kirkf
Senior Member
For my 1959 F47 (Canadian F1) rebuild project I'm at the point where I'm going to need to spec out parts for the motor.
See my truck thread here: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205728
I'm going to need to pick the parts and where to source them from.
As I'm in Canada its easier for me if a lot of parts come from the same source, as it can be a pain dealing with the border, and also some vendors don't like shipping to Canada.
In which case I have to ship them to an address at the border and drive down to get them.
Obviously I'll be waiting for word from the machine shop on actual sizes required.
The rebuild I intend to do is as follows (And this is open to change depending on the advice I get)
1. It will be for the most part a stock rebuild, using quality new parts. I want this motor to run well for a very long time.
2. The parts I will be reusing are the Block, Heads, Crank, Rods, Intake, Timing Gears, Distributor and Carb. Everything else will be replaced.
3. The block, heads, crank, and rods will be going into a machine shop to be hot tanked (or whatever equivalent they use these days) and checked for cracks, issues, etc.
4. I intend to have the bore and any journals moved up to the next standard oversize as required. I don't intend to try and increase the displacement by increasing bore or changing crank / rods.
Some of the initial questions to be answered are:
1. What should I do about valve seats? Replace them with hardened seats? Replace exhaust only, or intake and exhaust?
2. What pistons should I use? 3 or 4 ring? What brand? What vendor? and with those what are the best rings?
3. I'm replacing the complete valve assemblies, valve,spring,guides, clips, etc etc. What is the best source for ordering a complete matched set.
4. I'm intending on using adjustable valve lifters, what specific brand and vendor is recommended for these? Should I have the machine shop drill holes to hold these for adjustment?
5. I'm intending on replacing the cam. It could be with either stock or a mild aftermarket brand. What would everyone recommend?
6. How common is it to paint the inside of the block with rustoleum or glyptol? Is this a good or bad idea?
7. Should I replace the crank bolts with new ones? ARP? Should I brace the center journal? What is the preferred source for the brace?
8. Should I replace head bolts with new ones? ARP or Factory?
9. I'll need to replace the oil pump, again what are the expert opinions on brand and vendor?
10. I would prefer to replace rope seals where possible with modern seals. What are the options?
All opinions welcome. I've got several books, but I know there is a ton of highly experienced builders on here, and Id like to tap into all that knowledge!
And again, nothing above is written in stone, if you have an opinion I'm on the wrong path for any of it, please feel free to throw in your .02
Thanx,
Kirk
See my truck thread here: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205728
I'm going to need to pick the parts and where to source them from.
As I'm in Canada its easier for me if a lot of parts come from the same source, as it can be a pain dealing with the border, and also some vendors don't like shipping to Canada.
In which case I have to ship them to an address at the border and drive down to get them.
Obviously I'll be waiting for word from the machine shop on actual sizes required.
The rebuild I intend to do is as follows (And this is open to change depending on the advice I get)
1. It will be for the most part a stock rebuild, using quality new parts. I want this motor to run well for a very long time.
2. The parts I will be reusing are the Block, Heads, Crank, Rods, Intake, Timing Gears, Distributor and Carb. Everything else will be replaced.
3. The block, heads, crank, and rods will be going into a machine shop to be hot tanked (or whatever equivalent they use these days) and checked for cracks, issues, etc.
4. I intend to have the bore and any journals moved up to the next standard oversize as required. I don't intend to try and increase the displacement by increasing bore or changing crank / rods.
Some of the initial questions to be answered are:
1. What should I do about valve seats? Replace them with hardened seats? Replace exhaust only, or intake and exhaust?
2. What pistons should I use? 3 or 4 ring? What brand? What vendor? and with those what are the best rings?
3. I'm replacing the complete valve assemblies, valve,spring,guides, clips, etc etc. What is the best source for ordering a complete matched set.
4. I'm intending on using adjustable valve lifters, what specific brand and vendor is recommended for these? Should I have the machine shop drill holes to hold these for adjustment?
5. I'm intending on replacing the cam. It could be with either stock or a mild aftermarket brand. What would everyone recommend?
6. How common is it to paint the inside of the block with rustoleum or glyptol? Is this a good or bad idea?
7. Should I replace the crank bolts with new ones? ARP? Should I brace the center journal? What is the preferred source for the brace?
8. Should I replace head bolts with new ones? ARP or Factory?
9. I'll need to replace the oil pump, again what are the expert opinions on brand and vendor?
10. I would prefer to replace rope seals where possible with modern seals. What are the options?
All opinions welcome. I've got several books, but I know there is a ton of highly experienced builders on here, and Id like to tap into all that knowledge!
And again, nothing above is written in stone, if you have an opinion I'm on the wrong path for any of it, please feel free to throw in your .02
Thanx,
Kirk
