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starting my 4.6 swap

Started by canadian_ranchero, 2014-11-30 13:20

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canadian_ranchero

got a chance today to go parts hunting.a person i know has a few 57-59 fords.trying to get a heater control,59 signal light switch,and a 59 hood latch you guys say is better

pepfalcon

once you use the hood latch, you will see the difference.

lalessi1

Man, I put the '59 latch on mine a week or so ago....unbelievable difference!
Lynn

canadian_ranchero

trying to put in my wiper cables.you need lots of patience and small hands.and right now i have neither :005: 

Ford Blue blood

Pull the left side fresh air vent, full view of the pulley....
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r stewart

I'm put a 4.6 swap into my 57 ford and I'm going to use the 5 speed transmission,  I was just wondering if anyone else used the 5 speed transmission and what clutch pedal set did you use? Thanks for the help

canadian_ranchero

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Quote from: r stewart on 2015-02-26 07:24
I'm put a 4.6 swap into my 57 ford and I'm going to use the 5 speed transmission,  I was just wondering if anyone else used the 5 speed transmission and what clutch pedal set did you use? Thanks for the help
check out the cable clutch kits for the early mustangs.they may work

canadian_ranchero

Quote from: Ford Blue blood on 2015-02-26 07:16
Pull the left side fresh air vent, full view of the pulley....
yes i did that, just need to take my time

canadian_ranchero

found a post from about 5 years ago on the wiper cable install.i followed that and the install went well. :booty:

canadian_ranchero

update.going to leave the steering column out till i get the wiring done.have all my engine parts now.should be almost ready to put the engine in by sunday night

canadian_ranchero

found a issue with the intake,will need to replace the intake gaskets[it is almost like the gods do not want me to finish this project]

RICH MUISE

I'm sure you will, but while you're in there check the two electrical wire connectors that run under the intake.
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

canadian_ranchero

here are some of the tools you need to replace valve seals and install the cobra springs

canadian_ranchero

got the bearings and the cams in along with cleaning and painting.the cams have a smaller base circle so you need to set the lifter preload[32 times]so it takes a little time 

canadian_ranchero

having some problems getting the reground cams to time.two steps ahead and 4 back