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#141
Manoah said:
Did you end up rebuilding your power steering?
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I did not. It was working fine and last summer I spent some money on replacing the lines. I cleaned it up and as long as it works I'll keep using it. When the time comes I'll debate rebuilding/buying a re-manufactured one or like @extra_stout go with an aftermarket. It takes some thinking with the pulleys to get it right. But, @LILCBRA has experience with this and if you're nice he may help.
 
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#145
Dang that engine is neat buddy!

Sorry drooled a little there.
389.4 Horses yearning to run free..........................
 
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#146
I still need to locate a builder out here. Shouldn’t be hard, but I wanted it to stay closer to home if possible. Any specific reason you went with those heads?
 
#147
Manoah said:
Any specific reason you went with those heads?
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Short story: I asked about the trick flows that @LILCBRA is using. (His build is amazing and you should check it out before you decide.) But, the builder due to the pandemic, had a buddy of his back out of a SBF build and I got a deal on the parts he'd already purchased. The heads were part of it.

Long story: These guys (now three generations) have been engineering race engines for almost 50 years. This particular build is one that they've been working on and perfecting for a long time. (They have several others) They machined the heads as part of the build and they are not off the shelf. The cam is a custom grind also. The number I listed, from what they say, is as close to the custom grind that you can get off the shelf.
I asked them if I could share the info with others and they kindly asked me not to do so. Their competition around here has been trying to get that info for a long time.
When I talked to him at the beginning he said could get the engine to 350 HP or better with my Eddy 1405. I asked him if he was going to use a roller block and he said no that he'd use my 69 block.
I'm sure they'd be more than happy to work with you. His Daughter has a 60's mustang (302 block) and It dyno'd at 450 HP. I think he used trick flow heads on that.
http://tesarengineering.com/ It can't hurt to ask.
Was it worth it? Like you I'm not a mechanic. I'm confident that I've got one solid sweet smooth running engine that going to chit and get when I want it to. So for me yes.
 
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#148

I just confirmed that my oil pan part number is exactly the same as yours.
 
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#149
Could one of you guys with a high rise manifold post a picture of how you connected the throttle cable specifically the hardware to mount it on the manifold?
 
#153
Thanks for that. I was freaking out on how to install the cable. That's the factory cable bracket and it looks good.

Progress today. Truck build....
 

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#159
What bellhousing is that? I've read back through and don't see details on the clutch, engine spacer or flywheel. Other then most is from MDL.

I'd say you deserve a few beers.
 
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#160
Stock bell. Now that I think of it ... Almost the last thing...stock.
Clutch, Classic Auto.
Engine spacer?
Fly wheel stock. Balanced to the nuts. (see classic auto)
Transmission is from mdl.
 
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