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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Tom Posthuma - Farewell to a great FE guy

« on: November 04, 2024, 03:37:40 PM »

While I never met Tom in person, I enjoyed reading his posts. He was a very knowledgeable and passionate FE guy. You will be missed Tom!

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Effect of tight lashing and / or hydraulic lifters on a solid roller camshaft.

« on: October 22, 2024, 06:57:55 PM »

Ross - I should have put some more context into my comment. Playing with lash can get you some nice (subtle) benefits, but as you said, you must know what you are doing and where you are with your combo! Most of us with our street engines don't need that level of precision. When you see a typical solid valvetrain actually running, the dynamic lash ends up pretty far away from what you measured statically. It takes experience to understand what will work, and how far you can go. Most of us don't have that...

In the OP's case, there is stuff an order of magnitude more important going on. I'd say the jeweler's screwdriver can come out when you're done with the big tools.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Effect of tight lashing and / or hydraulic lifters on a solid roller camshaft.

« on: October 22, 2024, 02:31:47 PM »

Joe has an excellent point. IMHO, unless you're running a Pro Stock engine, lash should not be used as a tuning tool. There are a lot of hidden effects from going outside the specified range. Aside from heat rejection to the seat, you get into pretty crazy dynamics. I'm with the guys who are advising attention to the real issue with the parts combination.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Lifter bore hone

« on: October 21, 2024, 11:06:58 AM »

Great to hear Ben! Looking forward to more updates on your build.

- Bill

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Lifter bore hone

« on: October 13, 2024, 02:35:35 PM »

That's such a small raised edge, that I would probably use a Dremel with a small carbide burr (ball) to gently hit it. A stone cutter would work, but leave a lot of gritty dust everywhere. I'd go for the carbide.

With my old eyes, I'd have a jeweler's magnifier on. You need to have a steady surface to rest your tool hand on as well. Would be a pretty quick job.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Northern lights

« on: October 05, 2024, 05:28:06 PM »

Super cool Heo! That is really beautiful

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Old photo

« on: October 04, 2024, 06:24:56 PM »

Cool stuff Heo! Yes it is shocking when I look at a 25 year old car now vs when I was a kid in the 70's.

The late 90's cars still look pretty modern and a lot of them are on the road. In the 70's you wouldn't see any late 40's or early 50's stuff on the road. They were so old fashioned and archaic!

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: 1957 Daytona

« on: October 02, 2024, 11:30:46 PM »

Love it!! It's hard to believe how far they progressed from there in the following few years

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Lifter bore hone

« on: October 02, 2024, 12:27:51 PM »

If you just need to deburr the bottom of the hole, a hand tool like this could work. The triangular cutter pivots so you can slip it down the bore, then flips out underneath. You need to check the size of the tool vs. the lifter bore:

https://www.amazon.com/NOGA-Reversible-Tool-Holder-Set/dp/B002NERHN4

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Drew hit by a tornado

« on: September 27, 2024, 04:09:33 PM »

Quote from: Heo on September 27, 2024, 03:37:41 PM

Just saw on Facebook That Drew was hit hard by a tornado. He and the family is ok, but extensive
Damage to buildings and wifes car

Oh no!! Best wishes to Drew and his family :'(

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: The Ford FE is a great looking engine

« on: September 05, 2024, 02:19:50 PM »

I just stumbled upon a great-looking wood boat build with twin 500+ inch FE power!

From Van Dam Boats' Website:

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Not to be political, but a question about insurance rates

« on: August 11, 2024, 01:15:19 PM »

I'm sure you guys have heard this one:

A pipe burst in a doctor's house. He called a plumber. The plumber arrived, unpacked his tools, did the plumber-things for an hour, and handed the doctor a bill for $600.
The doctor exclaimed, "This is ridiculous! I don't even make that much as a doctor!."
The plumber quietly answered, "Neither did I when I was a doctor."

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