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| Machine shop advice for 428 FE rebuild? |
| By Craig Nelson - 09/03/2000 8:15:55 PM; IP 166.70.2.245 |
With 122k miles on my original '66 Galaxie 7-litre (428) engine it time for a rebuild this winter. It has a couple of lifters that won't quiet down, often emits a nice cloud of smoke upon starting, and drips oil in several spots in my driveway (but at least it doesn't go "thunk" yet). The oil pressure dash light also has this incredibly annoying flicker at idle and I'm now in the habit of pushing the C6 into N to allow the engine rev a little to stop this light show. Is this normal? (not my behavior, the low oil pressure light).
My plan is to do the tear down myself and lug the heads and block to the local machine shop for the specialized work. I'm thinking they will need to grind the valves at the very least and possibly bore the cylinders. Since this is new territory for me I have a few questions:
1. Any suggestions on what specifically I should request the machine shop to do (or not do)?
2. What's the scoop on "hardened valve seats"?
3. People tell me to have them "balance the engine", what does this mean?
4. What does it mean to "blueprint" an engine?
5. If it needs to be bored what are the pros and cons on pistons (forged or cast)?
6. I understand there are several types of piston rings, which should I request?
7. Any ballpark ideas on what a machine shop will likely charge for these various items?
8. While its apart I'm thinking of adding a mild torquey cam, lifter set, a manifold, and possibly new carb (750 cfm) all from Edelbrock. Any other parts I should replace while its torn down? What about a different oil pump to stop that red engine light? This car is a cruiser not a racer.
9. Does anyone know where I can get some of those big thick rubbery valve cover gaskets? I admit I saw them on some Sunday morning motorhead show on TNN, but hadn't injested sufficient coffee to remember who makes them.
Thanks for any comments in advance. I enjoy reading this forum. - Craig
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