Noob questions

[waypastcrazy]

Eric I dont beleive ford would use different parts in in the same year.lmao j/k
I beleive it was in 67 the hipo heads had c3 casting dates and were the old 260 heads modified.lol no telling between ford and mechanics that worked on the engine after the fact what ya might find.

[coupe]

Originally Posted by EHardy1971

'86 blocks are roller ready. You just have to drill and tap the two bosses in the lifter valley.

Are you sure you need to do that for an '86 HO motor? '85 started the roller motors on the HO.

I think I have a stock 50-oz balancer for you when you need it (unless you already have it from the '90 model rotating assembly. Also a stock roller cam and even some roller lifters (a whole box of them). None of it new, but would work in what you're trying to build.

Sounds like a good, inexpensive build.

[QWKSNKE]

Originally Posted by coupe

'85 started the roller motors on the HO.

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[Doc_G]

Originally Posted by coupe

Are you sure you need to do that for an '86 HO motor? '85 started the roller motors on the HO.

I think I have a stock 50-oz balancer for you when you need it (unless you already have it from the '90 model rotating assembly. Also a stock roller cam and even some roller lifters (a whole box of them). None of it new, but would work in what you're trying to build.

Sounds like a good, inexpensive build.

I believe I may end up taking you up on those parts.. I don't remember if we got the balancer and flex plate when we got the parts. Shoot me a pm for pricing (if any) and let me know where I can pick 'em up. I believe we have a mutual friend who told me where your shop is, but I've since forgotten.

Yeah this is just going to be a stock, easy maintainence (sic?) reliable daily driver. Ryan isn't ready for any real speed yet, however I'd like him to be able to turn the tires over when we're done.

Thanks guys.

[EHardy1971]

Originally Posted by coupe

Are you sure you need to do that for an '86 HO motor? '85 started the roller motors on the HO.

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

The HO blocks are already drilled and tapped, but if it's not a factory HO block, it still has the mounting bosses cast into it. I should've clarified that in my other post. IIRC, '84 model blocks up all have the provisions, but I can't say that for sure until I get home and check my references.