machine shop question

[artygoose]

I am pretty new to the whole engine rebuilding/modifying thing and I had a question. I have a 250ci and I want to mount a two barrel carb dirrectly to the log head cause a two barrel will not clear the hood with an adaptor. I have called around and no one was willing or able (not sure which cause they all shut me down pretty fast) to do that type of work.

Now my question is, here on post there is a auto shop with a load of tools and people to help you learn how to use them. Which type of tool do I need to learn how to use in order to mount this two-barrel?

If I am completely lost, confused, or need to explain myself better please let me know

thanks

 

[CoupeBoy]

What types of shops where you calling? Around here 'rebuilders' would probably tell me to go away, but there are a couple of 'machine' shops that don't care what they are doing so long as you agree to their hourly rate. For example there is a place that is called 'Thurlow Welding' they also shorten/balance drivelines and have a mill in the back. There is also a small machine shop privately owned and the guy is real nice to talk to who would do it for a couple dollars. The only downsides to either of these places is that I would have to disassemble and reassemble my head/valvetrain to ensure there are no stray metal shavings inside the intake log.

If you wanted to do it yourself I'd recommend finding a class on machine work, preferably a mill as it's designed to grind things flat. To perform the direct mount you really only need a flat spot on the log that is as wide and long as the area of the butterflies of your 2bbl carb and a way to attach an adapter. You have to make the adapter out of something like 1/2" aluminum

lots of luck,
-ron

 

[powerband]

I am pretty new to the whole engine rebuilding/modifying thing and I had a question. I have a 250ci and I want to mount a two barrel carb dirrectly to the log head cause a two barrel will not clear the hood with an adaptor. I have called around and no one was willing or able (not sure which cause they all shut me down pretty fast) to do that type of work.

Now my question is, here on post there is a auto shop with a load of tools and people to help you learn how to use them. Which type of tool do I need to learn how to use in order to mount this two-barrel?

If I am completely lost, confused, or need to explain myself better please let me know

thanks

no one was willing or able to do that type of work

The log head is different than most machine shops deal with. Specifications and parts may need to be provided. Are you "building" the head for 2Bbl ?. The Shjeldahl bros' Falcon Six Performance Handbook with some specs and illustrations may help you with the machine shop.

Home-brew ideas are abundant, you need to make a big hole ... . Use what are you familiar with. Adaptors from epoxyied cutting board plastic to carved wood have been discussed. Which 2Bbl?.

Performance machine work ain't cheap, My machinist calls it "simply horsepower per cubic dollars"


auto shop with a load of tools Regular "bolt on" work - shop tools would probably help if you are in need of a place to disassemble the head to the point you can take it to a machine shop or attempt your own macining.

Why don't you make an Air Cleaner adaptor...

250 w 7448 Holley:

Have Fun
Powerband 8)

 

[buzzA4]

If you are working on an early Mustang 200ci there are alot of posts that deal with both solving the 2BBL adpter clearance issues and direct mount 2bbl conversons. I recommend using the search function at the top of the page first. Read all about both and go from there.

Simplest solution IMO:

Find a drop based air cleaner and use a 2BBL adapter from Classic Inlines or Stovebolt

http://www.classicinlines.com/products.asp?cat=46

The dropped base may solve the clearance issue.

For example:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnse...94739253+4294904151+4294756383+115+4294756328


Best Solution:

After reading everything on this board about direct mounting a 2BBL to the log head. Order the 2V mounting/adapter plates (2) from Classic Inlines:

http://www.classicinlines.com/proddetail.asp?prod=FSP-200-2VC

Then, find a machine/welding shop that will do the work. Show them some of the better posts on the subject from this board or Classic inlines including the pics if you think they need to see 'em. Try this one:

http://classicinlines.com/logmods.asp

Good luck. It's cheaper in the long run to do right the first time.
Do the research first and go from there.

I used a H/W 2V with an adapter from stovebolt and a drop base cleaner and I have about 3/4 inch clearance on a 66 mustang 200. When i get the time, I'll do it right and direct mount the 2V to the log.

That's my $0.02