CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 10, 2021 You want to buy my car for the MSD curve? Sent from my CPH1920 using TapatalkThe gerg wagon roverSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 11, 2021 The gerg wagon roverSent from my SM-G610Y using TapatalkLol... Ain't that the truth. "Shoulda just left it stock" is the phrase that comes to mind often Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 11, 2021 Measure them both up before you machine them, and let us know the difference, mate. Look like 1-2 mm. (.040 - .080" in old man language) new ones size 16.8mm Proper size 14.2mm So skimmed off 2.6mm. Some turned out a bit smaller by 0.2mm (lathe isn't great, operator less so). No dramas as the hyd lifters will take it up. Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 1 1 bear351c and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted August 11, 2021 Cheers for that. 2 Outback Jack and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 11, 2021 Just fitted, started and ran it up to warm. Nice and quiet so far (for a clevo)Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 2 1 Outback Jack, bear351c and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 16, 2021 Hey check this out,i found this by accident,an interview with steve masterton about how by the end of 84 they had there 7500rpm clevo front running the pack,and next year the rules are changing so he is back to square 1,even at amaroo park which was a tiny circuit the xe looks sleek and very fast,listen to dick jonsons clevo when they talk to him live,and check the masterton engine at the begining of the video. 1 FORD_MAN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 16, 2021 Hey check this out,i found this by accident,an interview with steve masterton about how by the end of 84 they had there 7500rpm clevo front running the pack,and next year the rules are changing so he is back to square 1,even at amaroo park which was a tiny circuit the xe looks sleek and very fast,listen to dick jonsons clevo when they talk to him live,and check the masterton engine at the begining of the video. Great looking car, sounds glorious too. Looks like Dicky had trouble getting power down out of corners, but he had it sorted by Bathurst (should have won)Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 16, 2021 did you see the engine with the weird webber manifolds and group c alloy 2v intake which is almost identical to the weiand accelerator. 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted August 16, 2021 Yeah, weird.....but obviously works.! Even has chrome Powered By Ford rocker covers.LOL. 2 Outback Jack and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 16, 2021 Yeah, weird.....but obviously works.! Even has chrome Powered By Ford rocker covers.LOL. Also does not have the scaffolding support that the dj car had and the heater pipes are disconnected lolSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 16, 2021 did you see the engine with the weird webber manifolds and group c alloy 2v intake which is almost identical to the weiand accelerator. Yeah, weird.....but obviously works.! Even has chrome Powered By Ford rocker covers.LOL. The twin Webber setup was common on many Group C V8s, Holdens had them as well pretty early on. The ruling was that the number of Venturi could not change from standard so they all did what all race teams do and interpret the rules to the maximum advantage. Twin 48s probably breathe better than a single double pumper and at the time, were able to be tuned for racing more easily than Holleys. Holdens also used downdrafts as well as side-drafts, depending on the team.Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 3 bear351c, Outback Jack and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 16, 2021 The twin Webber setup was common on many Group C V8s, Holdens had them as well pretty early on. The ruling was that the number of Venturi could not change from standard so they all did what all race teams do and interpret the rules to the maximum advantage. Twin 48s probably breathe better than a single double pumper and at the time, were able to be tuned for racing more easily than Holleys. Holdens also used downdrafts as well as side-drafts, depending on the team.Sent from my CPH1920 using TapatalkAlso note plastic c2 pump re routedSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 18, 2021 Also note plastic c2 pump re routedSent from my SM-G610Y using TapatalkThe 400 is back and looking great ,up 040 and all done,now give it a hot wash and get it ready for painting.Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 2 1 gerg, Outback Jack and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted August 18, 2021 Looking good mate. Got to love the look of fresh bores.Sent from my S21 using Tapatalk 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 18, 2021 Looking good mate. Got to love the look of fresh bores.Sent from my S21 using TapatalkPaint job came out well i spend about 1hr masking up and then after final coat take all tape off and use thinners and rag to wipe off any overspray if any at all,we might even put the cam in later as its easy to guide it in from underneath with no crank in the waySent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 1 3 bear351c, deankxf, gerg and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 18, 2021 Paint job came out well i spend about 1hr masking up and then after final coat take all tape off and use thinners and rag to wipe off any overspray if any at all,we might even put the cam in later as its easy to guide it in from underneath with no crank in the waySent from my SM-G610Y using TapatalkI couldn't help myself i put the cam in and dropped the crank in as well ,will continue on tomorrow,this engine looks very nice.Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 1 2 gerg, bear351c and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted August 19, 2021 Looks sweet. Cant wait to hear it rumble...... 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 19, 2021 Looks sweet. Cant wait to hear it rumble......Im selling this one i still have the high nickel block to build for myself bear and still looking for wheels to put it in.Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 3 bear351c, gerg and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 19, 2021 Im selling this one i still have the high nickel block to build for myself bear and still looking for wheels to put it in.Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk1st piston is in and chex out this fatty single chain that came in the revuild kit ,tbh these are fine for std rebuildSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 2 2 Outback Jack, deankxf, gerg and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted August 20, 2021 Cool stuff. Yeah, those original Morse chains are fine for stock builds, and super quiet. Not that you'll hear it over the 400. LOL. 2 CHESTNUTXE and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 20, 2021 Cool stuff. Yeah, those original Morse chains are fine for stock builds, and super quiet. Not that you'll hear it over the 400. LOL.Finally got all 8 in ,looking good i really to buy myself a better ring compressor the one with the squeeze handle i reckonSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 20, 2021 Finally got all 8 in ,looking good i really to buy myself a better ring compressor the one with the squeeze handle i reckonSent from my SM-G610Y using TapatalkEvery now and then you find something you have never seen b4 on a clevo here is the normal brass tube size but the 1980 351m block tube size is much bigger,i checked my other 400 1972 block and it has the std size so at least i can use itSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 2 gerg and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted August 20, 2021 Clevo's had 2 sizes didn't they..?? Original ones were straight tube, and a stepped tube.? 2 CHESTNUTXE and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 20, 2021 Clevo's had 2 sizes didn't they..?? Original ones were straight tube, and a stepped tube.?There is a 3/4 stepped tube that goes into the w/pump on some windsor and cleveland i bet ford just upped the size on this later model block but finding one is proving difficult .Sent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted August 20, 2021 Kilkenny castings, or GTFord Performance got any.?? 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites