I really hope you arnt buying what people say on SN not that they are wrong. Its gonna cost you, call MPH and talk to Tim. He will steer you right.
Actually, with that statement, that's exactly what you're saying! What makes you think Tim's going to steer him in any different direction that the one we're taking him in? If you think it's gonna be any cheaper going through him, think again.
2k for machine work? thats kinda steep. are you having your heads proted? You can get a whole rotating assembly from mmr for 1899 balanced and ready to install. you will need all new fasteners becuase 4.6s use bolts that have to be stretched witch makes them a one time use item. I would just upgrade to arp stuff that way you wont have to worry about them.
no its under 2k for machine work and the labor of rebuilding the motor.
Those are called "jack screws" (specific to Romeo engines as opposed to "dowel pins" used with Windsors) and I'd suggest borrowing or buying yourself a detailed "FORD" shop manual (not Chilton or Haynes) that lists their torque and load specs along with all of the others. I used to remember them, but it's been a couple of years since I built my engine.i dont know what these side block bolts are about so that would be great for someone to explain.
Those are called "jack screws" (specific to Romeo engines as opposed to "dowel pins" used with Windsors) and I'd suggest borrowing or buying yourself a detailed "FORD" shop manual (not Chilton or Haynes) that lists their torque and load specs along with all of the others. I used to remember them, but it's been a couple of years since I built my engine.
As darkside03gt stated, you're also going to need all new fasteners (main bolds, head bolts, etc) to put the engine together. The modular engines use torque to yield hardware which are throw away after they've been torqued down once. To be honest, I've seen people reuse TTY stuff before, but if you plan on generating a lot of power, I wouldn't chance it. Your rotating assembly will most likely come with beefed up rod bolts already. Most of your gaskets are reusable as well (pan gasket, timing cover, valve cover) so that'll save you a little in the cost. Just make sure they're cleaned up well and in good shape and to use a few dabs of RVT silicone where they intersect with one and other (timing cover at the top of the block).
Like I said, a detailed shop manual will really help you understand all of the specs you (or your builder) are going to need in assembling it. Not a lot of "old school" machine shops have tackled a modular rebuild, so it can be intimidating, but anyone worth thier salt in the industry should be able to accomplish it. I built mine along with my dad in the middle of the garage floor and his machinist skills originate back in the late 60's.
i just found out that one of my buddies pulled a 4.6 out of a F-150. he says the heads are in great shape. since i have burnt valves on mine i thought that this might save me some money if i could use those heads with some machine work. does anyone know if these heads will work on my block. ford said that the item numbers were different but they didnt know what was different about them. if it is something like larger valves or something i would imagine that i could use them.
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