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hwoods

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390 on the run stand (not mine)
« on: March 05, 2024, 12:37:23 PM »
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Previous FE Cars:   1965 Ford Galaxie 390/4spd then upgraded to 427 sideoiler
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2024, 10:23:38 AM »
I really need to build one of those engine run in stands - super handy thing.
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2024, 01:25:04 AM »
I like the idea of a run stand but is it really a good idea on a new engine when you can't load it to seat rings?
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2024, 01:15:27 PM »
I have built one out of squaretubing from wifes crashed horsetrailer, gaugepanel from a army surplus compressor
and radiator from a 71 LTD i scraped. just run in the cam and check for leaks befor put the engines in cars

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/b3qCOEWIrJg
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2024, 02:14:33 PM »
Interesting set of valve covers on that PI engine.

KS
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2024, 04:02:34 PM »
Quote from: cammerfe on March 13, 2024, 02:14:33 PM
Interesting set of valve covers on that PI engine.

KS

It is a set of old CalCustom that i milled down for Galaxie 390 fenderbadges somewhere i got pics with
the badges installed but cant find them right now.
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2024, 04:46:30 PM »
Quote from: cammerfe on March 13, 2024, 02:14:33 PM
Interesting set of valve covers on that PI engine.

KS

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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2024, 04:58:26 PM »
I really like Cal Custom valve covers.  I swear I had some FE ones in the late '70s that were solid with no breather holes or even bosses for ones, just fins all the way across.  Now I can't even find any pictures of such, let alone actual ones for sale.  I'm beginning to wonder if I'm imagining it, like some kind of Mandela effect.  :)

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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2024, 07:39:24 PM »
Quote from: Heo on March 13, 2024, 04:46:30 PM

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That's nice!!  Good detail work with the mill to get that pocket in there  :D
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2024, 10:09:11 AM »
Quote from: WConley on March 13, 2024, 07:39:24 PM
Quote from: Heo on March 13, 2024, 04:46:30 PM

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That's nice!!  Good detail work with the mill to get that pocket in there  :D

It was some delicate work with just a manual mill. had a old badge i cut the pins of, blacked the tips of the fins with a sharpie
scribed around the badge and milled up to the line by carefully manipulated the feeds manualy
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2024, 01:26:37 PM »
I think that’s nightmist66 motor
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Re: 390 on the run stand (not mine)
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2024, 02:33:09 PM »
Quote from: 66FAIRLANE on March 10, 2024, 01:25:04 AM
I like the idea of a run stand but is it really a good idea on a new engine when you can't load it to seat rings?

I just fired my 351C after a total "roadkill" cleanup of the cylinders with a brake hone, hose water and CRC Power Lube followed with a 320 grit ball hone with 10w-30.  Moly ring set, seated fair enough on start.  No issues with the cylinders, after maybe 5+ minutes total run time, 150 PSI on #1.  That's with a huge 248/254 solid roller at 108.  Not my usual practice but I'm just trying to get by until I can get the 427W up and going LOL.
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