Multi - Carbys Oh yeah ~ since you're building this on a budget , go with the old late 1950's Brand 'F' low profile side bowl Holly 1BBL carbys ,...
261 Use the 261 cam with solid lifters ~ you'll be well pleased with the power and it'll idle well and with those cheapo separate headers ,...
2BBL Holly Carbys That was the 2600 series , no ? . Been a long time since I touched one ,they were adapted to fit almost everything during...
Old Timer Event Only the Poo-Toobe link seems to work , looks like fun to me .
Obtw : If Pepsi Cola , use lots of cracked ice ! :D .
Weeps & Seeps I hope you wire brushed both sides , head & manifold until clean & shiny metal as old bits of rust / gasket makes for poor sealing...
Graham Fingers are crossed it's done and done ! .
Nice Work Zig ! What is that ball on the drill motor you used to clean the metal ? . There used to be " Flit Balls " that worked like that .
Engine Works VERY important ! : do not throw ANYTHING away until your new engine is in and has a few hundred miles on it !!! :eek: . The 261's...
Wheel Bearing Jack up and safely block the front axle , sit on the ground and spin the wheel by hand , hub cap off ~ if you hear any rumbling ,...
Bed Parts If they're quality , those bed parts came from Mar-Co and you can buy these top quality AMERICAN MADE bed parts directly from them ~...
"iac " Idle Air Control ? .
Steering Box Lube Here you go Martinus : http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74166&page=2 Some good humor in there too plus...
Sweet ! And ; Uncle will be riding shotgun everywhere you go now..... Makes all the years waiting worth while , doesn't it ? .
Spring Eye Bushings IIRC (it depends on the year) , the pin in the spring unscrews then you use some sockets and All Thread to press the old worn...
Coolant Temp. Rise O.K. ; If the temp slowly rises as you drive , it's usually crud in the radiator . If the temp creeps up while it's...
Oil Flow I'd NEVER use a smaller diameter pipe .
The Basics ! First thing , replace the fuel filter , then you might try adjusting the TPS . I used to work on older F.I. systems and this was...
Operating Temp. yes it is ~ It won't hurt it as long as it gets no hotter but there's little margin for error there . Have you peered into...
A Grand Day Out Looks like a nice trip Charles . 75 MPH ?! my mind boggles ~ I'd prolly toss a rod through the side of my block . BT , DT...
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