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- My Car
- 73 Mustang Convertible
Born an I-6, spent the teenage, 20 and 30 years as a 302, but at 40 will reach full potential as a 351C.
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After sitting on my parts/machined block/heads for 2+ years, I have begun my motor build-
71 351 Boss to stock specs to be replace 302 in my 73 Convertible.
My frustration has been
1. Lack of "COMPLETE PARTS LIST" which would not only provide the "enthusiast" with a starting point for the budget, but would also identify parts which will inevitably get misplaced along the way. And by complete I mean:
Bolt- 1/2-13" Thread, 6" Length, 7/16" Hex Head, BLACK
Washer, Flat- 1/2" ID 1 1.4" OD .0625" TH Zinc
2. A truly complete step by step guide-
EXACT Tools Required for the step.
EXACT Parts/Qyt Required for the step.
Torque
3. Manufacturer guidance.
If/when you use FELPRO parts, Holley, Edelbrock, and any other BOLT ON, the instruction set is severely lacking in intelligence and expertise. For example, if one looks up the best way to install the rear bearing seal, or the oil pan gasket, you will get a myriad of tips/do's/don't, most of which begin with "DON'T FOLLOW MANUFACTURE INSTRUCTIONS".
To this day, it amazes me how companies like PERMATEX and LOCTITE do not have a STEP BY STEP guide as to which products to use at what step in our engine builds, and the proper way to apply them.
So, I will be asking the help of the people here I trust....and regardless of their advice, I will screw it up on my own.
Thank you in advance!!!
After sitting on my parts/machined block/heads for 2+ years, I have begun my motor build-
71 351 Boss to stock specs to be replace 302 in my 73 Convertible.
My frustration has been
1. Lack of "COMPLETE PARTS LIST" which would not only provide the "enthusiast" with a starting point for the budget, but would also identify parts which will inevitably get misplaced along the way. And by complete I mean:
Bolt- 1/2-13" Thread, 6" Length, 7/16" Hex Head, BLACK
Washer, Flat- 1/2" ID 1 1.4" OD .0625" TH Zinc
2. A truly complete step by step guide-
EXACT Tools Required for the step.
EXACT Parts/Qyt Required for the step.
Torque
3. Manufacturer guidance.
If/when you use FELPRO parts, Holley, Edelbrock, and any other BOLT ON, the instruction set is severely lacking in intelligence and expertise. For example, if one looks up the best way to install the rear bearing seal, or the oil pan gasket, you will get a myriad of tips/do's/don't, most of which begin with "DON'T FOLLOW MANUFACTURE INSTRUCTIONS".
To this day, it amazes me how companies like PERMATEX and LOCTITE do not have a STEP BY STEP guide as to which products to use at what step in our engine builds, and the proper way to apply them.
So, I will be asking the help of the people here I trust....and regardless of their advice, I will screw it up on my own.
Thank you in advance!!!
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