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Topic: Aluminum head question
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 1358
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-20-2000 09:12 PM
  
On another post--talk about Dart heads and alternator, powersteering pump bolt on ie no holes or holes in wrong place. Are any of these alum. heads taiiored to the older models {68} I do not want to go with serpentine setup.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 8393
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-20-2000 10:51 PM
The FRPP (FoMoCo) GT-40 heads are Mellow.  Alex------------------
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1332
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-20-2000 11:09 PM
The Edelbrock Performer and Performer RPM are drilled for standard vintage accessories. I do believe the Windsor aluminums are also drilled.Mike
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 1358
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-21-2000 08:06 AM
Alex and Mike. Thanks for the answers. I couldn't think of a much worse situation than to discover this problem at the 11th hour. That'll tighten up the ol' sphincter muscle!
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1332
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-21-2000 01:18 PM
Mellow,
You can stay within the Ford family of cast iron heads and run into the same problems.
Just compare an head cast in cleveland foundry and a Windsor cast head. Different spacing between holes and thread sizes on some. All for a 289.Mike
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Nos351C
Gearhead Posts: 3000
From: Rohnert Park, CA USA M&M member#591
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 09-21-2000 01:46 PM
Geez Mike,
My dad thought I was crazy when I mentioned to him that acc. bolt sizes on the sets of heads we have laying around were different..
Ford- the only thing that is consistent is that nothing is  ------------------
Marcus
Fast, Reliable, Cheap.... Pick any TWO of these words.
68 Mustang, still in purgatory.
BOYCOTT EXCESSIVE MOTORSPORTS
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 1358
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-22-2000 06:27 PM
k-code: Man, we never stop learning!! Talk about throwing S&it in the game!! I just assumed that ALL(read my lips!}ALL 289's came from the Windsor foundry. DUH!! That explains a small problem that I had with my 65 which has a 5.0 with e-9 block and heads. I experienced a couple problems hooking up everything for that "original" look! Thanks!
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1332
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-23-2000 12:34 AM
Mello,
In my collection of books I've collected over the past who knows how many years, probably the most informative and most accurate is the book called "Mustang & Ford Small Block V8 1962-1969". by Bob Mannel its about $50 but it is actual photos based on research done personally by Bob, each year covers the complete engine in order: Engine core, Valve train, Induction, Exhaust, Lubrication, Ventilation, Cooling, Ignition, Gen/Alt, Accessories. Not just for Mustangs but for all Fords. The photos are of actual motors and parts that have been pulled for cars, not many file photos from Ford. Well worth the investment.Mike
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 14060
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-25-2000 08:01 PM
Sounds like a great book. I just added it to the M&M Bookstore.------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Webmaster -- MCA # 47773 Speak softly, but carry a big camshaft!
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 1358
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-27-2000 08:13 PM
K-code: Thanks for the reminder about the book. We met Bob at the 35th Anniv. in Charlotte. He is a sharp guy and very personable. One of the guys bought his book. It's too bad that he couldn't get the right backing for marketing his book.
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