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Non-FE Discussion Forum / FE Race & Reunion Legends voting
« on: April 16, 2024, 11:09:20 AM »
Hey there FE Fans. Here is your opportunity to see who the first three Legends of the FE Race & Reunion are. We simply are honoring some of the Legends of the FE world that have contributed to the FE Race & Reunion (FERR). Contributions include, participating, attending, taking pictures with you, autographs, racing, bench racing, old stories, showing off, sharing a brat, sharing a beer, etc… If they caused you to have a good time and you’ve got great memories of their participation, then please vote for your favorite. The FERR nominating committee has taken a bunch of names and whittled the list down to these seven for this year (2024). Now it’s up to you, to make the final decision. Please click the link below and vote. You have until April 30, 2024 where winners will be announce shortly thereafter. A plaque will be on display and the official naming of the legends will take place on Saturday September 7, 2024 at FERR @ Beaver Springs Dragway. Thank you! https://s.surveyplanet.com/01d9gyze https://s.surveyplanet.com/01d9gyze

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FE Technical Forum / FE Race & Reunion - rolling on - Update
« on: February 24, 2024, 08:04:57 PM »
Posted on our Facebook group.

Hello there to the faithful FE brotherhood. It's been quite a week. We have worked out a solution to some differences that were between BSD and the FERR. Really just a bit of mis-understanding and some lack of communication. Talking with Mike today was really good and healthy and much overdue. The FE Race & Reunion will go on as planned. We will divide and conquer to make the show better than ever. The best analogy from the conversation. If you have a class reunion there is a committee that plans the food, attendees, music, etc... The facility is owned and operated by the facility owners. Mike will prepare the best track and facility that he can and the FERR group will plan the reunion activities. We still have a lot of sorting and contacts to be made but it's going to be epic. We finally have clear minds and a clear goal by the entire team.  Thank you Mike and crew for all that you do. We all look forward to FERR24. Just a warning to any "chirpers" we will not tolerate any rumors or activity that is not considered positive to the success of the event. This group and Mike's FE group page are for information and enjoyment of the FERR. Any negativity will cause immediate banning from the group. Thank you all! See you all on September 5-7, 2024.

FYI - we are going to be looking at some other opportunities to grow FERR. Possibly a mini-show at other established events? We realize the possible benefits of growing and getting to other locations on occasion. Thank you all who have supported FERR.
Thanks,

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FE Technical Forum / FE Race & Reunion - update
« on: February 22, 2024, 08:12:19 AM »
See you in September!

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Brake booster test?
« on: February 16, 2024, 08:05:56 AM »
In 64 years I've never had a need. How would I go about checking a brake booster off the vehicle? I have a new booster in my stash of miscellaneous NOS parts that is for a '78 F150. Ironically I bought a '78 F150 a few weeks ago. I just want to check to see if it works. The truck is not running so I cannot install right now and fire it up.

Trimmed down question: How to bench test a brake booster?

Thanks!

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Dewalt 3/8" impact 20V
« on: February 04, 2024, 02:08:07 PM »
I'm looking to buy a 3/8" Brushless impact but there seem to be so many "options" What is a good 3/8" compact for working on cars?

Thanks!

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FE Technical Forum / FE in a '78 F150 4x2
« on: January 30, 2024, 01:38:19 PM »
So I picked up this ’78 F150 two wheel drive with an inline six. I’m going to get it running as a classic beater though I probably won’t beat it but it’s not going to be a money pit restoration. I’m not a fan of the ’78-’79 grille so I have a ’77 grille for it. I have the 390 that was in my Fairlane I want to drop in this. I’m not experienced enough on the parts to do this. Since the ’73-‘79’s are lumped together I’m assuming if I got ’73-’76 360 engine mounts that would take care of securing the engine in place? Is it a steel perch frame mount and the isolator to the block? I assume a ’73-’76 360 4x2 oil pan is what I need? Any other potential model pans? I’ll need to find out if the z-bar is different. I expect it to be. Would the frame side pivot bracket be the same as the 6 or different? The block pivot, would it be the same as any FE or is it specific? I have a truck bell and I’ll hope the 4 on the floor that is in it will fit up?
Anyone else drop a FE in a ’77-up? Anything I’m missing.

Thanks,

Link to picture:


http://www.fairlanet.com/images/78-F150-A.jpg


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FE Technical Forum / Header I.D. - 66-67 Fairlane 390
« on: December 26, 2023, 04:50:29 PM »
I picked these headers up for what reason? I have no clue ;D

Can anyone identify the fabricator? There is a "11" on one header flange from each side but that is all I can find. As I recall, Crites flanges start out as individual for each cylinder so I do think they are Crites'? They appear to have possibly been assembled and then the flanges cut? The tubes are 2" O.D. Also looking for instructions or pictures of them assembled for each side? I may resell them down the road, too early to tell.

http://www.fairlanet.com/images/headers-1.jpg
http://www.fairlanet.com/images/headers-2.jpg
http://www.fairlanet.com/images/headers-3.jpg



Thanks,

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Water base solvent for parts washer - what are you using?
« on: December 06, 2023, 01:28:34 PM »
I recently bought a Homak parts washer with pump. Now I need solvent that is water based (pump required). What have you had luck with? Just trying to clean any or most car parts during my projects. I don't have a heater on the washer so a non-heated water base solvent is what I plan to start with.



Thanks,

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FE Technical Forum / Cammer at MCACN
« on: November 22, 2023, 12:46:22 PM »
This was at the MCACN (Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals) in Chicago (Rosemont) this past weekend. FE buddy Andy Snetselaar had it there and for sale. Even fired it up on occasion throughout the weekend.


http://www.fairlanet.com/images/mcacn-cammer_1.jpg
http://www.fairlanet.com/images/mcacn-cammer_2.jpg

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Private Classifieds / F/S: Aluminum Hub damper, head bolts, dipsticks
« on: November 05, 2023, 11:50:23 AM »
Aluminum Hub damper - $175
This damper was purchased from Jay Cushman last year. He told me it was an older ATI damper, probably special order and that was all he could tell me. I'll take what I have into it. If you purchase the damper. I'll throw in a free timing pointer of Lykins Motorsport design. I forget? It may be a $25 value.

Stock head bolts used - $20

Dipsticks - $15 for mid 60's pickup (long bracket)
                $10 for other dipstick. I forget the car it was removed from?

All to have shipping paid by buyer from Denver, PA 17517

Picture links:
http://www.fairlanet.com/images/damper.jpg
http://www.fairlanet.com/images/bolts.jpg
http://www.fairlanet.com/images/dipsticks.jpg


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Non-FE Discussion Forum / *** Update with photos *** Burnout and tire hopping remedy?
« on: August 29, 2023, 08:55:00 AM »
Ok, I don't make a habit of doing burnouts in the street but occasionally it happens. My '66 Fairlane used to have a mild 390. I still have "Cal-tracs" and KYB gas shocks on the car from those days. The occasion street burnout seemed ok. Now I have my 427/484 stroker and the other day after I left a car show I found a secluded country road surrounded by cornfields to jump on it. My street BFG's didn't hold much traction and I blew through first, second and third rapidly but each gear was wheel hopping. The marks on the road are about 18 inches of rubber, a foot of space and more rubber. It looks like two dashed lines on the road. I don't want to shake the shit out of my car and break things. If I'm going to do a street burnout I'd like a nice and easy smooth patch. I have the Cal-trac adjusted to just touching the spring. No pre-load. Are the gas shock junk for this? I have basically stock leaf springs and have no need or desire for mono-leafs. Any idea on how to tame the wheel hop? I never got the hop from the 390.

thanks!

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FE Technical Forum / Identify headers?
« on: August 16, 2023, 05:52:20 AM »
I picked these up last year in a parts deal. Any ideas what they may fit. there are no markings with numbers of manufacturer? My best guess might be '64 Galaxie?

Thank you!


http://www.fairlanet.com/images/fe-headers.jpg

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Wanted: BBC 396/402/427 crank
« on: August 08, 2023, 06:05:30 PM »
Buddy of mine needs a crank. Comp cam ate the lifters in 20 miles or so. It was on it's last cut. In SE Pennsylvania. Let me know if anyone has something usable?

Thanks!

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FE Technical Forum / Broken HS rocker? - Anybody have an extra?
« on: June 10, 2023, 02:57:01 PM »
Well it looks like one of my Harland Sharp rockers broke today. Not sure why? Does anyone have a spare? I need the bushing type. I need to get one quickly to get the car running again for the Fairlane Club Nationals.

Thanks!



http://www.fairlanet.com/images/hs-broke1.jpg
http://www.fairlanet.com/images/hs-broke2.jpg

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FE Technical Forum / Rear main leak update - fixed!
« on: June 04, 2023, 02:07:17 PM »
I just wanted to thank those that were patient with my postings in the recent months about my rear main leak and the best approach to repair. I had a chance last week to finally drive the car a whole 7 miles. No leak but I didn't have time to play anymore. Yesterday I drove the Fairlane to Carlisle Ford Nationals, to York, PA for Cruising night and home. This was about 190 total miles and I'm happy to say. No rear main seal oil leak. What a relief. The prior leak after my 2020 build was the size of a paper plate each time. Here is a clean bellhousing picture and a picture of the rear bearing cap, filled with oil. This is a tip from Jay Brown. After doing the seal and the glue has cured. I filled the cavity shown with oil and let it sit overnight. Now the oil will slowly drain to the engine side through the bearing clearances. However it will show a leak, if any on the outside of the block. After this test and no oil on the outside, I was confident to reassemble the engine. I used a Fel-Pro seal kit and used the Dow Corning 732 sealant. I used side seal that I coated with 732 and used the pins.

Thanks!

http://www.fairlanet.com/images/no%20leak%20rear%20main.jpg
http://www.fairlanet.com/images/jay-brown-rear-main-leak-test.jpg


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