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  Topic: Powerheads?
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 29
Views: 8653

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:18 am   Subject: Powerheads?
Scott,
Great responce! just not to the guy who asked a question. He asked for an opinion, and he got one from both of us. My opinion is based around an entirely differant set of peramiters than yours ...
  Topic: Powerheads?
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 29
Views: 8653

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:35 am   Subject: Powerheads?
I really don't see any problem at all with the product they offer...I see a MAJOR problem with the price tag attached to them.
What they offer is the oldest trick in the book....available through PAW ...
  Topic: Hooker Headers on 289 (347 stroker) block
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 2
Views: 2754

PostForum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information   Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:08 am   Subject: Hooker Headers on 289 (347 stroker) block
Those conditions all sound fairly normal and reasonable to me....I use copper gaskets myself and I'm a huge fan of them, more so for thier long life and leak free sealing ability.
In your case, I thi ...
  Topic: New member can't log in
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 0
Views: 2424

PostForum: Problems with forum   Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:59 pm   Subject: New member can't log in
A new member (cas390) can not log in to use the site. He is listed in the member list, and joined on 5 Mar 2010. He asked me to seek help on here for him to use the site.
Please help him if you can. ...
  Topic: 390 FE build up help
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 1
Views: 2352

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:31 am   Subject: 390 FE build up help
Opti...

I can offer my opinion (based on experiance), but it's really for you to decide what your overall "goal" is and what path you choose to achieve it. My opinions are based entirely on two wor ...
  Topic: 66 Comet, C6 to 4 speed swap using galaxy trans
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 2
Views: 3626

PostForum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information   Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:14 am   Subject: 66 Comet, C6 to 4 speed swap using galaxy trans
Opti...
Sorry to say that transplanting a 64 Galaxie Toploader in your 66 Comet would not be worth the effort. Without writing a "Book" on it here, I'll just make a few (Most MAJOR) points about why ...
  Topic: 66 comet hood on 66 fairlane
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 2
Views: 5630

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:16 am   Subject: 66 comet hood on 66 fairlane
ekaj,
The 66 Comet/Cyclone hood can physically be installed on a 66 Fairlane without any major modifications at all.....only ONE minor mod. Neither the hood or the car have to me modified, you just h ...
  Topic: 1966 Fairlane Convert power disc brake question?
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 6
Views: 14559

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:03 pm   Subject: 1966 Fairlane Convert power disc brake question?
Mark,

Your Ranchero should stop fairly well with the stock drum brakes installed....the Wagons & Rancheros used the larger brakes because they had to meet the skid pad test requirements when th ...
  Topic: 1966 Fairlane Convert power disc brake question?
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 6
Views: 14559

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:13 pm   Subject: 1966 Fairlane Convert power disc brake question?
Chris,

Not a dumb question at all......There is an answer.

Your guess is absolutely correct, Power disc brakes were NOT an option on 66 Fairlanes. I can see from your pictures that you are tryin ...
  Topic: bellhousing casting number
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 1
Views: 1209

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:51 pm   Subject: bellhousing casting number
That one is for a Truck....It's about 3/4" or so Deeper than the one used on the Pass Cars such as 66-69 Fairlanes.
  Topic: fe to small motor mount fitment???
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 3
Views: 2340

PostForum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information   Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:34 am   Subject: fe to small motor mount fitment???
I've noticed that the overall quality of the 289/302 motor mount insulators isn't quite as good as it should be. (speaking of the "New" aftermarket replacements that are currently available)....I've h ...
  Topic: Big Block or Small Block springs for 351W
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 6
Views: 2688

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:50 am   Subject: Big Block or Small Block springs for 351W
There is another easy option available, You could just order a new pair of front springs for a 1969 Fairlane Convertable with a 351W engine. This would compensate for the slight increase in weight ove ...
  Topic: column shifter removal on a 67
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 1
Views: 1084

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:26 pm   Subject: column shifter removal on a 67
Dave,
The chrome shift handle it's self should have a visible roll pin located at the "Nub" on the lower collar that it attaches to.....This may not be what you are refering to, Just throwing that ou ...
  Topic: will galaxie seats fit in a fairlane?
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 4
Views: 3195

PostForum: Swap/Interchange Tech Information   Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:56 am   Subject: will galaxie seats fit in a fairlane?
Derek,
I agree, I think that swap may be more trouble than what it's worth...I haven't tried it myself, but I think getting the rear seat to fit would be a real challange...The front may go in easier ...
  Topic: power steering valve
RIFF RAFFORD

Replies: 2
Views: 1232

PostForum: FairlaneTech   Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:42 am   Subject: power steering valve
bleedfordblue,
Dave S is correct, I realise that's not the measurement you were looking for, but that is the best way to determine how far the control valve should be screwed down on the center link. ...
 
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