what kind of rods and timing
09-23-2006, 01:56 PM
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RE: what kind of rods and timing
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Just for reference, Tom Monroe also has a book covering some of the big-block engines... it is called "How To Rebuild Ford V8 Engines". This book deals with 351C/M, 400, 429, 460 engines. I haven't read thru it much, just bought it for reference for when / if the 460 cougar project ever occurs. 
It is organized the same way as the small-block book and I doubt the same guy would write one great book and one crappy book. Probably worth the money. Now I am wondering if he also has a book about the FE blocks...
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yea but that doesnt cover clevelands
yea but that doesnt cover clevelands
It is organized the same way as the small-block book and I doubt the same guy would write one great book and one crappy book. Probably worth the money. Now I am wondering if he also has a book about the FE blocks... 
09-23-2006, 03:33 PM
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RE: what kind of rods and timing
Try Amazon.com sometimes you can find esoteric stuff in the used section. If Tom Monroe wrote it, I've got to think it's pretty darned good.
The problem I'm begining to see is you aren't running stock stuff. So the information in that book could be wrong for your build.
Good luck,
Scott
The problem I'm begining to see is you aren't running stock stuff. So the information in that book could be wrong for your build.
Good luck,
Scott
09-25-2006, 02:24 AM
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RE: what kind of rods and timing
I wouldn't reuse unless it's a true double roller. You'll be putting more strain on the timing set with a performance oriented cam.
I've used Comp and Cloyes with good luck in a number of engines. Using a test push rod to determine the length is actually a good idea. I believe Comp will still make a push rod to the length you need, or cross reference what you need with what they build and get you the right part. They have a very good customer support department, from my experience.
I've used Comp and Cloyes with good luck in a number of engines. Using a test push rod to determine the length is actually a good idea. I believe Comp will still make a push rod to the length you need, or cross reference what you need with what they build and get you the right part. They have a very good customer support department, from my experience.
09-25-2006, 02:26 AM
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I wouldn't reuse unless it's a true double roller. You'll be putting more strain on the timing set with a performance oriented cam.
I've used Comp and Cloyes with good luck in a number of engines. Using a test push rod to determine the length is actually a good idea. I believe Comp will still make a push rod to the length you need, or cross reference what you need with what they build and get you the right part. They have a very good customer support department, from my experience.
I wouldn't reuse unless it's a true double roller. You'll be putting more strain on the timing set with a performance oriented cam.
I've used Comp and Cloyes with good luck in a number of engines. Using a test push rod to determine the length is actually a good idea. I believe Comp will still make a push rod to the length you need, or cross reference what you need with what they build and get you the right part. They have a very good customer support department, from my experience.
09-25-2006, 02:31 AM
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Yep. Your stock ones may work just fine.
The big thing is to keep that in mind in how you run the car. If you wind up with your foot on the floor a lot, you'll stress these lower performance parts a lot sooner.
The big thing is to keep that in mind in how you run the car. If you wind up with your foot on the floor a lot, you'll stress these lower performance parts a lot sooner.
09-25-2006, 02:35 AM
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its funny about how the human brain works when driving. most of the time, if you know your car is slow, you tend to drive really fast, but when you know you have power, you dont always drive as fast. thats my experience at least.[&:]
im going to check my timing tomarrow. i think i will get new rods anyway.
im going to check my timing tomarrow. i think i will get new rods anyway.
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