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Old 08-24-2008, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry_R View Post
As well as the technology and parts changes over the years, we must remember that this is a still a 40 year old piece of architecture. It's just like building a flathead was in the 1970s. Our expectations for engine performance, appearance, reliability, and fluid retention are far higher than they were when the engines were new. That is not at all a "bad thing", but it does pose a greater challenge for the builder.
In and after High Skewl (74-75) we raced FE's in a 55 Ford. Anyone ever put a rear crankshaft rope seal in? Seems like NASA designed it to me

The parts today are SO much better (Machining too) than when I built my own motors.

Where is the OP?

I can't be the only one holding and ready to throw the BS flag.

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