SPArKy_Dave 8,870 Posted August 31, 2018 Could be another date - 13/08/95? What year vehicle, does the engine number decode to? 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted August 31, 2018 Could be another date - 13/08/95? What year vehicle, does the engine number decode to?The wreckers said nc fairlane ,but end of today heads are painted and 90% better than before have put valves n springs in my own hot wash will fit em tomorrow Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,870 Posted August 31, 2018 Hey Action Man... you drive buses for a living yeah? Does the bus company you work for, have any restored vintage buses? What about their own workshop? I reckon do a thread on the buses... that'd be cool! 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted August 31, 2018 they are just small mini buses dave nothing special unless its the one out off mad max 2. 1 SPArKy_Dave reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,870 Posted August 31, 2018 I remember in primary school, one of the buses we used to get driven around in for excursions, weekly swimming lessons, etc. (local bus company) It was super loud with the engine under a massive cover up the front next to the driver. I never knew what it was at the time... but vividly remember the racket it made. I've since learnt, it would've been a 2 stroke commer knocker engine or similar! 3 deankxf, gerg and 351XD_Fairmont reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted August 31, 2018 The ford grey pretty sure this is the correct 5.o engine colour ? Yeah I remember in primary school, one of the buses we used to get driven around in for excursions, weekly swimming lessons, etc. (local bus company) It was super loud with the engine under a massive cover up the front next to the driver. I never knew what it was at the time... but vividly remember the racket it made. I've since learnt, it would've been a 2 stroke commer knocker engine or similar! Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,870 Posted August 31, 2018 Personally, I really enjoy the sound of the Foden 2 strokes - turbo'd AND supercharged! They kinda sound like the Volvo 5 cylinder engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,870 Posted August 31, 2018 Yeah that looks like the right grey. Maybe a tad too dark, but could just be the camera or light level? Here's a pic of a NOS Windsor EFI engine... 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted August 31, 2018 im tossing up what maifold to get ,weiand do a nice one atm,a street warrior only $220 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted August 31, 2018 what am i gunna do with the old injection stuff ? manifold,ect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 1, 2018 what am i gunna do with the old injection stuff ? manifold,ectStarting to come together wellSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 1, 2018 Starting to come together wellSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkThe other one is coming along has T3 stamped on itSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,870 Posted September 1, 2018 Seems like they didn't get painted very well from the factory? Or maybe the cast iron was already rusty, and the paint flaked off over time? 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 1, 2018 Only a tad of gray is left ,hey does anyone know about the colours of the factory springs like does red mean intake and green exjaust or it doesnt matter Seems like they didn't get painted very well from the factory? Or maybe the cast iron was already rusty, and the paint flaked off over time?Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 1 SPArKy_Dave reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPArKy_Dave 8,870 Posted September 1, 2018 How were the colours orientated, when you pulled it apart? 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 1, 2018 They were all filthy couldnt see anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted September 1, 2018 I remember in primary school, one of the buses we used to get driven around in for excursions, weekly swimming lessons, etc. (local bus company) It was super loud with the engine under a massive cover up the front next to the driver. I never knew what it was at the time... but vividly remember the racket it made. I've since learnt, it would've been a 2 stroke commer knocker engine or similar! I did my time on buses, and have worked in other shops since that have also had some old relics still chugging away every day. It's amazing what some companies will do to save a buckSent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk 2 CHESTNUTXE and SPArKy_Dave reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 2, 2018 just a few questions if i was to fit my single rail behind this engine is there a 50oz 164 tooth flywheel which is 11 inch i think,cause i see many 157 tooth 50 oz models available ? what would be the best route ,i assume using the v8 rail bellhousing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted September 2, 2018 just a few questions if i was to fit my single rail behind this engine is there a 50oz 164 tooth flywheel which is 11 inch i think,cause i see many 157 tooth 50 oz models available ? what would be the best route ,i assume using the v8 rail bellhousing.351w flywheels were 164 I believe. So one off a 80s/90s F150 manual would do. Or get a clevo one balanced to 50. Starting to be not so simple now huh? Sent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 2, 2018 351w flywheels were 164 I believe. So one off a 80s/90s F150 manual would do. Or get a clevo one balanced to 50. Starting to be not so simple now huh? Sent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk I bought some new vavle seals i imagine just tap em on ?Sent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 2, 2018 I bought some new vavle seals i imagine just tap em on ?Sent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkOk thats 1 side done now finish off the other headSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 2, 2018 Ok thats 1 side done now finish off the other headSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkSprings are all on and inlet and exhaust retainers are differentSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk 2 Valvebouncer and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 3, 2018 Heads are done and the block is almost readySprings are all on and inlet and exhaust retainers are differentSent from my SM-G570Y using TapatalkSent from my SM-G570Y using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
