95 5.0 HO build from 94 short block,

[ranger56528]

Ok so here is my build project it a 5.0 out of a 94 GT with 82k on it,the owner was running this block with a T70 at 14 psi, it had a tick and when he tore it down it turned out to be a rocker and instead of putting it back in he bought a motor out of CA and is going to run twin turbos,he told me that this block was running fine when he pulled it for the tick he thought for sure it was a Rod brg. Now it's my turn to bring it back,I will post pics as I work on it.

 

[ranger56528]

So here it is when I brought it home 10-30-15.

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[ranger56528]

10-31, I got it on the stand and getting ready to clean it up but is pretty clean now I'll just spray it down with brake clean and clean all gasket mounting areas then on to check rods and mains.

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[ranger56528]

Used scotch Brite discs and got all gasket mounting areas clean,noticed a water pump stud is broke off floss so I'll see if a left hand drill bit and some heat will remove it,checked number 2 Rod bearings and they looked just fine and I used my bore light and all the cam bearings are good,they almost look new.
ill prime the block tomorrow and I decided to go with Cyl head studs so I ordered a set of ARPs for it and that's were I am now.

 

[CC'S95GT]

Good call on the L/H drill bit. They work for me 95% of the time even without the extra heat.
Are you going with the stock size head studs or stepping up to 1/2"?

 

[ranger56528]

Well so far I've broke 1 left hand drill bit,1 snap on easy out and this was with heat so I took a break and primed it a little makes it look better and now I can see the stud area better.
I going with 154-4005 APR studs.

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[CC'S95GT]

lol hat was the same prob I ran into with a brolen waterpump bolt. Everytime I put the vicegrips on it, the damn thing would break off lower. Then broke a ez out off. Finaly ended up drilling and re-taping the hole again to get the old threads out. While it was in the car. PITA

 

[ranger56528]

I'll end up drilling and re tap it or put in a heli coil.

 

[ranger56528]

lol hat was the same prob I ran into with a brolen waterpump bolt. Everytime I put the vicegrips on it, the damn thing would break off lower. Then broke a ez out off. Finaly ended up drilling and re-taping the hole again to get the old threads out. While it was in the car. PITA

That would be no fun at all the big SU_K.

 

[ranger56528]

Ok got the block painted and tomorrow I will get the broken stud out,had a little over spray but cleaned it up on the one cylinder oops.

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[ranger56528]

I painted it with 1606 dark blue Dura coat witch is 68 and newer and I did the oil pan in a lighter blue just to break it up,think it's a pre 68-66 ford blue.


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[ranger56528]

It will be Thursday or Friday before I post again being I thought I had a oil pump but thought wrong plus I'm waiting for my head studs.

Think I'll get the cam in and gears maybe and get 1 on TDC.


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[ranger56528]

Well I just about have the broken stud out its really being a turd,have my lifters soaking in oil and getting ready to put cam and timing set on,still waiting on the head studs witch should be here tomorrow and the lifters will be ready Friday afternoon.

 

[ranger56528]

Ok so I put the E303 cam in and put Cloyes timing chain and gears on then I wanted to see what it looked like with the heads,covers and intake on so I put them on just to see so here ya go some pics.

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[ranger56528]

I'm not sure on what valve covers I want to use and I think I might paint the intake.


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[1994gt]

Looks good man. Maybe paint the intake the same color is the block?? Not sure if that would be too much blue though.

 

[ranger56528]

Thanks. Thought about it and I can repainted it if it doesn't look right,right now I'm putting in the head bolt studs to make heads permintlly attached for the rest of the build.

 

[ranger56528]

Well heads are on now just waiting for my new spider so I can do push rods and lifters then flip it and get the oil pump,shaft,pickup and pan on,I'll put timing and water pump on last.

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[1994gt]

Not sure what it is, but the chrome valve covers look way out of place imo.

 

[ranger56528]

I agree,bought them for the other car and put them on this,mostly for dust control,I might end up putting Ford Racing Alum covers on it that are finned. Will see.


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