1968 Torino FE 390 - First Start - At Brother Jeffy's 7-3-2024

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • Hello Folks,
    I drove Betsy to central Oregon last Monday to assist my brother Jeff get his 68 Torino running. Last September I helped him tear down the engine for an Edelbrock top engine kit upgrade.
    • 66 Mustang Betsy - Gon...
    This trip I'm helping him get it sorted out and running. Of course, nothing goes as planned. Betsy, on the other hand, drove beautifully.
    Special Thanks To:
    Barry ‪@JoDaddysGarage‬
    Jerry ‪@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028‬
    Robert ‪@theinfernalcraftsman‬
    Stephen ‪@FootageFactory‬
    Tony ‪@fitzeesfabrications‬
    Karl ‪@MakeItKustom‬
    Emily ‪@flyingsparksgarage‬
    Derek ‪@ViceGripGarage‬
    Quin ‪@Blondihacks‬
    Brian ‪@PaintSociety‬

Komentáře • 8

  • @brucethoel3636
    @brucethoel3636 Před měsícem +1

    It says in the timing gears instructions you don't need the spacer. It is built into the cam gear. They put instructions in the box for a reason.

    • @donsmanufactory
      @donsmanufactory  Před měsícem

      😂😂😂
      Did not see instructions, parts came as a kit from Edelbrock. As he said, internet dumbness on display.
      Thanks Bruce.

    • @brucethoel3636
      @brucethoel3636 Před měsícem

      It's in there too

  • @michaelpagliarini4785
    @michaelpagliarini4785 Před 2 měsíci +1

    My dad had a 69 t bird with a fe engine. 429 i think it use to bend push rod all the time. One of my first experience with engine's. Long time ago.

    • @donsmanufactory
      @donsmanufactory  Před 2 měsíci

      @@michaelpagliarini4785 - Thanks Michael
      FYI a 429 is a 385 series big block. FE is like all them other smaller ones 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427 & 428 if I remember correctly.
      What was causing the bent push rods?

    • @michaelpagliarini4785
      @michaelpagliarini4785 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@donsmanufactory if I remember correctly I think was sticky valves, carbon build up .

  • @68mustangrestoration34
    @68mustangrestoration34 Před 2 měsíci +1

    great catch on the idler arm, big bump steer issue. Nice looking car. did the car come standard with a double timing chain? In my car I switched to double chain and it too had clearance issues that I had to accommodate. I have to laugh as you have the same relationship with your older brother as I do. Calls me over to help on his 69 fairlane Cobra

    • @donsmanufactory
      @donsmanufactory  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hi Wally, I’m pretty sure it had the silent type with nylon cam gear. Twas really sloppy.
      My bro is a practical joker, I have to stay on my toes around him.