Anyone close to SE Ohio have any experience setting up rearends? Thanks
That makes good sense. I guess I will have to purchase an inch lbs torque wrench. Thanks
I got the currie solid pinion bearing spacer for my 8" rear. What determines the total height(how many shims to use)? Can I measure the height of...
I will probably have to go with the currie setup. My local Ford dealer wasn't much help, and ALL of the parts stores had no listing for an 8 Inch,...
Having trouble finding a new crush sleeve by itself. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks
I am working on the 200 in my 72 Comet. I am also interested in more carburetion, to go along with the other mods. Has anyone given any...
The 255 V-8 pistons will work in the 250s because they are about .080 taller than the stock 250 pistons(200s and 250s use the same pistons). This...
You can go to www.ohioswapmeet.com and find the answers to those questions plus maps etc. I think admission said $6. Peyton
The shim head gasket on my 200(72 comet) was seeping a little, so I decided to go with an E0 head(hardened seats, bigger intake valves) and I will...
I haven't been to this one before, has anyone been and enjoyed themselves? Any feedback? It's May 27-29 I believe. It's not an all ford swap, is...
Great, thanks for the help guys. I was wondering about the oilpan clearance myself since I haven't seen one of the bars up close or know its exact...
Not sure how far off it is as I have only taken the car up and down the road a little ways(1/4 mile perhaps?) It's off quite a bit though, for sure.
Wow, what a difference, the little 200 is now quite peppy. It will sqeal pegleg for at least 20 ft. Yippeeeee! Peyton in SE Ohio
Will the V-8 brace(I think it goes under the engine?) fit the six cylinder cars also? I have seen a few on ebay and was just wondering. Thanks.
I was replacing the water pump(200) today in preperation for a new radiator. This was my project for the day. I cleaned everything up and got new...
You didn't mention if this was an open rearend or some kind of locker. 8" were 28 spline only but, from what I have heard they use the same...
The guy that has it told me he stuck axles in it and it's definately not open. I wish he were closer, so I could check it out in person. Peyton
From what information I have got off the internet, it may be a powertrax lock right. It goes in an open diff case and does use the factory side...
It might be, but does someone know for sure. There is something in there in the one pic with a tooth of the spider gear showing. I know there are...
Here are shots of the attaching bolts
Separate names with a comma.
