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by wimpy88
Wed 18. Nov 2020, 09:18
Forum: MEL Engine General Discussion
Topic: Gasket materials used by FoMoCo
Replies: 1
Views: 4337

Gasket materials used by FoMoCo

Does anyone know what year Ford began using advanced gasket/seal materials? Cork was the preferred valve cover gasket until ____? I remember using an advanced Felpro head gasket in the mid-70s.
by wimpy88
Sat 4. Jan 2020, 11:53
Forum: MEL Engine General Discussion
Topic: 60 Lincoln Premiere
Replies: 2
Views: 5566

60 Lincoln Premiere

Potential purchase if we can come to terms. In looking at specs according to Hagerty's valuation site, the 58 had 375 hp which was cut to 350 in 59 & to 315 in 60. What, if anything can be done to up the numbers on the 60? Are there simple fixes or did Lincoln do major changes to cut the HP? Thanks ...
by wimpy88
Sun 30. Aug 2015, 20:29
Forum: MEL Engine Stock Carburetor
Topic: 62 430 carb swap
Replies: 1
Views: 12845

62 430 carb swap

What are the negatives to swapping a 62 2 bbl to a 63 4 bbl? Have a 63 430 I just pulled from a salvage vehicle. I also have a 62 430 with the stock Carter 2 bbl. Since I now have a perfectly good 4 bbl intake & carb, is it possible to swap the intake & carb to convert my 62 to a 4 bbl? Thanks in ad...
by wimpy88
Fri 29. Mar 2013, 14:38
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: MEL newbie
Replies: 2
Views: 3944

MEL newbie

Own a limo company now, but started driving for a car service which really got me started liking Lincolns back in the 90's. Between the company and me this is the inventory. My wife thinks I have a disease. I keep telling her she's mistaken, maybe folks on here can render an unbiased opinion. 62 & 6...
by wimpy88
Fri 29. Mar 2013, 12:31
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: 1965 black Continental convertible newbie here
Replies: 3
Views: 4120

Re: 1965 black Continental convertible newbie - engine swap

If it really is cherry, you need to talk to an appraiser and some LCOC owners before engaging in too many changes. Value will be negatively affected with the conversion. Your money, your car but at least get additional input before making the changes.

Good luck whatever you decide.

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