Recent content by jlb51

Try these guys at www.fordy-block .com John Mummert's shop in El Cajon, CA. He makes as adapter for Mustang T5's into '49 to '64 Fords. I'm considering using his to put a Ford T5 in my '51 coupe. Good guys, I've used them for my y-block parts. The adapter sells for $199.00. Also ...

Thanks for the response. Interesting reading on FE ignition systems. I'm gonna file this for future use. Greg, you are right, It's for a FT engine (D8TE). I have a 391 short block in the garage. I checked it today, it fits. Looks different, shorter, more the size of the C7AE. Also no...

One thought comes to mind when reading these posts. Slow down! Go in one direction at a time. Forget the 97 for now. Get your present fuel system in order first. What to do next? Make yourself a list - goals -work in that direction. 12V system's I think are big improvement, work on that...

I have two fe distributor"s - # C7AF 12131-A / 12127 with a shaft DIA of .467. it is an Autolite. The other is a Motorcraft # D8TE 12131-AA / 12127 with a shaft DIA of .531. I thought all fe's were the .467. I'm going to use one as a core. Is one any better to hang on to than the other...

I ordered a distributor for my y-block from Autozone Dec 26, came in today, $62.50 with a core. I also ordered a new Richporter distributor, (1964 f100 292 V8) yesterday, came in today.$80.00+tax. Looks like a great unit, came with two caps & rotors. Only one thing wrong, it's for a 302, not...