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by lincoln62
Thu 18. Aug 2022, 07:58
Forum: MEL Engine Parts For Sale
Topic: Super Marauder 3x2 intake manifold 400 HP
Replies: 0
Views: 2268

Super Marauder 3x2 intake manifold 400 HP

i have a 430 intake for sale . the 3x2 factory intake , never modified in any way. $1,500.00 call 712-579-0447 or email hscheffler2@gmail.com
by lincoln62
Thu 18. Aug 2022, 07:53
Forum: Post Photos Of Race Cars (MEL Powered Only)
Topic: 430 powered '37 ford dirt racer
Replies: 4
Views: 5149

Re: 430 powered '37 ford dirt racer

I used a FE, 390 ford manual bellhousing and then a 1" spacer plate that adapts the transmission to the FE bellhousing. works very nice and not suoer expensive either.
by lincoln62
Fri 19. Nov 2021, 09:45
Forum: MEL Engine Parts For Sale
Topic: weiand 6x2 aluminum intake and carbs for sale $525.00
Replies: 1
Views: 1754

weiand 6x2 aluminum intake and carbs for sale $525.00

i was going to use this on my 430 powered 1937 ford coupe. decided to stay with the stock 4v intake and carburetor. This is a nice manifold. no cracks or modifications. not warped or damaged in any way. carbs all need rebuilt. no linkage or fuel lines. thanks, call me at 712-579-0447 if interested.I...
by lincoln62
Wed 21. Jul 2021, 07:09
Forum: MEL Engine Basic Specifications
Topic: MEL 430 Engine Specifications
Replies: 41
Views: 117183

Re: MEL 430 Engine Specifications

What is the weight of a complete 430 with out the transmission
by lincoln62
Thu 1. Jul 2021, 12:51
Forum: Post Photos Of Race Cars (MEL Powered Only)
Topic: 430 powered '37 ford dirt racer
Replies: 4
Views: 5149

430 powered '37 ford dirt racer

I put a 59 430 Lincoln in my 1937 ford coupe. It has a FE bellhousing and adapter to fit the 1995 Mustang T5 manual transmission. It will be street driven only. I have has it running to break in the reground cam(1969 428 CJ specs hydraulic). I do have a 6x2 weiand intake to install at a later date.
by lincoln62
Tue 9. Apr 2013, 11:39
Forum: MEL Engine Interchangeable Parts
Topic: camshaft interchange alert -early & late
Replies: 1
Views: 9863

camshaft interchange alert -early & late

The early 383-410-430 cams were equipped with camshaft bearings all the same size.(2.265") The later 430 and all 462 engines had larger bearing journals , will not interchange.
I, of course, found out the hard way....
by lincoln62
Mon 15. Feb 2010, 15:33
Forum: MEL Engine General Discussion
Topic: 1962 Galaxie Starliner engine
Replies: 5
Views: 6753

Re: 1962 Galaxie Starliner engine

I forgot Fred Lorenzen drove it, Hoolman & Moody built it. Man, that is fast for a square 62 ford!
by lincoln62
Sun 24. Jan 2010, 12:03
Forum: MEL Engine General Discussion
Topic: Help me time my 462
Replies: 6
Views: 6996

Re: Help me time my 462

sounds like the carb ports are set so that one is engine vacuum, the other is ported vacuum. in other words, the one that makes the engine seem to rum smoother is engine vacuum, the other has vacuum only when the throttle is opened. The engine vacuum is advancing the timimg, making the engine run sm...
by lincoln62
Sun 24. Jan 2010, 11:54
Forum: MEL Engine General Discussion
Topic: 1962 Galaxie Starliner engine
Replies: 5
Views: 6753

1962 Galaxie Starliner engine

i can vuagly remeber(or spell!!) a 1962 issue of Hot Rod magazine in which Ford or maybe Mickey thompsen for Ford, put a 1961 starliner roof on a 1962 Galaxie. They put a large,472 or so cubic inch engine in it and took it to Bonneville. I can't remember if it was a large (472 or534) ford heavy truc...

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