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FE TALK
04-21-2010, 09:19 AM
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Best FE Valvetrain for Mechanical Roller ?
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afret
n/m
no message
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FE TALK
12-22-2009, 12:50 PM
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Diagnose broken rocker
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afret
http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/thread/125995...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/thread/1259958280/How+Much+Spring+Pressure+will+the+Erson+Rocker+setup+handle+-
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FE TALK
10-12-2009, 03:02 PM
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Poll:
Why MSD? Why not Mallory?
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afret
This Mallory has the Duraspark pickup like what...
This Mallory has the Duraspark pickup like what Ford used to put in their cars. Should be pretty durable and easy to find replacements if it ever goes bad. I've used to run a Unilite long ago. Had...
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FE TALK
10-12-2009, 01:28 PM
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Poll:
Why MSD? Why not Mallory?
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afret
On the street car I use a Mallory distributor...
On the street car I use a Mallory distributor with magnetic pickup (Duraspark) and a MSD box. The Mallory is easier to lock out and doesn't look like a chebby part. :) The other cars are all MSD....
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FE TALK
09-27-2009, 10:05 AM
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ATI dampners
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729
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afret
Got a couple of ATI dampers on FE's. The pulley...
Got a couple of ATI dampers on FE's. The pulley bolt problem was an easy couple minute fix with a file to slightly elongate the bolt holes.
The bigger problem with these dampers is the TDC mark is...
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FE TALK
08-04-2009, 04:00 PM
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Post video of your FE running !
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afret
Not a Cobra, buy my 428 FE Mustang at Pomona...
Not a Cobra, buy my 428 FE Mustang at Pomona earlier this year:
http://vimeo.com/3181514
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FE TALK
06-22-2009, 09:52 AM
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Roller CAM -FE
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afret
Thanks for the info. Are you looking to get a...
Thanks for the info. Are you looking to get a new Al or iron block? I'm pretty happy with the Genesis iron block but a lot of people like the Pond and Shelby blocks. I just like iron blocks. :)
...
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FE TALK
06-21-2009, 09:56 PM
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Roller CAM -FE
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afret
If you don't mind me asking, what are specs on...
If you don't mind me asking, what are specs on your solid roller and what springs are you going to run? Thanks!
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FE TALK
04-26-2009, 06:24 PM
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Thermostat and Pump bypass questions.. technical
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afret
I blocked the bypass and have three 3/16" holes...
I blocked the bypass and have three 3/16" holes drilled in the t-stat. Just takes a little longer to warm up. No temp spikes and works fine.
...
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FE TALK
04-13-2009, 03:55 PM
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Mech Fuel Pump; is anyone.........
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afret
Was using this Carter 172 GPH NASCAR style pump...
Was using this Carter 172 GPH NASCAR style pump and fuel pressure would still drop under acceleration. Not with the RobbMc pump. Saved me from having to go to an electric pump. :)
...
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FE TALK
04-13-2009, 03:32 PM
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Mech Fuel Pump; is anyone.........
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afret
I use the adjustable pressure pump from RobbMc in...
I use the adjustable pressure pump from RobbMc in Carson City.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/oldafretired/IMG_0224.jpg
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FE TALK
02-16-2008, 10:46 PM
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Failure #2 of MSD distributor cap on FE ???
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Posted By
afret
Here read this thread: 332-428 Ford FE...
Here read this thread:
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum (http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/thread/1190058842/)
The spring arm on the rotor in my Mallory distributor wasn't touching the carbon...
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FE TALK
02-08-2008, 09:56 PM
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Drilling the thermostat??
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Posted By
afret
I don't run the bypass. I drilled three 3/16...
I don't run the bypass. I drilled three 3/16 holes in the thermostat. It does take a bit longer to warm up. I copied what Stewart does with their thermostats where no bypass is used.
Stewart...
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FE TALK
01-19-2008, 09:53 AM
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Erson Roller Rocker Assembly Backordered
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3,377
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afret
One thing you might consider is the strength of...
One thing you might consider is the strength of the helicoils in the rocker stand bolt holes in aluminum heads if you are running Edelbrocks. I know there are guys running 650 lb valve springs with...
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FE TALK
11-09-2007, 11:08 AM
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precision oil pumps rocker assblys
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afret
n/m............
n/m............
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FE TALK
02-05-2007, 02:09 PM
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pond block
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Posted By
afret
Morgan, I think you must be referring to my...
Morgan,
I think you must be referring to my shortblock. It's actually closer to 8 months but I think it is finally done. I believe there was a run of defective iron blocks that Genesis recalled...
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FE TALK
10-10-2006, 09:30 AM
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Anyone have flow numbers for KCR Stage 1 Edelbrock heads?
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afret
Brent, you might just send an email to KC or...
Brent, you might just send an email to KC or call him. I'm sure he'll be able to give you the numbers.
Forum:
FE TALK
06-18-2006, 06:41 PM
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Does this look weird to you guys?
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afret
Brent, I posted a couple pics for you on the FE...
Brent, I posted a couple pics for you on the FE Forum. I don't know how to do that here.
Forum:
FE TALK
06-18-2006, 02:06 PM
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7
Does this look weird to you guys?
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Posted By
afret
It does look kinda weird. I've tried Comp and...
It does look kinda weird. I've tried Comp and Crower Ti 10* retainers with Crane standard 10* keepers, Crower standard and -.05 10* keepers. The keepers were all pretty level with the retainers...
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FE TALK
06-17-2006, 06:08 PM
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427 s/o engine melt down??????
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20,481
Posted By
afret
Those are water passages. With your compression...
Those are water passages. With your compression readings the head gasket must not be sealing. I wonder if KC checked the head for any warp?
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FE TALK
06-17-2006, 05:12 PM
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427 s/o engine melt down??????
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20,481
Posted By
afret
The water passages between the head and intake...
The water passages between the head and intake are on the ends so if the intake gasket is leaking wouldn't the water tend to leak into the end ports and not the center ports? It would seem kinda...
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FE TALK
06-05-2006, 10:51 AM
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427 s/o engine melt down??????
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20,481
Posted By
afret
According to Barry R who used to work for Federal...
According to Barry R who used to work for Federal Mogul, the Printoseals were not designed for long term use. They are for racers who pull their intakes off pretty frequently. They are nice and...
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FE TALK
06-04-2006, 10:09 PM
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170
427 s/o engine melt down??????
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20,481
Posted By
afret
Looking at the photo of the cylinder head...
Looking at the photo of the cylinder head combustion chambers, I can't see the imprint of the metal ring of the head gasket well between #2 and #3 cylinders. I would guess the head is a bit warped...
Forum:
FE TALK
05-31-2006, 04:14 PM
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4
Intake Manifold Question
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1,138
Posted By
afret
One more thing to check is the angle of the...
One more thing to check is the angle of the intake face of the manifold. I bought a precision protractor like this one:
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=635-6601&PMPXNO=950760&PARTPG=INLMK3...
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FE TALK
07-05-2005, 03:16 PM
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3
Flow Numbers for 427 LR Heads?
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653
Posted By
afret
Here's a set of flow numbers posted a while back...
Here's a set of flow numbers posted a while back on the FE Forum for CJ heads which should be pretty similar to LR heads.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=74182&messageid=999358366
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