Took apart the 351c 2v today.

[1973mach1]

IM debating wether to build it or buy one off the net, the places around here want more to build it then I can get a built one off the net for. Anyway one cool thing was I thought it was a 72' block but taking the heads off revealed the flat top high compression pistons and standerd size bore. Im not sure if it was rebuilt at some time or not. The block looks good, even the pistons dont look bad but i'll probally just replace them with a rebuild kit anyway. Once I figure out how to mount it on the engine stand I can do some more (need to buy some bolts to hold it on, the stand dind;t have any). I took some pics, anyone know how I post them here again? /img or something?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[ratio411]

I used to mount my Ford engines using head bolts.
I am pretty sure they were SBF top head bolts.
I had to space them a little with washers.
Engine stands don't come with bolts because different engines use different bolts and they don't know what engine you intend to mount.
Make sure you use very strong bolts. There will be a good bit of 'shear' weight on them.
Good luck
Dave

 

[Ronstang]

I also use old small block head bolts to mount the engine on the stand. I use the longer upper bolts and large nuts to take up the extra space, or stacked washers. They have never failed me and I have had many engines on stands over the years.

 

[Cantedvalve]

I have mounted all my engines at the bellhousing holes... this way you can remove the heads if you are working on the engine.

 

[ratio411]

I have mounted all my engines at the bellhousing holes... this way you can remove the heads if you are working on the engine.

 

[Ronstang]

I have mounted all my engines at the bellhousing holes... this way you can remove the heads if you are working on the engine.

I think more than your valves are canted!

 

[D.Hearne]

Maybe he's dyslexic and thought y'all were bolting the motor up to the stand by the heads.