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 |  how much liqiud does the cooling system have in it -- ponyboy, 04/02/2004
I want to drain the system and put fresh water and antifreeze in it, in units of measure
how many gallon, quarts etc should I figure on?
I've been told it's 50/50. mixure
The car is a 67 390, with the large radiator.
Please and thankyou.
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 | Anybody going to the Ford swap meet in Columbus -- Steve M, 04/02/2004
The big swap meet in Columbus is this weekend. If anybody is looking for something. |
 | Stainless bolts into aluminum -- Dano, 04/01/2004
I am thinking of using stainless steel header bolts on my 390 with Edelbrock heads, is this ok to do? I have heard there are certain types of metal bolts you shouldn't use on aluminum. |
|  | RE: Stainless bolts into aluminum -- Paul Thompson, 04/02/2004
Stainless steel bolts into aluminum can be done, and header bolts are probably ne of the best applications. The problem comes about when thare is moisture present, creating a cell snf the heat present on the exhaust side of the head would keet the moisture at bay. To insure that there won't be any problem, use Neverseez (a Loctite product) on the bolts. This comes in several types (moly nickel zinc and alumimum filled), and the zinc filled is best for the Al/CRES mate. Helicoils are frequently used in Al, and they are made of a 400 series stainless. |
| throttle cable 67 gal./390 auto. -- metraman, 04/01/2004
the plastic green covering on factory throttle cable has cracked. been repaired before. can this be replaced or is entire cable needed? where are these sold? need help. |
| | RE: throttle cable 67 gal./390 auto. -- Steve M, 04/02/2004
Mine cracked on my 67 galaxie and it limited the travel in my pedal so I took the green plastic off. It was the part that is about 4 or 5 inches of plastic surrounding the cable. I dont know where you would find one though. |
| | You're limited to finding one that's NOS or good, used. [n/m] -- Mr F, 04/04/2004
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| crank scraper... -- kuch73, 04/01/2004
just got my windage tray and was thinking of a crank scraper. Are they a good idea, could I make one or are they available for the FE? Thanks |
| ![Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=20928&Reply=20898><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a> <b>Off-hand, I'm not aware of any specifically for FEs. [n/m]</b> -- <font color=#0000ff>Mr F, <i>04/04/2004</i></font><br /><blockquote>n/m </blockquote>](/WebResource.axd?d=5j1V7IJBhc-qdmzmrXlobiRdklPv91_qxAXKhApdVv9pjDR-gGxmlo8htdVig1F1bcRYwuONR58aNJvtloslE15RdAQu6BIvDlsRxtJHZJKv8kazgRtrM6sU0c3eZF3N0&t=637814653746327080) | Off-hand, I'm not aware of any specifically for FEs. [n/m] -- Mr F, 04/04/2004
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| | | Deep sump oil pan c8ax-6675-a -- Chris67, 04/08/2004
is supposed to have one built in, according to Woody's fairlaine site. I don't know if that is right or not, but I thought I'd mention it. |
| | | | RE: Deep sump oil pan c8ax-6675-a -- kuch73, 04/08/2004
I actually have that pan in a box! I'll have to check it out. It has been sitting for over a year and didn't even think about it, Thanks! |
| | | | | Gee, and I thought it was too rare to mention. ::LOL:: [n/m] -- Mr F, 04/13/2004
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| | | | | | RE: Gee, and I thought it was too rare to mention. ::LOL:: [n/m] -- David, 05/08/2004
I think Milodon offers one... lol But as far as the scraper I not sure. I know Ford SVO (ok I know it is not SVO any more. lol) offers a FE windage tray. I also think that Cam Research
offers windage trays for the FE.
You could always make a scraper for your FE
provided you have the time (lol) & tools. |
| | | | | | | RE: Gee, and I thought it was too rare to mention. ::LOL:: [n/m] -- salid, 12/18/2005
I got the windage tray and scraper from Cam Research. Using their instructions (a little vague), I welded the scraper onto the tray. I don't really know whether it makes any difference or not. Looks cool after it's all welded up, but now it is on the inside of my CJ, so no one knows it's there but me. So now to answer the question I know is going through your mind, "Why did you bother?" Well, it just seemed like cheap insurance. I'm using the stock '68 (short) pan with a high volume pump and 6 quarts in a 68 Shelby. I still like to wind it to about 5700. Prior to the last rebuild, I did occasionally see an oil pressure drop on a hard launch. Since this rebuild, I have not seen any oil pressure drops, but I don't really know if it has anything to do with the scraper. The tray might really be what makes the difference. |
| | | | | | RE: Gee, and I thought it was too rare to mention. ::LOL:: [n/m] -- Tim P., 05/09/2004
with a windage tray you dont need a scraper as it keeps the oil off the counter weights among other bennys ford did make a built in scraper and a tray of sorts for vintage 406 427 deep sumps they are rare but you would be surprize to find a few in some bone yards. |
| Valve Covers -- Chad, 04/01/2004
On a 1969 R-code Mach 1 built in January.Which valve covers would typically be installed. The chrome Powered by Ford or the finned aluminum Cobra Jet covers? |
| | RE: Valve Covers -- dave, 04/01/2004
chrome |
| | | RE: Valve Covers -- McQ, 04/01/2004
That's something I don't think I've ever seen referenced before. I'm sure it has been detailed on some Concours Cobra Jet site as to the day, hour and minute that the CJ valve cover change occured.
But now I guess it matters to me for some strange reason. I have seen a few Mustang 428 CJ's with the finned aluminum & Cobra Jet w/snake and quite a few '69 Fairlane Cobras/Torino GT's with the plain aluminum finned covers.
Does anyone know the general dates when the aluminum covers started to show up in place of the tin chrome PbF covers?
BTW, have you guys seen the cover of the May, '04, edition of Mustang & Fords? There front and center in a pack-o-Ford mills is our vaunted big FE! It looks well dressed in E-brock heads, intake, water pump, MSD, FPP(Are they still in business?) topped with later '69 plain finned aluminum Cobra Jet valve covers.
You FE'natics will be pleased to read the test results. |
| | | | RE: Valve Covers -- CHAD, 04/11/2004
I picked up the issue this week. Nice looking CJ. Am I correct in saying that was a SCJ? I noticed they used LeMans rods and SCJ damper, but they listed the crankshaft as CJ. |
| | | RE: Valve Covers -- Chad, 04/02/2004
Thanks. That is good to know. It seems most people prefer the finned aluminum, I find there is something really cool about those chrome covers with Powered by Ford on them. |
| | | | RE: Valve Covers -- giacamo, 04/04/2004
Chad i,v sean them both ways? it seams the mustangs had more finned covers and the fairlanes cyclons had more crome covers from the factory..... |
| | | | | RE: Valve Covers -- Barry McLarty, 04/08/2004
I bought a 69 cj out of a ranchero,and they were finned.And my 69 R code valve covers were also finned.My 68 Mustang cj had chrome covers.Take it for what it"s worth! |
| | | | | | RE: Valve Covers -- Chad, 04/08/2004
I didn't know if there was a specific build date they switched from chrome to finned aluminum. Raycfe told me on the Mustang forum that they switched from chrome to aluminum in February 1969. Thanks for the info.
Chad W
1969 Mach 1 R-Code |
| | | | | | | RE: Valve Covers -- Barry McLarty, 04/09/2004
That seems as likely as anything else I"ve heard.All the 69"s I"ve bought came with finned covers,regardless of the chassis they came from. |
| | | | | | | | RE: Valve Covers -- blinker, 04/10/2004
My 1969 Cobra has a build date of 06L (don't have the deciphering data handy) It has the chrome |
| | It's Power by Ford not Powered by Ford -- rhunt, 04/12/2004
Power by Ford is the only way I have ever seen the words stamped into the valve covers. |
| | | RE: It's Power by Ford not Powered by Ford -- Chad, 04/12/2004
You are correct. My bad. |
| | | | RE: It's Power by Ford not Powered by Ford -- rhunt, 04/15/2004
LOL, I used to say it all the time for years until I actually rebuilt my first engine and really looked at the valve covers. |
| 390 oil pan -- Barry McLarty, 04/01/2004
Sold my 68 390GT Mustang with a box full of spare parts for the original engine,but over the years I lost the oil pan.Is there anything special about it or will any passenger car pan be the proper one?I have 2 69 Cobra Jet pans,but I don"t recall the 390 pan having the extra baffleing.Thanks |
| 69/70 Door glass -- John, 04/01/2004
I know the 69 door glass is the glue in style.
But what is the differense beetween a Coupe/Grande(Bodystyle 01/04) and the Convertible(Bodystyle 03) door glass?
John |
| | Top edge of FB glass slopes toward rear. Others don't. [n/m] -- Mr F, 04/04/2004
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| mx trans -- metraman, 03/31/2004
67 gal.500 w/390 2v. 68,100 orig miles and auto mx. trans. will not kick down to 2nd or first gear at any speed when floored, up shifts just fine. no slippage either. should screw on kick down rod be turned down further? currentlyjust hitting carb when floored? |
| | Vacuum modulator might be bad. -- Dave Shoe, 03/31/2004
The vacuum modulator on the tranny is probably not responding to intake manifold vacuum.
I'm not tranny wiz, but I suspect the vacuum hose may have become disconnected between the modulator and the engine, or else the modulator bit the dust. If they're anything like C6 modulators, they are easy and cheap to replace.
Shoe. |
| FE heads 5752143 -- Rick Merrifield, 03/31/2004
I ran across a set of heads the casting number is 5752143. I saw they had the larger intake ports. I look them up in a book I've got and they are eather 361 edsel or could be 352 police. Would these heads be worth rebuilding. I need a set of heads for a standard 428 I've got in a 55 ford. Rick |
| | Book is wrong. -- Dave Shoe, 03/31/2004
Books never properly list applications for FE heads.
Small port FE heads were not even available until 1966. The small ports were for emissions. The large port heads are standard in all FEs from 1958 thru 1965. About 1/3 of the FEs (randomly) got large port heads in 1966-67, and only CJs and 427s after that.
Whatcha got are good heads, but common for the era. Standard 428s did not get special heads, and most (about 75%) were small runner. Your early heads will help high RPM performance, though the small port heads are very efficient (well designed) up through 350-400 horses or so.
JMO,
Shoe. |
| | | RE: Book is wrong. -- McQ, 03/31/2004
I'm not sure what's wrong with what Rick has indicated regarding the heads he has. I think he has the post - EDC machined combustion chamber heads. Either late '58, thus 361 Edsel, 352, 332 or '59 heads. |
| | | | Misleading. -- Dave Shoe, 04/01/2004
I generally mention it's all innacurate, for the same reason C6ME-A blocks are misleadingly claimed to be 428 blocks: The way it's worded makes you believe they are special performance versions of the head.
Anytime "Police" or the largest displacement available at the time (361) is mentioned without mentioning they were far more common on 332-2V and 352 engines, I chime in with a roadblock that advises more research before making purchase decisions based on the tint of the current info.
Shoe. |
| | | | | RE:sage advice -- McQ, 04/01/2004
I always appreciate your advice Dave. I've even printed out various answers you've provided to keep as future reference.
All I was indicating was that Rick hadn't made any outlandish claims regarding the late '58-'59 heads he ran across. They would make good heads for his 428 if built well. It would matter too depending on what car he was going to run them in, i.e., a full frame car vs. a unibody.
I'm strongly considering building up a set of EDC early '58 heads for my 428 "On-going" project. At one time it wouldn't have been worth sinking a lot of money into them just because they have machined combustion chambers. That was in the day when you could order a set of Medium Riser over the Ford Parts Counter. |
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