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66benchcoupe
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I haven't messed with a crank, sprocket, and balancer in a few years. IIRC, they share the same key. Post pics.
Robert
Robert
Bought a woodruff key for the crank sprocket, The cam sprocket included needs a 2 piece fuel eccentric so i have to find one..
But the BIG news is i FINALLY won a set of heads on Ebay, :yah :yah :yah
Ford SVO GT40X turbo swirls, I know they wont be as great as AFR's but at the price i paid I did a fat Wisconsinite jig.
All i need is an Oil pan and Pickup Tube to lower this little baby in the bay!!!!!
But the BIG news is i FINALLY won a set of heads on Ebay, :yah :yah :yah
Ford SVO GT40X turbo swirls, I know they wont be as great as AFR's but at the price i paid I did a fat Wisconsinite jig.
All i need is an Oil pan and Pickup Tube to lower this little baby in the bay!!!!!
tarafied1
Well-Known Member
not to hijack the thread, but can you sat why? I have owned a lot of Edelbrock intakes (no carbs or anything else) and always liked them."66benchcoupe" said:
They Ford Motorsport Rockers are actually made by Crane. Even if you buy the Crane part number they are still labelled Ford Motorsport, so if you go with these, just buy the crane labelled ones and save some money. With the 1.7 ratio, the lift on mine is .527. I'm sure there are better, but I have no complaints with these in 4000 miles.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/crn-4 ... /make/ford
Regarding valve covers, I've used the finned covers with the "Mustang - Powered by Ford" cast into them as well as fabricated valve covers. The fabricated covers are pretty inexpensive and look good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/62-85-SBF-Ford- ... 94&vxp=mtr
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/crn-4 ... /make/ford
Regarding valve covers, I've used the finned covers with the "Mustang - Powered by Ford" cast into them as well as fabricated valve covers. The fabricated covers are pretty inexpensive and look good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/62-85-SBF-Ford- ... 94&vxp=mtr
Legallyfast
Member
I think my rockers are proform. They will do the job. Does yours have guideplates? If so make sure u use chromoly pushrods. Nice build btw
No need for the guideplates with the pedestal rockers, If I remember right there is U shaped bracket that spans two pedestals that has keeps the rocker in alignment.
If I were you, I'd probably return the ProForm Rockers... I purchased a set of the stud mount version from MMR when I was planning to use the cheap Floo Tek heads, but when I returned everything for a refund, I kept the Pro Form rockers thinking I'd use them on the next set of heads. When I finally got the pedestal mount AFRs I couldn't bring myself to using the ProForms and stepped up to the Cranes. When you get them, take a close look at how well the pin for the roller tip is pressed in. That seemed a little suspect to me.
On another note, I built a small block chebbie with the early twisted wedge heads... unknown to me at the time was the Comp Cams was the only manufacture still selling rockers for those heads. The Magnum Pro line is what I was forced to use at ~$350, but I must say they are very nice rockers... they are guaranteed for life.
I still have the "Mustang Powered by Ford" Valve covers if you need me to measure the depth, I can do that so you have something to compare to.
If I were you, I'd probably return the ProForm Rockers... I purchased a set of the stud mount version from MMR when I was planning to use the cheap Floo Tek heads, but when I returned everything for a refund, I kept the Pro Form rockers thinking I'd use them on the next set of heads. When I finally got the pedestal mount AFRs I couldn't bring myself to using the ProForms and stepped up to the Cranes. When you get them, take a close look at how well the pin for the roller tip is pressed in. That seemed a little suspect to me.
On another note, I built a small block chebbie with the early twisted wedge heads... unknown to me at the time was the Comp Cams was the only manufacture still selling rockers for those heads. The Magnum Pro line is what I was forced to use at ~$350, but I must say they are very nice rockers... they are guaranteed for life.
I still have the "Mustang Powered by Ford" Valve covers if you need me to measure the depth, I can do that so you have something to compare to.
Thanks for the tip.....on the tip, I'll Take a close look at them With pics when they get in.
In the morning i should be getting a Milodon Oil pump shaft/ I have to order Head bolts
But I got my heads @ 4, and Cleaned them up Look like nice heads no scratches or chips
I set them on the block for a teaser shot,
I know they are small for the stroker, but im a poor 25 year old punk Maybe later I will upgrade but for now they will have to work
In the morning i should be getting a Milodon Oil pump shaft/ I have to order Head bolts
But I got my heads @ 4, and Cleaned them up Look like nice heads no scratches or chips
I set them on the block for a teaser shot,
I know they are small for the stroker, but im a poor 25 year old punk Maybe later I will upgrade but for now they will have to work
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The oil pan came this morning, I'm impressed with the quality of it And will recommend Milodon to anyone.
The rocker arms are Not as high quality, I took Stangg's advice and looked at the front pin He was dead on, I do not care for the design at all.
Installed the Melling Oil Pump.
Only thing Holding me up is that MF cam eccentric!!, I went to O'riellys and they look at me like I'm an alien. All the other parts store places do the same.
I'm ready to break down and pull one from a junk yard! Anyone have any suggestions??
Stealth just for fun.
The rocker arms are Not as high quality, I took Stangg's advice and looked at the front pin He was dead on, I do not care for the design at all.
Installed the Melling Oil Pump.
Only thing Holding me up is that MF cam eccentric!!, I went to O'riellys and they look at me like I'm an alien. All the other parts store places do the same.
I'm ready to break down and pull one from a junk yard! Anyone have any suggestions??
Stealth just for fun.
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buckeyedemon
Member
what's a cam eccentric?
are you talking about the fuel pump eccentric you have in your pictures? or are you referring to the cam retainer?
are you talking about the fuel pump eccentric you have in your pictures? or are you referring to the cam retainer?
Installed flamethrower coil,autolite 3924 plugs,new distributor,9mm ford plug wires,thermostat, water neck,timing cover w/arp bolts,crank pulley, and i'm waiting for my finned cobra valve covers to get here. But i have a Question
This is a 74 truck block, it has 3 threaded holes by the bottom of the block I had thought the back 2 were for coolant plugs, The one im not sure about is on the passenger's side next to the motor mount. It is a different size than the other 2 (smaller)Does anyone know what this is for? Should i just plug it?
Thanks for the help!
This is a 74 truck block, it has 3 threaded holes by the bottom of the block I had thought the back 2 were for coolant plugs, The one im not sure about is on the passenger's side next to the motor mount. It is a different size than the other 2 (smaller)Does anyone know what this is for? Should i just plug it?
Thanks for the help!
buckeyedemon
Member
probably a port so you can drain coolant out of the block. i would plug them.