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    Don C replied to the thread Issue with rocker arms.
    For a 351C the rocker arm to cylinder head fulcrum bolts should be torqued to 18-25 ft.lbs. 5 ft.lbs. is what the rocker arm cover...
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    Don C replied to the thread Strange noise.
    One of the main causes of a differential seal leak is a problem in the differential, usually the pinion bearing going out or loose.
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    Don C replied to the thread C7 AF-11450-A1 Solenoid.
    https://www.carid.com/motorcraft/starter-solenoid-mpn-sw7663.html?gclid=7f9f84d0c6411a93e51ee3e9d628f3d0&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=7f9f84d0c64...
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    I'm ready to start on mine, replacing the brake and fuel lines, and have the materials setting in the shop. I'm using copper nickel on...
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    Good point, but any imperfection or dirt on the rim of the master cylinder will allow air (and moisture) in. Improperly storing bottles...
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    Don C replied to the thread 1971 351C valve cover help.
    I thought I would take a look at historic prices. The prices of those valve covers in 1998 were $100 and $110, in 2020 they were both...
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    The vent hole in the cap is the culprit. Every time the atmospheric pressure or temperature changes the cap 'breathes'. Because regular...
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    Don C replied to the thread 1971 351C valve cover help.
    Ford still sells valve covers for Clevelands in their Performance Parts Catalog. A little pricey, though, $350 for black and $425 for...
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    No, I just used 5/8-11 UNC grade B7 threaded rod. The ACME threads would be a good idea for one that would see frequent use. I don't...
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    You can build your own with the plans from Daze Cars: https://dazecars.com/dazed/spring.html I built mine with a longer threaded rod...
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    For those of you that have access to Animal Planet, the last part of this episode of Lone Star Law shows an investigation into a...
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    Production for 1971 vehicles ran roughly from August of 1970 through late July, 1971. What you describe sounds perfectly reasonable for...
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    You might try searching for rod clamps, that's the closest I can come up with.
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    Don C replied to the thread Headers for 351C.
    That's my question, too. All of these cars came with cast iron exhaust manifolds.
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