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FE Technical Forum / Re: Burnout
« on: May 24, 2023, 11:23:58 AM »
Oh Yes,  Let's see people.  Which is most costly - replacing two tires on a fun to drive, not everyone has vehicle or replacing an entire car that can only go 300 miles before needing a recharge and can burn up at any time?  The answer goes a long way to determine your ability to do common tasks.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Brake Line Seepage
« on: May 13, 2023, 10:54:23 AM »
I may have found the cure to the seepage problem.  The replacement lines from the local auto parts store (probably overseas) didn't feel smooth on the inside of the flare surface.  Found a round tip grinding attachment about the right size for the Dremel tool and dressed the ID until smooth.  As of last check the seepage has stopped.  Won't know for sure until system is bled and pressure applied.  Might be something to check/correct before bending and installing.  Would save frustation and hair loss.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Brake Line Seepage
« on: May 10, 2023, 08:48:41 AM »
OK  Thanks for the replies.  I am using steel lines and it looks like my flaring tool won't do it right.  One leak is at the factory flared end of the line.with no bends anywhere near it.  Wish I had left the old lines alone.

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FE Technical Forum / Brake Line Seepage
« on: May 07, 2023, 11:36:54 AM »
I replaced the 50+ year old brake lines in my FE Mustang.  Whole lot of fun snaking the new lines around the engine :P  After checking and fixing any major leaks, it seems there are several connections that are seeping just a little fluid after tightening and retightening.  Did use the double flaring tool according to the directions.  Has anybody had this problem and if so what was the fix?

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FE Technical Forum / Re: '65 427 Dual Quad
« on: May 03, 2023, 11:18:06 AM »
Years ago K&N listed oval elements for industrial applications that were very close to the FE measurements.  Not quite as long and wide but close enough.  Available in different heights up to 6" tall.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Grill Emblem
« on: April 27, 2023, 10:55:04 AM »
You have to be really old to remember the 20 mule team Borax commercials - opps just told my age  ;)

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FE Technical Forum / Re: My Apologies - Thanks for your support
« on: April 27, 2023, 10:51:45 AM »
Hate to hear about your arm.  Guess it would be tough wrenching with a wounded wing.  You are a major player in the FE world and anyone who knows you or has dealt with you knows you are a stand up guy.  Wish others were like you but that makes you stand out.  Still tearing up central NC with that Genesis short block I bought from you years ago.  Don't overdue - your customers will understand.

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Check out David Kee Toploaders in San Antonio.  He usually has anything needed for toploaders.

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FE Technical Forum / Progressive Linkage on Tunnelwedge
« on: December 29, 2022, 08:28:06 PM »
Now that the tunnelwedge is available again, given the design of the intake would running progressive linkage be advisable?  Being that the only passage between the pods is relatively small compared to other FE intakes it would seem that the rear cylinders would be starved for fuel until the rear carb starts to open.  How is everyone orienting their carbs on their tunnelwedge?

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I had a C8AX years ago but ran the carbs 1 to 1 ratio.  Always wondered if they were set up with the progressive linkage would the rear cylinders starve for fuel until the rear carb started to open?  If indeed it runs fine progressively I might get one of these.  Anyone know for sure?

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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Cam Cores
« on: December 15, 2022, 12:47:08 PM »
Brent,  Don't know what Bullet's situation is but if they decide to dump them cheap because of the defect, it wouldn't take much to machine a pin for them.  Someone with a small lathe or cylindrical grinder could easily make the bigger cam end and standard timing gear end.  Just a thought.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: $20 valve spring compressor
« on: December 09, 2022, 10:28:21 AM »
I thought that was why you were asking for a worn out shaft and two stands.  Shows that with a little thought money can be saved.  In the past I took a ball joint crow's foot and welded two extensions on the prongs long enough to go under the shaft.  Press down on the valve retainer, fish out the keepers and job done.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Roller cam and lifters for a 410-tow engine?
« on: December 06, 2022, 10:17:27 AM »
Yes, the roller setup is more expensive than a solid cam but what price do you put on peace of mind?  We have all heard the horror stories of wiped out lobes and mushroomed lifters even though everything was done correctly.  It was definitely worse in the past because of substandard materials but there are still tales of it happening today.  After spending the kind of money it takes to build any engine, the roller can be considered insurance.  With some homework you should be able to find a profile to fit your needs either in hydraulic or solid roller.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: bore growth
« on: November 22, 2022, 11:07:29 AM »
I would think that the expansion on all components would be different between the individual cylinders.  Some run hotter than others due to various factors.  The difference would be minimal and not cause for concern.  Even if you have a cast iron block with cast iron pistons, the expansion would be different because the castings didn't come from the same "batch".  Same for aluminum.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Slow site
« on: November 14, 2022, 11:05:25 AM »
Slow on this end too BUT remember that the valuable information we receive for free is worth a little slow down.  We all have to deal with ultra slow and broken chebbies on the road and we just grin and pass them.  And we think we have it bad with a slow load up on the site.

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