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August 6 2003 at 11:35 AM
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RJP  (Login RJP)
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Response to Thanks Theo and everyone else!

 

There were several manifolds made for the MEL, mostly from Edelbrock and Weiand...3 x 2bbl, 6 x 2bbl and 8 x2bbl [Stromberg carbs] and a blower manifold. The cam grinders had cams and valve train for the MEL, try Isky and Crane[vintage/obsolete]. There were stroker cranks available with up to 5/8" increase, you could bore the 430 .030" and with the 5/8" crank would make 504" Keep in mind this info was from 1962 and the 462 was still 4 years away. I doubt the manifolds are still available new so your only chance of finding one is the swap meets and car clubs that feature cars that use the MEL engine.

60 Starliner-- 61 Starliner-- 66 Galaxie-- 67 Fairlane GTA-- 66 Fairlane GTA-- 69 Ford F250 and 3 Ford powered hot boats

 
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  1. I didn't expect the aftermarket jumping on the MEL within such a short period of time..... - Theo on Aug 6, 1:52 PM
    1. Oups, must say combustion chambers, not cylinders n m - Theo on Aug 7, 9:18 AM
     
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