Valvebouncer 2,389 Posted November 9, 2018 i think your right bear most are saying that .003 minimum ,but that is at the bottom of the skirt,so i did a test at the bottom and its much smaller gap than at the top,because its still using the factory pistons and std bore after honing as well you would expect the top gap to be a bit bigger,plus god knows how many miles put on it,the side skirts of the pistons show slight ware but nothing critical,interesting note a F1 engine is so tight in the bores they have to heat the block up about an hour even b4 the thing can be started !There should be a bigger gap at the crown than at the skirt. The crown cops the combustion blast and heat, there is more metal there. Therefore it expands the most. Don’t worry about it, just slap it together and get it in that Xf ute of yours. 2 deankxf and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 10, 2018 There should be a bigger gap at the crown than at the skirt. The crown cops the combustion blast and heat, there is more metal there. Therefore it expands the most. Don’t worry about it, just slap it together and get it in that Xf ute of yours.Question for ford fans why doesnt the 2nd conrod on all banks fit on the crank ? I thought maybe just 1 might be out but nope all the same ? I have never come across this b4 the rods are not numberd but with letters and im trying to find on the internet if there is a order to putting them together Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 10, 2018 Question for ford fans why doesnt the 2nd conrod on all banks fit on the crank ? I thought maybe just 1 might be out but nope all the same ? I have never come across this b4 the rods are not numberd but with letters and im trying to find on the internet if there is a order to putting them together Sent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkOoppps there is number 1 to 8 tiny stamp on the rod this could be why ? Soon find out with number 1 and 8 cylSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 10, 2018 Ooppps there is number 1 to 8 tiny stamp on the rod this could be why ? Soon find out with number 1 and 8 cylSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkAfter a few hrs i got them all in and turning nicely Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 11, 2018 After a few hrs i got them all in and turning nicely Sent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkCleaning the bolt holesSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valvebouncer 2,389 Posted November 11, 2018 You are better off getting an old head bolt and cutting slots into it than using a tap. You run the risk if taking metal off the thread rather than cleaning the funk out Funk = gunk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,288 Posted November 11, 2018 43 minutes ago, Valvebouncer said: You are better off getting an old head bolt and cutting slots into it than using a tap. You run the risk if taking metal off the thread rather than cleaning the funk out Funk = gunk that's what i do.. because i am not buying any taps for a thread that already exists 1 Valvebouncer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 11, 2018 that's what i do.. because i am not buying any taps for a thread that already existsI dont have any bolts at all ,all funky holes have been screwed Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 12, 2018 I dont have any bolts at all ,all funky holes have been screwed Sent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkCan anyone explain this hole in the passenger side of the block i mean it looks like a dip stick hole , all i can find on the internet is either a crank sensor or oil stick for a rear sump type f truck or bronco ? Other research finds the dipstick in the pan on 302w efi enginesSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted November 12, 2018 It’s a drain hole for the oil return from the turboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 CHESTNUTXE and Valvebouncer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 12, 2018 It’s a drain hole for the oil return from the turboSent from my iPhone using TapatalkYep its a dipstick on bronco but many variations van truck ectSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 13, 2018 Yep its a dipstick on bronco but many variations van truck ectSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkThe new cam plate came so i can put the chain on nowSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 3 SPArKy_Dave, NZXD and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 17, 2018 where can you buy a engine test stand ,like one that is fully done,i know in usa i have seen a few for sale but does anyone know where in oz you can buy one ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,288 Posted November 17, 2018 a few pallets and some screws... never seen them for sale. i am going to make one for the gemini engine.. i want to keep spare.. just so i can fire it up from time to time 1 Valvebouncer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 17, 2018 i always thought of a front cut of an old shitbox falcon and then put some v8 mounts on it,and everything else is there lol,even key to turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,288 Posted November 17, 2018 47 minutes ago, CHESTNUTXE said: i always thought of a front cut of an old shitbox falcon and then put some v8 mounts on it,and everything else is there lol,even key to turn. just buy another falcon.. can even drive it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 17, 2018 just buy another falcon.. can even drive it? Like if you had a paddock full of weapons and a gas axe you could cut it down all brackets are there plus battery tray and radiator Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
351XD_Fairmont 604 Posted November 17, 2018 I'm making one out of an old zk fairlane that was cut just behind the gear shifter hole so the dash/pedals and everything foreword are there. Also tinkering with an engine cradle/trolley made from an ed falcon k-frame, just welded on some C channel and other scrap steel to mount some casters and looking at adding stub axles for a some full size wheels when moving around the backyard. I've got afew k-frames so hopefully I can put some of the engines/transmissions I've got on them so I can move them around much easier 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted November 17, 2018 Rocket do one, not sure how much...... 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted November 17, 2018 yes thats the one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,288 Posted November 18, 2018 i saw a rwd one that the person just joined the diff universal to the chopped tailshaft yoke and made solid control arms straight to the chassis rails diff wasn't even from the same type of car 2 Valvebouncer and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted December 2, 2018 i saw a rwd one that the person just joined the diff universal to the chopped tailshaft yoke and made solid control arms straight to the chassis rails diff wasn't even from the same type of carSold the 302w going to melbsSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 2 deankxf and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dane1616 9 Posted December 4, 2018 Hey I’m looking for some help I have a xe Ghia whit a au3 5.0 converted to carb and have set the timing to 15 degrees. It feels very sluggish taking off. Does anyone know what the timing should be? 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,312 Posted December 4, 2018 how big is the cam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dane1616 9 Posted December 4, 2018 Stock tickford motor 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites