Pulling my engine

[Fatality51]

you live in minnesota? nice car by the way!

[04 Quicksilver]

Kirk, I have the same issue with the battery in my '64 as you do. At first I used a rubber strap with S-hooks on the ends but now I just let it sit on the tray loose. It doesn't seem to move any but am I asking for trouble? The clamp you mentioned is on the Die Hard battery? How did you get something big enough to go around the battery or did you have to make it?

BW
They give you this but you pay for that

[Jeronimojc]

Yes, a loose battery is an accident waiting to happen.


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[04 Quicksilver]

I'll put the strap back on it. Thanks for the advice.

BW
The king is dead but he's not forgotten

[Marauderjack]

Bet ya can fine something that'll for ya work here!!

https://www.google.com/search?q=mari...w&ved=0CEgQsAQ

[kirk]

Kirk, I have the same issue with the battery in my '64 as you do. At first I used a rubber strap with S-hooks on the ends but now I just let it sit on the tray loose. It doesn't seem to move any but am I asking for trouble? The clamp you mentioned is on the Die Hard battery? How did you get something big enough to go around the battery or did you have to make it?

BW
They give you this but you pay for that

I went to the hardware and bought two HVAC duct clamps. They are just your typical worm gear clamps, like hose clamps, but 18 inches long. I used two so I have a buckle on each end of the battery to use for the clamp-down. I also had to use a plastic block on one end to give it just a little more length.

[Matt34]

Kirk, I have the same issue with the battery in my '64 as you do. At first I used a rubber strap with S-hooks on the ends but now I just let it sit on the tray loose. It doesn't seem to move any but am I asking for trouble? The clamp you mentioned is on the Die Hard battery? How did you get something big enough to go around the battery or did you have to make it?

BW
They give you this but you pay for that

I bought two chrome hooks with threaded ends and drilled two holes in the sides of the battery tray in the middle for them to hook to and then got a piece of 2 inch by 1/4 inch thick steel bar and cut it to lenth, around 6 or seven inches i think but cant remember exactly, then layed out two holes 1 inch in from either side centered on the plate and drilled out the holes to the a little bigger size than the threaded ends of the hooks.

Painted the steel plate a flat back and put some pads, washers, and chrome wing nuts to secure it to the battery. Also added some battery tray padding to the underside of the steel plate where it meets the battery.

Looks great and works great as well. And didnt cost very much.

[kirk]

Here's a look in full display mode with the factory wires and air filter. I don't run those when I'm driving it.

[Joe Walsh]

Latest issue, bell housing run out is 0.009"

TKO transmissions instructions (Classic Motorsports Group) states that this measurement on a Ford should be no bigger than .005"

Offset dowels are available in only .007", .014", and .021" sizes. If I were to use the .007" I would (theoretically) get my run out down to .0055", still out of spec.

Then there's this Ford Racing document http://www.fordracingparts.com/downl...using_Tech.pdf which states a run out as high as .015" is OK (and that offsets come .007, .014, and .021). This makes more sense with the sizes available.

Am I chasing a problem that doesn't exist?

Hi Kirk!
Great thread with great pix.

When my brother and I mocked up the bellhousing to our 427 block the runout was wayyy too much.
I'm glad we took the time to check it with a dial gauge and did not assume that "all was good".
We used the offset dowels to get it well within specification and have had no vibration problems with the combo.
I suspect this was a contributor to the 'hogged out' shaft bushing.

[kirk]

Hi Kirk!
Great thread with great pix.

When my brother and I mocked up the bellhousing to our 427 block the runout was wayyy too much.
I'm glad we took the time to check it with a dial gauge and did not assume that "all was good".
We used the offset dowels to get it well within specification and have had no vibration problems with the combo.
I suspect this was a contributor to the 'hogged out' shaft bushing.

Thanks.

Bell housing run-out is just one of those things I've never given much thought to in the past. I'm mean, after all, isn't it all set from the factory? But clearly it may not be, and I've learned some new things this go-round.

It still has to pass the test. *%#! winter!

[kirk]

I was able to warm it up, set the idle mixture and timing, and take it around the block today. Leaks are all gone and things are good so far. It's ready for the highway test. Unfortunately, the roads are not ready for that test yet. We need some rain and some holes filled, but I'm one step closer.

[Fatality51]

Going to try and get my 390 running again now that it's noce outside! But i have been thinking about doing a engine swap with either a newer ford motor or a Chevy 5.3 or 5.7. I don't wanna ruin the value of the car but it would be sweet to have a reliable new engine. Any suggestions?

[fastblackmerc]

Going to try and get my 390 running again now that it's noce outside! But i have been thinking about doing a engine swap with either a newer ford motor or a Chevy 5.3 or 5.7. I don't wanna ruin the value of the car but it would be sweet to have a reliable new engine. Any suggestions?

Why won't the 390 be reliable?

Parts are still available.
No electronics.

[kirk]

I've had it out a few times now, on increasingly longer drives. I did not get rid of the underlying vibration I have at 70-75 mph, and was disappointed.

Maybe it's just my long history with the car, knowing all of the sounds and movements that come out of it. I took a retired auto mechanic friend for a ride today to get his opinion. He said he wished his old cars ran that smooth, even at 75 where I thought I had a problem. He thinks its great and ready for a long drive. I have to say, it drives better than it has in many years. Runs strong and smooth.

So the world's oldest Marauder is in the best condition it has been in in a very long time. It is a joy to drive and I can't wait to start hitting the shows this summer. Don't know which shows for sure yet, but Woodward is way up there on the list. We'll see what else I can make.

[Fatality51]

Back to the 50s or car craft in Minnesota, we can park the marauders next to eachother haha