We used a brass bearing from the hardware store to connect
the bypass hose from the waterpump to the intake. We turned
in down to create a good interference fit. |
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After applying RTV we tapped the bearing in with a hammer,
careful not to install it too deep. We needed to make
sure the hose clamp had a sufficent surface to clamp on. |
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After tossing the inlcuded end seals and running a nice
bead of RTV along the front and rear of the motor, we
dropped our Weiand Stealth where it belongs.
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We torqued the intake down in proper sequence per our
shop manual. We prefer to use a 3/8" beam type torque
wrench for the lightweight stuff. Intake bolts should
be torqued to 30 ft lbs. |
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We used 1/4-20 studs to locate and fasten our valve covers. |
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Another glorious moment in engine building. Even if they
are factory valve covers, the "PowerByFord"
stamp means business. |
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Installing the bypass hose was not as difficult as the
manual suggests. We soaped up the ID with Palmolive and
gave it a nice bend. It slipped on with little resistance. |
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At last it was time to hoist our Streetwise 460 into our
project car, again. |
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It had been a while since the
project car ran. We found the car in a chicken coupe with
a 429 by its' side. The Torino was last registered in
1981. |
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Conclusion
A bit over budget, but confident about the intergrity
of our 460 we looked
forward to finishing off our Streetwise 460 as the opening
story in the
upcoming FordMuscle project car. Rough n' Ready: 1973 Gran
Torino. In this article we'll add the final components needed
to fire our new motor and prepare our project car for combination
street and strip action.
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