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    Adding turbo to classic FE block

    I'm interested in adding a turbo to an early Ford FE 361, '59 vintage. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for a kit. I see kits for Mustangs and more recent FE's, not so much for the older models.
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    361 Engine Knock

    I changed the timing chain on my '59 Edsel Ford FE 361 and now I have an engine knock. Any ideas on what this could be and how to know for sure? I read one thread where the owner said he forgot a spacer and that caused a knock. I don't remember there being a spacer. I did align the camshaft gear...
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    Edsel valve cover oil seal

    I am changing the timing belt on my '59 Edsel and want to change the oil seal gasket in the valve cover. That sucker is glued in tight. I have tried brake cleaner, carb cleaner, engine starter fluid, and tried baking it in the oven. How do you get that old oil seal piece out?
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    Rust on my Edsel frame rails

    I'm doing a restoration on a '59 Edsel Corsair. This being an upstate NY car well of course it has some rust. Does not look like there is a source for NOS Edsel frame rails, or Mercury which is the same size. Can anyone have a source for decent frame rails? Recommendations appreciated.
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    Carb question on a 361

    I'm doing a restoration on a '59 Edsel Corsair. It has a 361 big block V8 and 2 bbl carb that is a remanufacture. The carb has 62-6-4 on the bottom and 101 on the side. I haven't been able to identify it from those numbers. The question I have is this: I'd like to put on a 4 bbl carb, but the...
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