1st start-up of 418. Only a 12 second video as did not know what to expect the first time cranking. Running in about 2 seconds. Shut it down just to check things over.

A ball of fire on 1st startup too. LOL  When I saw my friend jump back shut it down.

Next video was a bit over 2 minutes long but it took a while for fuel to get to pump as had fuel lines off and completely drained.



2 minute 2nd start-up

Pics following

70 PSI oil pressure hot at under 2000 rpm

Temp just touched 200 deg after 15 minutes running. I will now adjust timing and restart. Probably need mufflers before test drive.

No leaks all is good so far. Runs great but think timing here is a bit late. New MSD timing boxes do not allow for my typical timing set.

A bit loud for this neighborhood . .

I have seen FE weights numerous times on the net but it seem like half those were guesses.

Out of curiosity I decided to weigh a bunch of FE parts on a newly calibrated scale.

Often one asks how much they will save using aluminum heads, intake etc

I know others have most likely done this but its hard to find info online.

1st up was the total weight of the 1966 352 I had just removed from my F100

1966 352

708 lbs     Complete carb to pan including flywheel, clutch, bellhousing, water pump, fuel pump, distributor, balancer

Pretty much as pulled out of truck.

I know I seen it somewhere but what plugs are you running with BBM heads?

Is the 3924 a proper plug?

9.8 comp basic 418 build

n/m

Sad to say but having a major house cleaning. Selling the engine and vehicle this adapter was supposed to be for.

At my current speed of getting projects done I am selling all but 2 which will keep me busy until I am 178 yrs old.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181595591117?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

535.00 + the ride to a forum member. Or do the ebay bid and see where it goes.

NOS still in the package chrome front bumper. C4TZ part number

This does fit the 64-66 Trucks but it does not have the bevel on end like a original truck would. I bought it NOS to fit my 427 truck years ago. It was in wrapper and a large wooden crate. I simply never looked at it and took the guys word it was the 64-66 style. When I opened it recently found its more the 67-72 Style.  I paid 500.00 because so hard to find. Will take 350.00 OBO

A lot of truck guys here restoring so thought I would try here first . . .

Super hard to find a 3/8 fuel sender for a 66-67 427 Comet~Fairlane.
This was off my '67 427 Comet. I have given up on idea I would buy it back some day.

I also have the rear tailpipe hangars from same car

A long time ago a forum member was looking for a nice windshield washer bottle and bracket for a 1966 Comet. When I went to send it I could not find it. Well I found it the other day . . So to that person or someone else looking. Looks like new . .

Need funds to finish my 427 Truck project. Keep watching as will be adding parts here vs starting another post . .

Getting to the point I need to build headers for my 66 f100.

482"
Tunnel Wedge and carbs from Barry
10.41 comp
Heads are also from Barry CNC'd Edels

Cam was made for a stock 427 Cuber so a bit small and may need to upgrade. Suggestions for cam also. Its a Solid Roller

As long as I am having to build headers from scratch I want to be in the ballpark with tube size and length and also collector size and length