'66 Side Oiler, My Barn Find and Build

[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by HI Cobra

Talk about being in the right place at the right time - and doing the right thing.
I don't think you will regret that purchase!

I NEVER get lucky on deals like this, ever, so I am so thrilled I can't stand it.

I stopped off at the machine shop to look at the disassembled heads today and holy cow...they look brand new after being magged and cleaned up. Not a single mark of wear on them. The seats and the combustion chambers are absolutely 100% perfect. I'll post pics later. Should I port and polish them or keep them stock?

Originally Posted by Excaliber

MAJOR EDIT:It appears you ARE going to order new pistons after all, have the block bored to clean it up I guess is why.

Yep new pistons from Keith, gotta call them tomorrow to figure out displacement and place an order. I am taking the block to 4.250 because of that renegade #6 cylinder with .008 taper.

Originally Posted by 427 S/O

Don't forget the oil modifications, I see the oil filter mounting plate is stock!. Pick up a Steve Christ ' how to rebuild a ford big block, it has detailed instructions on oil mods and other valuable info.

I've got Steve's book and you're right, its invaluable. After those pics were taken I deburred the block and did the oiling mods in the main saddles and it turned out great. The shop is doing the filter mount mods for me.

Sorry Rick, I am not going to run this one hard enough to warrant some of what you are suggesting, but you make good points and its much appreciated. I still want to have that phone call soon to catch up though.