Tim- If you are interested in getting rid of your troublesome 260 block, let me
know.
Chris in Trinidad
"Ronak, TP (Timothy)" wrote:
> Listers,
> I haven't posted in a while as I have been just swamped with travel so it is
> good to be back.
> I have just discovered a rattle from inside the original 260 and by all of
> my investigation it sounds like a cracked piston skirt. I originally was
> going to repair it but found some bad stuff with the cam and the heads as
> well......so I have decided to build a replacement and would like some
> feedback if you all would be so good.
> I have found a 1990 HO 302 (5.0) I guess they are called 5.0 if the water
> pump is reverse rotation. I have a few questions.
> I have agreed to purchase some heads from Theo so I will have twisted wedge
> heads.
> Here are my questions:
> 1. The Balancer center area seems to stick out a long ways and I was
> wondering if I need to get it milled down or not? Can I drill the 4-bolt
> pattern into the stock pulley?
> 2. Does the reverse rotation water pump still flow the same as the
> stock Tiger pump?
> 3. I know I need a 6 bolt bellhousing but do I need a particular one or
> do I need a particular clutch fork?
> 4. The head are supposed to have .350" taller valve cover rail. Will
> this be a problem for valve cover clearance?
> 5. Can I use the Tiger Flywheel? If not which one do I need?
>
> If you guys respond thanks in advance!!!
> Best Regards,
> Tim Ronak
>
> PS: I refuse to cut the car in any way.
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