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    boilermaster replied to the thread Head bolts.
    Ian. If you type in crane cams 52655-16 on summit racing the install instructions are still there. note: they list the install torque @...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread Head bolts.
    Sorry, I am back so soon, I couldn't take not knowing. Bentworker is indeed correct, however one cannot get a socket on those head bolts...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread Head bolts.
    I think Bentworker is correct, your plates are upside down. I have a set of these on my spare engine and flipping them will give more...
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    boilermaster reacted to Bentworker's post in the thread Head bolts with Like Like.
    Interesting- looks like the pushrod guide plates could be flipped over to allow easy access to the head bolts.
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    boilermaster replied to the thread Head bolts.
    Ian, That set up is a Crane Cams rocker stud conversion, the rocker studs have to be removed. They are supposed to be in there with high...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread 351C where to start?.
    Stanglover, Ignition crank retard is a function of the ignition module and not the stator/ pickup coil. just as the points ignition...
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    boilermaster reacted to Stanglover's post in the thread 351C where to start? with Like Like.
    Boilermaster; As I'm not at all familiar with the DuraSpark distributer, do they have the same style L slot plate under module? Or does...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread 351C where to start?.
    351mach1, Don't shorten those Duraspark wires just yet. here is my thinking. get your recurved distributor in there , bump initial...
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    boilermaster reacted to Sheriff41's post in the thread 351C where to start? with Like Like.
    Try bumping it up to 14, back off your idle set screw to adjust your idle speed. Many of us find 14-16° for initial timing works well...
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    Of course 'terrible' is a relative term. Our cars are 50 year old technology based on even older designs. They won't compare to the...
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    boilermaster replied to the thread 351C where to start?.
    351mach1, The 1972 HO engine (as delivered) should be a solid lifter engine and therefore (should ) have screw in rocker studs and...
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    427c cid, CHI 3V 67cc with AutoTec pistons 13cc dish and .015" squish (quench) clearance. 10.75 static compression with 195 psi cranking...
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