What kind of ring compressor do I need for Ford Y block?
What kind of ring compressor do I need for Ford Y block?
Ring compressors are available in various styles. Some choices are an individual fixed tapered-style from ARP; pliers-style from K-D tool; and the spring-steel type, adjustable from 3½ to 7 inches by Lisle tool, which is the type I prefer.
Where are the oil holes in rocker arms?
When assembling and installing the rockerarms it is imperative that the shaft be installed with the 1/4″ oil holes lined up with the holes in the rocker stands. The hole on top of the shaft must be at the right hand side of the assembly.
Where is the oil filter located on a Ford pickup?
Here are a couple of Milodon oilpump pickups: one for their replacement pan (right) and one for their deep pan (left). The pickups feature larger-than-stock-diameter thickwalled tubes, which are precision bent. The FE oil filter mounts to an aluminum casting, which is bolted to the front driver side of the engine block.
What kind of oil to use on Ford Y block engine?
Once dry, coat all machined surfaces of the block, with the exception of the cylinder bores, with either oil or WD-40. Pay particular attention to machined surfaces and bolt holes when drying. This photo shows the results of wiping the cylinder walls of the block with automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
When assembling and installing the rockerarms it is imperative that the shaft be installed with the 1/4″ oil holes lined up with the holes in the rocker stands. The hole on top of the shaft must be at the right hand side of the assembly.
Here are a couple of Milodon oilpump pickups: one for their replacement pan (right) and one for their deep pan (left). The pickups feature larger-than-stock-diameter thickwalled tubes, which are precision bent. The FE oil filter mounts to an aluminum casting, which is bolted to the front driver side of the engine block.
What causes loss of oil to rocker arms?
LOSS OF OIL TO ROCKER ARMS A common problem with the Y-Block engine is the loss of oil to the rocker assembles. Sometimes this occurs after many miles of use, sometimes a freshly rebuilt engine has little oil to the rockers. If your engine has many miles on it
What do you need to know about the Ford FE engine oiling system?
The FE factory oiling-system strategy is essentially identical to that of most other Ford V-8s, and requires only modest detail work and attention to assembly in order to function perfectly well. Dramatic alterations are unnecessary in the vast majority of applications.
