Hot Rods 57 FORD Build #2... Glutton for Punishment.

Well... this weekend went well.. after 53 years.. life has breathed into this car.
Lots more to do but a big hurdle has passed.
I did some digging and research.. it is indeed a 1960 352 300 hp version.
It started on the first key..... a bit of timing is further required .... No Leakes.. no internal noise... no blowing oil... just nice and clean.
Happy day.

 

That's Bitchin' Man.....

 

No.
I had the exhaust flanges machined flat and the mating header surfaces machined as well.. quite a while ago.
In addition to the reflex exhaust gaskets.... I wasn't concerned at all.

 

I just realized how darn long this thread build was...I am either the slowest guy to work on a car or the slowest guy to learn about working on a car......
Good Grief!

 

Well...
Good Times,Bad Times and back on Good times.
So,... After firing this 352 Mystery engine. I was elated that it ran so well.Good Oil Pressure.. no clangs or Bangs... ran very strong. A nice 300 horse + engine. I felt this was really gonna be fun.
All was good and I now could see another hurdle was over with.

Then disappointment,
The very next day I was along side the car, dropped a socket and rolled under the car.
Well.... grabbing the socket.I notice a big pool of oil dripping from the flywheel onto the shop floor.
My heart sank.
After a day of yelling at the dog, kicking the cat..I just decided to lets get it done.I assumed it was a rear main seal that had dried out over time.This engine was sold to me, stating it was a rebuild from as 1960 T-Bird and the engine was rebuilt .. but the older gentleman passed and thats how I got it....
I pulled the engine the next day.

In the shop.I have a few FE's with a lot more muscle.... I have been having them built over time as back ups.(yea... some folks go on vacations...I spend money on engines)
So I chose one and started to prep it for installation.I will not be running a 2x4 Eddy intake... going with the 750 and 1960 Ford intake.

So after I pulled the engine... and suspecting a rear main seal...... The leak was not the engine.... but the input line for the throwout bearing.
All my fault..I didn't secure the lines well enough in the bell and when we fired... the one feed line got chewed and a pin hole through the inside sheath....
The engine had to come out regardless,.... so Pull ho!








A replacement line has been ordered... so, back to good times and now I am relieved.. and future plans are for a big HP improvement....

But I made my mind on this new FE.
New engine ,very fresh and has had dyno time.
Thats all I am saying about it.

So,... the Fight continues..... I should have all back together in a few weeks..... work is extremely heavy and free time is Like finding Amelia Airheart's Remains.....

Have a great weekend

 

And Because I am a big stickler on details(well,.. sometimes)..I put a set of Merc VC'S on the Black bus. sedan .
After all it is a 66 vintage 428.

 

You are so correct Joe..... I am very thankful everyday.
Hope to see you in Detroit, and Toronto,... we will bath in Maple syrup and Enjoy Pancakes.

 

Well. the saving grace I assume Jay is it was better to happen now in the shop that some lonely country road.The reason I used the throw out bearing is that it was Free and brand new.(Scottish heritage creeps me constantly)
I have used them in the past and have had zero issues.
Saying that.. this was totally my error.... Hahahaha

 

I believe Joe will be in Toronto and Detroit... Hope to see him at both venues.....He will be with intergalactic Tangerine Dream Machine Kustom..... can't wait to see it.
The man bleeds Kustom.