Crossflow head writeup picture problems...

[RacnJsn95]

I've been doing some research on building a 250 to go into a mustang, and I came across the great write up on how to modify the block, and the AU crossflow head, so that they can be mated together. The article mentioned above can be viewed here...

http://fordsix.com/tech/engine/crossflow/crossflow.php

I was trying to view the pics so I could see exactly what I would need to do (especially on the "gasket support adapter plate"), but when I click on the thumbnails to enlarge them I just get a "Page cannot be found 404" error. Can that be fixed, or does anyone have some larger pics of the mods that need to be done to the block and the head? Thanks!

 

[xctasy]

Your in luck!


The website has been transfered around a little over the last 2 years.

Early on, the thumnails did expand.

The main issue may have been the shear amount of requests from others wanting to do the same on there US 200 or 250.

I've got the originals in a portfolio somewhere (I never throw anything away), so I'll see if I can email them to you. (I'm not able to link them myself, as my photo account is for carbs, transmissions and my cars).

You won't get a real quick response becasue I have three jobs and this is my only fun outlet aside from my family and kids.

Regards,

Deano

 

[XFlow_Fairlane]

I was wondering also how much material needs to be added exactly. I got a spare D8 block and was looking at the top and there seems to be a sort of chamfer on the lifter side. seems I could weld that up and I would be good to go I hope? I kinda have been thinking of making the mods now incase I decide to go with the crossflow aussie head (come on mike!!!)

 

[xctasy]

I've got 11 full size pictures. I've just checked it from my old 2004 CD compilation of Greatest Ford Six Hits. It'll take a while for me to post it. RacnJsn95, PM me for details.turbo_fairlane_200, I'll sort something out for you at some stage. I've got a book of Ford Six promises and they don't have completed ticks on all of the items!

Basically, a 25mm by 25 mm steel section 510 mm long gives you outer support. set screw it in place and epoxy it to the tappet side . On all 200's and 250's, there are lugs to show the extent of the support. The stock Aussie x-flow head gasket will help you out. It really is a a very clever idea, and as long as you get the pictures, you'll see how easy it all is.

The balance of the work is really simple, but there is no set in stone responsibility Jack can give that it'll work as well as for you as it has for him.Some weepage was evident, but that happens even with a good alloy head Aussie X-flow sometimes. Because of this, Jack has relgated the 200 X-flow to a technical article, not a 'do this and get 240 hp from 320 pounds' article.

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[cameljockey]

I also am interested in the photo's for the swap if it's not to much trouble.

thanks

Keep Sixn'

Dan Hanna