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  1. gnx547

    Installing Vortech Supercharger, Do The Ac Lines Need To Be Removed?

    Thanks! Does it take a lot of force to bend the AC line? Are they easy to bend? I'm afraid it might kink or break and I don't want the line to rupture and freon all over the place.
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    Installing Vortech Supercharger, Do The Ac Lines Need To Be Removed?

    I'm installing a Vortech S-trim on my 95 GT and I have it mounted but there is no clearance at all because the AC lines are in the way. I still want to have AC, do the AC lines need to be removed to run the Vortech?
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    How Far Should The (vortech) Oil Pan Fitting Go Into The Bunge?

    I was told MIP and NPT are the same threads
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    How Far Should The (vortech) Oil Pan Fitting Go Into The Bunge?

    I got the ARP bunge welded into the oil pan. The oil fitting, which is 1/2 in ID x 3/8 in MIP, and when I put it in by hand it only goes about 2 threads in and it stops. I put a wrench on it and I turned it a little bit and I stopped because it seems very tight and not going in easy and I don't...
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    Question About Roller Rockers

    Yes, I'm getting side to side movement. So I know now that it is normal for the rocker to that. Thanks for the diagram
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    Question About Roller Rockers

    The pushrods, rockers, heads were all on the engine when I bought the car. I had a bad bearing in the motor so, I replaced it with a Explorer shortbock. I'm using the Felpro 9333PT head gasket. I did not check for proper pushrod length. I looked at the roller tip and it sits in the middle...
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    Question About Roller Rockers

    Yes, lateral movement of the rocker. In the pic, where my 2 fingers are at, there is very little side to side movement of the rocker. Both nuts are tight. Is it normal to have very little play? Or should there be no side to side movement at all?
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    Question About Roller Rockers

    I have stud mount Crane 1.7 roller rockers and I adjusted the push rods to zero lash. I used a half turn on the nut and the I tightened down the poly lock. There is very slight movement on the rockers, should there be any movement on rockers? Or no movement at all?
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    Question About The Dog Bone Spider Holder

    Got it!
  10. gnx547

    Question About The Dog Bone Spider Holder

    After I bolted the spider holder, I notice a few of the dog bones are not completely flat on the lifter bore. Some of the dog bones are pretty high and I'm afraid the lifter might walk out its bore. Here are some pics, what do you guys think? Do I need a new dog bone spider holder?
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    Oil Dip Stick Tube Won't Go In

    Ohh so there should be an O-ring? When I pulled out the dip stick from my old 5.0 engine, there was no O-ring. I will check the hole again and see if there is a O-ring inside.
  12. gnx547

    Oil Dip Stick Tube Won't Go In

    There is no O ring at the end of the tube and the end is smooth and there is no restriction in the hole.
  13. gnx547

    Oil Dip Stick Tube Won't Go In

    I'm trying to get the oil dip stick tube in and it won't go in. I'm pushing it and and wiggling it and it won't go through. The tube is straight and the end is smooth and nothing blocking the hole. The motor is a 98 Explorer 5.0 and the dip stick tube is from a 94 GT. Is the dip stick tube on...
  14. gnx547

    New Rear Main Seal Leaking

    I was about to put on the flywheel and I notice the rear main seal has a small leak in the bottom. The rear main seal is new with zero miles and the engine is new and never been started yet. I don't understand why it is slightly leaking? Any ideas?
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    Looking For A New Set Of Lifters

    How about Trick flow lifters are they USA made? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-21400004-16
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    Looking For A New Set Of Lifters

    What is the proper lubrication to use when installing new lifters? Oil or assembly lube?
  17. gnx547

    Looking For A New Set Of Lifters

    I'm running the Performer Heads, not sure if the valve springs on them have been changed but they look new
  18. gnx547

    Looking For A New Set Of Lifters

    A few of my lifters have knicks and chips on them
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    Looking For A New Set Of Lifters

    I'm looking for a new set of lifters for my stock 302 block with a crane cam and edlebrock heads. I found these on Ebay, they are Eaton second design, which are more stout than the original factory lifters. Not sure about the second design, will I have any issues using these lifters...
  20. gnx547

    Cylinder Head Torque Specs

    So 70 ft lbs is the final torque for both the long and short bolts?
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