418 progress + question about timing chain

[1slow95]

I finally started putting my 418 back together! I've got the bottom end assembled and I would have the cam/heads installed but I ran into a problem with the Rollmaster timing chain set . I guess I need a brass thrust washer, but there's not one with timing set...The cam moves a good bit back and forth and the cam sprocket hits on the cam retainer bolts, but Im guessing the thrust washer will fix that? Anyways, here's a couple pics of my progress from this weekend...

And here's a pic of the cam sprocket. The black ring, which Im guessing is a bearing, is what hits on the cam retainet bolts.

 

[DARK-5.0]

That thruster a lot more important than I ever thought. Mine ended up getting bent so I had to order a new one. Search google and there is a guy in the states that sells them. Their not expensive.

Jeremy

 

[DFG 5OH]

WOW looks great

 

[WhiteDevil]

Damn that engine has better paint than my car

 

[bjl95mustang]

Wow looks good. Make me want to get my 418 done even faster. did you have any dyno # before you took it apart?

 

[bjl95mustang]

Also what fuel system are you running with the 418?

 

[1slow95]

I bought the bottom end and heads from Yellow1995cobra on here, he made 436/478 to the wheels. I'm going with a different cam and intake, so Im guessing around 440-450hp and closer to 500tq at the wheels.

Im just gonna run the stock fuel lines for now. I have a Walbro 255 fuel pump installed, and I may need aftermarket fuel rails, but I wont now that until I get the intake.

 

[bjl95mustang]

Low-5.0. Sent you a pm.

 

[1slow95]

Sent one back.

 

[302fordracer]

is that considered a big block if so mmmmbig block lol know someone with an 8 second big block mustang and it is a mega beast...lol

 

[DARK-5.0]

I just want to know how well that base and clear is gonna hold up after some run time. Then I'll know if I want to do the same with my Dart whenever I get it.

Jeremy

 

[1slow95]

I just want to know how well that base and clear is gonna hold up after some run time. Then I'll know if I want to do the same with my Dart whenever I get it.

Jeremy

Well it was free so if it melts Im not too concerned about it. I'll just get some good high-temp paint and repaint it next winter. I guess I'll find out in a couple weeks how it holds up.... Hopefully

 

[1slow95]

Well I talked to Ed about the timing gear, and it turns out since I bought the timing set with the torrington bearing, I don't need a thrust washer. BUT, I do need to have the cam retainer modified and buy flat-head allen screws so the bearing can sit flush against the retainer. I should be able to do that this week, and if I can find a single ARP head stud to replace the bent one I found, it should be finished next weekend, except for the intake.

 

[wytstang]

Wow man that's awesome I wish you the best on gitting it up and running.

 

[DARK-5.0]

Thruster bearing. Oh the cool things you get with a big stroker. haha. Well thats cool. How difficult is it going to be modifying that cam retainer.

Jeremy

 

[1slow95]

Thruster bearing. Oh the cool things you get with a big stroker. haha. Well thats cool. How difficult is it going to be modifying that cam retainer.

Jeremy

Should be as simple as dropping it off at a machine shop

 

[Black95GTS]

is that considered a big block if so mmmmbig block lol know someone with an 8 second big block mustang and it is a mega beast...lol

I don't believe so. The actual block size is still a small block 351. It is stroked out to a 418, but is still technically a small block.

I think.

 

[AznStanger3v]

I don't believe so. The actual block size is still a small block 351. It is stroked out to a 418, but is still technically a small block.

I think.

Big Block cubes, just small block... well, block