Now my big oops. Needed 6.800” pushrods.... I ordered 7.800
My new Ford racing dipstick doesn’t fit the block hole. Need to investigate this.
Slowly getting there
lookin real nice! Hope I get to this stage with mine some day!
Now my big oops. Needed 6.800” pushrods.... I ordered 7.800
My new Ford racing dipstick doesn’t fit the block hole. Need to investigate this.
Slowly getting there
I noticed in an earlier post you said 7.8 first then 6.8 the next sentence. I just thought it was a typo. It's my fault for not saying something!
The engine looks really good though!
I used the same dipstick on my car. I had to use a bench grinder to wire wheel off the chrome plating where it goes into the block. That allowed it to fit nicely in the block.
You're just a magnet for NOS parts at great prices, aren't you?
I have a black one but it has a small chunk taken out of it, don't know where I got it from
Put a couple drops of oil on the nipple so it seeps into where the o ring (or plastic wedge, can't remember) seals the line before you install that heater tube.
just say'n.
A little massaging of the dipstick and it went right in.
I replaced my heater tube about a year ago Mike. I ordered it through a Ford dealer here in Albuquerque and it came from Denver. They still had some in stock. $75 + taxA little massaging of the dipstick and it went right in.
I realize the header needs to go on first. But it gives the illusion of progress.
Oh and ignore the FRAM oil filter. I had it kicking around and will just use it up until I do my first oil system prime. Then i'll toss a nice Motorcraft FL-1A on it
On my list of things to buy:
New pushrods (again)
Spring kit
Valve covers.
In the meantime, it’s time to refurb everything else and start putting it on the engine
Things like this
I replaced my heater tube about a year ago Mike. I ordered it through a Ford dealer here in Albuquerque and it came from Denver. They still had some in stock. $75 + tax
Yeah Id replace that too Mike.Did some searching. Part number is E6ZZ-9D424-B
I checked online and was able to get one for $53 plus shipping from Tasca.
Decided to buy new since it was in a visible spot on the motor. I also got new because the rust area around the egr nipple is a bit suspect.