tanman90's build thread
11-20-2014, 05:43 PM
#11
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Update guys, got the engine installed! Put on a brand new melling oil pump and pickup tube, installed the timing cover, and installed the oil pan with a fel pro one piece rubber gasket.
The valve covers are now installed but that's as far as I've gotten today. The installation went fairly easy and tomorrow I'll continue putting it together.
Edit: the green looking stuff you see in the lifter valley and on the rocker arms is the oil they doused it in for shipping
The valve covers are now installed but that's as far as I've gotten today. The installation went fairly easy and tomorrow I'll continue putting it together.
Edit: the green looking stuff you see in the lifter valley and on the rocker arms is the oil they doused it in for shipping
11-20-2014, 05:44 PM
#12
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sweet!!
11-20-2014, 06:59 PM
#15
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I have an 88 F150 4x4 302 that I am rebuilding the 302 (decided against a crate) so I am extremely interested in your build. That and I am a 18 year old also whom has watched his truck sit for so long I know how it feels. LOL
The only thing you are gaining going roller cam is just ease of roller cam but their is no performance gains.
What plans do you have and mods have you done to the truck? I see a dual exhaust on it so kinda curious.
I really like the color scheme on the truck it is one of my favorites on these year trucks.
Trav
The only thing you are gaining going roller cam is just ease of roller cam but their is no performance gains.
What plans do you have and mods have you done to the truck? I see a dual exhaust on it so kinda curious.
I really like the color scheme on the truck it is one of my favorites on these year trucks.
Trav
11-20-2014, 07:01 PM
#16
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11-20-2014, 07:04 PM
#17
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Lol he's 18 so he's still learning. Roller cams are an upgrade across the board. Even if the specs were the same, a roller is still an upgrade and would give better performance; if for lack of friction if for nothing else vs a flat tappet.
11-20-2014, 07:13 PM
#18
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Yup, less energy spent wearing out parts, and more going to the wheels.
11-20-2014, 07:28 PM
#19
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Im also ordering some Accel 19 lb. fuel injectors and a new harmonic balancer. My old one had a pretty bad groove worn in it.
11-20-2014, 07:38 PM
#20
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Sub'd for the build. Nice to see the love and attention anybody gives these old trucks. Did you tape off the intake since you said all you got done were the valve covers?