Clifford 6=8 Engine build info ?

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I'm researching a Clifford Performance built Ford 250 six engine. Supposed to have Jahns 10:1 Pistons, Clifford rods, balanced bottom end, Fisher balancer, 1.88 int. valves, Ported and relieved, Offy 3X1, Re-curved distrib., the works...

Was built years ago by Clifford shop. I'd appreciate any info or contact with anyone involved with performance six engine builds with Jack Clifford. Shop contact & build-spec consult was with "John" when engine was built.

Engine was stored and never fired. Before attempting firing it up - there are a few mysteries about the engine I'm working on....trying to find basic info like Cam used?(supposed to be 272H), If Clifford typically decked 250 blocks & Jahn's 10:1's?, head milling/gasket types used?, What the Clifford red "Break in Fluid for Blueprinted engine" bottle contains and any other "6=8" build facts/history from the era.

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Indexed plugs: -

Porting and Polishing : -

"Fisher" Harmonic Balancer: -

More Pics at -
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v296/ ... 250%20SIX/


The names connected with Hot Rod Six building, racing and parts are a short list in Hot Rod history. Some include:

Fenton
Offenhauser
Edelbrock
Halibrand
Clifford
Langdon
Schjehldahl
FSPP
... Who's next?


Thanks,
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[82F100]

Have you tried talking to Clifford direct?I know some of the staff that use to work there has moved on the last couple of years.

 

[Anonymous]

If you aren't interested, that would look good under my Mav's hood.
Ken

 

[Anonymous]

http://mustangandfords.com/techarticles/5283/... all i can say is you'd better hold on tight when you run this baby. I have the build sheet on my computer somewhere, about 8 years ago clifford built an engine for my dad in his mustang and it was bitchin.
when i find it ill sned it to you. they did a bunch of tricks to it.

wes

 

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GOT_FORD
http://mustangandfords.com/techarticles/5283

... I have the build sheet on my computer somewhere, about 8 years ago clifford built an engine for my dad....

when i find it ill sned it to you. they did a bunch of tricks to it. wes

Thanks - I'd appreciate the info if you can send it.

PS The link is broke

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[Anonymous]

Aluminum Alloy Pistons w/ pins .060 2. Chrome Molly Rings .060 3. Clevitte Main -.010 , Rod -.010 and std Cam bearings 4. Clifford Performance Camshaft 272 5. Oversized 1.88 intake and 1.50 exhaust Valves, mill .060, Pocket Port & Polish valve chambers, and Blend Runners. High performance Clifford Springs, Retainers & Valve Locks, steel Guides with Viton poly seals.

wes

 

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Have you tried talking to Clifford direct?I know some of the staff that use to work there has moved on the last couple of years.

Yes , they had very limited info

 

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Aluminum Alloy Pistons w/ pins .060 2. Chrome Molly Rings .060 3. Clevitte Main -.010 , Rod -.010 and std Cam bearings 4. Clifford Performance Camshaft 272 5. Oversized 1.88 intake and 1.50 exhaust Valves, mill .060, Pocket Port & Polish valve chambers, and Blend Runners. High performance Clifford Springs, Retainers & Valve Locks, steel Guides with Viton poly seals.

wes

I can only wonder what's current state of your Dad's engine. Close to same setup as mine. Did it have the Offy head work? . When you see the thought - as well as - work that went in to these engines it's inspiring. There are a number of six cylinder " Engine Builders" refining the work and Clifford put a lot of ideas in place.

This is a 250, I presume yours is(was) 200?. Supposed to have Jahn's 10:1's . There's a set of Hooker Super Comp's duals as well.

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