Took it to the local Starter/Alternator shop and had it tested. It stuck at first but wroked well after a few tries. They opened it up and said looks good, run it.

The starter only gets battery voltage so there is not enough voltage to jump any significant gap.  At 1/32"  I'd be concerned about vibration, but if it's a normal Ford setup vibration while driving won't affect anything because there is no voltage going to the starter.  If it's a newer version with the solenoid on the starter though, that could be an issue.  I think 1/8" of clearance is more than enough in any case.

Thank you Jay. It is an older OEM style starter, solenoid on the fender well.

I have a set of Headman shortie headers in ‘78 F150 with a 390. The new starter I have, has the positive screw/tab at the end of the starter. How much clearance should I have ftom header tube to the tab? I have about 1/32” but can take another 1/16” off and bend it away a little for more room. I might be able to wrangle 1/8” total. Any issue? I have various material for heat shielding. I am just concerned electrically for this question. Thanks!

I used some off brand grade 8 3/8-16 bolts and spared any side bending of my ARP bolts. I plan to reseal the washers and retorque when I removed the tilt/lift device. I have a low end Edelbrock Performer 390 on this engine.

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I have a Super Shifter with push down reverse. It is used and a swap meet purchase. The reverse push down spring is missing. I am trying to figure out what this spring looks like and find an exploded view or someone familiar with all of the parts. I do not know if other parts are missing? On the image (link) below it shows a rebuild kit for a Super Shifter. Is the spring shown the one I need? If so I can easily buy the kit. thank you in advance for any input.

 
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This may seem very basic to some? I want to lift and maneuver an engine and transmission bolted together into the engine bay. I’ve always put my transmissions in from the bottom but this project (’78 F150 w/ Crown Vic front swap) the front clip is off so I can just slide it in. I have a 4 chain tilter so where on a FE do I hook my chains up for  the best control? I need to modify the trans cross member and mount as the Crown Vic location for engine mounts is slightly different than stock and who knows where the trans mount will fall? So I’ll be moving and tilting to find my spot. Thanks for any input.




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I would use them except the shaft will not go through. I tapped one on and it was way too tight.

I want to create a contest/game to have at the future Fairlane Club National Meets. It will be a timed "Tune-Up" Challenge. I need one un-useable head hopefully at scrap pricing. I'd like it to be a head from an engine family that would have been in a 62-79 Intermediate. SBF, 351C, FE, 385 Series. Part of the game will be removing spark plug wires and the plugs and replacing them. An Air cleaner and distributor will be involved. Best time will win an award or prize. I am currently developing the game.

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