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Old 03-29-2018, 11:54 AM   #6
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Default Re: 56 Ford F100 New Project - Engine Questions

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Timing chain alignment marks: Both outer marks at 3 o'clock when facing them, and 12 pins of the chain between them. FYI, this is not # 1 TDC
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Valve seats: If hardened seats weren't installed and you're planning on driving the truck a pretty fair amount, a Lead fuel additive could be helpful.

Zinc in the motor oil: It's a good thing, see this link...
https://www.ctci.org/gilsgarage/EngineOil.php

For ease of maint and a more stable spark at higher rpm's an electronic ignition conversion kit that replaces the points is suggested, but may not be overly necessary. IMHO
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