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I am in search of a 351c front timing cover, in good useable condition. let me know what you got! thanks

Hey people, before I put the new motor in my car I remember the old powersteering box leaking pretty bad where the rag joint connects to the steering box area. I was really considering dumping the power steering and going to manual. The car will be primarily be more strip than street anyways. My...

I assembled my 351c short block yesterday and noticed I had some tight bearing clearances in the con. Rod area. It is recommended to have .010 - .020 but I can't even fit a .010 in there. How do u open a clearance? I had the rods reconditioned before installation. Anyone?

While looking at some of my parts, I noticed a little chip on the side of one of my pistons. Does it need to be replaced? What do u guys think. On the picture, the chip is on the bottom right.

Yesterday i got my block and rods etc. back from the machine shop, they did all the work including hone,bore, and install cam bearings. I began to install the motor this morning and everything went smooth as can be. Did the rods, pistons, crank, bearings etc. when i went to install my camshaft i...

Hey guys i have another question for you guys. i just got my custom grind cam finally that ive been waiting for a month now. i need to now buy some new lifters, the question is which one? Rhoads, Crower, Comp, etc. what lifters have u had luck with and not so much? im going to run adjustable...

I have a question for all you guys that have engine building experience before. I took my motor out and put it on a stand to build up. I havent touched it in a while, and I'm wondering if I should be concerned about my rings drying up. There r currently no heads on the block as well as no oil...

Im stuck on choosing a head for my build. I visited my local machine shop and due to the fact i want to bracket race my car, 2V heads are a NO! He was suggesting anything with closed chambers. after researching i was wondering if i should use the aussie 2v or the 4v closed chamber head. are...

Im on the last step of my engine build and im left to do the heads. im replacing the stock multi piece valves with some stainless steel ones. my question is what valve sizes do you guys use? should i stay with stock sizes or go bigger?? thanks also my machine shop guy is doing a 3 angle valve job.

Hi there form salt lake Utah! I got my 73 mach 1 when i was just 11 years old. i still currently own the car being 17 now. It has a 351C, aluminum intake, carb, headers, custom out the side exhaust, c6 with 2500 stall, shift kit, and a ford 9 inch with 3:89 gears with a spool. It is a blast to...