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  1. 1958 430 Super Marauder Engine Color? View Thread - Kevin on Jul 16, 12:35 PM
    1. Engine Color Chart - KULTULZ on Jul 17, 9:47 AM
     
  2. ATTN unclescooby (Regarding MEL HIPO Pieces) View Thread - KULTULZ on Mar 8, 9:24 PM
    1. hipo stuff? - 00llama on Mar 21, 4:07 PM
      1. HIPO PIeces - KULTULZ on Mar 24, 3:49 AM
        1. rocker covers - 00llama on Mar 29, 4:57 PM
          1. Rocker Covers - KULTULZ on Apr 8, 12:26 PM
            1. MEL Vlave Covers - Brian on May 11, 10:41 AM
              1. valve Covers - Kevin on Jul 16, 12:52 PM
    2. rocker covers - tjr on Mar 23, 10:26 AM
      1. rocker covers - unclescooby on May 8, 9:58 PM
        1. rocker cover - treinarts on Jul 12, 3:38 PM
     
  3. 9 3/8 rear end ratios ? View Thread - gary477 on Jul 5, 11:28 AM
    1. 9 3/8 RG - KULTULZ on Jul 6, 3:47 AM
      1. If you dont mind, yes I would like the ratios - gary477 on Jul 6, 6:32 AM
        1. Here You Go - KULTULZ on Jul 8, 12:27 AM
          1. I am not sure where you got the info about 9 3/8 being weaker..... - hawkrod on Jul 9, 7:16 AM
            1. Hawkrod... - KULTULZ on Jul 9, 9:46 AM
              1. The 9 3/8 gear is actually quite massive compared to a 9 inch.... - hawkrod on Jul 9, 2:32 PM
            2. WFF-C Parts List - KULTULZ on Jul 10, 3:34 AM
              1. Thank you very much, KULTULZ, hawkrod - gary477 on Jul 13, 6:31 AM
     
  4. Oil and water ports on 430?? View Thread - 1960jbird on Jul 12, 4:10 AM
    1. Guesstimate... - KULTULZ on Jul 12, 5:14 AM
     
  5. Engine Technical Discussions @ LCOC Board View Thread - KULTULZ on Jul 10, 11:29 PM
    1. Links and pictures and HTML are options on the forum..... - hawkrod on Jul 11, 4:49 AM
      1. Makes For A Very Boring And Uneventful Message Board... - KULTULZ on Jul 11, 6:14 AM
        1. html is back, but it doesn't let me write posts into the message field in IE and Opera - Theo on Jul 11, 5:10 PM
        2. All I can write is into the message title like this nm - Theo on Jul 11, 5:13 PM
        3. Like Kultultz said, changes will come nm - Theo on Jul 11, 5:14 PM
        4. All Right....... - Theo on Jul 11, 5:31 PM
     
  6. Early Carburetor And Parts Identification View Thread - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 5:47 AM
    1. Identification on carb's........... - Tjerk on Jun 11, 6:54 AM
      1. THANKS TJERK! - KULTULZ on Jun 12, 3:52 AM
        1. That is an odd carb because it is for a Ford 352! - hawkrod on Jun 17, 8:03 AM
          1. THANX! - KULTULZ on Jun 18, 6:42 AM
            1. No, the number does not show under Edsel.... - hawkrod on Jun 18, 7:00 AM
              1. HEY HAWKROD! - KULTULZ on Jun 22, 12:04 PM
                1. I will have to get my book out and see but my copy is a late 58 and has the odd numbers so - hawkrod on Jul 9, 2:34 PM
                  1. I Wonder... - KULTULZ on Jul 9, 2:41 PM
                    1. It actually had more to do with the hiring of a GM exec - hawkrod on Jul 9, 7:27 PM
                      1. Makes Sense...n/m - KULTULZ on Jul 10, 3:37 AM
                        1. My parts book does not have any casting ID cross referense sorry N/M - hawkrod on Jul 11, 4:51 AM
     
  7. What is it? View Thread - 1960jbird on Jul 8, 7:16 PM
    1. TEST PORT - KULTULZ on Jul 9, 2:32 AM
      1. Re: TEST PORT - 1960jbird on Jul 9, 5:29 AM
        1. Thread From SQUAREBIRD - KULTULZ on Jul 9, 6:04 AM
     
  8. Timing issue View Thread - 1960jbird on Jul 8, 7:24 PM
    1. Timing Issue - KULTULZ on Jul 9, 2:31 AM
      1. Re: Timing Issue - 1960jbird on Jul 9, 5:29 AM
     
  9. MEL questions View Thread - RB on Jan 24, 7:21 AM
    1. Differences between early 430 and later 462 - Mike on Jan 24, 11:41 AM
      1. Let MeTry To Answer - KULTULZ on Jan 25, 5:01 AM
        1. A couple of quick things.... - hawkrod on Jan 25, 7:38 AM
          1. So none had 460 bell housing bolt pattern on them? - Mike on Jan 25, 4:36 PM
            1. Nope, none of the MEL's had the 385 bolt pattern... - hawkrod on Jan 25, 9:18 PM
          2. Infernal Internal... - KULTULZ on Feb 4, 5:51 PM
        2. Re: Let MeTry To Answer - Mike on Jan 25, 4:42 PM
          1. Got my 460 back, it has both FE & MEL bolt patterns +mts - Mike on Jan 30, 5:08 PM
            1. Long time lurker, 1st time poster... - Mike G. on Jan 31, 6:01 AM
              1. Thanks For Sharing... - KULTULZ on May 29, 11:03 AM
            2. I Have The Photos... - KULTULZ on Jan 31, 11:45 AM
              1. Here You Go... - KULTULZ on Feb 4, 5:44 PM
              2. Neither FE or 385 series bellhousing fit 462 - Mike on Mar 26, 7:06 PM
                1. Interesting As... - KULTULZ on Apr 29, 7:46 AM
                2. bellhousing patterns - jeffhamman on May 23, 7:43 PM
                  1. 1965 430 bell pattern? - Mike on Jun 5, 4:49 PM
                    1. 462 Bell Pattern(s) - KULTULZ on Jul 7, 11:51 PM
     
  10. MEL Parts on eBay View Thread - J-Bird on Jul 7, 11:19 AM
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  11. Parts Needed View Thread - Brian on Jun 26, 9:58 AM
    1. Oregon Cam Grinding - KULTULZ on Jun 26, 11:19 AM
      1. Gear - Brian on Jul 5, 9:33 PM
        1. FE/MEL Distributors - KULTULZ on Jul 6, 3:50 AM
     
  12. production numbers View Thread - Mark on Jul 1, 6:08 PM
    1. SUPER MARAUDER OPTION - KULTULZ on Jul 3, 11:03 AM
     
  13. calling ROYCE BRECHLER View Thread - gary477 on Jun 26, 8:12 AM
    1. ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - KULTULZ on Jun 27, 5:18 AM
      1. Thanks, KULTULZ - gary477 on Jun 29, 5:47 AM
     
  14. MEL INTERCHANGE View Thread - DAN on May 29, 4:56 PM
    1. Think Of The MEL ... - KULTULZ on May 29, 8:35 PM
    2. MEL Bolt-in Swaps? - Mike on Jun 5, 4:31 PM
      1. 1961 Production Change - KULTULZ on Jun 6, 1:25 PM
        1. You are exactly right, 60, 64, 67 all different - Mike on Jun 27, 6:29 PM
     
  15. MEL Performance parts View Thread - Custom300 on Jun 26, 3:25 PM
    1. The Pistons.. - KULTULZ on Jun 27, 5:12 AM
      1. Re: The Pistons.. - Custom300 on Jun 27, 11:44 AM
     
  16. FE - MEL distributor interchangeability ? View Thread - gary477 on Nov 30, 6:40 AM
    1. Yes And No... - KULTULZ on Nov 30, 12:02 PM
      1. 57 MEL thats a new one by me - gary477 on Dec 1, 8:20 AM
        1. Introduction Date - KULTULZ on Dec 1, 10:15 AM
          1. Let Me Clarify Here... - KULTULZ on Dec 7, 7:13 AM
            1. Beg to Differ--- - Roland on Dec 7, 7:35 PM
              1. FE to MEL (Distributor) - Brian on Dec 8, 9:19 AM
                1. Has To Be The Same - KULTULZ on Dec 8, 10:00 PM
                  1. Mallory "FE" - Roland on Dec 19, 7:38 AM
                    1. Ignition Type Sources - KULTULZ on Jan 19, 10:42 AM
                      1. I agree, the PERTRONIX ignition system is a good one - P on Apr 12, 12:35 PM
            2. Interesting Post From SQUAREBIRDS - KULTULZ on Jun 25, 3:44 AM
     
  17. Isky camshaft, new............. View Thread - Tjerk on Jun 11, 6:57 AM
    1. ISKY ROLLER CAMS - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 10:07 PM
      1. Re: ISKY ROLLER CAMS - Anonymous on Jun 13, 4:13 PM
        1. Correct...ISKY... - KULTULZ on Jun 14, 12:52 PM
          1. From FRP - KULTULZ on Jun 16, 5:34 AM
        2. FE Roller Lifters on a MEL - Brian on Jun 19, 2:05 PM
          1. I've Read Repeatedly, That... - KULTULZ on Jun 19, 11:34 PM
     
  18. MEL CAM REGRINDING View Thread - KULTULZ on Jun 14, 10:21 AM
    1. ORGEON CAMS Was Going To Supply New Blancs - KULTULZ on Jun 14, 10:38 AM
    2. Cams for MEL's - Brian on Jun 19, 2:00 PM
      1. Maybe Here Brian - KULTULZ on Jun 19, 11:31 PM
     
  19. New camshaft voor MEL View Thread - Tjerk on May 19, 8:53 AM
    1. Interesting... - KULTULZ on May 19, 10:22 AM
      1. 430 Camshaft on e-bay - Brian on May 22, 11:22 AM
      2. Re: Interesting... - J-Bird on Jun 19, 11:46 AM
     
  20. Freeze plugs for 430.......... View Thread - Tjerk on May 26, 11:28 AM
    1. Freeze plugs - Carl on May 27, 5:33 AM
    2. Theo, how did you solve........ - Tjerk on May 27, 12:51 PM
      1. What Year Mel? N/M - KULTULZ on May 27, 2:44 PM
        1. Block C4VE 4K31 1 ............N/M - Tjerk on May 28, 12:37 AM
          1. The 65/72 LINC-MERC MPC - KULTULZ on May 28, 3:52 AM
            1. It is a little difficult............. - Tjerk on May 28, 1:38 PM
              1. Now I Feel Badly... - KULTULZ on May 29, 5:03 AM
              2. Plugs for MEL's: Now I am confused - Brian on May 31, 7:03 AM
                1. OK Brian............. - Tjerk on May 31, 9:21 AM
                2. ...sheesh... FE/MEL Expansion Plugs - KULTULZ on Jun 1, 6:09 AM
      2. Sorry, I've been out for a while.... - Theo on Jun 8, 5:25 PM
        1. OK, Theo not a problem............, - Tjerk on Jun 9, 1:10 PM
    3. Re: Freeze plugs for 430.......... - J-Bird on Jun 16, 7:42 PM
     
 
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