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09-25-2017, 10:41 PM | #41 |
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Re: Rebuilding An 8Ba - Tips & Suggestions?
The first thing i'd do is have the block Baked cleaned after the pressure testing. After that the most important Mod is compression, make sure the piston th head clearance is very tight .045/.050. These are somple inexpensive modifications,If you keep the rods with the crank, no need to balance. If it's a 52/3 block it had no harden seats in the exhaust. have them installed. It should have EAB heads. these are the highest R ford made.
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You'll be fine without the golf sticks. The chainsaw will be missed. Karma should rule.
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Re: Rebuilding An 8Ba - Tips & Suggestions?
Start by setting up some goals for the motor...how hot and what is it going to pull.
Something going into a heavy car needs torq. If youre going for a mild engine...just get a good set of cast pistons...no need for anything fancy...forged ones is not needed then and just noisy. Donīt overcam it. Stock rods work just fine if youre not aiming for real serious power. A good plan and sticking to it is usually the receipe for sucess and not throwing money away. |
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Do NOT rely on the "magging" alone. Thanks, Gary in N.Y. P.S. This would also be the right time to go with a new set of stainless valves AND some bronzed-lined guides. Actually have a set of guides coming down all the way from Alaska for the liners. They work really well.
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09-26-2017, 03:07 PM | #47 |
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Re: Rebuilding An 8Ba - Tips & Suggestions?
x2 on the baked cleaning suggestion from Ol' Ron. Mine came back looking like it was fresh out of the foundry. Saves a lot of time and effort trying to get all that scale and crap out of the water jackets and wasn't that expensive. I'm building an 8BA with much the same goals in mind as you are and am slowly gathering or rebuilding all the parts necessary. Seems every little thing is about $200.. Also, be sure to put a little oil or something on that fresh bore work if you need to let it sit for a while as you do not want surface rust to turn into pitting.. Just my 2 cents...
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09-27-2017, 08:30 AM | #49 |
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I appreciate all the input. The guy who is doing the machine work on the block and heads has been building engines for many years. He is going to look into his cost on the pistons and get back to me. He is doing the work on the side, so the process is taking a little longer.
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09-27-2017, 08:55 AM | #50 |
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Speedway has Offenhauser pistons for $159.95 a set in their current catalog. I think they may be closing them out to make room for their own brand. This may be an opportunity you can take advantage of.
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09-27-2017, 09:20 AM | #51 |
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Since I will be running a 4" Merc crank, it looks like the price is $229.99. These are 4 ring pistons. So, I would only run the 3 rings (according to most everyone's input). Also, it looks as if I only have a choice of .060 or .125. Since the block cleaned up at .015, I was thinking of boring to .030. Am I being too conservative?
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09-27-2017, 09:26 AM | #52 |
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Contact Max VP for pistons, and other parts. Very helpful people there.
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09-28-2017, 03:49 AM | #54 | |
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Many say not to over bore, leave room for future rebuilds. Couldn't you have the engine sleeved in that case? I say if you want big cubic inches go for it! It's your motor. Ol' Ron what say you? "Hard tellin' not knowin!" |
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09-28-2017, 07:39 AM | #55 |
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Well, I must admit, More cubes means more CR, and torque. Just remember one thing. Tuning a modified engine need some thought as well. There is only one distributor that works well with these engines and an AF meter would be helpful for the (carbs???)
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09-28-2017, 07:43 AM | #56 |
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Yeah, and you should put seat covers on your new upholstery too, so the next owner can enjoy it!
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10-02-2017, 12:21 PM | #57 |
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Just picked up a 4" Merc crank from a very nice gentleman in Colorado. I believe that he is a member here on Ford Barn. I've also been in contact with Pete regarding my cam selection and believe that we have settled on a 3/8 Potvin grind. As long as they check out ok, I am going to use the OEM rods that came out of the engine. And, after a lot of contemplating, and going back and forth, I have decided to bore the block 3 5/16. This is as long as the sonic test results are good. I am building this engine to keep and drive. And, with my driving habits, I do not foresee another overhaul for many years. Thank you all for the input thus far. I will post again when I have more updates.
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10-04-2017, 11:52 PM | #58 |
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So, since I have elected to go with a 3 5/16 bore x 4.00 stroke, should I go with forged pistons over the cast ones?
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10-05-2017, 12:07 AM | #59 |
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Cast pistons will do just fine for a street motor that's being built for reliability instead of high performance. Egge sells a set for a little less than $250. Also, IIRC, forged pistons are more expensive and are more for those who want to race or 'chase horsepower'.
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I would like to see both durations as compared to a stock cam if possible. My next rebuild is going to have a lumpy idle. |
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