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I believe dissimilar metals have to touch to create a reaction. With the exception of the rad cap other metals are isolated from the rad. Correct or no?

After some thought . . . I would disconnect the electric fan and see how the temps are without the e-fan. Also a fresh engine will tend to run a bit hotter during break-in

So you have 2 fans - 1 electric and 1 engine driven. It seems like the fans may be working against each other. Also, as Dobie pointed out the shroud, as is, is not optimal for the engine driven fan.

Pictures of your fan set up could be useful. Is the fan electric or engine driven? if electric push or pull and pls show its location.

Have you inspected the flares, the fittings, and where they seat?

FWIW: In my very early autoX days I ran an MGB with wire wheels. They had a thick rubber band over the ends of the spokes. It fit pretty tight and I never had a problem with it. I also ran radial tires (street and autoX) with tubes for years - again no problems.

I have received the diagrams from KULTULZ and I thank him for the effort and info. I have scanned the diagrams on to my computer and cleaned them up a bit. The pdfs are attached. EDIT: The site would not upload the pdfs - something about a "security token". If anyone knows what that is in...

I agree and those are good reasons too

Yes - Ills for the 1971 LTD Yes - * FRONT SUSPENSION * STEERING * FRONT DISC BRAKES Yes - P/S and P/B Thank you :)

Re the 400 for my 55. I found a chart listing dimensions for various Ford V8 engines. Vs the 289/302 the 400 is wider x 2", taller x 1.5", and heavier by 100+ lbs. Having seen that the shorty headers on a SBF are a tight fit in a 55 an additional 2" won't make headers any easier in my 55. My...

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OK, now you done got me thinkin damn it. My “plan” for my 55 is to swap in a SBF (302 or 351). But now I’m wondering would the 400 be a good idea? The first questions that come to mind are . . . Are the external dimensions close between the SBF and the 400? I know which headers fit the 55 with...

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My mom had a 73 LTD for a while I don't recall which engine it had. It was a nice comfortable ride.

Does anyone here have a parts diagram (hopefully with part numbers) of the front suspension and brakes for a 1971 LTD? I Googled but didn’t find. Also, is there any monetary value to a 400 CiD SBF or are they boat anchors? Thank you