BLOCK WORK

I got the block back from the machine shop. He installed a new sleeve to replace a sleeve that was bored too far. He also did a valve job on the block and valves. I've ordered adjustable tappets, new rings and main bearings and an oil filter kit.

Some cleanup on the block is recommended such as opening up the water passages to match the head gasket. Here is to original and the finished job. I'll be adding a water pump also.

Cleaning up the manifold studs I found 2 of them with frozen nuts. Here is a quick trick to fix that. Cut a slot across the nut flat down almost to the threads. Put it on a hard surface and put a cold chisel in the slit. A sharp rap with a hammer will split the nut making it easy to remove. A die cleans up the threads. The Ford engine has all modern American threads.