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http://www.hanlonmotorsports.com/?q=node/3 I used the video they sell to rebuild a T5.
bulldogmafia is correct don't use the old turn the pushrod method until it stops. But reading your post you say you adjusted the rockers at TDC....
I would just soak them in parts cleaner if they're really dirty. But I would also repalce springs, retainers, locks, etc. that are old enough to...
I would go with 2.5" also.
Did you only change the heads? Nothing else
I stopped using the rubber vacuum caps like you have because it can be hard to see if they are torn or cracked. The smooth plastic style caps have...
It depends on oil type, climate, oil clearances, and type of pistons. Forged pistons run more piston to wall clearance since they expand more than...
Can you post a picture of the crank and main housing bore? I'd be more worried about the block myself. If you have a good machine shop nearby, and...
It's not that quench is a guess so to speak, but how close before you slam the piston into the head. You want the piston as close to the head as...
I don't think you could get enough lube on the lobes. If it's a roller I'd try it, but no way with a flat tappet cam. Make sure to add some type...
The 351W is a strong and popular ford engine. It seems like the 408 is the most common stroker size. If you want to piece your own parts together...
I agree, you've gotta get dirty. Even taking apart old engines will help learn how things work and go together. There are good free sites out...
Brad54 is right about the liquid glass. It's used for many reasons on racing engines. I'm in school right now at The School Of Automotive...
I agree, use a Fel-Pro composite gasket if available. I've only seen one engine lately using a MLS that didn't leak. Leave them to race only...
Had a guy back home tell everyone how his new pro built engine for his camaro had aluminum valves.
The long splined type like this set from SnapOn is the best I've used. Other people sell them for less also. Comes with everything needed and...
Awesome thanks for sharing
X2 Ensure everything is ready before you attempt to start the engine. Fuel, Ignition, prime the oil system, carb, you can wipe out a flat tappet...
I was at the Evadale race and loved it. I wish you guy's could get the word out and have bigger crowds. But I guess most people just want to see...
Factory Five Racing uses sliding windows on the Type 65 coupe. Not very attractive looking, but may look okay with the drag race theme.
k9racer, Yes, I'm SSgt Carter for five more months. I noticed on the Silver Dollar website they have vintage drags once a year now. They never...
Lucky667, I'm looking forward to going to Texas. Five years of northern winter's is more than enough, and they only race a few months out of the...
Smokin' Joe, Yes, Warner Robins Dragway is basically where I grew up on the weekends up until it closed. I remeber Johny Mills rolled his...
I used a rubber strap wrench on a late model mustang that didn't have holes in the balancer. Place the strap wrench around the balancer with part...
Hello, I'm originally from Warner Robins Georgia, but currently stationed in North Dakota. I have about six months left in the Air Force and I'll...
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