When an owner decides to keep the Ford 6-cylinder engine, the next decision is whether to keep it stock or upgrade for better drivability and performance. If a part needs to be replaced, sometimes it might not cost any more to upgrade than it would to replace with new, stock parts. As it turns out […]
How to Install a Distributor & Carb on a Ford Inline Six
Installing and setting up the distributor & carburetor on a Ford Inline Six can be tricky, but we’ll walk you through the process. Before installing the distributor, make sure that the number-1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. With your finger over the number-1 spark plug hole, have an assistant rotate the crankshaft […]
How to Install a Ford Inline-Six Cylinder Head (with Bolt Torques Specs)
Ford’s small inline 6-cylinder engine powered millions of Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and other models during the 1960s and 1970s. They are durable little engines, and when properly rebuilt, they will last many years to come. FORD INLINE SIX CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION:Originally, Ford used steel-shim head gaskets that required a sealer on the block and the […]
Building Ford 351 Clevelands: The Power Physics
We’ve long been led to believe horsepower is what “power” is all about. But horsepower is rooted more in Madison Avenue advertising rhetoric than fact. In the power picture, horsepower doesn’t count for much, especially on the street. What counts is torque and when you have the most of it. Engines make torque when you […]
Ford Axle Removal: Complete Step by Step Instructions
You have a couple of options when servicing the rear axle. You can do all the work with the axle installed in the car or remove the axle from the car and perform the work on an axle fixture. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Are you working on a vehicle hoist or using a […]
How to Machine Small-Block Ford Heads: Step by Step
The small-block Ford has never been blessed with particularly good cylinder heads in its half-century service life. Even the Boss 302 and 5.0L GT-40 were never impressive in the cylinder head department. The Boss 302 was an excellent racing engine, but it was a real dog on the street because its huge ports didn’t deliver […]
Small-Block Ford Ultimate Disassembly Guide
In this article, our subject engine, a 1965 289-2V engine removed from Jeff Fischbach’s Mustang convertible.  The engine had failed coming off of a Los Angeles freeway. Suddenly, it had no power and developed a horrible knock in rhythm with the crankshaft. When Mustang Monthly Senior Editor Jim Smart was troubleshooting the noise, he knew […]
Roots Superchargers Guide in Ford Small-Blocks
It matters little whether you call them blowers, compressors, huffers, windmills, air transfer pumps, wheezers, Jimmys, or anything else. The supercharger in its various forms is almost as synonymous with high-performance enthusiasts as the beloved V-8 engine itself. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO BUILD SUPERCHARGED & TURBOCHARGED SMALL-BLOCK FORDS. For […]
FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: Startup Tips
Below are a few miscellaneous final tips to get the projects out and on the road. Proper handling, proper startup, and proper run-out are all important and these pointers will help you avoid costly mistakes. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO SWAP FORD MODULAR ENGINES INTO MUSTANGS, TORINOS AND MORE. For […]
Ford Modular Engine Swap Guide: Exhaust System
With most modular engine swaps, space restrictions under the hood of the swap vehicle will affect the exhaust system. Often, components can contact and interfere with the routing of the header tubs or exhaust manifold castings. When building a high-performance car, owners often opt for headers to allow the engine to breathe well and produce […]
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