it.  As you remove the distributor, make note of how much the rotor moves, in reference to the distributor body.  When reinstalling you will have the rotor positioned such that as it engages with the cam gear once again, it will rotate to where it belongs.  Then you can align the distributor body with your mark on the intake.  For me everything is close now, I would most likely re-check with a timing light.  Personally, when I leave something sit a long time, I’d possibly turn the engine over by hand, then remove the coil wire and turn the engine with the starter motor, then start it, versus removing the distributor. 

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FE Technical Forum / Re: crankshaft stroke and rod journal size
« on: August 30, 2025, 10:24:13 AM »
Could a Chrysler rod be used? You’re probably special ordering pistons regardless, just use the Chrysler pin size.
It seems to me Chrysler Rods are right in the ballpark for length.  Pin was maybe 1.094 or something diameter.  I understand not wanting the bearing speed associated with the Chrysler, however I did see one go pretty good once.

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private classified section is for non-vendors.

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Member Projects / Re: SINister EDition '66 Comet Caliente
« on: August 17, 2025, 09:26:54 AM »
Good for you! That’s great.  I wasn’t familiar with your build, I will go back to the start and chit out.

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I’ve done this, when I get home from work, I’ll try to post some images.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Fuel line run under the car
« on: July 22, 2025, 09:20:00 AM »
I like the PTFE  nylon braided fuel hose from Vibrant. I've had a lot of clients complain their garages wreek of fuel when their cars have sat a week or so. They all had neoprene stainless braided fuel hose.

Switched all of them to PTFE and no vapors can be smelled after months of sitting.
So, looking at the website for Vibrant Power, are you ordering direct from them, the specific hose you need? Or are you able to purchase their components and cut/assemble as needed?

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Vendor Classifieds / Re: Ten pair of TFS heads available....
« on: July 21, 2025, 09:18:20 AM »
Do you offer bare heads, or possibly a set ready for springs?

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Not an xs, but I ran an Odyssey in my Fairlane.  Was very pleased with its function.

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Vendor Classifieds / Re: Best damn FE headers i have ever seen
« on: June 29, 2025, 03:52:09 PM »
That’s certainly a nice looking set up. 

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I just watched a podcast on YouTube, hidden horsepower, Jay is the real deal.

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Well, that’s a great build.  Wish I knew more about it. 

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