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 |  Fe 427 cougar -- RICK MANUS, 12/26/2004
Check out the rare w code cougar gte 427 on ebay, not meny of these around with the correct numbered eng and trans. Still in them. |
 | 1961 4 brrl 1100 cfm Autolite carb? -- Bill, 12/26/2004
Does anyone have any info on an old Ford 4 brrl carb, Numbers are C1AE-AH stamped on base, and a B 1.12 raised cast number inside a circle right above the stamped serial number. My buddy said its off an old full sized Ford car that had Police Interceptor motor? He says its a 1100 C.F.M.? Its a double pumper and quite a bit larger than my 750 C.F.M. out of a 67 Galaxie. Should I try to retsore it or junk it? Any hepl will do. Thanks |
|  | RE: 1961 4 brrl 1100 cfm Autolite carb? -- McQ, 12/27/2004
I have this exact carb. Here's what I know about it:
It came off an original '62 Merc wagon w/390 & cruiso.
The 1.12 on the side indicates venturi and it's a 600 cfm. Autolites with the 1.08 stamping are 480 cfm.
These carbs are not double pumpers. Just standard 4V's with vacuum secondaries. That's the diaphram on the back.
Through 1964 these Autolites used jets interchangebale with Holleys.
They're good carbs that are easy to work on and dependable if built properly.
One draw back is that typically the throttle shaft gets worn, corroded, etc. and they tend to stick as they heat up during operation.
There are companies, i.e., Pony Carburetors, that specialize in literally remanufacturing these carbs. They make them look and operate like brand new.
I trust my old '62 4100 A'lite so much that I used it on my 427 for initial start up and continuing break in. Once I get things fairly dialed in.....it'll be time to bolt on various Holleys to see what I can do to slow the car down. But the Autolite 1.12 is always there if I or a good friend needs it.
There are others who have posted on this forum about these Autolites that know a lot more than I do. So if you need more, keep asking, they'll jump back in with the answers. |
| Sonic Testing -- MAZ, 12/26/2004
I have a quick one here...What is the minimum thickness a person should have on a block when sonic testing? I have never heard what it should be, so I figured I'd ask in this forum. Thanks in advance... |
 | Hot air choke cap for 428 CJ Holley Carb -- Kent, 12/26/2004
I want to replace the electric choke cap on my universal 428 CJ 735 Holley carb over to the original hot air cap the carb originally had. Can anyone out there be of any help?
Thanks
Kent
salsender@charter.net |
| repro shaker -- Jack, 12/25/2004
Hi I remeber seeing a complete reproduction shaker on some site for around $400 bucks, I never thought I would need it till I bought a big block thats suppose to have a shaker. Now im looking for that site and cant find it anymore. anybody have experience with these shakers? are they ok and would you might have the link somwhere?
Thanks and Merry Christmas
Jack |
| Doest it make sense? -- Ken Powers, 12/23/2004
I know the stock intake manifolds are beasts does it make sense to put another cast iron one on or does it make better sence to go with a performance set up of aluminum?
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| Carb replacement -- Ken Powers, 12/23/2004
Have a 69 390 FE with a crummy 2 barrel Ford carb. I'd like to swap it out for a 4 barrel pref a Ford 4 barrel. Any suggestions as to the swap or where to obtain a carb and is intake manifiold swap necessary too? |
| 390GT Exhaust Installation Parts... -- richard, 12/22/2004
Getting ready to reinstall the exhaust system. 68 390GT. At the manifold to H pipe there is a solid cast metal "spacer" about 1 1/2" thick (I think it replaces a flapper type valve).
The spacer is flat on one side and dished on the other. There is a solid metal donut to go between the H pipe and spacer on the dished side, is this corect? What goes between the flat of the spacer and the manifold face? Special gasket? On the other side of the H pipe there is a mesh/asbsetosy looking donut, quite different to the one at the spacer.
My only reference (the NPD catalog) says the metal ring at both sides. Will this seal properly, or require a bit of finesse to reuse and get a good seal? Are both supposed to be the metal ring or the mesh/asbestosy type??
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| | RE: 390GT Exhaust Installation Parts... -- giacamo, 12/23/2004
eather will work i like to use the metal insted of the mesh, if the manifold and exaust are in good shape asin no pitting and smouth. the flat pice that go,s on the exaust manifold should have a gasket betwean it, i,v sean them with and with out and work. |
| 2" Cog Belt pulleys for FE's & Fords -- John Davis, 12/22/2004
I talked to Ron, Owner of Black Mountian Percision Machine shop and he said he would build us a 2" cog Belt Pulley system for our 70 shelby GT 500 superstreet with ol Shel's Alum. 427. He builds this system for Chebbbys now . You can find him on the web.
It will be a while before we have ours made but I thought I would pass the word along if you guys want to get him started on a set for you! Can you imagine what there face will look like when you pop your hood with a set
of these on your motor! & NO, I don't work for Ron!! LOL!! |
 | Engine block ID -- big dave, 12/22/2004
I tore apart a motor i thought was a 390, but the crank is a 360. The bore is 4.08 (a 390 with a .030 overbore), so it is a 360. however, there are no casting numbers or date codes on the exterior of the block with the exception of 66 427 behind the flexplate upside down. The block also has bosses used for oil return like that used in the 427 cammer. The block does not have cross bolted mains, or even the bosses for them, nor are the main webs reinforced like a 406, 427 or 428CJ. I am thoroughly stumped. It does have the 352 on the front. |
| | RE: Engine block ID -- giacamo, 12/23/2004
you have a block that used some of the casting plates for the 427 to bad thay dittent use all of them, some times youl see blocks with this and that go figuer? |
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