Not sure if your talking about my project or the banter above.
My project is well under way. We pulled the short block and inspected it. Everything looked really good and all was easily in spec. Painted it and back in it is.
I did not go with the TF kit. I went with my original plan.
I got re-manufactured 96 Explorer heads. Had the shop pull the stock springs and add comp cams springs.
Have Crane/Ford Cobra 1.7 roller rockers on the way.
Edelbrock Performer RPM upper and lower.
BBK 70mm TB and EGR..
BBK MAF sensor.
BBK CAI.
BBK headers.
I went with my stock valve covers and stripped them and powder coated them and all steel engine brackets crinkle black semi gloss.
All aluminum brackets and upper intake are powder coated "Chrome" which looks like a polished aluminum. With a clear over that. Really looks good!
I have a new radiator, water pump replaced (The water pump impeller was broke off from the shaft), new fan, coolant overflow tank and cap. Plus new bolt kits for heads, intake ect.
Friday the heads are going on, then I can measure for my push-rod length. Although after talking to the guys at Crane, I may just use stock length according to them. Which is weird after reading allot about this? This is what Crane said about push rod length after I asked about my setup.
"No sir. The length does not change until you change the base circle of the camshaft, push rod seat height on the lifters, valve tip height, or changing to an adjustable rocker arm set-up. This is still a pedestal mount rocker arm, right?"
Thanks, Robert
Once I get the push-rods its all down hill and back together. Getting excited and ready to get this engine done so we can continue with the other things.