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HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Ford Performance Parts 3V manifold (PN M-9424-463V) is a composite design that works well with forced induction. It has a port for mounting a MAP sensor (used with some forced induction and speed density computers). It works with stock or Ford Performance and aftermarket throttle bodies. HOW TO INSPECT A FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE The electromagnet is placed on the block, which is sprinkled with fi ne iron powder. After that, the magnet is activated. Step 2: The iron powder collects to indicate the location of cracks. In this case, the crack is located inside the port and needs stitching (see Chapter 6).Step 3:
SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR THE FORD INLINE 6 ENGINE PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR THE FORD INLINE 6 ENGINE. When an owner decides to keep the Ford 6-cylinder engine, the next decision is whether to keep it stock or upgrade for better drivability and performance. If a part needs to be replaced, sometimes it might not cost any more to upgrade than it would to replace with new, stockparts.
HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Ford Performance Parts 3V manifold (PN M-9424-463V) is a composite design that works well with forced induction. It has a port for mounting a MAP sensor (used with some forced induction and speed density computers). It works with stock or Ford Performance and aftermarket throttle bodies. HOW TO INSPECT A FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE The electromagnet is placed on the block, which is sprinkled with fi ne iron powder. After that, the magnet is activated. Step 2: The iron powder collects to indicate the location of cracks. In this case, the crack is located inside the port and needs stitching (see Chapter 6).Step 3:
SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. HOW TO EASILY IDENTIFY FORD BIG BLOCK CYLINDER HEADS The real beauty of Ford big-block heads is easy identification and broad selection in each engine family. FE Series. A big plus for FE big-block buffs is a plethora of factory head castings, with the added bonus of OEM-style head castings from Blue Thunder, Robert Pond, Bear Block Motors, Survival Motorsports, and Edelbrock that give an FE build a stock demeanor without revealing what’s inside. SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, HOW TO STARTUP YOUR FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE AFTER A REBUILD Step 1: The line to the oil pressure gauge is inserted into the back of the block. A little bit of PTFE tape helps to prevent leaks. Step 2: The second hole is plugged off, unless you intend to go racing and want to monitor oil temperature. Use a little PTFE tape to help seal the threads. Step 3: SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Step-01: Inspect the Block. Last-minute detailing is done on the block mating surfaces. A razor blade is used to debunk deck surfaces contaminated with paint and rust. Close inspection of the coolant and oil passages is good measure prior to assembly. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD THE SMALL-BLOCK FORD. FORD AOD TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION AND SWAPPING GUIDE BY The most common transmission swap with older Fords is from a C4, C6, or FMX to an AOD or manual 5-speed. The focus here is putting a Ford AOD into a classic Mustang and other vintage Ford applications, which are the more common swaps. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the FORD SMALL-BLOCK ENGINE INTERCHANGE GUIDE: COOLING SYSTEM When you’re planning an engine build, plan for improved coolant flow via a high-flow water pump. Here are two examples of small-block Ford water pumps. On the left is a right-hand inlet water pump for the 221/260/289/302 prior to 1970. On the right is the smaller reverserotation water pump for 1994+ 5.0L High Output, which alsocalls for the
SMALL-BLOCK FORD BUILD: CHOOSING CAMSHAFTS Small-Block Ford Build: Choosing Camshafts. The camshaft and valvetrain directly determine not only an engine’s personality, but also how reliably an engine will perform throughout its service life. When it comes to camshafts, there are probably more misconceptions than there are facts. We’re here to dissolve most of the myths andget you
FORD COYOTE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GUIDE Coyote’s cooling system focuses close attention to exhaust valve cooling as well as other high-heat areas of the engine. Ford calls this “cross-flow” cooling, which is different from the conventional cooling for which the 4.6L and 5.4L Modular engines areknown.
DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDESEE MORE ON DIYFORD.COM FORD AXLE PART NUMBERS: THE COMPLETE LIST The C-washers for axle retention are 4N237, axle brackets are 4A263, and even the differential bearing shims are 4A451. Another set of basic numbers is reserved for body components and yet another set for service tools, but we are focused on the axle and driveshaft for the purposes of this book. The 1999 model year and on follows asingle-digit
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Step-01: Inspect the Block. Last-minute detailing is done on the block mating surfaces. A razor blade is used to debunk deck surfaces contaminated with paint and rust. Close inspection of the coolant and oil passages is good measure prior to assembly. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD THE SMALL-BLOCK FORD. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The 427, aside from the obvious cubic-inch advantage, has a stronger, better-lubricated block born of racing necessity. It was through Ford’s desire to win that the 427 was conceived at all. The 427 has the 390 and 406’s 3.78-inch stroke with a huge 4.23-inch bore. But it is not the same block by any means. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE ROTATING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGE GUIDE Once you begin to understand the workings of the FE-series big-blocks, it becomes easier to match the right components for mighty impressive performance. The beauty of the FE is its interchangability and simple dimensions throughout. All FE crankshafts have 2.7488-inch main and 2.4384-inch rod journals. This makes crank swapping a breeze. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE CARBURETION GUIDE CFM Requirement = (Engine Displacement x Maximum RPM) ÷ 3,436. For example: 351 ci x 6,500 rpm ÷ 3,456 = 660 cfm. Most high-performance street Clevelands need no more than a 650-cfm 4-barrel carburetor. It is when you get into high RPM and greater displacement that you 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE INDUCTION GUIDE: INTAKE MANIFOLD 351 Cleveland Engine Induction Guide: Intake Manifold. Intake manifold selection depends on how you intend to build and use your Cleveland. Street engines operating between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm generally call for a dual-plane intake manifold, which offers longer intake runners that enhance lowto mid-range torque. Classic dual plane manifolds DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDESEE MORE ON DIYFORD.COM FORD AXLE PART NUMBERS: THE COMPLETE LIST The C-washers for axle retention are 4N237, axle brackets are 4A263, and even the differential bearing shims are 4A451. Another set of basic numbers is reserved for body components and yet another set for service tools, but we are focused on the axle and driveshaft for the purposes of this book. The 1999 model year and on follows asingle-digit
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Step-01: Inspect the Block. Last-minute detailing is done on the block mating surfaces. A razor blade is used to debunk deck surfaces contaminated with paint and rust. Close inspection of the coolant and oil passages is good measure prior to assembly. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD THE SMALL-BLOCK FORD. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The 427, aside from the obvious cubic-inch advantage, has a stronger, better-lubricated block born of racing necessity. It was through Ford’s desire to win that the 427 was conceived at all. The 427 has the 390 and 406’s 3.78-inch stroke with a huge 4.23-inch bore. But it is not the same block by any means. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE ROTATING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGE GUIDE Once you begin to understand the workings of the FE-series big-blocks, it becomes easier to match the right components for mighty impressive performance. The beauty of the FE is its interchangability and simple dimensions throughout. All FE crankshafts have 2.7488-inch main and 2.4384-inch rod journals. This makes crank swapping a breeze. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE CARBURETION GUIDE CFM Requirement = (Engine Displacement x Maximum RPM) ÷ 3,436. For example: 351 ci x 6,500 rpm ÷ 3,456 = 660 cfm. Most high-performance street Clevelands need no more than a 650-cfm 4-barrel carburetor. It is when you get into high RPM and greater displacement that you 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE INDUCTION GUIDE: INTAKE MANIFOLD 351 Cleveland Engine Induction Guide: Intake Manifold. Intake manifold selection depends on how you intend to build and use your Cleveland. Street engines operating between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm generally call for a dual-plane intake manifold, which offers longer intake runners that enhance lowto mid-range torque. Classic dual plane manifolds HOW TO EASILY IDENTIFY FORD BIG BLOCK CYLINDER HEADS The real beauty of Ford big-block heads is easy identification and broad selection in each engine family. FE Series. A big plus for FE big-block buffs is a plethora of factory head castings, with the added bonus of OEM-style head castings from Blue Thunder, Robert Pond, Bear Block Motors, Survival Motorsports, and Edelbrock that give an FE build a stock demeanor without revealing what’s inside. EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONS Everything You Want to Know About Ford C4 and C6 Transmissions. Ford had a fundamental challenge to its direction and future in the late 1950s—how to shed a stodgy image and dated technology. This effort began with a new generation of skirted-block FE-series V-8 engines in 1958. In 1960, Ford introduced its lightweight-iron Falcon and Comet FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Ford Performance Parts 3V manifold (PN M-9424-463V) is a composite design that works well with forced induction. It has a port for mounting a MAP sensor (used with some forced induction and speed density computers). It works with stock or Ford Performance and aftermarket throttle bodies. HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD FE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLDS: ULTIMATE GUIDE BY DIY FORD Ford FE intake manifolds are unique to this engine family, and instantly recognizable when compared to any other engine’s parts. One third of the valve cover extends over the intake casting, and the pushrods run through cast or machined passages in the manifold. The FE manifolds are comparatively wide and heavy, and have numerous machined 4.6L & 5.4L FORD REBUILD CHEAT SHEET: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Building a 4.6L Modular V-8 costs $4,500 to $15,000, depending on your performance goals. Count on spending a minimum of $1,500 in machining costs. Expect to spend a minimum of $2,500 in “soft” parts, such as pistons, rings, bear ings, gaskets, seals, timing components, oil pump, and valvesprings. SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS GUIDE FOR FORD FE ENGINES Cam Thrust Plate and End Play. A cast-iron thrust plate that is surface ground on both sides retains the FE camshaft. A pair of 7/16-14 fasteners secures this plate to the block. On original engines, these fasteners are Phillips-head or a button-head, hex-drive-type screws. HOW TO BUILD A 500 HORSEPOWER FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE Trick Flow decided to build a great street/strip 351C stroker (383 ci) with 3.750 inches of stroke and 4.030-inch bores. Engine builder Ron Greczanick was enlisted by Trick Flow to build this Cleveland with more than 500 hp. Truly remarkable is the power this engine makes on pump gas and 9.65:1 compression:524 hp at 6,000 rpm and 480 ft-lbs of DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDESEE MORE ON DIYFORD.COM FORD AXLE PART NUMBERS: THE COMPLETE LIST The C-washers for axle retention are 4N237, axle brackets are 4A263, and even the differential bearing shims are 4A451. Another set of basic numbers is reserved for body components and yet another set for service tools, but we are focused on the axle and driveshaft for the purposes of this book. The 1999 model year and on follows asingle-digit
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Step-01: Inspect the Block. Last-minute detailing is done on the block mating surfaces. A razor blade is used to debunk deck surfaces contaminated with paint and rust. Close inspection of the coolant and oil passages is good measure prior to assembly. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD THE SMALL-BLOCK FORD. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The 427, aside from the obvious cubic-inch advantage, has a stronger, better-lubricated block born of racing necessity. It was through Ford’s desire to win that the 427 was conceived at all. The 427 has the 390 and 406’s 3.78-inch stroke with a huge 4.23-inch bore. But it is not the same block by any means. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE ROTATING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGE GUIDE Once you begin to understand the workings of the FE-series big-blocks, it becomes easier to match the right components for mighty impressive performance. The beauty of the FE is its interchangability and simple dimensions throughout. All FE crankshafts have 2.7488-inch main and 2.4384-inch rod journals. This makes crank swapping a breeze. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE CARBURETION GUIDE CFM Requirement = (Engine Displacement x Maximum RPM) ÷ 3,436. For example: 351 ci x 6,500 rpm ÷ 3,456 = 660 cfm. Most high-performance street Clevelands need no more than a 650-cfm 4-barrel carburetor. It is when you get into high RPM and greater displacement that you 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE INDUCTION GUIDE: INTAKE MANIFOLD 351 Cleveland Engine Induction Guide: Intake Manifold. Intake manifold selection depends on how you intend to build and use your Cleveland. Street engines operating between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm generally call for a dual-plane intake manifold, which offers longer intake runners that enhance lowto mid-range torque. Classic dual plane manifolds DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDESEE MORE ON DIYFORD.COM FORD AXLE PART NUMBERS: THE COMPLETE LIST The C-washers for axle retention are 4N237, axle brackets are 4A263, and even the differential bearing shims are 4A451. Another set of basic numbers is reserved for body components and yet another set for service tools, but we are focused on the axle and driveshaft for the purposes of this book. The 1999 model year and on follows asingle-digit
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Step-01: Inspect the Block. Last-minute detailing is done on the block mating surfaces. A razor blade is used to debunk deck surfaces contaminated with paint and rust. Close inspection of the coolant and oil passages is good measure prior to assembly. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD THE SMALL-BLOCK FORD. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The 427, aside from the obvious cubic-inch advantage, has a stronger, better-lubricated block born of racing necessity. It was through Ford’s desire to win that the 427 was conceived at all. The 427 has the 390 and 406’s 3.78-inch stroke with a huge 4.23-inch bore. But it is not the same block by any means. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE ROTATING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGE GUIDE Once you begin to understand the workings of the FE-series big-blocks, it becomes easier to match the right components for mighty impressive performance. The beauty of the FE is its interchangability and simple dimensions throughout. All FE crankshafts have 2.7488-inch main and 2.4384-inch rod journals. This makes crank swapping a breeze. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE CARBURETION GUIDE CFM Requirement = (Engine Displacement x Maximum RPM) ÷ 3,436. For example: 351 ci x 6,500 rpm ÷ 3,456 = 660 cfm. Most high-performance street Clevelands need no more than a 650-cfm 4-barrel carburetor. It is when you get into high RPM and greater displacement that you 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE INDUCTION GUIDE: INTAKE MANIFOLD 351 Cleveland Engine Induction Guide: Intake Manifold. Intake manifold selection depends on how you intend to build and use your Cleveland. Street engines operating between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm generally call for a dual-plane intake manifold, which offers longer intake runners that enhance lowto mid-range torque. Classic dual plane manifolds HOW TO EASILY IDENTIFY FORD BIG BLOCK CYLINDER HEADS The real beauty of Ford big-block heads is easy identification and broad selection in each engine family. FE Series. A big plus for FE big-block buffs is a plethora of factory head castings, with the added bonus of OEM-style head castings from Blue Thunder, Robert Pond, Bear Block Motors, Survival Motorsports, and Edelbrock that give an FE build a stock demeanor without revealing what’s inside. EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONS Everything You Want to Know About Ford C4 and C6 Transmissions. Ford had a fundamental challenge to its direction and future in the late 1950s—how to shed a stodgy image and dated technology. This effort began with a new generation of skirted-block FE-series V-8 engines in 1958. In 1960, Ford introduced its lightweight-iron Falcon and Comet FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Ford Performance Parts 3V manifold (PN M-9424-463V) is a composite design that works well with forced induction. It has a port for mounting a MAP sensor (used with some forced induction and speed density computers). It works with stock or Ford Performance and aftermarket throttle bodies. HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD FE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLDS: ULTIMATE GUIDE BY DIY FORD Ford FE intake manifolds are unique to this engine family, and instantly recognizable when compared to any other engine’s parts. One third of the valve cover extends over the intake casting, and the pushrods run through cast or machined passages in the manifold. The FE manifolds are comparatively wide and heavy, and have numerous machined 4.6L & 5.4L FORD REBUILD CHEAT SHEET: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Building a 4.6L Modular V-8 costs $4,500 to $15,000, depending on your performance goals. Count on spending a minimum of $1,500 in machining costs. Expect to spend a minimum of $2,500 in “soft” parts, such as pistons, rings, bear ings, gaskets, seals, timing components, oil pump, and valvesprings. SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS GUIDE FOR FORD FE ENGINES Cam Thrust Plate and End Play. A cast-iron thrust plate that is surface ground on both sides retains the FE camshaft. A pair of 7/16-14 fasteners secures this plate to the block. On original engines, these fasteners are Phillips-head or a button-head, hex-drive-type screws. HOW TO BUILD A 500 HORSEPOWER FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE Trick Flow decided to build a great street/strip 351C stroker (383 ci) with 3.750 inches of stroke and 4.030-inch bores. Engine builder Ron Greczanick was enlisted by Trick Flow to build this Cleveland with more than 500 hp. Truly remarkable is the power this engine makes on pump gas and 9.65:1 compression:524 hp at 6,000 rpm and 480 ft-lbs of DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDESEE MORE ON DIYFORD.COM HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS How to Choose Ford FE Engine Factory Cylinder Heads- Build Max Performance for the 332, 352, 361, 390, 406, 410, 427, and 428 Engines and How to Stroke Your Engine FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The Ford big-block story centers around two primary engine families: the FE-series, and the 385-series engines. There is also the MEL-series big-block (Mercury- Edsel-Lincoln, displacing 383, 430, and 462 ci), which is not covered here because it is not a performanceengine.
SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Small-Block Ford Rebuild Guide: How to Assemble the Short Block - Covers 221, 260, 289, 302, Boss 302, 351W, 351C, 351M, and 400M SmallBlock Ford Engines.
FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD Ford 351 Cleveland Engine Ignition Guide: Timing- Covers Engine Building and Performance Updgrades to the 351C, 351M, 400M FordCleveland Engine.
FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE ROTATING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGE GUIDE 406/410/427/428. With these engines, there is a variety of crankshafts encompassing two stroke lengths: 3.784 and 3.984 inches. The 406 and 427 employ the shorter 3.78-inch stroke also common to the 390. CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The 428 Cobra Jet head is virtually the same casting as a 427 Medium-Riser in terms of valve and port size. Because the Cobra Jet head was intended mostly for compacts and intermediates like Mustang and Fairlane, exhaust port bolthole configuration is different, with horizontal bolt bolts as well as vertical due to shock-towerinterference.
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351 CLEVELAND ENGINE INDUCTION GUIDE: INTAKE MANIFOLD Intake manifold selection depends on how you intend to build and use your Cleveland. Dual-Plane. Street engines operating between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm generally call for a dual-plane intake manifold, which offers longer intake runners that enhance lowto mid-range torque. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDESEE MORE ON DIYFORD.COM HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS How to Choose Ford FE Engine Factory Cylinder Heads- Build Max Performance for the 332, 352, 361, 390, 406, 410, 427, and 428 Engines and How to Stroke Your Engine FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The Ford big-block story centers around two primary engine families: the FE-series, and the 385-series engines. There is also the MEL-series big-block (Mercury- Edsel-Lincoln, displacing 383, 430, and 462 ci), which is not covered here because it is not a performanceengine.
SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Small-Block Ford Rebuild Guide: How to Assemble the Short Block - Covers 221, 260, 289, 302, Boss 302, 351W, 351C, 351M, and 400M SmallBlock Ford Engines.
FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD Ford 351 Cleveland Engine Ignition Guide: Timing- Covers Engine Building and Performance Updgrades to the 351C, 351M, 400M FordCleveland Engine.
FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE ROTATING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGE GUIDE 406/410/427/428. With these engines, there is a variety of crankshafts encompassing two stroke lengths: 3.784 and 3.984 inches. The 406 and 427 employ the shorter 3.78-inch stroke also common to the 390. CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The 428 Cobra Jet head is virtually the same casting as a 427 Medium-Riser in terms of valve and port size. Because the Cobra Jet head was intended mostly for compacts and intermediates like Mustang and Fairlane, exhaust port bolthole configuration is different, with horizontal bolt bolts as well as vertical due to shock-towerinterference.
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351 CLEVELAND ENGINE INDUCTION GUIDE: INTAKE MANIFOLD Intake manifold selection depends on how you intend to build and use your Cleveland. Dual-Plane. Street engines operating between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm generally call for a dual-plane intake manifold, which offers longer intake runners that enhance lowto mid-range torque. HOW TO EASILY IDENTIFY FORD BIG BLOCK CYLINDER HEADS The real beauty of Ford big-block heads is easy identification and broad selection in each engine family. FE Series. A big plus for FE big-block buffs is a plethora of factory head castings, with the added bonus of OEM-style head castings from Blue Thunder, Robert Pond, Bear Block Motors, Survival Motorsports, and Edelbrock that give an FE build a stock demeanor without revealing what’s inside. FORD AXLE PART NUMBERS: THE COMPLETE LIST The third character is for the vehicle model code. For example, R3 is Mustang, H7 is F-Series Short Cab, L3 is F150/250. So a 2011 Mustang axle is part number BR3W-4001-KH. FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Even though modular engines were delivered with mass air intake systems, you don’t have to stick with Ford’s design. The aftermarket intake manufacturers have offered a wide selection of units for modular engines over the years, so you should find an air delivery system that fits the look and feel of your conversionproject.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS Ford Axle History and Identification: Ford Differentials- Ford Axle and Differential Rebuild Tips, Techniques, and Instructions for 8.8 and 9 Inch Differentials. Covers Disassembly, Assembly, and HIGH-PERFORMANCE Y-BLOCK ENGINE BUILD The current traditional hot rod movement has generated interest in the venerable Y-block V-8, and the aftermarket has supported it as well as the engine series it replaced, the flathead. Indeed, the manufacturers of speed equipment have developed new performance parts to meet the demand. It seems the old adage is true: “If you wait EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONS The 3-speed C4 Cruise-Omatic was introduced just in time for the 1964 model year. The 1964–1966 C4 was known as the Dual-Range Cruise-O-Matic due to its dual-range shift pattern, which included two driving ranges based on shifter position. SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE This is the 289/302 combustion chamber at 52 to 55 cc with 1.780/1.450-inch intake/exhaust valves. Early 289 engines (1963–1964) had 1.670/1.450-inch intake/exhaust valves like the 260. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Ford C4 and C6 Transmission Trouble Shooting Guide- Detailed Guides Covering Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions. Don’t miss to readstep-by-step guide!
FORD FE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLDS: ULTIMATE GUIDE BY DIY FORD Ford FE intake manifolds are unique to this engine family, and instantly recognizable when compared to any other engine’s parts. One third of the valve cover extends over the intake casting, and the pushrods run through cast or machined passages in the manifold. HOW TO BUILD A 500 HORSEPOWER FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE When Trick Flow engineers set out to design these heads, they wanted everything Ford heads didn’t have: exhaust ports raised .100 inch for better scavenging, cooling passages designed for both the Cleveland and Windsor small-blocks, better oil return fl ow, and right-sized intake ports somewhere between 2V and 4V for the perfect balance of low-RPM torque and high-RPM horsepower. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDESEE MORE ON DIYFORD.COM FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The 427, aside from the obvious cubic-inch advantage, has a stronger, better-lubricated block born of racing necessity. It was through Ford’s desire to win that the 427 was conceived at all. The 427 has the 390 and 406’s 3.78-inch stroke with a huge 4.23-inch bore. But it is not the same block by any means. SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Step-01: Inspect the Block. Last-minute detailing is done on the block mating surfaces. A razor blade is used to debunk deck surfaces contaminated with paint and rust. Close inspection of the coolant and oil passages is good measure prior to assembly. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD THE SMALL-BLOCK FORD. 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE INDUCTION GUIDE: INTAKE MANIFOLD 351 Cleveland Engine Induction Guide: Intake Manifold. Intake manifold selection depends on how you intend to build and use your Cleveland. Street engines operating between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm generally call for a dual-plane intake manifold, which offers longer intake runners that enhance lowto mid-range torque. Classic dual plane manifolds HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE ROTATING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGE GUIDE Once you begin to understand the workings of the FE-series big-blocks, it becomes easier to match the right components for mighty impressive performance. The beauty of the FE is its interchangability and simple dimensions throughout. All FE crankshafts have 2.7488-inch main and 2.4384-inch rod journals. This makes crank swapping a breeze. CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE CARBURETION GUIDE CFM Requirement = (Engine Displacement x Maximum RPM) ÷ 3,436. For example: 351 ci x 6,500 rpm ÷ 3,456 = 660 cfm. Most high-performance street Clevelands need no more than a 650-cfm 4-barrel carburetor. It is when you get into high RPM and greater displacement that you DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDESEE MORE ON DIYFORD.COM FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The 427, aside from the obvious cubic-inch advantage, has a stronger, better-lubricated block born of racing necessity. It was through Ford’s desire to win that the 427 was conceived at all. The 427 has the 390 and 406’s 3.78-inch stroke with a huge 4.23-inch bore. But it is not the same block by any means. SMALL-BLOCK FORD REBUILD GUIDE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SHORT Step-01: Inspect the Block. Last-minute detailing is done on the block mating surfaces. A razor blade is used to debunk deck surfaces contaminated with paint and rust. Close inspection of the coolant and oil passages is good measure prior to assembly. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO REBUILD THE SMALL-BLOCK FORD. 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE INDUCTION GUIDE: INTAKE MANIFOLD 351 Cleveland Engine Induction Guide: Intake Manifold. Intake manifold selection depends on how you intend to build and use your Cleveland. Street engines operating between 2,000 and 5,500 rpm generally call for a dual-plane intake manifold, which offers longer intake runners that enhance lowto mid-range torque. Classic dual plane manifolds HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE ROTATING ASSEMBLY INTERCHANGE GUIDE Once you begin to understand the workings of the FE-series big-blocks, it becomes easier to match the right components for mighty impressive performance. The beauty of the FE is its interchangability and simple dimensions throughout. All FE crankshafts have 2.7488-inch main and 2.4384-inch rod journals. This makes crank swapping a breeze. CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE CARBURETION GUIDE CFM Requirement = (Engine Displacement x Maximum RPM) ÷ 3,436. For example: 351 ci x 6,500 rpm ÷ 3,456 = 660 cfm. Most high-performance street Clevelands need no more than a 650-cfm 4-barrel carburetor. It is when you get into high RPM and greater displacement that you FORD AXLE PART NUMBERS: THE COMPLETE LIST The C-washers for axle retention are 4N237, axle brackets are 4A263, and even the differential bearing shims are 4A451. Another set of basic numbers is reserved for body components and yet another set for service tools, but we are focused on the axle and driveshaft for the purposes of this book. The 1999 model year and on follows asingle-digit
HOW TO EASILY IDENTIFY FORD BIG BLOCK CYLINDER HEADS The real beauty of Ford big-block heads is easy identification and broad selection in each engine family. FE Series. A big plus for FE big-block buffs is a plethora of factory head castings, with the added bonus of OEM-style head castings from Blue Thunder, Robert Pond, Bear Block Motors, Survival Motorsports, and Edelbrock that give an FE build a stock demeanor without revealing what’s inside. EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONS Everything You Want to Know About Ford C4 and C6 Transmissions. Ford had a fundamental challenge to its direction and future in the late 1950s—how to shed a stodgy image and dated technology. This effort began with a new generation of skirted-block FE-series V-8 engines in 1958. In 1960, Ford introduced its lightweight-iron Falcon and Comet FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Ford Performance Parts 3V manifold (PN M-9424-463V) is a composite design that works well with forced induction. It has a port for mounting a MAP sensor (used with some forced induction and speed density computers). It works with stock or Ford Performance and aftermarket throttle bodies. SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos FORD FE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLDS: ULTIMATE GUIDE BY DIY FORD Ford FE intake manifolds are unique to this engine family, and instantly recognizable when compared to any other engine’s parts. One third of the valve cover extends over the intake casting, and the pushrods run through cast or machined passages in the manifold. The FE manifolds are comparatively wide and heavy, and have numerous machined HOW TO BUILD A 500 HORSEPOWER FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE Trick Flow decided to build a great street/strip 351C stroker (383 ci) with 3.750 inches of stroke and 4.030-inch bores. Engine builder Ron Greczanick was enlisted by Trick Flow to build this Cleveland with more than 500 hp. Truly remarkable is the power this engine makes on pump gas and 9.65:1 compression:524 hp at 6,000 rpm and 480 ft-lbs of 351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR THE FORD INLINE 6 ENGINE PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR THE FORD INLINE 6 ENGINE. When an owner decides to keep the Ford 6-cylinder engine, the next decision is whether to keep it stock or upgrade for better drivability and performance. If a part needs to be replaced, sometimes it might not cost any more to upgrade than it would to replace with new, stockparts.
FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Ford Performance Parts 3V manifold (PN M-9424-463V) is a composite design that works well with forced induction. It has a port for mounting a MAP sensor (used with some forced induction and speed density computers). It works with stock or Ford Performance and aftermarket throttle bodies. SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD AOD TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION AND SWAPPING GUIDE BY Disconnect the driveshaft, shift, and kickdown linkages. Have a solid means of support beneath the transmission. Remove the dust cover to get at the torque converter and flexplate. Remove the torque converter fasteners with a 5/8-inch socket. Rotate the engine crankshaft to get at hard-to-reach fasteners. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The 427, aside from the obvious cubic-inch advantage, has a stronger, better-lubricated block born of racing necessity. It was through Ford’s desire to win that the 427 was conceived at all. The 427 has the 390 and 406’s 3.78-inch stroke with a huge 4.23-inch bore. But it is not the same block by any means. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR THE FORD INLINE 6 ENGINE PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR THE FORD INLINE 6 ENGINE. When an owner decides to keep the Ford 6-cylinder engine, the next decision is whether to keep it stock or upgrade for better drivability and performance. If a part needs to be replaced, sometimes it might not cost any more to upgrade than it would to replace with new, stockparts.
FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Ford Performance Parts 3V manifold (PN M-9424-463V) is a composite design that works well with forced induction. It has a port for mounting a MAP sensor (used with some forced induction and speed density computers). It works with stock or Ford Performance and aftermarket throttle bodies. SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD AOD TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION AND SWAPPING GUIDE BY Disconnect the driveshaft, shift, and kickdown linkages. Have a solid means of support beneath the transmission. Remove the dust cover to get at the torque converter and flexplate. Remove the torque converter fasteners with a 5/8-inch socket. Rotate the engine crankshaft to get at hard-to-reach fasteners. FORD BIG-BLOCK ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE SPECIFICATIONS The 427, aside from the obvious cubic-inch advantage, has a stronger, better-lubricated block born of racing necessity. It was through Ford’s desire to win that the 427 was conceived at all. The 427 has the 390 and 406’s 3.78-inch stroke with a huge 4.23-inch bore. But it is not the same block by any means. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: INTAKES & INDUCTION Ford Performance Parts 3V manifold (PN M-9424-463V) is a composite design that works well with forced induction. It has a port for mounting a MAP sensor (used with some forced induction and speed density computers). It works with stock or Ford Performance and aftermarket throttle bodies. HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO ASSEMBLE A FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Oil Pump Gear. Step 1: Install the oil pump gear in the back of the block. The camshaft, complete with oil pump gear drive, is already installed. Step 2: The parts consist of the bushing, the gear, a gasket, and the cover. New gears are available if yours is worn or damaged and therefore not salvageable. HOW TO INSPECT A FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE The electromagnet is placed on the block, which is sprinkled with fi ne iron powder. After that, the magnet is activated. Step 2: The iron powder collects to indicate the location of cracks. In this case, the crack is located inside the port and needs stitching (see Chapter 6).Step 3:
HOW TO STARTUP YOUR FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE AFTER A REBUILD Step 1: The line to the oil pressure gauge is inserted into the back of the block. A little bit of PTFE tape helps to prevent leaks. Step 2: The second hole is plugged off, unless you intend to go racing and want to monitor oil temperature. Use a little PTFE tape to help seal the threads. Step 3: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR SMALL-BLOCK FORD If you run Mobil 1 in your small-block Ford, change it with great regularity every 5,000 miles, and use a Wix or Motorcraft oil filter, you can achieve 200,000 to 300,000 miles on a rebuild. We offer no guarantees because every engine, and every driver, is different. If you run your engine hard, it won’t live as long. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
COBRA KIT CAR TEST DRIVE GUIDE The test drive is packed with excitement and some trepidation. You get to actually drive and enjoy the car you’ve been diligently building over the past several months, but at the same time, you need to be keenly aware of what the car is doing. You need to identify any problems, particularly serious engine, transmission, FORD 351 CLEVELAND ENGINE IGNITION GUIDE: TIMING BY DIY FORD When dialing in total timing, begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation. Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC, but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno, listen for spark knock. If you have spark knock, retard ignition timing 1 degree at a time and try again. 351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPS Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO REBUILD AND MODIFY FORD C4 & C6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Ford’s C4 Cruise-O-Matic and Select-Shift 3-speed automatic transmission is a light-duty unit intended for six-cylinder and small-block V-8 engines. Versions of the C4 have also been produced for big-blocks. The C4 was produced from 1964 through 1981 at Ford’s Sharonville, Ohio, transmission plant. An interesting footnote is theC4’s
SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD AOD TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION AND SWAPPING GUIDE BY The most common transmission swap with older Fords is from a C4, C6, or FMX to an AOD or manual 5-speed. The focus here is putting a Ford AOD into a classic Mustang and other vintage Ford applications, which are the more common swaps. ULTIMATE BIG-BLOCK FORD ENGINE DISASSEMBLY GUIDE Step-1: Remove Flywheel/Flexplate (Professional Mechanic Tip, Important!) With the engine out of the car and apart from the transmission, the first step before bolting it to the engine stand is to remove the flywheel/flex plate. Since the bolt pattern at the back of the crankshaft on Ford engines is asymmetrical, I use a punch tomark the
FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDE Ford FE Engine Rocker Systems: Ultimate Guide. Ford FE engines (with the notable exception of the SOHC) use a single shaft-mounted rocker assembly per cylinder head. This shaft is attached to the head with four pedestals and 3/8-16 fasteners. Factory-style rockers, whether original equipment or aftermarket replacements, are steel or ductile ULTIMATE FORD FE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT GUIDE The required modifications are time consuming, but a skilled crankshaft shop can handle them. The crankshaft nose needs to be cut down to the standard 1.375-inch FE diameter, the flywheel mounting surface is shortened by about .060 inch, and the counterweights needto
FORD SMALL-BLOCK ENGINE INTERCHANGE GUIDE: COOLING SYSTEM When you’re planning an engine build, plan for improved coolant flow via a high-flow water pump. Here are two examples of small-block Ford water pumps. On the left is a right-hand inlet water pump for the 221/260/289/302 prior to 1970. On the right is the smaller reverserotation water pump for 1994+ 5.0L High Output, which alsocalls for the
FORD COYOTE ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK PERFORMANCE GUIDE When the Coyote was introduced for 2011, Ford said, “This aluminum block was developed for optimized windage and oil drainback under lateral conditions and high-RPM use, such as a track-day outing,” meaning this was an engine designed specifically for performance. FORD BIG BLOCK: STEP BY STEP ROD AND PISTON INSTALLATION GUIDE Step-2: Install Oil Control Rings. Once the expander has been installed, the oil control rings go on. Place one end of the flexible ring in the groove above the expander and then use your hand to “walk” the ring into the groove. This process is then repeated with the lower ring. With the oil control rings in place, double-checkto make sure
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Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPSDIY FORD ESCAPEFORD AUTO MANUALFORD AUTO REPAIR MANUALSFORD REPAIR INFORMATIONFREE
Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO REBUILD AND MODIFY FORD C4 & C6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Ford’s C4 Cruise-O-Matic and Select-Shift 3-speed automatic transmission is a light-duty unit intended for six-cylinder and small-block V-8 engines. Versions of the C4 have also been produced for big-blocks. The C4 was produced from 1964 through 1981 at Ford’s Sharonville, Ohio, transmission plant. An interesting footnote is theC4’s
SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD AOD TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION AND SWAPPING GUIDE BY The most common transmission swap with older Fords is from a C4, C6, or FMX to an AOD or manual 5-speed. The focus here is putting a Ford AOD into a classic Mustang and other vintage Ford applications, which are the more common swaps. ULTIMATE BIG-BLOCK FORD ENGINE DISASSEMBLY GUIDE Step-1: Remove Flywheel/Flexplate (Professional Mechanic Tip, Important!) With the engine out of the car and apart from the transmission, the first step before bolting it to the engine stand is to remove the flywheel/flex plate. Since the bolt pattern at the back of the crankshaft on Ford engines is asymmetrical, I use a punch tomark the
FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDE Ford FE Engine Rocker Systems: Ultimate Guide. Ford FE engines (with the notable exception of the SOHC) use a single shaft-mounted rocker assembly per cylinder head. This shaft is attached to the head with four pedestals and 3/8-16 fasteners. Factory-style rockers, whether original equipment or aftermarket replacements, are steel or ductile ULTIMATE FORD FE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT GUIDE The required modifications are time consuming, but a skilled crankshaft shop can handle them. The crankshaft nose needs to be cut down to the standard 1.375-inch FE diameter, the flywheel mounting surface is shortened by about .060 inch, and the counterweights needto
FORD SMALL-BLOCK ENGINE INTERCHANGE GUIDE: COOLING SYSTEM When you’re planning an engine build, plan for improved coolant flow via a high-flow water pump. Here are two examples of small-block Ford water pumps. On the left is a right-hand inlet water pump for the 221/260/289/302 prior to 1970. On the right is the smaller reverserotation water pump for 1994+ 5.0L High Output, which alsocalls for the
FORD COYOTE ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK PERFORMANCE GUIDE When the Coyote was introduced for 2011, Ford said, “This aluminum block was developed for optimized windage and oil drainback under lateral conditions and high-RPM use, such as a track-day outing,” meaning this was an engine designed specifically for performance. FORD BIG BLOCK: STEP BY STEP ROD AND PISTON INSTALLATION GUIDE Step-2: Install Oil Control Rings. Once the expander has been installed, the oil control rings go on. Place one end of the flexible ring in the groove above the expander and then use your hand to “walk” the ring into the groove. This process is then repeated with the lower ring. With the oil control rings in place, double-checkto make sure
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Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPSDIY FORD ESCAPEFORD AUTO MANUALFORD AUTO REPAIR MANUALSFORD REPAIR INFORMATIONFREE
Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO REBUILD AND MODIFY FORD C4 & C6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Ford’s C4 Cruise-O-Matic and Select-Shift 3-speed automatic transmission is a light-duty unit intended for six-cylinder and small-block V-8 engines. Versions of the C4 have also been produced for big-blocks. The C4 was produced from 1964 through 1981 at Ford’s Sharonville, Ohio, transmission plant. An interesting footnote is theC4’s
SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD AOD TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION AND SWAPPING GUIDE BY The most common transmission swap with older Fords is from a C4, C6, or FMX to an AOD or manual 5-speed. The focus here is putting a Ford AOD into a classic Mustang and other vintage Ford applications, which are the more common swaps. ULTIMATE BIG-BLOCK FORD ENGINE DISASSEMBLY GUIDE Step-1: Remove Flywheel/Flexplate (Professional Mechanic Tip, Important!) With the engine out of the car and apart from the transmission, the first step before bolting it to the engine stand is to remove the flywheel/flex plate. Since the bolt pattern at the back of the crankshaft on Ford engines is asymmetrical, I use a punch tomark the
FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDE Ford FE Engine Rocker Systems: Ultimate Guide. Ford FE engines (with the notable exception of the SOHC) use a single shaft-mounted rocker assembly per cylinder head. This shaft is attached to the head with four pedestals and 3/8-16 fasteners. Factory-style rockers, whether original equipment or aftermarket replacements, are steel or ductile ULTIMATE FORD FE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT GUIDE The required modifications are time consuming, but a skilled crankshaft shop can handle them. The crankshaft nose needs to be cut down to the standard 1.375-inch FE diameter, the flywheel mounting surface is shortened by about .060 inch, and the counterweights needto
FORD SMALL-BLOCK ENGINE INTERCHANGE GUIDE: COOLING SYSTEM When you’re planning an engine build, plan for improved coolant flow via a high-flow water pump. Here are two examples of small-block Ford water pumps. On the left is a right-hand inlet water pump for the 221/260/289/302 prior to 1970. On the right is the smaller reverserotation water pump for 1994+ 5.0L High Output, which alsocalls for the
FORD COYOTE ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK PERFORMANCE GUIDE When the Coyote was introduced for 2011, Ford said, “This aluminum block was developed for optimized windage and oil drainback under lateral conditions and high-RPM use, such as a track-day outing,” meaning this was an engine designed specifically for performance. FORD BIG BLOCK: STEP BY STEP ROD AND PISTON INSTALLATION GUIDE Step-2: Install Oil Control Rings. Once the expander has been installed, the oil control rings go on. Place one end of the flexible ring in the groove above the expander and then use your hand to “walk” the ring into the groove. This process is then repeated with the lower ring. With the oil control rings in place, double-checkto make sure
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Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. DIY FORD - DO IT YOURSELF FORD PROJECTSENGINE TECHBIG-BLOCKSMUSTANGSTRANSMISSIONSDIFFERENTIALSTECH TIPSDIY FORD ESCAPEFORD AUTO MANUALFORD AUTO REPAIR MANUALSFORD REPAIR INFORMATIONFREE
Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS The C0AE-D head’s exhaust-port size, bolt pattern, and port position relative to the deck is conventional for FE engines. It is shared with most 1960svintage FE heads, but the head’s port size, bolt pattern, and other aspects changed with the Cobra Jet and later truck heads of the 1970s. A C3AE-D is a 1963 427 low-riser head, which uses the HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO INSTALL SHIFT KITS FOR FORD C6 TRANSMISSIONS: STEP Mark the existing hole. Take the TCI separator plate in your Trans- Scat kit and mark the position of the hole from your existing separator plate. Take the 1/8-inch drill bit and drill the new hole in your new TCI separator plate. Discard the old plate. Deburr the holewith a larger bit.
FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS It is a banjo-style axle as is the 8-inch. It was in production on many Ford cars and trucks, first appearing in 1957 and finally replaced by the Salisbury-style 8.8-inch axle in 1986, saving about 50 pounds and boasting increased efficiency. Here is an example of a weld repair on a factory original housing. FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If not, add fluid in small amounts until the dipstick shows at least “half.”. Then, start the engine. You want a half-stick reading because fluid expands as it warms. Operating temperature is 150 to 170 degrees F. If (with a fluid reading on the dipstick) your transmission doesn’t engage, control pressure likely isn’t reaching servos CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The Edelbrock Performer RPM FE 390 and 428 heads are affordable bolt-ons with 74- to 76-cc chambers, 2.09/1.66-inch valves, and 175/125-cc port volumes, and are an excellent value for any FE project. Couple these heads with the dual-plane Performer RPM intake manifold for a winning combination. OILING SYSTEM INTERCHANGE FOR SMALL-BLOCK FORD ENGINES The small-block Ford’s oiling system is fairly conventional across the two engine families, with the oil pump being driven by the distributor gear and a shaft. The oil-pump shaft itself is a weak spot for these engines. Even if you are building a stock engine, you should use a heavy-duty aftermarket shaft as affordable insurance againstfailure.
351 CLEVELAND CYLINDER HEADS GUIDE: FACTORY IRON HEADS The 351C-4V head made the Cleveland famous for huge amounts of high-RPM horsepower and torque. There are two types of North American 351C 4-barrel heads: closed wedge chamber and open chamber. This is the 62- to 63-cc closed-chamber wedge head. The 351C-4V head has huge 2.50×1.75-inch drive-through intake ports designed for high RPM use. HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO REBUILD AND MODIFY FORD C4 & C6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Ford’s C4 Cruise-O-Matic and Select-Shift 3-speed automatic transmission is a light-duty unit intended for six-cylinder and small-block V-8 engines. Versions of the C4 have also been produced for big-blocks. The C4 was produced from 1964 through 1981 at Ford’s Sharonville, Ohio, transmission plant. An interesting footnote is theC4’s
SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, FORD AOD TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION AND SWAPPING GUIDE BY The most common transmission swap with older Fords is from a C4, C6, or FMX to an AOD or manual 5-speed. The focus here is putting a Ford AOD into a classic Mustang and other vintage Ford applications, which are the more common swaps. ULTIMATE BIG-BLOCK FORD ENGINE DISASSEMBLY GUIDE Step-1: Remove Flywheel/Flexplate (Professional Mechanic Tip, Important!) With the engine out of the car and apart from the transmission, the first step before bolting it to the engine stand is to remove the flywheel/flex plate. Since the bolt pattern at the back of the crankshaft on Ford engines is asymmetrical, I use a punch tomark the
FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDE Ford FE Engine Rocker Systems: Ultimate Guide. Ford FE engines (with the notable exception of the SOHC) use a single shaft-mounted rocker assembly per cylinder head. This shaft is attached to the head with four pedestals and 3/8-16 fasteners. Factory-style rockers, whether original equipment or aftermarket replacements, are steel or ductile ULTIMATE FORD FE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT GUIDE The required modifications are time consuming, but a skilled crankshaft shop can handle them. The crankshaft nose needs to be cut down to the standard 1.375-inch FE diameter, the flywheel mounting surface is shortened by about .060 inch, and the counterweights needto
FORD SMALL-BLOCK ENGINE INTERCHANGE GUIDE: COOLING SYSTEM When you’re planning an engine build, plan for improved coolant flow via a high-flow water pump. Here are two examples of small-block Ford water pumps. On the left is a right-hand inlet water pump for the 221/260/289/302 prior to 1970. On the right is the smaller reverserotation water pump for 1994+ 5.0L High Output, which alsocalls for the
FORD COYOTE ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK PERFORMANCE GUIDE When the Coyote was introduced for 2011, Ford said, “This aluminum block was developed for optimized windage and oil drainback under lateral conditions and high-RPM use, such as a track-day outing,” meaning this was an engine designed specifically for performance. FORD BIG BLOCK: STEP BY STEP ROD AND PISTON INSTALLATION GUIDE Step-2: Install Oil Control Rings. Once the expander has been installed, the oil control rings go on. Place one end of the flexible ring in the groove above the expander and then use your hand to “walk” the ring into the groove. This process is then repeated with the lower ring. With the oil control rings in place, double-checkto make sure
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Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS How to Choose Ford FE Engine Factory Cylinder Heads- Build Max Performance for the 332, 352, 361, 390, 406, 410, 427, and 428 Engines and How to Stroke Your Engine FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS Ford Axle History and Identification: Ford Differentials- Ford Axle and Differential Rebuild Tips, Techniques, and Instructions for 8.8 and 9 Inch Differentials. Covers Disassembly, Assembly, and EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Ford C4 and C6 Transmission Trouble Shooting Guide- Detailed Guides Covering Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions. Don’t miss to readstep-by-step guide!
HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Block. Several schools of thought exist regarding how to build a hot flathead, and the contention begins with the block. Some say that the NOS French block is the way to go, and in some ways it is. CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The 428 Cobra Jet head is virtually the same casting as a 427 Medium-Riser in terms of valve and port size. Because the Cobra Jet head was intended mostly for compacts and intermediates like Mustang and Fairlane, exhaust port bolthole configuration is different, with horizontal bolt bolts as well as vertical due to shock-towerinterference.
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Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and HOW TO CHOOSE FORD FE ENGINE FACTORY CYLINDER HEADS How to Choose Ford FE Engine Factory Cylinder Heads- Build Max Performance for the 332, 352, 361, 390, 406, 410, 427, and 428 Engines and How to Stroke Your Engine FORD AXLE HISTORY AND IDENTIFICATION: FORD DIFFERENTIALS Ford Axle History and Identification: Ford Differentials- Ford Axle and Differential Rebuild Tips, Techniques, and Instructions for 8.8 and 9 Inch Differentials. Covers Disassembly, Assembly, and EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FORD C4 AND C6 TRANSMISSIONSSEE MOREON DIYFORD.COM
FORD C4 & C6 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Ford C4 and C6 Transmission Trouble Shooting Guide- Detailed Guides Covering Ford C4 and C6 Automatic Transmissions. Don’t miss to readstep-by-step guide!
HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Block. Several schools of thought exist regarding how to build a hot flathead, and the contention begins with the block. Some say that the NOS French block is the way to go, and in some ways it is. CYLINDER HEADS AND VALVETRAIN INTERCHANGE FOR BIG-BLOCK FORDS The 428 Cobra Jet head is virtually the same casting as a 427 Medium-Riser in terms of valve and port size. Because the Cobra Jet head was intended mostly for compacts and intermediates like Mustang and Fairlane, exhaust port bolthole configuration is different, with horizontal bolt bolts as well as vertical due to shock-towerinterference.
HOW TO BUILD A PERFORMANCE FORD FLATHEAD ENGINE Step 1: On the right is the stock 1.5-inch valve used for both inlet and exhaust. In the middle is the new 1.6-inch exhaust valve, and to the left the giant 1.75-inch inlet valve, here with a test spring assembly installed. Step 2: The stock 1.5-inch valve is to the left. HOW TO REBUILD AND MODIFY FORD C4 & C6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Ford’s C4 Cruise-O-Matic and Select-Shift 3-speed automatic transmission is a light-duty unit intended for six-cylinder and small-block V-8 engines. Versions of the C4 have also been produced for big-blocks. The C4 was produced from 1964 through 1981 at Ford’s Sharonville, Ohio, transmission plant. An interesting footnote is theC4’s
FORD AOD TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION AND SWAPPING GUIDE BY Disconnect the driveshaft, shift, and kickdown linkages. Have a solid means of support beneath the transmission. Remove the dust cover to get at the torque converter and flexplate. Remove the torque converter fasteners with a 5/8-inch socket. Rotate the engine crankshaft to get at hard-to-reach fasteners. SMALL-BLOCK FORD CYLINDER HEADS PARTS INTERCHANGE Note here the “4V” cast marking. Expect to see cavity numbers 19, 20, or 21 for 289 High Performance cylinder heads. Beginning in 1964, Ford increased the small-block Ford valve size to 1.780/1.450 inches. The combustion chamber size also increased to 54.5 cc for 1964. Casting numbers are C4OE-B, ULTIMATE BIG-BLOCK FORD ENGINE DISASSEMBLY GUIDE Step-1: Remove Flywheel/Flexplate (Professional Mechanic Tip, Important!) With the engine out of the car and apart from the transmission, the first step before bolting it to the engine stand is to remove the flywheel/flex plate. Since the bolt pattern at the back of the crankshaft on Ford engines is asymmetrical, I use a punch tomark the
FORD FE ENGINE ROCKER SYSTEMS: ULTIMATE GUIDE Ford FE Engine Rocker Systems: Ultimate Guide. Ford FE engines (with the notable exception of the SOHC) use a single shaft-mounted rocker assembly per cylinder head. This shaft is attached to the head with four pedestals and 3/8-16 fasteners. Factory-style rockers, whether original equipment or aftermarket replacements, are steel or ductile FORD SMALL-BLOCK ENGINE INTERCHANGE GUIDE: COOLING SYSTEM When you’re planning an engine build, plan for improved coolant flow via a high-flow water pump. Here are two examples of small-block Ford water pumps. On the left is a right-hand inlet water pump for the 221/260/289/302 prior to 1970. On the right is the smaller reverserotation water pump for 1994+ 5.0L High Output, which alsocalls for the
ULTIMATE FORD FE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT GUIDE The required modifications are time consuming, but a skilled crankshaft shop can handle them. The crankshaft nose needs to be cut down to the standard 1.375-inch FE diameter, the flywheel mounting surface is shortened by about .060 inch, and the counterweights needto
FORD COYOTE ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK PERFORMANCE GUIDE When the Coyote was introduced for 2011, Ford said, “This aluminum block was developed for optimized windage and oil drainback under lateral conditions and high-RPM use, such as a track-day outing,” meaning this was an engine designed specifically for performance. FORD BIG BLOCK: STEP BY STEP ROD AND PISTON INSTALLATION GUIDE Step-2: Install Oil Control Rings. Once the expander has been installed, the oil control rings go on. Place one end of the flexible ring in the groove above the expander and then use your hand to “walk” the ring into the groove. This process is then repeated with the lower ring. With the oil control rings in place, double-checkto make sure
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Filed Under: Ford Tech Tips PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR THE FORD INLINE 6 ENGINE When an owner decides to keep the Ford 6-cylinder engine, the next decision is whether to keep it stock or upgrade for better drivability and performance. If a part needs to be replaced, sometimes it might not cost any more to upgrade than it would to replace with new, stock parts. As it turns out Filed Under: Ford Tech Tips HOW TO INSTALL A DISTRIBUTOR & CARB ON A FORD INLINE SIX Installing and setting up the distributor & carburetor on a Ford Inline Six can be tricky, but we’ll walk you through the process. Before installing the distributor, make sure that the number-1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. With your finger over the number-1 spark plug hole, have an assistant rotate the crankshaft Filed Under: Ford Inline Six Engine, Ford Tech
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BUILDING FORD 351 CLEVELANDS: THE POWER PHYSICS We’ve long been led to believe horsepower is what “power” is all about. But horsepower is rooted more in Madison Avenue advertising rhetoric than fact. In the power picture, horsepower doesn’t count for much, especially on the street. What counts is torque and when you have the most of it. Engines make torque when you Filed Under: Ford 351 Cleveland Engine, Ford
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FORD AXLE REMOVAL: COMPLETE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS You have a couple of options when servicing the rear axle. You can do all the work with the axle installed in the car or remove the axle from the car and perform the work on an axle fixture. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Are you working on a vehicle hoist orusing a
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HOW TO MACHINE SMALL-BLOCK FORD HEADS: STEP BY STEP The small-block Ford has never been blessed with particularly good cylinder heads in its half-century service life. Even the Boss 302 and 5.0L GT-40 were never impressive in the cylinder head department. The Boss 302 was an excellent racing engine, but it was a real dog on the street because its huge ports didn’t deliver Filed Under: Ford Small-Block Engine, Ford Tech
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SMALL-BLOCK FORD ULTIMATE DISASSEMBLY GUIDE In Chapter 1, we told you about our subject engine, a 1965 289-2V engine removed from Jeff Fischbach’s Mustang convertible. When Mustang Monthly decided to target this engine for a “Budget 289 Build-Up,” they invited us to follow to gather information for this book. The engine had failed coming off of a Los Angeles freeway. Filed Under: Ford Small-Block Engine, Ford Tech
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ROOTS SUPERCHARGERS GUIDE IN FORD SMALL-BLOCKS It matters little whether you call them blowers, compressors, huffers, windmills, air transfer pumps, wheezers, Jimmys, or anything else. The supercharger in its various forms is almost as synonymous with high-performance enthusiasts as the beloved V-8 engine itself. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO BUILD SUPERCHARGED & TURBOCHARGED SMALL-BLOCK FORDS. For Filed Under: Ford Small-Block Engine, Ford Tech
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FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: STARTUP TIPS Below are a few miscellaneous final tips to get the projects out and on the road. Proper handling, proper startup, and proper run-out are all important and these pointers will help you avoid costly mistakes. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO SWAP FORD MODULAR ENGINES INTO MUSTANGS, TORINOS AND MORE. For Filed Under: Ford Engine Swaps, Ford Modular
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