rebuild

[Anonymous]

hey everyone, i have been reading post here for a wile just now disided to register. My question is I need to replace the barrings in the 200 and some friends told me i should just go ahead a rebuild the whole thing. I have looked online for a good rebuild kit but havent been able to find one should i just replace the barring or go for the rebuild. Also how hard is it to do a rebuild (just know the basics) and what rebuild kit would you recomend

 

[xctasy]

Look at getting the Ford Six Performance book from this site.

My first rebuild (on a 138 cube GM six) was a disaster, so do yourself a huge favour, buy the book, and then lock down a professional engine builder with a good track record to do a stock rebuild.

These guys are awesome. I've learned a whole heap about these neat little engines.

PM (personal message) or talk at once to CZLN6, aka David from Idaho Falls, Id
Website: http://falconperformance.sundog.net/
Occupation: retired educator
Interests: Falcons, sixes, Appaloosas and guitars.

This guy has got easy to understand instructions and a wealth of experience. Check his posts too.

 

[rbohm]

8) a decent place for engine kits is performance automotive warehouse.
for phone orders 818-678-3000 their website is wwwpawengineparts.com their catalog is nearly 1200 pages so you wont find it at the website, but you will find out how to order a catalog. tell them you saw the ad in5.0 mustang and super ffords magazine and you only pay 5.95 for the catalog(regularly 10.95).

 

[CZLN6]

Howdy All:

Wow! Thanks for the kind works Excute. My brother Dennis, is also gets credit for the Handbook.

I'm in agreement with your observation about getting help form a quality machinist on a rebuild. There is so much that requires close critical measurement and finish details, and the tools that go with, that it is very unlikely that a 1st time novice will be completely successful. My advice to you MustangMuscle196 is to get acquainted with a quality machine shop and the machinist. Let him know your project and goals. He may also be the best source for a rebuild kit. You can't buy oversize pistons until you've disassembled and know how much you will need to bore to true the cylinders. Many Machinist/shops understand the hobbiest/1st timer and will accomodate you. Some won't. It's best to do some shopping before you jump. This kind of shopping is best done in person and not over the phone.

If you decide to do the labor part yourself you can save some money, but you'll have to invest in some specific tools.

The 1st $50 I'd spend would be for a shop manual.

Enjoy the journey.

Adios, David