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FE Technical Forum / Oil drain back
« on: September 13, 2026, 07:20:29 PM »
So I was having some fun with rocker geometry, pushrod length, etc. and so forth. I decided to put the oil pan on and run the pump with a drill to keep main, rod and cam bearing well lubricated with the amount of crank rotation I was doing.  Lots of oil remained on top of the engine with the brass fittings meant to direct drain back to the front and rear of the block. After looking things over a bit I kept coming back to the same question.  Why not add a hole to allow the oil to drain back into the distributor shaft area?  Pic attached with the area I'm referring to circled in read.  As always, any thoughts are appreciated.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Valve Adjustment Advice Needed
« on: September 07, 2026, 01:38:06 AM »
I recently obtained new adjusters for my OEM adjustable rocker assemblies (with hydraulic flat tappet cam).

I removed both assemblies, cleaned and checked everything out to make certain all was good, and then replaced all the interference fit adjusters with new adjusters purchased from DSC.

How are the replacement adjusters working out?  I have a set of OE adjustable rockers that would benefit from replacing them and thought it would be prudent to ask before purchasing.  Any information is appreciated.  :)

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Muffler selection
« on: July 19, 2026, 02:40:17 AM »
I have no experience with Borla.  I have been happy with the Jones Exhaust mufflers I purchased a few years back.  They look like a standard muffler but are basically a glass pack and the cost is easy on the wallet.  The pipe that runs through the housing uses the same style Thrush does with holes instead of fins so exhaust flow is as good as it can get.

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5 miles?  Are you sure it is the rear main seal and not something else like an oil gallery plug or the rear camshaft plug being installed backwards?

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I saw those as well.  Mostly I was looking for input about the current state of rod bearings since the posts I could find on here about them were many years old.  I pulled the trigger on the Mahle CB760P8 bearings.  I assume they will be fine but time will tell.

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The silence is not encouraging.  :)  Reading previous posts regarding rod bearings it sounds like ACL and King are other good options.  I'll take any input regarding rod bearings that are on par with the speed pro bearings that are not available.

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I see other sizes available for purchase (standard, .001, .020) with some being limited stock but it appears the .010 bearings aren't being manufactured anymore? Everywhere I look they are out of stock with no ETA for more. Have these rod bearings been superseded by another part number? In a nutshell I would like to get a good set of .010 undersize rod bearings for a stock 390 crankshaft, but my preferred choice seems to be a dead end.  As always, any information would be greatly appreciated.

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I take it 3D printing is not a viable option for making the parts?  I'm aware that some very intricate parts like the one in this video can be made, but I have no knowledge of the costs involved.

So I did a small amount of searching.  Appears to be well beyond EXTREMELY cost prohibitive.  I'm still trying to wrap my head around how manufacturing facilities are justifying something like this (probably still too small for some of Jay's parts) versus having a part cast at a foundry.  Both options require final machining.

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I take it 3D printing is not a viable option for making the parts?  I'm aware that some very intricate parts like the one in this video can be made, but I have no knowledge of the costs involved.

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This is the type of thing that makes baby kittens cry.  :'(

Do you have anything "in stock" at all.  Smaller things like timing covers, etc. or is it everything (cast items) that needs to have an order by the 24th?

Nevermind.  I just read the post in the Vendor Classifieds. 

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 1974 Ford 427ci Pre-Chamber Experimental V8
« on: February 19, 2026, 01:19:18 AM »
Very interesting.  The block looks to be one of the 385 series (429/460) versus an FE.

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Private Classifieds / Re: Shelby Aluminum on BAT (no reserve) (not mine)
« on: February 12, 2026, 05:17:31 PM »
I was just about to pull the trigger.  Then I saw the cork valve cover gaskets.   ;)

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Where to advertise a complete drivetrain
« on: February 01, 2026, 04:59:39 AM »
Very true.  I'll have to get the relevant info from the engine, toploader and diff.  Will be awhile before that happens since the vehicle it currently resides in sits outside.  A bit too cold for me to go crawling around to get casting dates and such.  :)

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Where to advertise a complete drivetrain
« on: January 31, 2026, 08:38:47 PM »
I do not follow many forums so it seemed prudent to ask.  As noted in the subject, I have a complete drivetrain (engine, transmission, rear axle) from a '66 galaxie.  I haven't gathered all casting numbers and such (it's cold outside right now), but to my knowledge they are all matching numbers wise.  I won't have a need for it but it seems like something that should be offered as a package for anyone looking for period correct or numbers matching drivetrain.  I am running with the assumption that the private classifieds on this forum would not have much interest in something like this.  If I am wrong in that assumption, please let me know.  If there are forums or other options better suited for making such an offering, please let me know.   :)  Thank you in advance for any information.  I forgot to mention that the drivetrain consists of a 390 4bbl, 4 speed toploader and the 9" rear is 3.50 gears and has the vibration damper (whatever that was called) on the rear of the driveshaft.

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Private Classifieds / Re: WTB: C5AE 390 block with crossbolt bosses
« on: November 10, 2025, 03:13:22 PM »
I'm still looking.  Any information will be appreciated.

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