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Gaskets & Fasteners
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Here’s an area which is not thought about enough when building an engine. What you want from a
gasket is reliability. Gaskets do not necessarily fail on their own, but many times because of the
condition of casting surfaces. A warped block, cylinder head, manifold, timing cover or water pump
will contribute to gasket failure. Deck surfaces must be checked for trueness before assembly
begins. Always specify the right gasket or seal for the job.
Fel-Pro offers gaskets for specific duties. For example, a standard head gasket works fine for
naturally aspirated engines. Fel-Pro’s Loc Wire head gasket is the ticket for supercharged and
turbocharged applications. We suggest Fel-Pro gaskets because of the company’s extraordinary
attention to quality and abundant applications for Ford V-8s. When shopping for head gaskets,
keep cylinder bore size and water passage compatibility in mind. Valve cover and oil pan gaskets
have improved so much that oil leakage just isn’t a given anymore. Opt for steel reinforced rubber
composition gaskets for your Ford. They will cost more. However, so does oil leakage.
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Intake manifold gasket installation warrants a reminder. Manifold end gaskets, especially with
221/260/289/302/351W engines, tend to pop out from crankcase pressure. Throw the end gaskets
away and opt for a large bead of silicone gasket sealer on the block at each end of the manifold,
then seat the manifold. When the silicone cures, it will expand and provide a tight seal. This will
keep oil inside and out of the timing chain cover pockets on top.
Gasket makers offer a greater variety of self-sealing gaskets that don’t require sealer, such as Fel-
Pro’s Printoseal, which not only self-seals, but doesn’t stick when it’s time for disassembly. When
using silicone sealer, be sparing in your use. Many use too much, which can lead to having sealer
in places where it isn’t wanted, such as oil galleries and pick-up screens. A thin film of silicone
sealer around water passages is all it takes with standard gaskets. Give the sealer time to cure
before using the engine.
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Main seals, fore and aft, mandate extra care. The front main seal should get a thin film of silicone
sealer around its outside perimeter before installation. This ensures a good fit between the seal
and the timing chain cover. Rear main seals need good lubrication before crankshaft installation.
Non-synthetic, 30w engine oil is the best answer there.
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Fasteners
Engine fasteners remain an area of great debate and often confusion for enthusiasts. The truth is,
fasteners aren’t treated with the respect they deserve, nor is enough known about them.
During the research and development of this book, we spoke with the people at American Racing
Products (ARP), maker of the best engine fasteners in the world. ARP uses high quality aircraft
grade alloys in its engine fastening hardware. Any failure is unacceptable. This means you can
expect aircraft grade 8740 steel alloy. It is expensive, but worth the cost difference when you
consider the price of catastrophic engine failure. Contact ARP at 800/826-3045.
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Stroker Kit Sources
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In recent years, the quickest way to horsepower and torque has been via the stroker kits which
have become common in the 1990s. With the right stroker kit, you can take a small-block and give it
the authority of a big-block without weight gain. A 302 can be stroked to more than 350ci.The 351W
and 351C can be stroked to more than 450ci. Here’s what’s available:
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Stroker Kit Sources
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Coast High Performance
1650 W. 228th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
310/794-2977
310/794-2970 FAX
www.coasthigh.com
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Ford Motorsport SVO
44050 N. Groesbeck Hwy.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Ford Performance Solutions
1004 Orangefair Lane
Anaheim, CA 92801
714/773-9027
714/773-4178 FAX
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Nowak Racing Engines
249 E. Emerson Ave., Unit F
Orange, CA 92665
714/282-7996
714/637-0425 FAX
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Powered By Ford
1516 S. Division St.
Orlando, FL 32805
407/843-3673
407/841-7223 FAX
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Speed-O-Motive
12061 E. Slauson Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562/945-2758
562/698-5210 FAX
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High Performance Ford Engine
Parts Interchange
by George Reid
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First-ever book about Ford parts interchange
Covers the entire range of Ford engines from
221-CID to 460-CID
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This is one of the best books ever written about Ford engines.
Covering both big- and small-block Ford V-8 engines, this
first-ever book on the subject provides indispensable information
to the Ford enthusiast. Included are high performance factory
parts, interchangeability between Ford Windsor and Cleveland
engines, extensive coverage of the 302 and 351 series as well as
the 352, 390, 406, 427, 428, 429, and 460 big block engines,
factory casting numbers, etc. Read the sample pages from each
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"If you are trying to mix and match cranks and rods, this book
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correct restorations, but it is equally as useful for the
performance oriented engine builder. Each chapter points out
building tips, such as how to improve a Cleveland's oiling
system, or what heads will yield the best horsepower gains. As
with all SA Design books, this one is filled with pages of detailed
photographs and diagrams. This book will prove to be a
priceless resource, as many of the original Ford V-8 parts
become harder and harder to come by." -- FORDMUSCLE
webmagazine, February, 2000
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Small Block Fords
Chap. 1 - Small Block Ford
Chap. 2 - Cylinder Block
Chap. 3 - Crankshaft & Rods
Chap. 4 - Oiling System
Chap. 5 - Cylinder Heads
Chap. 6 - Intake System
Chap. 7 - Ignition System
Chap. 8 - Exhaust Manifolds
Chap. 9 - Cooling System
Big Block Fords
Chap. 10 - Big Blocks
Chap. 11- Cylinder Block
Chap. 12 - Crankshaft & Rods
Chap. 13 - Oiling System
Chap. 14 - Cylinder Head
Chap. 15 - Intake System
Chap. 16 - Ignition System
Chap. 17 - Exhaust Manifolds
Chap. 18 - Cooling System
All Ford Engines
Chap. 19 - Gaskets
Chap. 20 - Engine Math
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This 144 page book guides you step by step through
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The Step by Step Guide to Engine Blueprinting
Practical methods for racing and rebuilding, selecting and
preparing parts, and how to buy machine shop work. This
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engine preparation for street or racing! Engine Blueprinting
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How to Build Big-Inch Ford Small Blocks
By increasing the bore and stroke of your current
engine, you can add those cubic inches without the
hassle of switching to a big block. George Reid
thoroughly explains the building of a small block Ford
stroker, paying special attention to the effect that
increasing the bore and stroke have on the engine as a
whole. Also included is a complete guide to factory head
and block castings, as well as aftermarket block and
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How to Build Max Performance Ford V-8s on a Budget
This book addresses high-performance V-8 engines
such as the 289, 302, 351ci small-blocks found in
Mustangs, as well as the FE series of big-blocks.
Emphasis throughout is a budget approach to building
high performance power plants through the use of
over-the-counter factory components and selected
aftermarket pieces. Includes realistic, low-cost formulas
for building serious horsepower in Ford V-8 engines.
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