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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 chapter to learn more!
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"If you are trying to mix and match cranks and rods, this book will tell you if it can be done. If you are trying to find the correct casting number for a Boss 429 distributor, this book will have it listed. What we really find appealing about the book is that, not only is it a perfect resource for those interested in factory 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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How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford This 144 page book guides you step by step through a rebuild, including: planning, disassembly and inspection, choosing the right parts, machine work, assembling your engine, first firing and break-in. It also gives you helpful hints and tips on performance upgrades, including cams, heads, ignition, induction, and more. It also points out problem areas to watch for, professional builder tips, jobs that need special care or special tools, and more. Includes 495 color photos and covers the Ford 289, 302, 351W, 351C, 351M and 400.
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The Step by Step Guide to 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 head guides, so you can choose exactly the right parts for your project.
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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 powerplants 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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