Welcome Fordmuscle Ranchero Fans! You will now be able to follow our build progress right here. Thank you for all of your support FM Members.  The project at hand is the front crossmember modification. The decision to raise the compression ratio to 14.5:1 will require regular maintenance of Rod & Main bearings. This modification will allow maintenance of bearings with the engine still in the truck.

Front Crossmember Modification-

A threaded bushing was measured and welded to the new removable crossmember. I added a heavy washer to the front of the bushing to allow more surface for the rubber rack bushing to push against once it was bolted in place.

This image shows the bushing thickness was critical in keeping our rack parallel with the crossmember.

We still have some tig welding to finish on the crossmember, and get the new bolt that will be used  on the passengerside of the rack.

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