1968 Fastback 427 Stroker

[mike7570]

well i am impressed.not many people drive they hot rods let alone with a camping trailer.time for some trailer burnouts!

We use to pull a ski boat behind my brothers ‘69 GT500. (Looked like Jay’s)  The 428 had a little work done to it and we could do a nice burnout while towing and even get rubber shifting into 2nd. Hit 100mph numerous times while towing across the desert to the river. Yeah we were pretty young and maybe a little reckless back then with the Shelby and a tunnel rammed jet boat. Fun times.

[Tunnelwedge]

The Atlantic Nationals picture 2023.
When you drive into the show in the morning they take an action shot and put their logo on it. Then you can buy it.
I was 5 days on the road and off the road to get this picture. I can hardly wait for 2024 show.

[Tunnelwedge]

I have been looking for a time period for a Lakewood Bell.
This looks ok to me, but I don't have one to compare to.
I'm happy with it.

[Tunnelwedge]

Sans mufflers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbgTW8R-s08

[Tunnelwedge]

So the engine is coming out.
I'm changing the cam and rockers. Basically I will change everything to a stock adjustable.
I am going to use a 282s cam I have. It's in stock.
I am going to use Ansen 428 covers. They look really shinny.
Although they now show sold out. Mine are in the mail.
I am also changing the electric to the 3G alternator.
I have some C8 pulleys for the belts.
I need more power for the trailer.

https://www.ansenvalvecovers.com/collections/428-cobra-jet/products/ford-fe-428-cobra-jet-finned-styling-valve-covers-polished

[Tunnelwedge]

Badges. We have some new stinking badges.

[Stangman]

Why are you doing this for better driveability.

[Tunnelwedge]

Why are you doing this for better driveability.

After the rocker shaft broke and with no new shafts for Erson's I have to change rockers.
I also feel the solid roller lifter may be compromised also. There was some hammering and it busted the top off
the push rod. The cam and lifters have about 10,000 miles over 5 years.
A new solid roller setup would be very expensive for me these days. I've been retired/unemployed for some time now.
I have all the stuff to do the 282s so it fits my budget.
Overall I think with the smaller cam and a bigger alternator it will be better for towing the trailer.
I really like the challenge of the trailer.
It will still do excellent burnouts even with the trailer hooked up so I will be ok with that.
I'm hoping for a quick redo and be back on the highway as soon as possible.

[Tunnelwedge]

Mr. Brass. Time for a shine.
My last set of Victor Reinz 95158SG.

[Stangman]

Sounds good Harry

[Tunnelwedge]

I drained the Top Loader transmission oil for the first time since I assembled it.
It is a big in big out wide ratio that I used the aftermarket input and output from the internet.
The case is a C5 and the tail is from a 390/428 Mustang/Fairlane. The cluster, gears and sliders are old Ford.
Pretty happy with that oil drain. It could have easily gone the other way.
Driveshaft looks great.

[Tunnelwedge]

Pulled Red Stripe. It feels like it's still full of oil.

[Tunnelwedge]

The new covers.

[Tunnelwedge]

Extracted.

[Tunnelwedge]

Oil pan plug.
The clutch. McLeod 500 series, works good towing.