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Post by 69Rebel on Apr 11, 2021 16:16:07 GMT -8
So I'm building this Ford engine. Naturally, I want maximum power for minimum cash. Think these cylinders will clean up with just a hone? Do I need to replace the rings? What cam should I run? Does anyone make stainless headers for this application? I think 300hp will be enough, but 400 would be nice. How much will that cost? My budget is $200, that's all I could save up on my paper route. But really, this is a 8N flathead four out of my forklift. Parts are cheap enough to make a happy camper out of the cheapest gAyMCer. And I do need maximum power for loading lawnchairs and coolers into the trunk of my AMC. I do have to go on YTU and figger out how to R&R the liners.
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Post by landbarge on Apr 12, 2021 4:11:27 GMT -8
That's defintely a farna specialty. just be sure he bring his piston router in case.And a must have is a consultation with trader. He'll do all the cypherin'
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Post by javtwotone on Apr 12, 2021 5:03:48 GMT -8
Sometimes I drive a forklift at work. It runs on propane. It says Toyota on it. Does that help?
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Post by Captain Awesome on Apr 12, 2021 8:43:46 GMT -8
Time for a 258 with 4.0 head swap.
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Post by spud on Apr 12, 2021 9:07:25 GMT -8
If you run a dingleball hone through it you would probably be surprised at how good it would look. Who cares if it smokes a little.
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Post by 69Rebel on Apr 12, 2021 9:07:37 GMT -8
Now we're talkin'!
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Post by 69Rebel on Apr 12, 2021 9:09:10 GMT -8
If you run a dingleball hone through it you would probably be surprised at how good it would look. Who cares if it smokes a little. I'm more than a little tempted. All of the valve seats and faces look good, it was just stuck from sitting. It might operate 100 hours a year, max.
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Post by spud on Apr 12, 2021 10:00:08 GMT -8
I wouldnt be tempted i would just do it. If theres anything seriously wrong it would highlight it and hide the superficial.
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Post by sc397 on Apr 12, 2021 12:31:23 GMT -8
I would hand sand it with 80 grit first. Saves wear on the hone.
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Post by Captain Awesome on Apr 12, 2021 13:40:16 GMT -8
I did that (sanded) to a Chebby once. Turned out pretty nice.
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Post by Captain Awesome on Apr 12, 2021 16:00:09 GMT -8
So yeah, Rebbie. It's an inline, ya don't have to get very pickie, as long as the pistons can move up and down, it's good to go. Smokes? a little thicker "Earl"
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Post by 69Rebel on Apr 12, 2021 18:42:42 GMT -8
So much for my idea of sleeves and custom pistons and max effort cam. May as well re-use the old rings while I'm at it, and skip the gaskets and just use Right Stuff. Hopefully I don't have too much trouble with the dipstick tube. If it smokes or rattles, I'll just add some MMO.
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Post by Captain Awesome on Apr 12, 2021 19:24:19 GMT -8
Now yer talkin'
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Post by javtwotone on Apr 13, 2021 3:53:58 GMT -8
WTF? I thought you were serious about having AMC demi-gods rebuild your engine over the internet. I post a quick reply to give you a taste of my vast fork lift knowledge, and it's ignored. But, as a true helpful forum poster who can't miss an opportunity to post complete nonsense, I went ahead and did the calculations for you, you ungrateful bastard. 8N engine power potential. 8N x pi x 4 (cyl) minus 1 (cyl) due to theoretical pumping losses equals 317.549 HP. I found a 1971 JC Whitney catalog showing ALL the parts you need in order to complete this project. You CAN, in theory, gain back some of the pumping losses by using gear earl (oil) in the crankcase as well as a small amount in the coolant. This easily has it topping your 400 HP dreams.
There you go. Will you appreciate all my efforts? NO. Will you again ignore my expert advise? PROBABLY. So, just go ahead and wipe it down with a used snot rag and slap it back together. See if I care!
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Post by sc397 on Apr 13, 2021 5:13:16 GMT -8
Wow you seem kinda Bitchy today.. You been taking my Whore Moan pills or something?
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