Hey guys houston has a problem. About 3 years ago i bought a 1965 Galaxy 500 that had a 390 in it, although after i bought it i was able to drive it home (all together about 20 miles) but it kept dying on me on the way back. So when i got it here i tore into it finding out that the gas that was in the tank had varnished and went into the heads lol. So i proceded to tear it down and revamp the heads. Everything went fine untill i was tapping the rocker shaft bolt holes and my tap broke off in one of them so i had to get a new head. After i got everything put back together it still wouldnt run correctly and timing was way off no matter what i did, so i tore the front of the motor down and replaced the timing chain (which had jumped a tooth) and went ahead and replaced the cam and lifters as a safe measure. Well after i did all this and switched from a 2 barrel to a 4 barrel i was ready to try it again but to no suprise the thing didnt even want to give the slightest sign of wanting to start. So i messed with the timing a bit and finally got it to run somewhat, it was like no matter how far i pushed the peddle down it didnt accelerate and i had to keep on it to keep it running, so i shut it down so i wouldnt mess anything up. This is where i am at now i cant seem to figure out what the heck the problem is, i have pretty muched tried everything including putting the different lengthed pushrods in to adjust it and that didnt work, it just doesnt want to run period. It makes me feel horrible i am a certified Auto Tech and i cant figure it out i have never had anything like this and this is my first FE. Anyone have any suggestions on what could be wrong? I need help this is starting to get to me lol. Thank you.

I need the know this.
What is the number on the 428 heads?
I got 390 and 428 heads but dont know what is what thanks for any help

have a customer that is tearing down his motors (2) for rebuild, the block castings on both say C7AE-a which would correspond with his claim they are from 1968, my problem runs into head casting numbers, this is what he says they read
Heads - C7JE-6090A one set
C4AE-6090C the other set

what are these what are the differences, are they possibly marine heads, are they low risers any specifics please would help. all my books show that 6049 should be the second set of numbers not 6090...


thanks


glenn z

Im going to be searchin for an intake soon for me 390 FE.

I'd like to get a tunnel ram intake, so I can have somewhat of a ''stacked'' street motor.

Is there any affordable tunnel ram out there?

The blue thunder dual quad carb intake looks interesting, but does anyone know the performance of it compared to the Edelbrock RPM?

Thanks!

Hi all - i recently replaced my stock 2-row radiator in my '64 galaxie, 352ci, with a 3-row from a local classic car junkyard - they had the radiators in a shed - and has a 30 day warranty. Seems to be in good shape - and no leaks (my other one was like Ol Faithful). Question i have is if anyone can identify it - its definetly fomoco - and the guy thought probably came from a 400ci+ engine - the part # is :
GIC3AE8005
small letters say J2K18A

Basically same dimensions as my stock - but thicker (3-row).
Just curious where it may have come from -

Also - when i sit in traffic, from time to time i get plumes of smoke coming from the sides of my engine - smells like oil - comes and goes - and usually only while idling - but doesnt happen all the time. I burn about a quart of oil every 200 miles (not good i know). I need to rebuild engine soon - but wondering if anyone had any ideas on the plumes of smoke thing - thanks

Have been on the side lines for 10 years,and am now using all the fe parts left in my garage from my drag racing days to build a 64 Galaxie liteweight clone.I am going to use a 71 105 block,tri power ,headers,4:11 gears,and am considering a C6 so I can do some bracket racing.I was wondering how much compression to use with todays fuel quality,and what heads to use .I have a set of 66"R" heads ,and can get a set of Edelbrock aluminum heads from a friend.I will be 390ci,and need some advice on which pistons will work best with each style of head.Also,can the "R" heads be made to flow in the same ballpark as the CJ heads?The ports are big enough,but the exhaust side will need some tlc to eliminate the transition to the headers.Is it a better and cheaper way to go to just buy the Edelbrock heads,than to spend monney on the "R" heads?thanks

I am getting ready to time my car and put new points in it. The motor is out of a 1970 galaxie and it is a 390. I need to know what the timing setting is and the point gap if anybody knows.

Thanks.

Ouch … A fresh rebuilt 390 w/ hardened exhaust seats installed, valve guides etc done at a machine shop. I followed the 68 Ford shop manual when putting the motor back together. I started the motor and made sure the heads were getting oil. Everything looked fine. I could see the heads getting oil, all the pushrods, rocker arms, and valves moving properly. The other night I started it and let it run at 2000 - 3000 rpm's for 15 minutes. Then I started to hear a steady “ting noise” coming from the head. I removed the valve cover and found a bent pushrod and a seized valve. Any ideas of what I did (or did not do) wrong? Thanks, Scott

Can someone direct me to someplace I can find original assembly/parts diagrams showing what the ps hoses on my 69 390 (w/ a/c) are supposed to look like? My shop manuals don't have the specific drawings I need. Then I've got to find a place to get 'em. Thanks for any help you all can provide.

Jim

i have a 89 drop top fox with a stock 302. I was wondering if its possible to install a 390 motor into it and pass smog? What type of transmission can i use with this type of motor? Can someone please help me out here~
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