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| RE: 67 289 Mustang FE conversion... |
| By Dave Alton - 12/07/2001 11:43:37 AM; IP 152.163.206.209 |
Let me share some things I learned while doing my 67GTA FE. I put in a aftermarket 3 core radiator and I had a 2 core recored to four. Had to use 68 lower brackets, 67's would n't work. Could not find the correct 18 1/4 stock fan for the application and the fan clutch listed by Hayden/Imperial for a 67 big block did not fit , no clearance.
Used a Hayden 18" fan and a fan clutch part#2711. Most of the books list a 2710 for the 67, would not fit on mine(probably would fit a 2 core.
Used Ford Power Parts headers(Tri-y's) , dropped into engine bay bolted on engine, fit great. If you get a new rebuild that hasn't been fired. I would suggest you get it test fired and run for 2-3 hours before installation. I had my engine dialed in before dropping it in, made it simple to fire up after install( one crank and varoom). We also found a couple oil leaks that would have been a bear to fix with the engine in the car.
I dropped the front A arms 1 inch per the insert in Tony Branda's catalog, used 600 springs. After installing engine, front end was in the weeds. Had to put a 1" urathane spacer in to bring it up a little. You also have to use a big block sway bar if you want to use the stock oil filler location, otherwise stock Ford F1A filter won't fit. Enough for now. |
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