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Done the Shelby drop: Some like to go 1/8" to the rear on the new holes for added caster and to allow for the slight upward angle of the originals which if you projected 1" perpendicular (as I have) , would actually put the arm slightly forward from the original mount point. Oh well, in the whole scheme of things, I don't think it really makes much difference. If I have to, I'll shim out the front mount bolt so the arm tilts back a bit, pushes the upper ball joint back and gets some caster that way. Only way to know is to drive it. Template: Wider shot: Arm in: Notes: The steel in this area is very tough and is double-skinned. The trick here, especially with the 1/2" bit, is to slow the drill right down and to use plenty of lube. I mean drown it in WD or similar. Use a nice sharp bit, and if it's cutting well, it should be peeling off nice curly bits of swarf. If it's chipping, you don't have enough bite and /or not pressing hard enough, and will possibly burn out. This is bad in this area because if you work-harden the bit you're drilling, you're in a world of shit. It gets very bitey toward the end of the drilling so brace yourself if you're using a drill with some balls. Sent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk

I SAW THIS ADD on guntree last night about this low km crossy so out i go thismorn to mt warning which is the highest point on the east coast of australia i think its near nimbin,anyway i got there and farmer joe loaded it into the ute with his tractor,turns out its a 9/85 efi engine 84da block,and he bought it from auction in 1993 and never used it,it sat in his shed and he swears its only done 83000km ,anyway im gunna strip it down and do my usual rebuild on it.

it could be. if it had a cortina sump?

fire it up.. drop it it in.. she'll be right

jg32 e/n and E1head

See the rim of the volcano crater in the distance was nice out there no speed limit either Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk

Thanks Valvebouncer, I did get the Permaseal set thanks. As the AU only came out with the MLS head gasket I think the Ford manual would have the correct torque settings? cheers Bill

Make sure you use new head bolts too. We all have our chosen brands too. I personally use Permaseal. They make a good product and have the part number cast into the head of each bolt to easily identify them. Old ones will do up too easily and not give the proper clamping pressure. The torquing specs are different for mls head gasket compared to a composite head gasket too.

It’s not a Gemini engine! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Nice write up Greg. It’s good to pass on little tips such as drilling.

nah i dont think so,very dusty ,anyway ive stripped a heap off it ,thats it for today,will continue on tomorrow,id say this things never been touched as all the bolts are not overtighnend on anything so far.it will be interesting about this efi head

Correct. I sent a 2.5mm drill right through, at an angle so the grease comes out closer towards the halfway point. Then drilled a shallow 5mm hole in the outer sleeve to take the 6mm tap. I greased all 4 bushes to ensure that grease comes out from between the inner sleeve and the bush, and it does. Sent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk

Exactly, the big filler hose gets a simple plumb into it ,and the return squirts in there. (nothing to do with the tank venting /charcoal system) the complex part for me atm is working out what air cleaner system to run, and how I’d like this motor to look, I like the idea of a blow thru style carb hat connected to a k&N pod or cold air box, but a nice air filter looks good too...and to be making sure I’ve got the right dizzy and Holley connector with plugs and leads to run programable ingnition.. it’s recomended to just do the 4 wire hook up first.. so a lot of guys don’t run the ignition side of Sniper EFi I noticed..( if not controlling timing, that’s a simple 4 wire hook up) and whats up with everybody bagging REDLINE??! This is a good little Aussie company success story.. who has supported the crossflow motor and others, and I’m happy to have there products on my old car..changing to any manifold is not going to net much on a street motor, the efi should atomise better than a 40yo old carb. .https://www.redlineauto.com.au/t-about.aspx