Projects My 57 is home

Thanks and stay Safe Rich!

 

Well.......jumping around here.... made the decision to go with my own HiPo Version on the second 57...(black n white one)
Needed a break from the 428 black 57... so I concentrated my time on the putting together a 352/Stick Interceptor package...Got a few goodies in this package already.... so I have spent the last few months piecing this package together.
I picked up a Boss 302 Stick and needed to use a Truck Bell to work(Truck bell is deeper than a passenger car bell by 3/8((I think?))... the added length is needed on the SBF stick set up....)
Of course this would not matter on a 64 and up FE .... the cranks are hogged out.. but on early FE(58-62-63) the crank ends are shallow.... any how... it all works.
And yes..I used a 312 paint scheme instead of a black block thing.... ....just because I like it.
Assembling the intake this weekend and the carb should be back in my hands mid week.


The Y-Blocks will be used for a future project.

 

Yes,... these are trying times....

Push on, ..got the Toploader and intake on.... no issues..I was a little concerned about the intake... but it checked out perfectly square and no issues,.... Painted the pan with a hi temp paint.... these lower pans are getting hard to find due too they just rotted away under the intake.This intake is a 390-406 early factory unit 61-62 i believe.Date code suggests around Sept. or October of 1960.
The carb has been rebuilt and I need to go pick it up.
One hiccup though.... the Hedman Headers will not work with a late FE starter....The Yoke cover over the solenoid interferes.When I was 17, I would have just used a piece of flat stock and a ball peen.Yea,... not going to trash a brand new starter.I have the same unit on my 428,So.I i'll just keep it in stock or trade for something down the road.
An older FE starter works fine... but that means i would need to get an early standard bell and then machine it to fit the top loader... plus the early starters are getting hard to rebuild(loss of parts)
After a bit of research, I plan to go with a RobbMc mini starter..... more torque,smaller and I can clock the starter 360.
anyhow.... pretty close to buttoning this little FE up and wrapping it in the corner till needed.

 

Anyone with a Boat need an anchor?

ha ha

 

I agree... I truly want to keep this all FOMOCO.... but there are some things that cannot be avoided.... and after a long time......reliabilty(for me) is Key.

 

Ha hahahahaha......

Yes!

 

The issue is not with the power hook up..... But the drive yoke cover and the Drive Yoke itself on the starter.I have been told I can grind down the Solenoid contact point actuator to clear.. and then relieve the yoke cover itself.
That...... just may cause other issues.... and I am not comfortable with that...... and there is a different Ford Starter(PN#3155 I believe) where the power hook up is at the front of the starter, used on Ford Tractors as well......

 

Well. the little 352 is all buttoned up.... ready to go,.. still need the new starter,plugs and wires.. but all of that is not needed at this time.......
Back on the 428 Black 57... making some great progress and fired it up over the weekend...more to come very soon.

The 352

 

I know Tim,.... I know.... but, there is one thing I may try this week.. a friends parts house has this unit.....
He is not sure about it, just the info he has written and stored about this starter.....
I have never seen this style of starter... could it be an FT?,.... Tractor?... 153 tooth flywheel needed?
and the real weird part,. its made by Firestone.
I am gonna go over to his store and check it out.

 

(BTW).... It's been bench tested and works.......

 

Not sure.I need to get it in my hands and see it in person.

 

Hahaha. yes Dan.. correct.. I just needed a distraction from constantly on the 428/Black car.

 

The more research I do,.... the more i believe your correct..... I think I will pass on this starter.

 

Very small Update.......
-all wiring completed-
-doors aligned very well and fitment done, inner latches work well and shut/open very nicely.
-spare hood and small pieces back from the paint shop.... hopefully... car will be in the bodyshop within a 2-4 week period.
-interior fabric and parts needed have been ordered.. waiting...
-heading to exhaust shop in the next week.

Covid is still a big issue.. in another lockdown here... very frustrating.

thanks