Progress Thread Project 302

90sickfox · Feb 6, 2019

My block and aluminum heads are painted black. I absolutely hate it. Can't see any leaks or storage at all. When it gets pulled im strong all that crap and going with metallic gun metal on the block....polish on the heads.

stanglx2002 · Feb 6, 2019

90sickfox said:
My block and aluminum heads are painted black. I absolutely hate it. Can't see any leaks or storage at all. When it gets pulled im strong all that crap and going with metallic gun metal on the block....polish on the heads.

That will look awesome. Im painting mine Ford Red as I did it on another build and it looks awesome to go with a satin black engine bay

a91what · Feb 6, 2019

I happen to like grey myself.

Tack87 · Feb 6, 2019

a91what said:
I happen to like grey myself.

I take back my previous statement, that looks great.

Tack87 · Feb 12, 2019

Finally getting more parts, got new pistons, rings, bearings and plugs yesterday. And remanufactured crankshaft today. Hopefully everything goes well and the machine shop has it back to me shortly.

CarMichael Angelo · Feb 12, 2019

It's the details...regardless of color. For whatever reason fel pro makes the block to timing chain cover gasket hang out like that, for the love of Christ, put the timing chain cover on that gasket, draw a cut line, and cut the excess gasket away.

Lest I notice it..

96pushrod · Feb 12, 2019

a91what said:
I happen to like grey myself.

I like grey, but I’ve grown to like some more unorthodox colors on ford blocks....like pontiac metallic blue . However, the cast grey is one of my Classic favorites.

Tack87 · Feb 13, 2019

That is a nice look.

Tack87 · Feb 14, 2019

Just got everything back from the machine shop last night.

Tack87 · Feb 14, 2019

I hope to have the heads apart, cleaned and ready for paint by this weekend.

Tack87 · Feb 16, 2019

There has been a change in plans, the block had already been bored out .040 over. So decided to go ahead with .060 over, not ideal but I will take my chances.

Tack87 · Feb 16, 2019

Now being that this engine is essentially on its last leg, I have decided to stick with the old heads and spend as little as possible (now that I bought new pistons).

Tack87 · Feb 16, 2019

I now have them apart and ready for a good cleaning.

a91what · Feb 16, 2019

Not sure what your running but I have a set of refurbished e7 heads that I am doing nothing with if you want them, just pay shipping.

Tack87 · Feb 17, 2019

a91what said:
Not sure what your running but I have a set of refurbished e7 heads that I am doing nothing with if you want them, just pay shipping.

For an idea of shipping, where abouts are you? I am interested

a91what · Feb 17, 2019

Tampa Florida

Tack87 · Feb 17, 2019

So unless there is a cheaper way to ship, I can't do it. Fedex ground would be about $100 a head. It figures that it would have to be the other side of the country.

Tack87 · Feb 17, 2019

The upper and lower intakes are now apart and ready for the parts washer.

Tack87 · Mar 9, 2019

Ok so I've been away for a little while, been sick.
I discovered that one valve seal is cracked...

Tack87 · Mar 9, 2019

I did then find a pair of heads (e7) locally for $100 and low miles...

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Wasn't a pretty sight...and I've got big hands

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my rearend will smell so minty fresh,

I think they're a little easier to get off

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