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I have used Dave's "swinging" metric wrenches that can go either way and hate them... Sorry Dave.::thumb::

Good info ebstang, just re-read the entire post from beginning to end and actually learned a few things. That is difficult to do as I get older, but it does happen... I would also like to apologize to 4x4 for taking over his original post, I was just looking for thermostat information for our...

As some of you may know I have inquired here regarding a few special issues/quirks of the 351C 4V. And this is in regard to a very stock rebuild not to exceed about 5700 rpm. This is what I believe I now understand: 1. Front cam bearing should have no more than a .003-.005 setback from the...

lollerz Thanks for the direct and to the point answer...

I am such a geek for the B/RB mopars. Every time you post a picture of the motor I just drool. And I would like to mention that I really appreciate all the information I have received and learned on this forum, and have also noticed that a bunch of ford guys are not snobby about having us...

So, in summary, the right thing to do is run a Cleveland specific thermostat and there are no issues? The block off device is needed if you divert from the stock setup? :chin:

Thanks John, I don't think I need one, but wanted to be sure it was correct and didn't really know how difficult they are to remove. The only reason I considered removing it was I didn't want it to get lost or damaged during the hot tank, but since it is still there I wanted to be sure it was...

We are rebuilding a 351C and it appears that the restrictor hat is permanently attached to the engine block. When we tore the engine down I was aware of the removable hat, but noticed that what looks like the restrictor hat would not come out of the block. The block has now been hot tanked and...

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Bad news, or good news for my bank account! The 72 Roadrunner was sold a few weeks ago. It's probably a good thing that I didn't drive past it every day. My driveway is already full (nothing classic though) and I didn't need to explain the expenditure to the Mrs...:whistling:

It looks like it will be a twin of this engine and am really envious, but not envious of the tuning on the six pack that will be inevitable... I was going to run buy there during lunch today, but wasn't feeling too good. I am going to attempt to get some pictures tomorrow, stay tuned... Hope it...

Now you've done it, I am going to have to go buy that 72 with the 510 Stroker I told you about... Dang it!!!

I really like the stripe that is added in Eric's inspiration picture, but it is his car and he can do what he wants. Besides, he is a paint and body man and can probably change it over a long weekend. Just my 2 cents....::thumb::

Good evening everyone, Since my original question regarding stock valve springs was answered and not thinking that 40 year old springs should be replaced anyway, I have realized that yes, we need to replace all of the springs. My later follow up question regarding stock spring rates got a...

The book I have is the one that has been recommended by several members by Tom Monroe.

Thanks Paul, I think that we are going to leave it as is to keep from pissing off the machine shop. We already had to return the wrong pistons and the wrong camshaft to his supplier. And since he is a well respected local (and older guy) machinist I would rather just leave it alone. The rebuild...

Thanks, I was hoping for a simple solution. By the way, how do I get an Air Force insignia to the side like you have. I served from 1980 until 1987. Worked in F-4E's and F-111F models in California and England.

Ok, so we didn't get to the machine shop quick enough to make sure that the front cam bearing was installed to the correct clearance. When asked, the machinist said that "there is a groove in the block and that's where it goes". It is my belief that he is just aggravated at us and didn't want...

I was going to have the machine shop install the cam bearings. Looks like we may need to make sure that they are not installed too far.

Are there any other little nuggets like this I need to know before putting the bottom end together?