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  1. MAD IRISHMAN

    Install Engine with Transmission attached or not??

    I would also recommend leaving the trans where it be. However, be very diligent in making sure the converter pilot hub and attachment studs are lined up. You can make 4 guide studs from some 5/8" X 3" bolts with the hex cut off. DO NOT use the trans case to engine bolts to "draw up" the trans...
  2. MAD IRISHMAN

    Parts For Sale Value priced used Headers (cheap)

    Thanks for the toss but $75 is firm. West Chester is 20 miles north of Cincinnati, Oh
  3. MAD IRISHMAN

    Parts For Sale Value priced used Headers (cheap)

    Just pulled 351C equipped with 2V heads from my heap. Engine came with the car (1972 Mach 1 "Q" code with C6) when I purchased it. Putting in CJ engine with 4V heads. I could have had them sandblasted and painted to sell for more moola but don't have the time or inclination. Pipes seem to...
  4. MAD IRISHMAN

    Headers are tight on drivers side

    On further rumination I would be less apt to try to bend coated ceramic headers. Ceramic is not known for it's ductility and may crack. Just a guess. I'm in the process of swapping out a 2V 351C to a freshly built 4V Cobra Jet mill. Due to previous experiences I bolted up the headers I...
  5. MAD IRISHMAN

    Headers are tight on drivers side

    If you retard the ignition timing somewhat it will get the headers hot enough to move them. I watched a fellow do this and when the tubes glowed red he bent them as needed.
  6. MAD IRISHMAN

    Headers are tight on drivers side

    Actually the ceramic coating acts like a heat barrier. You might be surprised how little of a distance you can run pipes to various components without any harm. On the other hand, the ceramic holds the heat in the tube much longer than "header paint". My hands have taught me, painfully I...
  7. MAD IRISHMAN

    Yella Terra rocker arm failure

    I ran a set of T&D shaft rockers on my 351 SVO with Yates heads when I ran Super Gas back in the 90s. Cost a pretty penny but absolutely the right choice for that application. Larry Torres makes some mighty fine products!
  8. MAD IRISHMAN

    As the wire wheel turns...and disintegrates

    When I was selling welding supplies, we sold a brand called Weiler. https://www.weilerabrasives.com/ Actually had some training from one of their factory guys at our store. This was waaaay before the internet came to town. I learned I was NOT using the correct brush for the job as well as...
  9. MAD IRISHMAN

    Yella Terra rocker arm failure

    I've always had good service and product from both Harlan Sharp Rockers as well as Comp Cams. Just curious what the attraction might be for the YTs?
  10. MAD IRISHMAN

    CC 351 Cleveland valve springs

    Yeah, what Joe said! LOL
  11. MAD IRISHMAN

    CC 351 Cleveland valve springs

    I ran the conical single springs on my 302 Stocker engine with no issues. While the lift was only .444" the rate of lift and closing were pretty wild. I think the "soaking up harmonics" is a lot of B.S. Actually, as I understand it, the beehive style are better at preventing destructive...
  12. MAD IRISHMAN

    Car Cover

    California Car Covers My first one lasted 30+ years. (Plush Weave) It went with the car it covered when I sold the car. Lots to chose from depending on your needs. Good folks.
  13. MAD IRISHMAN

    More ripoff tactics from Speedmaster / ProComp Electronics / AT Racing World

    Yep those money grubbing butt holes at NHRA will slink as low as needed to fund their outrageous pay packages.
  14. MAD IRISHMAN

    Headers

    I read the article and stand by my statements. Mine come from actual experience not theories. Besides I'm not putting any credence to someone's writing who can't even spell "break" correctly! LOL I'm done with the subject.
  15. MAD IRISHMAN

    Headers

    Sorry but you have it backwards. Long primary tubes are better for low rpm/torque. Higher RPM engines prefer shorter primaries. A lot of videos are made by keyboard physicists who haven't got a clue. Check out NHRA Stockers that generally don't go much over 7000 RPM. They use long primaries...
  16. MAD IRISHMAN

    Oil pump shaft drama

    For years I never used the lock washer on the pump shaft on my engines. I just always "finessed" the shaft down the distributor hole into the pump with a telescoping magnet. Once you have the shaft in the hex at the pump you just laterally slide the magnet off to the side. Once you put the...
  17. MAD IRISHMAN

    New parts from former racing endeavors for Ford 289/302/351W

    1 set of New Comp Ultra Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms for SBF 3/8” stud 1.6 ratio - $300.00 Part # 19043 - 16 1 set of New PAC Conical Valve Springs - $275.00 Part # 1427-16 Vintage CSI Water Pump replacement motor with rebuild kit. New never used - $75.00. Part #s Motor- 60026-2 Rebuild Kit -...
  18. MAD IRISHMAN

    Problems getting response from CJ Pony Parts

    Customer service these days is a joke. Very few companies especially, mega corporations, could give a s*#t about it. That is until their business takes a dump in profit from a bad economy or their own arrogance. THEN they just can't help you enough. That is until the bank accounts get well...
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