10-28-2003, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Lost Wages, Nevada,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five, 302 EFI
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Paul and Dave,
Read the post above . . . what "Coosawjack" is saying could quite possibly be the answer. Early blocks were known for variations in casting and machining processes, therefor, rope seals are the only way to go cuz the neoprene ones depend on the block being precise . . . Rope will conform to just about any irregularity and once it swells from the oil, will seal perfectly. I've built both normal and reverse rotation engines and always went with the rope for early blocks. They do cause more drag on the crank but with a 427 as the source of power, who cares? :>)
Doc
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"Pops" always used to say . . . you don't need to be smart, all the answers are in the books.
And when stopped for a vehicle inspection and asked why the brake pedal seemed to go just a little to close to the floor, the response was:
"I didn't buy this car to stop . . . it doesn't have anything on it that doesn't make it go faster!"
Brock Yates
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