I like the tuck and everything but what is all that green stuff all over the ground? :)
Yes is too short an answer for the site to accept so I had to add all this BS as well.
Based on what he said was wrong in his OP, IMO it will be on the $5 grand end if he has the work done for him with quality parts. Swap time.
I'd shop around and buy a long block, then install. Examples... 352:...
Most country folks drive old stuff because you are putting high commute miles on it so why do that on new vehicles? I drive 60 miles round trip a...
Conventional 80-90, 85-90, 85-140…. all of them will do the job.
That top pic looks a little bit deceiving. I can't decide if it is the angle or what, but my 69 does not look that long and the rear is not that...
Yep, this is true of the Ranchero/Fairlane/Torino line as a whole, except for a very few low-numbers vehicles. But the Cheros always seem to get...
Here's some random thoughts about your questions that may prompt some ideas on your part. I have not done this tilt swap. From other forums, I...
Yup, what they said. I have seen skills wizards who have saved cars that were beyond crappy and almost beyond parts car use, but they were doing...
I guess I ought to start a thread somewhere else, but I'm almost done with this build now! The stock pushrods in my 71 429 are 8.625 long. Go...
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Happy New year! Project is stalled now while I enjoy the flu. :D Hope to get back on it tomorrow or Friday. Running out of days off. What is...
OK, block and crank are back from Dennis Mitchell Racing Engines in Huntsville, AL. One week turnaround. You can eat off the block. No machining...
I found someone who has done this swap. Here's the info: A stock Ford 4-V, Torker II or Performer will fit on a BB under the uncut hood of a 68...
STP is my rebuild secret. I use it straight from the can in an oiler on all parts during assembly. Why? It is very slick and it pretty much stays...
I expected the plastic gear teeth to be broken. That's usually what happens. Yes, this is out of the 71 Marquis. I'm going to run over to Dennis...
Gennie Ford item!
Well, the car the engine came from has 78,000 on the clock. I checked today. When buying, I thought sure that was 178,000, but the top end of the...
$200 vs. $850 - there's your answer. As a street car, I don't need to over-engineer it. I have run lots of flat tappets. Simple, cheap, reliable....
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