4.6 DOHC is now running

[kstones63]

I have the truck back together and running. The fenders and hood are back on. I took it out last weekend and last night to a small car show and got a lot of good response to it. I still had several people that had no idea what the engine was. The truck really runs good and sounds good. I can't wait until I get a few miles on the engine so I can hit throttle hard and see what it does.
Here is a pic of the engine complete.


That engine looks right at home in there.

Kevin

[Gritsngumbo]

Very Very Nice!
Kevin: I'm sure you're aware of the old Ardun OHV conversions for Flatheads (actually I believe they are currently making an improved version).
http://www.ardun.com/index.html
Think I'd have to fab some Ardun lettering and really blow the questioners minds

[1965fordf100]

Badass!

[kstones63]

I have thought about painting "kstones63" on the COP covers or the next thought is to get the Ford Raing COP covers. I definately want to get the Ford oil cap and dipstick. The main thing that I need to now is to get the chip so I can get rid of the codes. I finally disconnected the check engine light so I don't have to look at it.
I drove it some today and I think that I might be in need of doing a rear gear change. It will run over 40 mph in first gear at 5500 rpm and I backed out of it to let it shift. I am now at 3:23 gears so maybe 3:73.
It runs down the freeway at 70 mph turning just under 2000 rpm.

Kevin

[Toyz]

Kevin,
Where did you find your radiator filler/ overflow tank? I have an inline filler cap, but would like to utilize a less bulky, prettier tank, and yours certainly appears to meet those qualifications!.
Thanks,
Paul

[Harper]

ok i may be missing something but where is your brake booster?

[kstones63]

Kevin,
Where did you find your radiator filler/ overflow tank? I have an inline filler cap, but would like to utilize a less bulky, prettier tank, and yours certainly appears to meet those qualifications!.
Thanks,
Paul

Paul, The reservoir next to the head is the P/S reservoir. My overflow tank is mounted next to the radiator. I fill mine with the regular radiator cap. My radiator cap is higher thatn the engine so I don't need the to use a fill tank.

ok i may be missing something but where is your brake booster?

The brake booster and master cylinder are mounted under the floor. The remote reservoir is mounted in the bed of the truck. I wanted to clean off the firewall and besides that those big heads would be in the way of the master cylinder.

Kevin

[TXSlick]

You certainly have done alot of very nice work there. I can appreciate all too well what is required to get something looking like that! Nice job!

[DM66FE482]

Kevin,
That engine looks great. I wished that I had gone that way with my 66'. A good friend of mine wanted to sell me a complete Lincoln which had been wrecked in the rear with a 4.6 DOHC and O/D transmission all for $500. I was convinced that I wanted an FE, well lots of dollars later I have what I thought I wanted. A 482" FE 296 deg .600" roller cam, C-6 wide ratio and then I decided to go with a 2.75 rear gear for milage. A clear case of brain cramp from the start. FE's with good milage in the same sentence. I have most likely opened myself up for some well deserved comments. As I said Kevin one heck of a job and a good choice of engines.

Don

[deadheadno1]

That is a very beautiful power plant, cold ones all around on a job well done.
Now, I don't want to stick my nose in where it's not wanted and I'm not trying to be politicly correct but,
those are not DOHC heads, they are SOCH design. Unless my eyes decieve me there is only one cam under each of those valve covers.
To my knowlege Ardun never produced any overhead cam heads, at least for sale to the public. They made "overhead valve" himi-head designs for Ford flathead engines.
Tom

[Gritsngumbo]

Tom: You are correct, they didn't make OHC heads, but were (and still are) overhead valve OHV heads. I corrected my post. I just thought the covers looked so very similar to the modular covers.

[DM66FE482]

I do remember that now. Needless to say I don't know much about these family of engines.

Don

[Toyz]

Don, I would be more than happy to trade with you if you are unhappy with that BAAAD FE
I'm in the same situation; I would like to DRIVE to Slickstock, rather than tow with my 12 mpg tow vehicle. Ignoring aerodynamics, the truck should be several hundred pounds lighter than the Mark VIII's , and the multiple Lincolns I have had would easily exceed 20 mpg with the a/c blowing and my heavy foot!
Deadhead,
If you are referring to Kevin's engine, it IS a DOHC, two cams per head, one cam driven off the other via chain. I get a lot of comments; "Hey, you've got a Cobra engine in there".
My typical reply is ; " No, Lincoln had it first, so it would be more correct to say you have a Lincoln motor in your Cobra
Paul

[kstones63]

Don, That would have been a good deal on the Mark VIII for $500. I paid $500 for my car, parted it out and sold about $650 worth of parts real quick so I had the engine and trans for free plus made some money to put towards the rebuild.

Paul, Do you have a Lincoln DOHC in your truck?
I might start using your comment that " No, Lincoln had it first, so it would be more correct to say you have a Lincoln motor in your Cobra"
I like that much better.

Kevin

[Toyz]

Don, That would have been a good deal on the Mark VIII for $500. I paid $500 for my car, parted it out and sold about $650 worth of parts real quick so I had the engine and trans for free plus made some money to put towards the rebuild.

Paul, Do you have a Lincoln DOHC in your truck?
I might start using your comment that " No, Lincoln had it first, so it would be more correct to say you have a Lincoln motor in your Cobra"
I like that much better.

Kevin

Haven't QUITE made it in yet . My Sigh!clone project is eating up all my resources. I've been playing with the VII's and VIII's for quite some time now.I currently have another 96 LSC, as well as my old (occasional) bracket-racing 98 LSC. Same story; bought a rough 96 because I needed a (one year only) secondary throttle controller for my 96 LSC Diamond. Engine turned out to be in good shape so it's going in my 65 SB with a Fatman front. It'll also get the MK VIII IRS with bags and Shockwaves on the front. It'll never be near the quality of yours, but should be an economical driver. Unfortunately, in addition to the Cyclone, I have several other on-going projects, including eventually stuffing a Continental 4.6 in the middle of a uni.
In the far future,IE, when I run across a donor, I will put together a Coyote-powered, Panther-footed Uni Slick, assuming I can still turn a wrench in a few years
The local members will tell you I'll be lucky to have my already-running stock Uni completed in time for SS 10! Luckily, I think I still may have an as-yet unseen slick already stationed in the Midwest
Paul

[Greg D]

" No, Lincoln had it first, so it would be more correct to say you have a Lincoln motor in your Cobra"

Kevin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDbON8udTPo

Couldn't help myself...........

Stunning Kevin - just stunning!
Do I get a ride at SS?

[FORDMANLCRACKEL]

You've done a great job Kevin.
What year was the Mark VIII ?

[ezernut9mm]

looks cool kev. love the color.

[fire truck]

That is a very beautiful power plant, cold ones all around on a job well done.
Now, I don't want to stick my nose in where it's not wanted and I'm not trying to be politicly correct but,
those are not DOHC heads, they are SOCH design. Unless my eyes decieve me there is only one cam under each of those valve covers.
To my knowlege Ardun never produced any overhead cam heads, at least for sale to the public. They made "overhead valve" himi-head designs for Ford flathead engines.
Tom

Kevin's Engine is a DONC 4.6 from a MK VIII....

[fire truck]

Kevin, that is clean!


When are you sending me the old yblock?