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FE Technical Forum / Re: C5AE 390 block cast with cross bolt bosses
« Last post by frnkeore on October 22, 2025, 02:38:06 PM »
I have a C5ae-a 391 FT no bosses.
Sorry, Urgefor, I hit the wrong Quote Icon.

I meant to ask 63ragtop about the '65 FT 391, block.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: BILLET SPEEWORKS MAIN CAPS
« Last post by c9zx on October 22, 2025, 02:04:34 PM »
Cody, I called and left a message. I still want a set. Chuck (S)
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FE Technical Forum / Re: BILLET SPEEWORKS MAIN CAPS
« Last post by bluef100fe on October 22, 2025, 12:56:55 PM »
So the caps are being machined at Straightline Machine LLC right now. Just did a test fit of the first cap off the machine on a stock 330 MD block I got here . How much material would you guys like left in the bearing journal area? .005/.010/.015/.020? I can change the cutter comp and adjust it somewhat. I’m also wondering if I can add the reliefs for the bearing tangs for Cleveland and FE to the cap, I think they are located differently. First batch only had the tang relief for FE.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: C5AE 390 block cast with cross bolt bosses
« Last post by MeanGene on October 22, 2025, 12:48:50 PM »
The main reason for the new C5AE casting number was the change in the casting to the 4-bolt mount flange
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FE Technical Forum / Re: C5AE 390 block cast with cross bolt bosses
« Last post by Urgefor on October 22, 2025, 11:43:48 AM »
Does it have any markings or scratch marks on the rear of the block?

I'm very interested in the first 2 years of the FT, '64 & '65.

I don't have and have not seen one of these blocks so I have no idea. Richard(FERoadster) replied to a WTB post I started in the Private Classifieds forum.  I will ask if he can chime in or post some pictures.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Galaxie Consoles
« Last post by badcatt on October 22, 2025, 11:15:26 AM »
Fairlane Sport Coupe's use that same console. I had a couple over the years. One was a 260 3 speed column shift the other was a 298 2V Crus-o-matic with a column shift. The one with the 260 had been swapped to a 302 with a 4 speed with a nasty hole cut in to the console plate. Not that this info will help you with finding one today.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: C5AE 390 block cast with cross bolt bosses
« Last post by thatdarncat on October 22, 2025, 10:17:19 AM »
I'm running with the assumption that early model year blocks would have a better chance to be cast with the bosses.  What I don't know is what would be considered "early"?  September to January?  September to April?

“Early” would be at least June 1964. I have the date codes logged for multiple C5AE-A blocks with mid June 1964 casting dates. So figure the summer months for “Early”.

From what I’ve seen that’s pretty typical that new model year blocks tend to start to be cast at least by June.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: C5AE 390 block cast with cross bolt bosses
« Last post by frnkeore on October 22, 2025, 01:09:20 AM »
I'm running with the assumption that early model year blocks would have a better chance to be cast with the bosses.  What I don't know is what would be considered "early"?  September to January?  September to April?
Does it have any markings or scratch marks on the rear of the block?

I'm very interested in the first 2 years of the FT, '64 & '65.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: C5AE 390 block cast with cross bolt bosses
« Last post by Urgefor on October 22, 2025, 12:28:51 AM »
I'm running with the assumption that early model year blocks would have a better chance to be cast with the bosses.  What I don't know is what would be considered "early"?  September to January?  September to April?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: C5AE 390 block cast with cross bolt bosses
« Last post by 63ragtop on October 21, 2025, 09:25:22 PM »
I have a C5ae-a 391 FT no bosses.
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