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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Air Fuel Meters
« on: April 15, 2024, 06:20:16 PM »
I've had poor luck with Bosch wideband O2 sensors, they seem to wear out quickly.  Ballenger Motorsports makes a good unit, and you can upgrade to an NTK sensor, which I have found last a lot longer than the Bosch.

https://www.bmotorsports.com/

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FE Technical Forum / Re: max spring pressure with aluminum heads
« on: April 06, 2024, 09:42:20 PM »
I use EZ Loks, same inserts I use in my cylinder heads.  I would pull out the helicoils and drill and tap for EZ Loks.  I've had poor luck with Timeserts, have had them crack and come out.  On my tunnel port heads I use EZ Loks with a 9/16-12 outside thread and the 3/8-16 inner thread.  Jim if you want to stop by sometime I will show you what they are like.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: max spring pressure with aluminum heads
« on: April 06, 2024, 06:17:15 PM »
I would put in some inserts, there's really no downside to doing it and you'll get some peace of mind that way - Jay

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Quench
« on: April 01, 2024, 08:36:41 PM »
Gentlemen,  I think we've all had enough of this argument.  Thanks, Jay

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Private Classifieds / Re: eBay listing
« on: March 28, 2024, 03:51:39 PM »
If you mean you just want to post a link to an ebay auction here, that is no problem - Jay

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Private Classifieds / Ford FE Low Riser 2X4 Intake
« on: March 27, 2024, 03:19:45 PM »
Note:  I am posting this for one of our forum members - Jay

Ford FE Low Riser 2x4 intake manifold. Date code 3A2.  Part #C3AE-9425-H. It has not been ported or altered in any way.  It has never been media blasted either.  I ran it on my 390 for many years and have upgraded to a bigger motor.  No issues with it other than on the driver’s side top middle valve cover bolt hole, needs a helicoil as well as the thermostat housing bolts have had 3/8 threaded rod installed. I am including the draft tube cover, thermostat housing, fuel log and linkage. See attached pictures. Any questions please contact me. 

Shipping will be discussed if purchased and based on destination. Willing to meet in the twin cities area for pick up.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: engine balance (updated)
« on: March 25, 2024, 09:14:43 PM »
Run it, Jim.  My big SOHC ran with one rod 10 grams out of balance compared to the rest, went out the back door at 7500 and I never felt any kind of vibration.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Calliope Engine Project
« on: March 20, 2024, 11:09:25 AM »
I'm not sure what it is, but I'd guess 429-460.  May be different though, it had to fit whatever transaxle Ford was planning to use in the car...

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Calliope Engine Project
« on: March 20, 2024, 09:21:48 AM »
Picked up the Calliope heads from the foundry yesterday, along with the tunnel port heads.  Here are a bunch of pictures.  One thing that I did not realize before I picked them up is that the throttle shaft is not open between the runners; the casting is solid all the way across.  So there is no chance to use any of the flex type couplings in the middle.  We may have to either machine the castings to open these areas up, or have the throttle bores gun drilled to make sure they are perfectly straight. 


















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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Power Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads
« on: March 19, 2024, 09:22:34 PM »
Sorry Rory, that's a trade secret  ;D

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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Power Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads
« on: March 19, 2024, 05:11:07 PM »
The ones for the 11/32 valve are 2.335" long, 0.502" OD, with a ridged top for valve seal retention.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Power Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads
« on: March 19, 2024, 02:37:22 PM »
Frank, if you want 5/16" guides you would have to provide them.  One of my customers is doing that, but I don't have the details handy.  I should know in a couple weeks when he sends them to me.  Your heads are in the second batch of castings, so we have some time on that.  Send me an email in a month or so and we can figure out how to handle it - Jay

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Vendor Classifieds / Re: FE Power Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads
« on: March 19, 2024, 11:43:45 AM »
Finally got my first production batch of tunnel port heads; see the picture below.  If you look closely at the two heads in the foreground you can see the difference between the stock type exhaust port and the SE exhaust port.  Both port openings are in the same position, but the SE port flows more.

I will be starting to machine these heads next week.  I am also expecting another production batch in about a month - Jay


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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Power Tunnel Port Cylinder Heads
« on: March 19, 2024, 11:41:00 AM »
Finally got my first production batch of tunnel port heads; see the picture below.  If you look closely at the two heads in the foreground you can see the difference between the stock type exhaust port and the SE exhaust port.  Both port openings are in the same position, but the SE port flows more.

I will be starting to machine these heads next week.  I am also expecting another production batch in about a month - Jay


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FE Technical Forum / Re: 427 SOHC Gear Drive
« on: March 16, 2024, 08:19:10 AM »
I know of at least one guy who did that, and was able to make it work.  Not sure exactly how he modified it though.  I've always used a standard timing chain there myself...

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