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Pretty much stock body, nice interior, 46,000 actual miles, but couldn't resist messing with the engine. 10.5 compression, Ross Pistons, 60 over,...
Hey, thats my back porch !
Yes the mounts will be the same ,, but you will have to get the 324 flywheel offset balanced to be used with the 371 because the 371 is not a zero...
OK,, those # 8 heads are going to clamp on around an 8.5 compression on the 303 block ---this is a close ballpark figure, have to cc total volume...
No, you do not need to replace the pistons when you hone the block. Use a ridge reamer to cut the top ridge,then hone ----if needed the piston to...
Once more Look at the top edge of the block , third cyl back ,number 5--pad next to bottom of the head. 49-303-8A1001 TO 8A193864 H PREFIX...
Serial number is stamped on the left side frame rail under the hood.
Here is an fool proof way to get the cam in . The way to check if your in the ballpark is have the intake off. Install cam gears and chain with...
Day late maybe, had to dig out papers.I got my power vents from Kern Motor Co. 626 5th ave. Prinston ,Il. 61356 phone 1-630-251-2805 . 61 caddy...
I've had several 57-58s with OEM pans on J2 and 4 barrel cars, some with the canister , some plain. Both call for five qts, both are 7 inches...
What you have is a 1955 324 .
Really rather have a 57, but my 58 will do for now.
The answer is it was made for a 49-53 ---324 heads have taller ports. Those 303 intakes are kinda like a check valve--lol- can't go up on later...
F&J You are getting close to max lift at .580--.585 ,,ought to be ok at .570 with flat top pistons. Sure way is to clay the top of piston ,,roll...
394 rods ARE 7 inches ---not 371
When you line up the dots on the timing chain and don't turn the motor , the number six piston is the one on fire. Drop the distributor in with...
With your weight at 2900 and 4.11 gears you will have a neck snapper. I used that cam in a gutted 53 hardtop that weighed 3400 with 3.90 gears ,,...
Here is a little hint, old fart back in the 50's showed me when installing sleeves in fords 8n and international M's tractors AND cam bearings to...
First the rocker arm on the fubar pushrod must be replaced. It is ruined. Pull the intake and valley pan off. All debris is on top of the head...
One thing a lot of guys skimp on is a GOOD cleaning of the rocker shafts. Lots of sludge hides inside of rocker shafts. A bunch of solvent ,air...
None ,,it just won't fit---bolt pattern different.
Could be,, Reath or any other from way back when this was popular, 9/16 stroke with 371 rod size was a standard build for a AA/SR along other combos.
C-T Automotive sold 5/8s stroker arms ,,lots, used with .060+ bore =476 inches,,,,.125 overbore and the 5/8 arm gives 489 inches. Slight grinding...
OR you could go big bucks and order a Fluidamper for a 455 interal balance , space the water pump and ect. to match and go from that angle.
For all aspects the 56 324 is all most the same as the 371 minus the lump that makes it match the 371 external balance. The difference is that...
1958 98 2 dr holiday -- production 11,012. Mine has the J2 solid lifter rigging plus a back porch added, twenty feet of rocket bliss. A little...
From the gasket surface of the flange to the bottom of the gear is six inches on all 303 thru 394----394 has a hex drive shaft .
More numbers to crunch exhaust manifolds 49-53 =561270 right 561751 left 54-55 =563300right 563296 left 56 =563300right 567569left...
Bigchief---here is my take on whats what----- J2 motor is 371 having mismatched heads 14&16 gold motor is a 371 also having correct heads...
53-3611 is a 2dr sedan 5 passenger code
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