04-23-2002, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Crosslake,
MN
Cobra Make, Engine: 67 Shell Valley - Kevlar; 514:TKO
Posts: 181
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Interesting observation on the rods. As I posted somewhere before here, my first 514 only lasted 350 miles.
It blew a couple rods.
The problem however - long story, is that a large ford dealership in my area did final prep work and delivered it with most of the gauges fouled and the hoses crossed on the remote oil cooler. So the first six miles were a bit harsh. Bearings no doubt shot so not necessarily a rod issue.
FORD has upgraded rods between the two model years. I am a little concerned on RPMs.......and will continue to try to feel my way through how high those should go. I'm used to driving a porsche so cutting her off at 6000 RPM is not that natural..........gotta remember those high school days when 5400 was alot in the big v-8s.......... |
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