I've got a 1977 Lincoln Mark V with the good ole 460ci in it.
Problem is, it's not as good as it should be.
I'm not looking to light the tires up, I'm just looking for efficiency and decent response for my 2-ton tank.
The problem with the engine is called the "EeeePeeeAye". Early in the 70's, auto makers rushed to tweak the power out of their proven designs to constrict the emissions out of them. Less going in, less going out.
This led to Ford brilliantly retarding the cam timing gear by half a tooth. It made it harder for the engine to breathe, and worse, it was harder to exhale all of the hot gasses it burbles out which made the engine run hotter.
Here's what I've done.
I've freed up the exhaust with dual crossover pipes and MagnaFlows. The setup is very mellow and well mannered as far as sound but the gas really kicks out the back with some considerable force.
I have a brand new aluminized-steel gas tank installed.
Next:
I've already purchased my "straight up" timing gear that will reset to 0° offset, the proper original timing. This will be installed as I do the following.
Replace fuel pump and filter
Flush block coolant
Clean oil pan/replace gaskets
Replace valve cover gaskets
Clean and tune 4bbl Motorcraft 4350 carb (650cfm I think)
Replace and tension accessory belts
Flush radiator and leak test
Replace air filter with Wix-brand
Clean or replace distributor cap and rotor
Set ignition timing and recurve for new cam phasing
Any tips as far as this procedure is welcome! This is just a basic write up of the process so I can get some input!
Problem is, it's not as good as it should be.
I'm not looking to light the tires up, I'm just looking for efficiency and decent response for my 2-ton tank.
The problem with the engine is called the "EeeePeeeAye". Early in the 70's, auto makers rushed to tweak the power out of their proven designs to constrict the emissions out of them. Less going in, less going out.
This led to Ford brilliantly retarding the cam timing gear by half a tooth. It made it harder for the engine to breathe, and worse, it was harder to exhale all of the hot gasses it burbles out which made the engine run hotter.
Here's what I've done.
I've freed up the exhaust with dual crossover pipes and MagnaFlows. The setup is very mellow and well mannered as far as sound but the gas really kicks out the back with some considerable force.
I have a brand new aluminized-steel gas tank installed.
Next:
I've already purchased my "straight up" timing gear that will reset to 0° offset, the proper original timing. This will be installed as I do the following.
Replace fuel pump and filter
Flush block coolant
Clean oil pan/replace gaskets
Replace valve cover gaskets
Clean and tune 4bbl Motorcraft 4350 carb (650cfm I think)
Replace and tension accessory belts
Flush radiator and leak test
Replace air filter with Wix-brand
Clean or replace distributor cap and rotor
Set ignition timing and recurve for new cam phasing
Any tips as far as this procedure is welcome! This is just a basic write up of the process so I can get some input!