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Hi, Can anyone tell me the lengths of each of the H.T. leads for a crab (42 on) distributor using the original steel conduits, and using right angle terminations? I have requested a P&A from Magnacor, and they have asked for the lengths required. I'd rather over estimate and cut to length when...

Hi guys, I have assembled my engine to find that my 6 volt starter motors (I have a few of them) do not spigot into the hole in the sump. The hole is too small. The hole is round but has a cut out in the outer side of the hole, probably to allow easy fitting of the bendix assy past the ring...

I have a set of Best gasket graphtite head gaskets. They both appear to be exactly the same. They both look like they are made to fit cyls. 5 to 8 (left side) and not 1 to 4 (right side) To my mind the small water holes should be at the front of the engine on both sides and the skinny side of...

I am looking to buy a pertronix II. (91285 LS) It appears they do not use an adapter on the cam and I wondered how well (accurate timing each cylinder) the unit will go if the cam is a bit rough? Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.

Hi guys I have a block with Ross 3 5/16" pistons. I have a pair of C7RA alluminium heads, which have been faced to get a good surface. If I put a head on loose with no gasket it rocks on the piston. If I put a used gasket on with the head and just hand nipped down on 4 studs, the engine turns...

Hi guys, How do you go about it? I have just sat the sump on and it doesn't sit down with the new screen in the pump pick up. I have judiciously (carefully) bent the tube down in the vice, but not enough yet. I wondered if the guys who do a lot of these have any advice? Do you work to a...

I just wondered which standard factory heads will fit a C69A block. I made the mistake of spending money on heads that I already had (C81T) only to find they don't clear the valves. What are the options? Thanks in advance.

When installing rotators (exhaust valves only) What lash (valve clearance) should I be using? The cam is a std.ford cam.

Is it a good idea to use the Thompson brand of Rotators and valve springs that are currently listed on ebay? Has anybody had any good / bad experiences with them?

I'm just wanting to know who else, other than Speedway sells ARP stuff. Thanks in advance

Which blocks can be bored over size (to 3+5/16")? Is it all blocks that started out at 3+3/16" or is it only certain models I am assuming no issues with water jacket corrosion or off set casting faults What is the normal deal? If they can all go 3+5/16" what is the risk at 3+3/8"? At what size...

What do you guys use to remove the (bad!) casting dags from inside the ports? I put a long rotary file in there and the spindle hits the valve seat and the radius of the port before it gets to the dags. The only thing I can think of is a bigger diameter cutter. I am talking about the exhaust...

I have a C69a block that was salvaged from a paddock. It has passed a crack test, but is badly corroded on the water pump mounting face and on the face at the back of the block where the cover for the idler gear mounts. Has any body faced these surfaces or has any body had success in repairing...

Hi, has anybody got one that they are prepared to ship to New Zealand. I can pay by paypal. Thankyou. Bluebell.

Does anyone have any documented info on these two Ford Engine build models; 1. SE.51.E -6000 2. 79F-6000-CS The first is likely a High water pump engine and the second the lower, more common arrangement. These could possibly be U.S or Canadian built. They were fitted as new, to early Bren...

I am considering various adjustable lifter options, and with some recent posts I have read, I was wondering if Henry's standard original egg shell followers will work with a standard T (truck cam) and the longer Chev valves? ....Or do the small diameter valve stems punch holes in the followers...

How do the French rods compare to 8BA (29A?) conrods. Can anyone draw a comparison between the two performance wise.