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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      Just a detail, since you used the word. I took a small block Cobra "Powered By Ford' emblem , Dremeled down the honeycomb in the correct...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      While I know I'm not ready yet to assemble the heads, and finish the long block, I thought I'd show you the valve covers. Nothing really...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      The entire rotating assembly, including the flexplate and Cobra Jet harmonic balancer were balanced, and installed. Stock oil pan...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      So here's a good look at the dish shape DSS Pistons have, to go with the Aussie 302 chamber shape. negative 18CC dish with deck and head...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      Clevite mains and rod insert bearings are being utilized at .010/.010, clearance set to the high side of tolerance. I originally thought...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      A source of oil pressure loss can be attributed to oil bleed around the lifters. A huge oil galley intersect thru the lifter bores is...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      Some degree of oil control is done by tapping the large oil hole in the #1 main saddle and installing a plug set below bearing level...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      As it turns out, I DID take some photos as I was moving along. Shown is the block, baked, peen-abraided, and hot tanked. She's a clean...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Yes, it's a 351 c . I am using a stock oil pan, and don't really know, or am concerned, at what amount of oil would be in the heads...
    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Timing set help.
      Just an addition to the conversation..., be aware that you have a two-piece fuel pump excentric, which requires a timing set cam gear...
    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread Austrailian heads project.
      Well OK! I'm finally moving forward on the Australian Heads Project engine. It's only been ,what, two years since I first posted! I...
    • Spike Morelli
      I'm just putting the finishing touches on my new engine short block. The rotating assembly is in, as is the cam and timing chain...
    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli reacted to Bill Perkins's post in the thread 50 Year Mustang Owner with Like Like.
      Welcome from Opelika, Alabama Great Car - I like the color of the car I have a 1972 Coupe that is a one owner, ordered in late October...
    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread 50 Year Mustang Owner.
      Dr. J,.... Great to see an owner in it for the long haul. It can be a love affair of sorts. I can't compete with 50 year...
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    • Spike Morelli
      Spike Morelli replied to the thread 351 Cleveland Build.
      Just a reminder for those who want to block their cyl head heat risers, but wants choke operation for cold weather. Use an electric...
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