Dragonlich1961
Well-known member
Well, im starting to build up a 200 my 61 Ranchero with my father. Im looking for a bit of help trying to research the nessesary parts. My father and i are familier with engine assembly procedure but mostly for gm sb's. we have picked up the ford 6 bible. This engine will be going in the 61 once it's fully restored so if anything else needs to change with it then not a problem.(wiring)
Here's what i have now. 1968 dual pattern block and matching head 1.75 bore. Weber 32/36 with adapter, Cloyes t chain set(single), stock manifold. Planning on a t5 from modern drivelines and a ford 8.8 explorer rear w/posi with 3:73 or 3:55
From what i understand the early blocks have forged rods, correct?
Im planing on a mild build and am looking for parts. mainly camshaft and other recomended mods along the way to ensure longevity.
I've heard to use sbf rod studs(machining needed). plus needing to machine head to compensate for newer head gasket thickness
The block is in decent shape It ran well and upon disasembly i found very little ridge at cyl top.
My bigest question is what what camshaft should i get. The car will be used as a daily /weekend play thing. but i would like enough get up and go that people will question whats under the hood. it still needs to be highway capleable. Manuel brakes and steering if it matters. eletric wipers
Also what dizzy and igition setup will i need. i think i have a stock 68 dizzy. I was looking at going with a pertronix(points replacement) type system to keep the cost down.
Any help and advise is greatly appriciated.
Thanks
Chris
Here's what i have now. 1968 dual pattern block and matching head 1.75 bore. Weber 32/36 with adapter, Cloyes t chain set(single), stock manifold. Planning on a t5 from modern drivelines and a ford 8.8 explorer rear w/posi with 3:73 or 3:55
From what i understand the early blocks have forged rods, correct?
Im planing on a mild build and am looking for parts. mainly camshaft and other recomended mods along the way to ensure longevity.
I've heard to use sbf rod studs(machining needed). plus needing to machine head to compensate for newer head gasket thickness
The block is in decent shape It ran well and upon disasembly i found very little ridge at cyl top.
My bigest question is what what camshaft should i get. The car will be used as a daily /weekend play thing. but i would like enough get up and go that people will question whats under the hood. it still needs to be highway capleable. Manuel brakes and steering if it matters. eletric wipers
Also what dizzy and igition setup will i need. i think i have a stock 68 dizzy. I was looking at going with a pertronix(points replacement) type system to keep the cost down.
Any help and advise is greatly appriciated.
Thanks
Chris