351W to 393 Stroker!!
Update: 2/12/08
More parts:
- Gibson Shorty Headers (GIB-GP201)
- Accel 30lb Injectors (ACC-150830)
- BBK POWER-PLUS F-SERIES 56mm Twin Throttle Body(#3501)
- OEM Harmonic Balancer
- MSD Distributor Cap and Rotor (MSD-8482)
- MSD Blaster TFI Coil (#8227)
- Taylor 8mm Spiro Pro Spark Plug Wires (TAY-74255)
- Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Exhaust Gaskets (MRG-7161)
- Fel-pro Valve Cover Gaskets (FRP-1684)
- Stant 195 Degree Thermostat: SuperStat (45359)
- Autolite Spark Plugs (3924)
- Motorcraft PCV Valve (EV98B)
- Oil Pressure Sending Unit (PS149)
- Wolverine Pushrods 8.171� (PR1339H)
- Sunpro Mechanical Triple Gauge Set (CP8075)
- Sunpro Water/Oil Temperature Gauge (CP8217)
- Universal Fit Single Gauge Pod ABS Plastic
What got done:
- Installed tranny cooler/thermostat/remote oil filter
- Changed tranny fluid/filter/gasket
- Installed a cooler for powersteering
- Installed motor mounts
- Measured for correct pushrod length
- Installed pushrods
- Installed/adjusted rocker arms
- Installed lower intake
- Installed harmonic balancer
- Installed crankshaft pulley
- Installed fuel injectors/fuel rail
- Installed oil pressure and water temp sending unit on t-fittings to utilize both the stock gauges and the aftermarket
- Installed thermostat and housing
- Installed headers
- Cut off old exhaust system and installed new one (Y-pipe to tailpipe)
- Installed throttle body and pcv on upper intake
- Installed ignition coil and coil plug
- Almost done installing aftermarket gauges
I'm just waiting for my valve covers to get here (end of this week); then throw on a couple more little things and it should be ready to drop back in. :)
Update: 1/23/08
Bought a lot of parts since my last update!
- AFR 185 Cylinder Heads (#1422)
- ARP Head Bolts (154-3603)
- SBF Ford 1.6 Ratio 3/8 Aluminum Roller Rockers (#2306)
- Comp Cams Pushrod Length Checker 7.5�-8.7� (7901-1)
- Edelbrock Performer Truck 5.8 EFI Intake Manifolds (EDL-3881)
- Fel-pro Intake Gasket (#1250)
- 1966-77 Ford Bronco Script Valve Covers-Black Finish (#30780)
- Super Duty Poly Motor Mounts (JBG #30505)
- Original 40 Series Flowmaster (#43043)_
- 3� Catco Catalytic Converter (#9007)
- Bassani Y-Pipe (#BX58150B2)
What got done:
- Installed heads/head gaskets
Also all the parts so that I can do my tranny cooler install.
- B&M Supercooler Oil Cooler (BMM-70274)
- Perma-Cool Remote Mount Oil Thermostat (PRM-1060)
- Perma-Cool Remote Oil Filter Brackets (PRM-1791)
- B&M Automatic Transmission Pan Drain Plug Kit (#80250)
- Wix Oil Filter (#51622)
- Automatic Transmission Filter and Gasket (TF325)
- Stator Shaft Seal (F7TZ-7L323-AA)
- Random Pipe Fittings + Hose Clamps
- Valvoline ATF 16 Qts.
- Thermo Sleeve 6Ft. (#THE-14005)
I�m selling my quad too (someone is coming to get it tomorrow) for $2400 and I only need about $1500 left for the motor so it should come along fairly quickly.
Update: 10/22/07
I'm trying to find a new job right now so I can get some more parts! I am dying to get this thing done! Haven't driven the poor Bronco since last Xmas. :p
What got done:
- Installed rear main seal
- Installed front seal into timing cover
- Installed camshaft and thrustplate
- Installed timing gears and chain
- Installed oil pump
- Installed oil pan w/rubber gasket
- Installed timing cover
New Parts:
- Crane CompuCam Cam and Lifter Kits (CRN-444232)
- Ford Racing Timing Chain Sets (FMS-M-6268-A302)
- Fel-Pro Gasket Set (FEL-KS2343)
- Melling OEM Replacement Oil Pump (MEL-M83)
- Melling Oil Pump Screen Assemblies (MEL-83-S2)
- Melling Heavy Duty Intermediate Drive Shafts (MEL-IS-83)
- Boltlocker 351W Engine Bolt Kit
- Rubber Oil Pan Gasket
- Maremont 3" Tailpipe (M30001)
Crane Cam, Melling Oil Pump, Felpro Gasket Set
Tossed the cork oil pan gasket and put on a rubber one.
Maremont 3" Tailpipe
Update: 6/9/07
What got done:
- Installed main bearings
- Installed rod bearings
- Checked bearing clearance with Plastigauge
- Installed crankshaft
- Installed main caps
- Installed pistons into bores/rods onto crankshaft
So I put the crank and pistons in the other day. Don't have any more parts to put on it right now though. I'm putting all my money into paying off my Ranger and credit card. Once that is done though, more parts will be on the way! :D
Update: 5/24/07
What got done:
- Checked ring end gap
- Installed rings onto pistons
- Checked ring to groove clearance
- Beadblaster timing cover and flywheel
- Repainted block
A few painted parts: Fan, Oil Pan, Fan Clutch and Pulley
Hmmm�..yeah.
So I was going to put my crank in the other day, but when I went to put the main bearings on (no I wasn't going to put them on with the main caps on; it's just for the picture) I clearly noticed that they were too small. I looked up the part # for the bearings and saw that the ones I had were for a 302. Same with the rod bearings.
I emailed the place I ordered them from though and they are making good on it. They took the blame for the mistake and emailed me a UPS shipping label and are going to send me out the right bearings. They should be back to me on the 30th.
I painted my block with a few more coats of paint. Doesn't look as orange anymore. lol
Do not mind that Asian newspaper that it is covered with. I have no idea where it came from but it was in our recycling. lol Oh yeah. And I broke down and bought an engine stand since I couldn't find any cheap/nearby ones on craigslist.
My beautiful cylinder walls.
The pistons on the rods with moly rings.
And my beadblasted timing cover and flywheel.
I'll update again once I get the right main/rod bearings back.
Update: 5/9/07
Didn't get to work on it today but I got some pics of the block. Has the freeze plugs and cam bearings installed.
Update: 5/1/07
Here is what is done so far as of 4/25/07.
- 351W block disassembled, baked in oven, and put in spray washer
- Block bored .025" over, and honed to final cylinder size of 4.0312" for piston to cylinder wall clearance
- Block put in spray washer again and scrubbed down really good
- Beadblasted main bearing caps, and rods
- Rods, and lifter bores honed
- Block painted Ford Red
- Rods heated and piston pins inserted through pistons and rods
- Various parts cleaned in solvent and ready for beadblasting
Update: 4/6/07
My pistons, rings, bearings, and freeze plug kit all got here today!
I'll let the pics do the talking. I've had the crank for awhile but never put up a pic.
I left the crank in the bag mostly 'cause it's all covered in lube.
And lastly a pic of the poor Bronco sitting in the garage. :sigh:
Update: 3/21/07
Well I have the block bored .025 over and then the rest will be honed to the final .030 over. Next I'm going to start reconditioning the rods (possibly today). I decided not to buy the Eagle $1k rotating assembly and am going to just buy parts separately 'cause it will be cheaper. Plus I'm reusing my stock rods. I bought a Hawks Racing 393 crank w/Ford rod journals. I had ordered some KB pistons but the guy sent me flat tops and I wanted dished heads so I sent them back. I will be ordering new ones soon. Hopefully I can get the rotating assembly and the camshaft in before this class is over. It would be nice having the help to make sure that I do it right. I'm sure I can handle the rest myself. Here's a list of all the parts that I plan on using. It's going to cost alot but I don't ever plan on selling my Bronco so it will be worth it. :)
- Hawks Racing 351W Stroker Crank
- Keith Black Premium Hypereutectic .030 Over 302 -22cc Dish Top Pistons (KB-364)
- Brass Freeze Plugs Kit
- Ford 302 Moly Piston Rings .030 Over (5/64, 5/64, and 3/16)
- Clevite Main and Rod Bearings
- Fel-Pro Gasket Set (FEL-KS2343)
- ARP Engine Bolt Kits (ARP-554-9803)
- Melling OEM Replacement Oil Pump (MEL-M83)
- Melling Oil Pump Screen Assemblies (MEL-83-S)
- Melling Heavy Duty Intermediate Drive Shafts (MEL-IS-83)
- Crane CompuCam Cam and Lifter Kits (CRN-444232)
- DuraBond Cam Bearings
- Crane Roller Timing Chain Sets (CRN-44993-1)
- Edelbrock Performer Cylinder Heads (EDL-60329
- Summit Aluminum Roller Rocker Arms (SUM-G6940B)
- Edelbrock Elite Series Tall Valve Covers (EDL-4260)
- Edelbrock Elite Series Valve Cover Breather (EDL-4204)
- Accel 30lb Injectors (ACC-150830)
- Edelbrock Performer Truck 5.8 EFI Intake Manifolds (EDL-3881)
- Edelbrock 61mm Twin Throttle Body (#3838)
- 180 Degree Thermostat
- OEM Waterpump
- MSD Distributor Cap and Rotor (MSD-8482)
- MSD Blaster 2 Coil (#8203)
- Taylor 8mm Spiro Pro Spark Plug Wires (TAY-74255)
- NGK V-Power Spark Plugs (NGK-2771)
- PCV Valve
- Gibson Shorty Headers (GIB-GP201)
- Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Exhaust Gaskets (MRG-7161)
- Oil Pressure Sending Unit
- Water Temperature Sending Unit
- SunPro Chrome 2" Triple Gauge Kit (CP7996)
- Original 40 Series Flowmaster (#430402)
- Two Thunderbolt Catalytic Converters (#610007)
- Have an exhaust shop make me a new y-pipe and weld on the two new cats
- Super Duty Poly Motor Mounts (JBG #30505)
- Possibly a TwEECer EEC Tuner
- Possibly a '93-'95 Ford Lightning EEC
Also some upgrades to my E4OD tranny couldn't hurt. Help prevent it from overheating.
- B&M Supercooler Oil Cooler (BMM-70274)
- Perma-Cool Remote Mount Oil Thermostat (PRM-1060)
- Perma-Cool Remote Oil Filter Brackets (PRM-1791)
- Wix Oil Filter (#51622)
- Auto Meter Pillar Gauge Pods (ATM-15301)
- ORIS 2 & 1/16" Electric Oil Temperature Gauge
- FRAM Automatic Transmission Filter and Gasket (FRM-FT1130)
-B&M Automatic Transmission Pan Drain Plug Kit (#80250)
- E4OD Filter Clip (#K066)
- Stator Shaft and Front Pump Seal
- Pinion Seal (Not for the tranny but it is leaking and needs to be replaced anyways)
After all this my Bronco will be leak free. :)
Update: 2/19/07
Wow! It's been awhile since I updated this page. Haven't put anything new on my Bronco in awhile. I bought a '98 Ford Ranger last year so I've been paying that off, and my quad riding hobby takes up money too. But this year all my money will be going into my Bronco. No new parts for my quad.
So the engine seized up on me a few days after Xmas. It was eating oil and coolant anyways so it was time for a rebuild. I was going to just rebuild it but then I thought I would like some more power out of so I am going to stroke it to a 393. I've been doing a lot of research on it so that I can get it to run right, and since I live in CA so that I'll still pass smog. It's going to cost alot more than just rebuilding it but it'll be worth it in the end. I'm doing all the work on it so I'll save on labor. It's actually halfway taken apart at my school 'cause I get to use it as a class project in my Engine Shortblock class. I can clean, machine, magnaflux there. I'll update later once I get some parts. I'm going to buy the rotating assembly first and the one I want is about $1k.
Here's a pic of when I was getting ready to pull the engine. I will post a few more later.
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