CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted July 26, 2020 after spending a few hrs on the manifold and air cleaner i got em cleaned and painted the argent silver base coat and tomorrow get some more clear will enchance them even more,manifold looks choice now.PicSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted July 30, 2020 PicSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkSome parts have lobbed up chex these new comp cam cleveland rockers with a bigger slot so can use a little bit bigger lift if needed and built in oil drippers reasonable price too also dizzy and adaptorSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 1 deankxf and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted July 30, 2020 Some parts have lobbed up chex these new comp cam cleveland rockers with a bigger slot so can use a little bit bigger lift if needed and built in oil drippers reasonable price too also dizzy and adaptorSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkLovely Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregaust 319 Posted July 30, 2020 Just one tip. That carb gasket , cut it to match the oval plate . I have seen those pieces get sucked away 2 1 gerg, bear351c and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted July 30, 2020 Just one tip. That carb gasket , cut it to match the oval plate . I have seen those pieces get sucked away Also another thing learnt today that adaptor kit comes with 2 metal bash in studs to go under the adaptor in the manifold to stop the carb from heating upSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,288 Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, CHESTNUTXE said: Also another thing learnt today that adaptor kit comes with 2 metal bash in studs to go under the adaptor in the manifold to stop the carb from heating up Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk EGR block offs. i remember them. 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted July 31, 2020 16 hours ago, gregaust said: Just one tip. That carb gasket , cut it to match the oval plate . I have seen those pieces get sucked away Yep, I always cut all the holes out, just leaving a big square. Good tip. 2 gregaust and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted July 31, 2020 Yep, I always cut all the holes out, just leaving a big square. Good tip.Will do now actually,more stuff came too but my bottom end assembly noSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregaust 319 Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/30/2020 at 6:57 PM, CHESTNUTXE said: Also another thing learnt today that adaptor kit comes with 2 metal bash in studs to go under the adaptor in the manifold to stop the carb from heating up Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk , Oh cool .. I used to tap threads and screw in plugs . Never seen them come with plugs . Learn something new 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted July 31, 2020 , Oh cool .. I used to tap threads and screw in plugs . Never seen them come with plugs . Learn something new But only suits factory manifoldSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 gregaust reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 2, 2020 But only suits factory manifoldSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkYummy another set of well seasoned rockers and bolts from the scrapyard bargin price tooSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 3, 2020 Yummy another set of well seasoned rockers and bolts from the scrapyard bargin price tooSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkHeaps more parts came can at least put some onSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 1 bear351c and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 3, 2020 Heaps more parts came can at least put some onSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkI put oil pump ,timing chain,plate and just waiting for my bolt setSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 10, 2020 I put oil pump ,timing chain,plate and just waiting for my bolt setSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkMy 600 vac came lovly carb full reco by hume performance i have bought many reco off them and dam good job looks brand neeSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 1 gregaust and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 16, 2020 My 600 vac came lovly carb full reco by hume performance i have bought many reco off them and dam good job looks brand neeSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkOlm8 doing the open chamber heads new guides ectSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 17, 2020 Is he doing a port job on these or are they staying stock? Jeez the casting is terrible in the Aussie 2V ports. I can personally vouch for that after cleaning mine up.Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 1 1 CHESTNUTXE and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 17, 2020 Nah just basic reco with new valves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 18, 2020 Nah just basic reco with new valves On thismorns parts run i found a set of clevo extractors someone has made up they look like 3 inch ends and stick out a bit further than other headers towards the tower area tuned length maybe ? $50 yeah il grab em and he reckons they came out of a xd Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 18, 2020 They're press-bent but they look pretty burly, 50 bucks can't go wrong I suppose. Possibly made by an exhaust shop so semi-pro made. Might clean up ok.Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted August 18, 2020 For 50 bucks, I'd grab them too...... 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 18, 2020 action man wants a engine stand,i reckon these would be great for test 400 351 302c. 1 bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted August 18, 2020 I'll just leave this here....... . Trip to Tassie may be on the cards, https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/penguin/engine-engine-parts-transmission/ford-400ci-block/1253956894 1 gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,288 Posted August 19, 2020 50 minutes ago, bear351c said: I'll just leave this here....... . Trip to Tassie may be on the cards, https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/penguin/engine-engine-parts-transmission/ford-400ci-block/1253956894 you'd have to go through Melbourne to get on the Spirit of Tasmania.. @Mr Polson goes to Burnie (not far from Penguin) every now and then.. 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,311 Posted August 19, 2020 you'd have to go through Melbourne to get on the Spirit of Tasmania.. [mention=21]Mr Polson[/mention] goes to Burnie (not far from Penguin) every now and then.. I need a map of Tasmania ,with camel toeSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted August 19, 2020 I'll just leave this here....... . Trip to Tassie may be on the cards, https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/penguin/engine-engine-parts-transmission/ford-400ci-block/1253956894 you'd have to go through Melbourne to get on the Spirit of Tasmania.. [mention=21]Mr Polson[/mention] goes to Burnie (not far from Penguin) every now and then.. I need a map of Tasmania ,with camel toeSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkIf anyone ever needs anything from Tassie they're more than welcome to try and sort it via me, I don't always have a lot of spare time but I'll do my best. And more than happy to travel statewide, only takes a day to go anywhere in Tassie and back.Going to Devonport after work tonight to buy a car, and still have to be at work tomorrow 1 1 deankxf and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites