351 Windsor Swap

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by facelessnumber, Mar 2, 2011.

Page 10 of 23
  1. Ryan

    Ryan Ford Addict

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,185
    Likes Received:
    104
    Trophy Points:
    182
    Location:
    Phoenix Az.
    Vehicle:
    73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 68 F-100, 02 Crown Vicoria
    Brake cleaner is awesome. Best multipurpose cleaner ever. But carb cleaner is even better for strippig paint, but then hit it with brake cleaner to clean off the residue. What paint did you use? I've had good luck with the 1500 degree paint from VHT.
     
    Ryan, Mar 17, 2011
    #136
  2. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2007
    Messages:
    3,710
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    Memphis, TN
    Vehicle:
    '71 Grabber
    This is Rustoleum stuff. First time I've used it for anything. Supposed to be good for 2000 degrees. We shall see...
     
    facelessnumber, Mar 17, 2011
    #137
  3. Ryan

    Ryan Ford Addict

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,185
    Likes Received:
    104
    Trophy Points:
    182
    Location:
    Phoenix Az.
    Vehicle:
    73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 68 F-100, 02 Crown Vicoria
    Well good luck with it. I like the VHT stuff becuase they specialize in Automotive products. They have a high temp primer and then the paint fro when you start bare like you did. They also make a good caliper paint that has woked great for me.
     
    Ryan, Mar 17, 2011
    #138
  4. Joe Dirt

    Joe Dirt BBF life

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2008
    Messages:
    4,375
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Location:
    Cleveland, TN
    Vehicle:
    1970 ford torino #1

    thats what is on mine has been holding up fine
     
    Joe Dirt, Mar 17, 2011
    #139
  5. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2007
    Messages:
    3,710
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    Memphis, TN
    Vehicle:
    '71 Grabber
    Really? That is great news! Did you do anything to cure it?
     
    facelessnumber, Mar 17, 2011
    #140
  6. Joe Dirt

    Joe Dirt BBF life

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2008
    Messages:
    4,375
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Location:
    Cleveland, TN
    Vehicle:
    1970 ford torino #1

    not really i did use a torch right aftert i sprayed them to help them dry faster lol cause im impatiant:biglaugh: and like fire:rofl:
     
    Joe Dirt, Mar 17, 2011
    #141
  7. Ryan

    Ryan Ford Addict

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,185
    Likes Received:
    104
    Trophy Points:
    182
    Location:
    Phoenix Az.
    Vehicle:
    73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 68 F-100, 02 Crown Vicoria
    :rofl2: I think you speak for all men.
     
    Ryan, Mar 17, 2011
    #142
  8. Joe Dirt

    Joe Dirt BBF life

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2008
    Messages:
    4,375
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Location:
    Cleveland, TN
    Vehicle:
    1970 ford torino #1
    no doubt right :rofl2:
     
    Joe Dirt, Mar 17, 2011
    #143
  9. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2007
    Messages:
    3,710
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    Memphis, TN
    Vehicle:
    '71 Grabber
    Testify, brethren. :party3:
     
    facelessnumber, Mar 17, 2011
    #144
  10. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2007
    Messages:
    3,710
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    Memphis, TN
    Vehicle:
    '71 Grabber
    So I've set a goal - I've taken April 1 - 7 off, and I intend to drive this thing to work on the 8th.
     
    facelessnumber, Mar 17, 2011
    #145
  11. Ryan

    Ryan Ford Addict

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,185
    Likes Received:
    104
    Trophy Points:
    182
    Location:
    Phoenix Az.
    Vehicle:
    73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 68 F-100, 02 Crown Vicoria
    "So let it be written, so it shall be done."
     
    Ryan, Mar 17, 2011
    #146
  12. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2007
    Messages:
    3,710
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    Memphis, TN
    Vehicle:
    '71 Grabber
    Are any of the bolts prone to backing out on these? Is it standard procedure to use Loctite or thread sealer on any particular fasteners?

    I know I'm throwing in a lot of elementary questions I should already know the answer to, but this is my first Ford engine build and I want to get it right...
     
    facelessnumber, Mar 18, 2011
    #147
  13. Ryan

    Ryan Ford Addict

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,185
    Likes Received:
    104
    Trophy Points:
    182
    Location:
    Phoenix Az.
    Vehicle:
    73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 68 F-100, 02 Crown Vicoria
    I don't use Loctite on anything. The only things I have had to re-torque are intake manifold bolts sometimes. and of course header bolts. As long as you torque everything to spec you should be good.
     
    Ryan, Mar 18, 2011
    #148
  14. injectedmav

    injectedmav Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2006
    Messages:
    2,114
    Likes Received:
    26
    Trophy Points:
    142
    Location:
    Georgia
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick 2dr 5.0l EFI, 2003 Expedition(wife's), 2002 F150 Supercab King Ranch
    X2 on the intake bolts.

    I haven't had to retorque my header bolts since I started using the 94 Lightning header gaskets.
     
    injectedmav, Mar 18, 2011
    #149
  15. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2007
    Messages:
    3,710
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    Memphis, TN
    Vehicle:
    '71 Grabber
    Drove the 302 for the last time today.

    Teardown has begun!


    [​IMG]


    ...it looks like this now:

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2011
    facelessnumber, Mar 20, 2011
    #150
Page 10 of 23

Share This Page