351C 2V
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351C 2V
A couple questions. I have a 69 with a 351C 2V. I bought the car not running all i did was repace the gas tank the old one was full of rust and turn they key it started right up with a little turning of the distributer. The guy i bought it from couldnt get it started i guess it was the crappy tank.
Where or what is a good book for rebuilding the engine?
What isa good book to restor the car?
I have since added an electric fan and found out that the alternator is dead. I can get a 65Amp one from the parts store, what do you think will a 65Amp be enough or do i need to get a bigger one? If i need a bigger one what do you think get one from a ford truck off the internet what would be a good one to get.
More info car has a 9" rear end no idea what gears and front disc brakes from the factory.
Where or what is a good book for rebuilding the engine?
What isa good book to restor the car?
I have since added an electric fan and found out that the alternator is dead. I can get a 65Amp one from the parts store, what do you think will a 65Amp be enough or do i need to get a bigger one? If i need a bigger one what do you think get one from a ford truck off the internet what would be a good one to get.
More info car has a 9" rear end no idea what gears and front disc brakes from the factory.
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From: AR
RE: 351C 2V
An electric fan draws a lot of juice, about 30 amps I think. I would for sure go with at least 65 amps
I am a fan of internally regulated alternators, as the amperage ratingscan be higher and you can do away with the regulator (I think).
We will be going with a 1 wire alternator in my son's 66. We are going to wire the car for a later stock alternator as well just incase I dont like the one wire setupbut unfortunatly, we will not be using the stock wiring soI will be of no help whatsoever with the wiring if you elect to go this route. I am sure that someone who knows how will chime in and let you knowhow to do this if you decide to go this route.
Oh,,, I forgot,, welcome to the forum!!!
I am a fan of internally regulated alternators, as the amperage ratingscan be higher and you can do away with the regulator (I think).
We will be going with a 1 wire alternator in my son's 66. We are going to wire the car for a later stock alternator as well just incase I dont like the one wire setupbut unfortunatly, we will not be using the stock wiring soI will be of no help whatsoever with the wiring if you elect to go this route. I am sure that someone who knows how will chime in and let you knowhow to do this if you decide to go this route.
Oh,,, I forgot,, welcome to the forum!!!
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RE: 351C 2V
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RE: 351C 2V
ORIGINAL: arkight
A couple questions. I have a 69 with a 351C 2V. I bought the car not running all i did was repace the gas tank the old one was full of rust and turn they key it started right up with a little turning of the distributer. The guy i bought it from couldnt get it started i guess it was the crappy tank.
Where or what is a good book for rebuilding the engine?
What isa good book to restor the car?
I have since added an electric fan and found out that the alternator is dead. I can get a 65Amp one from the parts store, what do you think will a 65Amp be enough or do i need to get a bigger one? If i need a bigger one what do you think get one from a ford truck off the internet what would be a good one to get.
More info car has a 9" rear end no idea what gears and front disc brakes from the factory.
A couple questions. I have a 69 with a 351C 2V. I bought the car not running all i did was repace the gas tank the old one was full of rust and turn they key it started right up with a little turning of the distributer. The guy i bought it from couldnt get it started i guess it was the crappy tank.
Where or what is a good book for rebuilding the engine?
What isa good book to restor the car?
I have since added an electric fan and found out that the alternator is dead. I can get a 65Amp one from the parts store, what do you think will a 65Amp be enough or do i need to get a bigger one? If i need a bigger one what do you think get one from a ford truck off the internet what would be a good one to get.
More info car has a 9" rear end no idea what gears and front disc brakes from the factory.
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RE: 351C 2V
How sure are you that its a Cleveland. The 351C didn't arrive until 1970 year Model. Easiest way to tell is, 351 W has 13/16 plugs and the 351C has 5/8 spark plugs. Of course if you bought the car knowing it had a differnet engine then this is all null and void to you.
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From: AR
RE: 351C 2V
ORIGINAL: bodyputtyless
How sure are you that its a Cleveland. The 351C didn't arrive until 1970 year Model. to you.
How sure are you that its a Cleveland. The 351C didn't arrive until 1970 year Model. to you.
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RE: 351C 2V
get a 130 amp alternator off of a mid 80 tarurus or a 93+ lincoln mark 8 for about 20$ from the junkyard and wire it in to you car ull have to put the oulley of of you old alternator on it since the 130 has a serpitine setup installed