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  1. Pinermel's 3X2 super maurauder photos View Thread - pinermel on Sep 14, 12:19 AM
    1. Gallery Came Out Really Nice... - KULTULZ on Sep 14, 2:20 AM
      1. help yourself... - pinermel on Sep 14, 7:38 AM
        1. Appreciate That! - KULTULZ on Sep 14, 1:07 PM
     
  2. Distributor Interchangability View Thread - Roland on Aug 13, 2:30 PM
    1. Not 100% Sure...But... - KULTULZ on Aug 13, 4:31 PM
      1. I believe the FE distributor is a direct swap.... - hawkrod on Aug 20, 9:48 AM
        1. A silly question - - - - Roland on Sep 11, 11:30 AM
          1. Not A Silly Question... - KULTULZ on Sep 11, 11:01 PM
     
  3. Valve train View Thread - George Sebastian on Sep 11, 3:59 PM
    1. Valvetrain Geometry - KULTULZ on Sep 11, 5:57 PM
     
  4. Need Some Help w/ Valve Train View Thread - Andy on Jul 5, 11:49 AM
    1. Valve train geometry........ - Theo on Jul 6, 1:52 PM
      1. I found one more...... - Theo on Jul 6, 2:06 PM
    2. Arriving At Proper ValveTrain Geometry - KULTULZ on Jul 7, 2:42 AM
    3. Any Possibility Of Your Sharing The Assembly Details of This Engine? - KULTULZ on Jul 8, 7:21 AM
    4. Adjustable rockers. - George Sebastian on Sep 11, 4:06 PM
     
  5. Alternator Upgrade View Thread - Roland on Sep 1, 12:00 PM
    1. Beware of the single groove alternator.......... - Theo on Sep 1, 1:06 PM
    2. 1G Alternator Upgrades - KULTULZ on Sep 1, 7:58 PM
      1. Source looks good,.... - Theo on Sep 3, 3:34 AM
        1. Well.... - KULTULZ on Sep 3, 2:40 PM
          1. Next Step - Roland on Sep 9, 5:49 PM
            1. Make Sure Your Battery Is Strapped Down Good... - KULTULZ on Sep 10, 12:03 AM
              1. Details, details, details - - - - Roland on Sep 11, 11:22 AM
     
  6. 462 cranks and pistons for a 430 View Thread - jc on Sep 7, 1:07 PM
    1. 462 Upgrade - KULTULZ on Sep 8, 12:03 AM
      1. Re: 462 Upgrade - Brian on Sep 8, 6:01 AM
        1. That's Why I Suggested CCing... - KULTULZ on Sep 8, 12:31 PM
      2. Re: 462 Upgrade - jc on Sep 8, 2:30 PM
    2. Save Good Block - KULTULZ on Sep 8, 12:35 PM
      1. Re: Save Good Block - jc on Sep 8, 2:44 PM
        1. PLEASE NOTIFY ME! - KULTULZ on Sep 8, 3:33 PM
          1. Re: PLEASE NOTIFY ME! - jc on Sep 9, 3:17 PM
     
  7. two fours View Thread - joshua on Dec 15, 3:00 PM
    1. 2x4 set up is not very suitable for low end torque......... - Theo on Dec 15, 11:59 PM
      1. Low-end torque - Joshua on Dec 18, 8:51 AM
        1. General rules, hard to apply to the MEL..... - Theo on Dec 18, 12:44 PM
          1. Wow! - Joshua on Dec 18, 8:29 PM
            1. Profile vs. tire diameter??? - racecrafterFE on Dec 19, 10:58 AM
    2. I Haven't Come Across A Reference... - KULTULZ on Dec 17, 3:30 AM
      1. What block is the Turnpike Cruiser? - Jay on Dec 26, 12:21 PM
        1. Engine Options-1958 TC - KULTULZ on Dec 27, 6:20 AM
          1. Interesting Contribution From The IMOA Bulletin Board - KULTULZ on Sep 8, 3:30 PM
      2. Vague References - KULTULZ on Sep 8, 3:14 PM
     
  8. Big block FE cam or crank for a 430 View Thread - jc on May 18, 9:02 PM
    1. Welcome JC.... - Theo on May 19, 12:24 PM
    2. hello JC - chris on May 19, 6:32 PM
    3. Power Upgrades - KULTULZ on May 20, 3:06 AM
      1. cam upgrade - jc on May 20, 9:32 AM
        1. Performance Camshafts - KULTULZ on May 20, 2:14 PM
          1. Pistons and cranks - jc on May 20, 3:02 PM
            1. Reground Camshaft - KULTULZ on May 20, 4:45 PM
              1. Regrinding a cam is usually a clean up of the lobes........ - Theo on May 20, 5:59 PM
              2. Re: Reground Camshaft - jc on May 21, 11:39 AM
                1. Hey that's interesting.......... - Theo on May 21, 1:26 PM
                2. Hi JC - Anonymous on May 21, 3:57 PM
                  1. Re: Hi JC - jc on May 21, 6:47 PM
                  2. Honing Plates - KULTULZ on May 22, 7:39 AM
                    1. These odd honing plates would probably cost a $... - Theo on May 22, 2:45 PM
                      1. Cost of Plates - KULTULZ on May 22, 3:07 PM
                        1. Oh, torque plates are essential.... - Theo on May 22, 3:14 PM
                  3. Re: Hi JC - jc on May 24, 8:10 PM
                    1. Hi JC - JL on May 26, 6:39 AM
                      1. Re: Hi JC - jc on May 27, 11:45 AM
    4. USED PISTONS - bud on Aug 22, 3:43 PM
      1. Re: USED PISTONS - jc on Sep 7, 9:30 AM
     
  9. Junkyard MEL sighting. View Thread - Tom Custom on Sep 5, 6:00 PM
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  10. exhaust bolt pattern View Thread - Anonymous on Aug 30, 7:56 PM
    1. exhaust - jeff on Aug 31, 4:50 AM
      1. headers? - Anonymous on Aug 31, 10:22 PM
        1. Exhausting Ideas - KULTULZ on Sep 1, 4:27 AM
     
  11. What is cannister above oil filter ? View Thread - gary477 on Aug 17, 8:15 AM
    1. Do You Mean... - KULTULZ on Aug 17, 9:35 AM
      1. Hockey Puck - Roland on Aug 17, 7:18 PM
      2. No, its much larger than a sending unit - gary477 on Aug 25, 7:53 AM
        1. I Think What You Saw Is... - KULTULZ on Aug 26, 2:36 PM
          1. Thats it alright - gary477 on Aug 30, 7:46 AM
     
  12. Tbird tranny mount View Thread - Jon on Aug 25, 11:06 AM
    1. Squarebird Vendors - KULTULZ on Aug 26, 2:08 PM
     
  13. Still trying to figure out how to boost my horsepower? View Thread - Robert on Aug 4, 12:07 PM
    1. Something Along This Line? - KULTULZ on Aug 6, 2:48 PM
      1. WOW - Robert on Aug 12, 4:44 PM
        1. Yes It Will.....but... - KULTULZ on Aug 12, 5:10 PM
          1. How do I get started? - Robert on Aug 20, 11:20 PM
            1. This Is How The Owner Went About It... - KULTULZ on Aug 23, 4:09 AM
     
  14. looking for a 462 View Thread - jeff on Aug 18, 7:03 PM
    1. Complete Car In North Carolina - KULTULZ on Aug 21, 2:37 PM
     
  15. does anybody have engine block info? View Thread - pinermel on Aug 20, 11:23 AM
    1. Post Your Numbers... - KULTULZ on Aug 20, 4:08 PM
    2. here are my #'s - pinermel on Aug 20, 8:01 PM
      1. ED 3015 B - KULTULZ on Aug 20, 9:24 PM
        1. yes, it's 6015B. - pinermel on Aug 20, 10:18 PM
          1. No J...My Mistake - KULTULZ on Aug 20, 10:29 PM
            1. I will provide photos asap. - pinermel on Aug 21, 10:57 AM
     
  16. 430 cid coolant diverters View Thread - Jon on Aug 20, 8:17 PM
    1. Coolant Diverters - KULTULZ on Aug 20, 9:40 PM
      1. DIVERTERS - BUD on Aug 21, 3:53 AM
     
  17. MERC SUPER MARAUDER Air Cleaner On E-Bay View Thread - KULTULZ on Aug 13, 11:37 AM
    1. Merc Super MARAUDER air cleaner - Ken Weldon on Aug 17, 5:15 AM
      1. Thanx For The Contribution Ken... - KULTULZ on Aug 17, 2:59 PM
        1. Sorry Ken... - KULTULZ on Aug 20, 10:37 PM
     
  18. 430 oil pan View Thread - Jon on Aug 19, 10:46 AM
    1. SOON - bud on Aug 19, 11:13 AM
      1. oil pan - Jon on Aug 19, 7:34 PM
        1. NO EMAIL ON YOUR INFO PROFILE - bud on Aug 20, 2:52 AM
          1. Oil pan - Jon on Aug 20, 5:39 AM
    2. For What It Is Worth... - KULTULZ on Aug 20, 10:34 PM
     
  19. 430cid motor mounts View Thread - Jon on Aug 20, 8:25 PM
    1. Here 'Ya Go... - KULTULZ on Aug 20, 10:10 PM
     
  20. 60 T-bird 430 block not trued View Thread - jc on Jun 9, 9:29 AM
    1. Eary-Late - KULTULZ on Jun 9, 11:27 AM
    2. Hold on a second.......... - Theo on Jun 9, 1:04 PM
      1. Good Point Theo...but... - KULTULZ on Jun 9, 5:46 PM
        1. The FE engine I was refering to.......... - Theo on Jun 9, 11:38 PM
          1. You Are Correct Theo... - KULTULZ on Jun 10, 3:26 AM
            1. Re: You Are Correct Theo... - jc on Jun 10, 7:15 AM
              1. Deja Vue' Early-Late Again - KULTULZ on Jun 10, 8:07 AM
              2. Can you provide us w. your block's casting #?...... - Theo on Jun 10, 1:16 PM
                1. what about this block casting thing?? - pinermel on Aug 20, 11:27 AM
                2. Sure, ..just come up w. the casting #s. n m - Theo on Aug 20, 2:37 PM
              3. Why not making it a 462?..... - Theo on Jun 10, 11:40 PM
            2. I'm not a MEL expert, that's why I....... - Theo on Jun 10, 1:01 PM
              1. It's Actually All My Fault... - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 4:04 AM
                1. WELL DUH! - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 4:30 AM
                  1. Obviously,... - Theo on Jun 11, 5:16 AM
                    1. HOUSTON...We Have A Problem... - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 5:54 AM
                      1. Hello crew, you can unlock your belts, bug is fixed...... - Theo on Jun 11, 8:26 AM
                        1. Nope...Completely Different... - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 9:48 AM
                          1. Another Example... - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 9:54 AM
                            1. Not sure if there is a misunderstanding here....... - Theo on Jun 11, 12:01 PM
                              1. Skirt Molds - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 3:41 PM
                                1. Easy to answer.......... - Theo on Jun 11, 10:54 PM
                              2. Re: Not sure if there is a misunderstanding here....... - jc on Jun 11, 9:31 PM
                                1. The T-Bird 430 block is probably your best choice....... - Theo on Jun 11, 11:17 PM
                                  1. 462 CR - KULTULZ on Jun 14, 6:31 AM
                                2. Glad We Straightened That Out... - KULTULZ on Jun 13, 1:54 AM
                                3. 462 compression vs 430 - Jeffer on Jun 21, 1:03 PM
                                  1. You're right,....... - Theo on Jun 22, 1:39 AM
                            2. Tapping and threading new holes into the mid skirt............. - Theo on Jun 11, 12:56 PM
                              1. Photo Hosting - KULTULZ on Jun 11, 3:44 PM
                                1. Engine mounts on the T-Bird FE.......... - Theo on Jun 11, 11:22 PM
                                  1. FE? - KULTULZ on Jun 12, 4:55 AM
                                2. T-Bird engine and various FE motor mount bolt patterns....... - Theo on Jun 12, 1:26 PM
                                  1. Design Evolution - KULTULZ on Jun 13, 9:08 AM
                                    1. sorry guys and especially theo, but that FE info is all backwards.... - hawkrod on Jun 14, 7:16 AM
                                      1. Twist again.... - Theo on Jun 14, 4:18 PM
                                        1. that one is too easy.... - hawkrod on Jun 14, 4:50 PM
                                          1. Yes, now I can see it too,....... - Theo on Jun 14, 11:38 PM
                                          2. Pics above zensored and corrected n m - Theo on Jun 15, 11:17 AM
     
 
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