100_0845.JPG
1006 hits | 62.96 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
I did a little porting in the bowl area under the valves; this is the "before" shot
(Posted in: Engine)

100_0851.JPG
984 hits | 42.11 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
I cleaned up this mis-match in the casting in the intake ports..
(Posted in: Engine)

100_0852.JPG
952 hits | 43.46 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
the exhaust ports got a clean-up as well.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_0853.JPG
950 hits | 86.91 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
the slotted pedastals for the non-adjustable Ford rockers have been machined flat for screw-in studs and guide plates.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_0843.JPG
1066 hits | 89.37 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
the valve srping seats have been machined for heavier valve springs; teflon valve seals and bronze guides will be installed.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_1523.JPG
877 hits | 77.22 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
completed 393 Cleveland engine assembly, just out of the engine shop; I had it professionally built by Ron Walsh of Engine Machine, in Port Kells, BC.

{I'm glad I had an expert build it; I changed so many parts, the only thing stock was the block ...
(Posted in: Engine)

100_1561.JPG
1007 hits | 68.5 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
The old FMX transmission has been installed, ready to go into the car. I'll use this tranny until the C6 is ready
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2477.JPG
1342 hits | 85.78 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
I run this "open" element air cleaner for daily driving and at the track; it was a cheap Mr. Gasket chrome unit that I repainted Ford corporate blue and installed a spare decal I had from Dearborne Classics.
(Posted in: Engine)

hp camera pics 291.jpg
1021 hits | 60.7 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
I used an Edelbrock Performer 351-2V aluminum dual-plane intake manifold; I ground off the emblems and painted it Ford Corporate Blue, so it looks like the original manifold.
(Posted in: Engine)

hp camera pics 331.jpg
1119 hits | 78.35 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
I installed a Holley 'Street Avenger' 670 four barrel with vaccum secondaries and electric choke; I am dissapointed with this carb that was supposed to work "right out of the box"; it's stumbles badly just off idle.
(Posted in: Engine)

101_0029.JPG
1104 hits | 86.18 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
I haven't installed the A.C. pump and brackets yet. I was able to order NOS drive belts from my local Ford dealer; the lower pulley will get replaced with a 3-groove pulley for the A.C.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_1272.JPG
1060 hits | 77.06 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
bare block, ready to be hot-tanked at the machine shop.
Clevelands are small blocks, like a 302 or a windsor 351.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_0727.JPG
1601 hits | 84.07 KB | Posted: 3/31/09
Here is what I started with-a tired old 351 Cleveland 2 Bbl. The original "Q code" 351 Cleveland 4 Bbl/4 bolt is long gone, all I got was the original air cleaner and air conditioning pump.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_1268.JPG
960 hits | 67.46 KB | Posted: 4/3/09
8 tired old pistons and connecting rods; the bearings are so worn, copper is showing through!

these will get shelved for a future project, I replaced them with SCAT I-beam connecting rods and PROBE forged pistons to match the stroker crank.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2541.JPG
1027 hits | 74.55 KB | Posted: 5/3/09
this is the casting and date code of the block;
"D2AE-CA" means this is a 1971-74 Cobra Jet block (but it only had 2 bolt main caps)
"2K7" means this block was cast in 1972 November 7th.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2536.JPG
1010 hits | 77.56 KB | Posted: 5/3/09
I had to replace the stock Ford starter with this Powermaster 'supertorq' starter; when the engine was hot, it had so much compression, the stock starter couldn't turn it over fast enough to fire! I replaced the battery at the same time.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2543.JPG
938 hits | 72.66 KB | Posted: 5/3/09
you can rotate the body of this Power Master starter to clear headers or steering components, which came in handy to clear this pitman arm; I had to install that little 12 guage jumper wire between the two terminals.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2545.JPG
1006 hits | 74.03 KB | Posted: 5/3/09
new battery is installed; its a BXT 24 F with 600 cold cranking amps; engine starts very easily now, even when hot
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2546.JPG
927 hits | 71.61 KB | Posted: 5/3/09
I wrapped the starter electical lead with hi-temp insulation, so it doesn't get "baked" by the exhaust manifold.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2616.JPG
1177 hits | 91.95 KB | Posted: 5/7/09
original Ford power steering pump
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2614.JPG
1785 hits | 69.85 KB | Posted: 5/7/09
Motorcraft BXT 24F battery; $117CAD @ my local Ford dealer.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2618.JPG
980 hits | 61.95 KB | Posted: 5/10/09
swapping alternators; I had a good used spare Motorcraft 60 amp alternator so I retired the Autolite due to not charging anymore.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2631.JPG
933 hits | 53.68 KB | Posted: 5/10/09
I replaced the voltage regulator too, while I was replacing the alternator
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2643.JPG
1308 hits | 83.46 KB | Posted: 5/10/09
Motorcraft 60 amp alternator
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2644.JPG
1108 hits | 84.02 KB | Posted: 5/10/09
this is the original air cleaner cover
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2646.JPG
932 hits | 71.32 KB | Posted: 5/10/09
I scraped off the old decal, then polished the chrome plating before installing a new decal
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2647.JPG
909 hits | 71.58 KB | Posted: 5/10/09
new decal installed; (I got the decal from Dearborne Classics)
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2910.JPG
1644 hits | 86.15 KB | Posted: 7/26/09
Holley 670 "Street Avenger" carb; I used a 1/2" spacer so the air cleaner will clear the kick-down linkage.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2911.JPG
1010 hits | 70.58 KB | Posted: 7/27/09
I ran 68 main jets, a 5.5 power valve, 30cc accelerator pump, a pink cam in the #1 position and 72 secondary jets in the Holley carb, but it ALWAYS had this annoying stumble just off idle-I give up! {this carb would probably work fine on a milder en...
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2903.JPG
1056 hits | 80.26 KB | Posted: 7/27/09
Edelbrock "Performer 2V" dual-plane intake manifold
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2907.JPG
998 hits | 84.09 KB | Posted: 7/27/09
underside of the Holley carb
(Posted in: Engine)

100_2901.JPG
1018 hits | 94.46 KB | Posted: 7/27/09
Holley carb has been removed and I'm ready to re-install the new Demon carb; I installed a 1/4 insulator below the carb, trying to keep the fuel bowls from getting heat soaked.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3046.JPG
930 hits | 82.51 KB | Posted: 9/6/09
Pertronix Ignitor III ignition module has been installed; this new module has a built in rev-limiter {adjustable up to 9,000 rpm in 100 rpm increments} and multiple spark discharge capability.

This is just a stock Ford single point distributor tha...
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3028.JPG
973 hits | 77.62 KB | Posted: 9/6/09
this is the original 4 barrel/"Q" code air cleaner, with fresh paint and new decals after some sandblasting.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3032.JPG
939 hits | 85.48 KB | Posted: 9/6/09
original air cleaner re-installed.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3033.JPG
1090 hits | 85.05 KB | Posted: 9/6/09
original 4 barrel "Q" code air cleaner.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3041.JPG
1045 hits | 70.64 KB | Posted: 9/6/09
this is the Pertronix Ignitor module I had previously installed to replace the points & condensor set up; I'm going to replace it with Petronix new Ignitor III module, which has a built-in rev limiter.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3044.JPG
938 hits | 80.81 KB | Posted: 9/6/09
I used lighter springs to get the advance to come in sooner, and flipped the reluctor to get 20* of centrifugal advance, instead of 30*
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3034.JPG
984 hits | 91.98 KB | Posted: 9/6/09
it looks a lot like it did in 1973; but the A.C. compressor and hoses still need to be installed.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3029.JPG
835 hits | 67.49 KB | Posted: 9/8/09
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3030.JPG
880 hits | 60.71 KB | Posted: 9/8/09
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3062.JPG
5423 hits | 80.34 KB | Posted: 9/8/09
I made a radiator overflow tank out of a bottle of "NOS" energy drink. {must have an overflow tank for drag racing}
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3112.JPG
954 hits | 76.68 KB | Posted: 9/13/09
new Barry Grant Speed Demon 750 carb, with electric choke and vacuum secondaries; $455CAD at my local speed shop, Mopac.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3116.JPG
1004 hits | 89.03 KB | Posted: 9/13/09
old Holley has been removed and new carb installed.
(Posted in: Engine)

100_3113.JPG
946 hits | 80.98 KB | Posted: 9/13/09
I had to buy a new fuel feed line, a fuel pressure guage, an inline fuel filter and an Edelbrock spacer (which needed trimming)
(Posted in: Engine)