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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Columbus Swap meet… worth the trip?
« on: April 01, 2024, 09:33:12 PM »
Thanks for the replies, guys. I think I will pass. The Tulsa Arms Show (World's largest gun show) is also this weekend and I think I'll go to it. It's only 2 1/2 hrs away and unlike automotive swap meets it seems to get bigger every year.   
Here is a link in case anyone is interested.
 http://www.tulsaarmsshow.com/

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Columbus Swap meet… worth the trip?
« on: March 31, 2024, 10:44:28 PM »
I am considering going but for me it’s a 13 hour drive one way. I’d just like some input on what I might expect and is it worth the drive. I have never been but the idea of an all Ford swapmeet is appealing.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: I'm signed up for Sick 66
« on: March 05, 2024, 12:44:07 AM »
Quote from: cjshaker on March 04, 2024, 08:45:23 PM
Starting and stopping in 2 different states sounds like a real PITA for anybody trailering their car to the event, or are they trying to discourage that?
I'm not sure, lol. They did one last year like that. I am for sure not trailering my car.  There have been questions already if it would be ok for someone to follow along with their tow rig for pickup in Albuquerque. Although quite a few heavy hitters show up I think it is more about the drive on this event. There are no classes and it is all 1/8th mile.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: I'm signed up for Sick 66
« on: March 02, 2024, 05:39:35 PM »
I had one of those Couriers too. Bought it new in '78. They had a terrible heater. :)

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / I'm signed up for Sick 66
« on: March 02, 2024, 01:02:07 PM »
Well I'm in. I signed up for Sick 66. It is an epic 9 day drag-n-drive event starting at Ozark Raceway near Springfield Mo. and ending in Albuquerque NM following Route 66. Instead of an event that starts and begins at the same track, this is a one way event so it's going to be over 2000 miles for me.
So I am going to be cruising Route 66 in my '66 this year... if all goes well. :)

https://www.sickthemagazine.com/sick-66

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Over torqued Eagle rod bolts question.
« on: March 01, 2024, 02:39:34 PM »
Ok. Thanks again, Brent.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Over torqued Eagle rod bolts question.
« on: March 01, 2024, 02:32:15 PM »
That’s what I was afraid of. I guess I’ll get ahold of my machine shop and see if they think the big ends will need resized. Ugh.  Thanks, Bret.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Over torqued Eagle rod bolts question.
« on: March 01, 2024, 01:00:20 PM »
I was checking the bearings on my BBF and I couldn't remember for sure what the torque was so I looked up the ARP bolt spec and it said 80 Ft lbs. That didn't sound right but I went ahead and torqued it to that spec and put the pan back on. However, the more I thought about it the more that didn't sound right. So I got on Eagle's  website and looked up the rod with the ARP bolt I am using and it said 63 ft. lbs. which was more in line with what I was thinking. So I pulled the pan off and retorqued them to that spec. I then remembered my machine shop added torque specs on their labor bill data sheet and I checked there it also said 63 ft lbs. I guess my question is would that hurt anything? I can't see that it would but I don't know either. Thanks.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Flexplates
« on: February 25, 2024, 02:16:04 PM »
I am not sure about all flexplates but the one I had on my 427, I believe it was a Hays, was offset to match the OEM. But it was a thick SFI unit.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Anyone signing up for Dragweek 2024?
« on: February 23, 2024, 05:34:02 PM »
I see registration starts tomorrow morning (2-24).  This year it and RaceWeek 2.0 will be happening at the same time so it may free up some entries. I think I will get on the waiting list and try for Raceweek.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Has Crites ended their business?
« on: February 05, 2024, 10:20:39 PM »
I got on their website and it said due to their Father's passing and to settle his estate they will be closed Dec 31, 2023. I couldn't decide if that meant they were closed for good or just closing that day. 

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Sick Week overall leader (so far)
« on: January 31, 2024, 09:11:18 PM »
I have been watching some of the Sick Week event and so far the overall leader is Brett Lasala in a 2012 Mustang running a stock block Ford 5.0 Coyote with twin turbos. His average so far is 6.38. To add insult to injury he is running in a radial class! Blue oval, baby!

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Difference between solid and hydraulic roller lifters?
« on: January 25, 2024, 03:19:27 PM »
Quote from: blykins on January 25, 2024, 12:45:32 PM
For the most part.  I don't use Comp lifters, but the wheels and needle bearings should be similar.
Thanks for your input, Brent I really appreciate it. What lifters do you use?

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Difference between solid and hydraulic roller lifters?
« on: January 24, 2024, 01:35:49 PM »
Quote from: blykins on January 24, 2024, 01:30:35 PM
A hydraulic roller lifter will always live longer (much, much, much longer) because they don't see the spring loads that a solid roller lifter sees and they don't have lash.   The combination of lash and spring load is what makes a solid roller lifter fail. 

A hydraulic roller lifter will pretty much live indefinitely.....think of how many 5.0 Mustangs and Explorers that have 100-200k miles on them.
I understand that on OEM applications. Is the roller construction of Comp(as an example) the same on their solid and hydraulic roller lifters?

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Difference between solid and hydraulic roller lifters?
« on: January 24, 2024, 01:24:18 PM »
Besides the obvious is there any difference in the construction of aftermarket solid and hydraulic roller lifters, particularly in the roller? I am considering changing from a solid roller to hydraulic roller cam in my BBF. I currently have the Comp Endura roller lifters with the EDM oiling to the roller. I read somewhere that Comp recommends replacing their solid roller lifters every 7500 miles. Just wondering if the construction of the hydraulic roller lifters give them a longer life span. Thanks!

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