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Originally Posted by 5851a
We used to look for the black baldy non lettered valve covers on 58 Fords. Most of the time it meant machined chambers and solid lifters. Rumor was, it was for the first 90 days of Ford production then moved to FORD stamped covers and hydraulic lifters for the 332 and 352.
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My understanding is that of course the 352 was going to be used in NASCAR. FORD then signed the agreement with AMA to not participate in racing any longer.
That and the fact that FORD MARKETING was concerned about possible customer dissatisfaction with a solid lifter engine in the later released TBIRD were two factors in backing off in the engine design. It was simply de-rated.
EDIT - That and the cost of machining the cyl head combustion chambers.
So now the the beans have been spilled ...
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Below is a shot of the early FE rocker covers -
...hmmph ...
Now that I have run my mouth, I cannot find the photo. Well. it's just like PREGO, it has to be in there somewhere.
I shall return ...
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