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some Ford have the CI cast into the block behind the left head. For most of them you will need the casting number, which is on the side of the block, just above the starter.

To change the trans, you need a  Small block C4, and the right kickdown linkage or cable.

Is the flex plate and torque converter different for the C4 ?

What will a 351 W casting number read ?

Here's the deal. I am getting a 1987 351W and C6 out of a F250 truck.

The C6 is physically larger and will be difficult to fit into the confines of my 26 roadsters chassis.

What do I need in the way of parts to remove the C6 and bolt on a C4 ?

Also, where do I look for the engine ID to confirm what I'm gonna buy when we load it up ?

Anyone have the answers ?  

Larry

Just for giggles, go out to webrodder.com and he did a long buildup on a red ram.  Lots of money, but pretty interesting.

Doug

Got ya Doug, I'll take a look at it. The lots of money part is what got me. I'm not afraid to spend it, just not sure it's worth doing for 241 cu in.

I think I'll have more fun with the 351W.

Larry.

Well, early on in the game ,decisions have been made. I've decided the little 241 Red Ram will go to a new home.

I will run a 351 W and C4 in the little roadster. Found a rebuildable original 351 and trans for $100.    

The chassis will soon be materializing from a pile of steel so the fun begins.

Larry.

In case anyone cares, here is a photo of my ST 1300 hotrodded Sport touring bike. It may look stock, but a trained eye would see all the mods and some are hidden too  

Larry.

Just for general information, I had a limited production Ford which was a 2004 Supercharged Cobra Mustang.

It was part of a recall where they recalled all 2003-2004 Cobra Mustangs for a situation where the gas pedal would stick under the carpet.

The recall solution was a dealer installed metal shield to stop the pedal from grabbing under the edge of a cutout in the carpet.

Worked very well.

Imagine a stuck gas pedal in a car that produced 425 HP with 10 pounds of boost  

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall Toyota being widely criticized on the forum for building a car like the Echo.

What was wrong with the Echo?  Mine has gone 300,000 miles and still gets 40 mpg and has a real throttle cable.

What was wrong with it ? Well lets see, it is a butt ugly little throw away car. What else do we need to know  

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall Toyota being widely criticized on the forum for building a car like the Echo.

It seems that the company was loyally defended by Carps ? I think !

Anyway, at this point I'm willing to give kudos to Toyota for doing what has never been done before. Saying they will stop sales of certain models till they fix the problem.

That is the way a company should step up to the plate, unfortunately most times an auto companies game plan is to deny deny.

When you say gas welding, I take it you are referring to oxy-acetylene welding. I hope so as you can't fusion weld with any other fuel gas.

If you are using oxy-acetylene then adjust your flame (with the proper size welding tip - usually a 0 or #1 for most small jobs ) properly.

A mildly smoking acetylene flame adjusted down to a soft neutral flame ( A neutral flame is achieved when you add oxygen to the fuel gas flame and slowly add oxygen till the inner feather just goes away leaving the inner cone) will work best and give you a clean smooth puddle.

The flame will be smooth and quiet.

If you add too much oxygen the flame will be harsh and hiss slightly.

As well, the proper gas welding filler rod such as R45 or R60 is essential. These fillers have the right deoxidizers such as silicon and aluminum and help to make a clean puddle and weld.

You can use TIG rod which has more deoxidizers, but the result will be a rather "muddy" appearing puddle as the deoxidizers float on the puddle.

Another thing to consider is heat. You should practice till you are able to carry the proper amount of heat for a smooth clean puddle. Too little heat can lead to problems with the quality of the weld also.

And yes, consistently setting the same heat range of flame each time is imprortant.

Hope this helps.
Larry

Wow, what can I say. I'm in shock.  Like many of you here ,I never met Jay. I will say that I felt I knew him through his writings and posts.

I recently returned here and to the hobby. When I did I wondered about Jay (C9) and what he was up to.

Way back when I went through my divorce and some low times in my life, I really enjoyed his writings and general outlook on life.

I think they helped me through some tough times in a small way.

You will be greatly missed Jay, and I am saddened by your passing. Hope your duece made it up there with you.  

Larry.

The little 241 is the Dodge Red Ram, it says so on the valve covers which are mint by the way.

I will look into the performance parts availability, I have even considered a supercharger if it could be done. Nothing like a little boost to wake up an engine.

I know it's small but it's still a V8 and as such should have some potential for a small light car like the T roadster.

Any companies you can suggest for parts and tech help ?

By the way, the roadster body is now safely tucked away in the garage. We just got home from a 2 day banzai run over to Saskatchewan to pick it up. All through a snowstorm etc.

Was quite the adventure, stayed overnight in Carlyle Sask., and then went to a farm and had to put the Ranger in 4 wheel drive low and crawl through 3 ' of snow to the quonset shop where the body was.

Loaded it up and headed for home.

The roads were awful, loads of snow from Regina to Saskatoon and running in 4wd.

After that was better.
Here are some pictures of the body !
Larry

I usually pick different points of interest to remember people by. It seems that I remember the baby "Hemi" coming just before the split. What I remember most was you being a welding instructor in a                       high school/vocational school setting. Listening to your welding experences slip into the talk and your sideline of Mustang II crossmembers I always thought you would be a great teacher and your instructions would be easy to follow. Sometimes I'm impressed by people that act like what they do is not that impressive and I felt that way about you. Of course there seems to be a lot of people like that here (I sit in the sidelines and watch) so welcome back. GPster

Well, you are right on the money with what you recall Earl Good memory,
thanks for the kind words.

 I'm still teaching welding full time and it's been 12 years now, We train a very large percentage of all the apprentice welders in western Canada.

I'm just a regular guy, a tradesman and blue collar all the way.

I guess I must enjoy what I do as it's been so long now. It really is a rewarding job in a lot of ways.

The hemi was given to me around then and sat in a friends yard for a long time.

It took a long time to get back on the feet so to speak, but things are good.

As far as the little hemi goes, even though it is only a 241,there must be some way to wake the little engine up.

Stock it was only 7.5 compression and surely it could be built to crank out some ponies.

Any ideas beyond looking for a 392 etc. ?

I will post pictures of the T body when I figure out how !

Enjenjo, that's nice to hear about my kit in the 47. You may have noticed I built those kits to be solid, and that is probably why it drives so well.

Larry

Welcome back, Larry. I remember you. I too married a wonderful Texas gal in 2004.

Thanks guys. Good to be here. And good to see familiar guys around too. Nice to see I'm remembered by some of you  

Jan and I presently live in Edmonton Alberta and this will be home for the time being, retirement in 10 years or so may see us heading south to Texas.

Larry.

Have not been around here for many years. You guys may remember me as larryt (my previous handle) .

I went through a divorce and a number of years single, re-married to a beautiful Texas woman in 2004. Jan is wonderful and life with her is amazing.

I have been involved mainly in motorcycling with my 2004 ST1300 sport touring mount and love it.

Some of you may recall (enjenjo likely for sure) that I made and sold some real nice Mustang II kits for a while. I still have all my templates and many models, just have not been inclined to do any kits for a long time. Not sure I want to do any more now.

Life has been busy, and when I divorced I sold my 37 Dodge sedan and moved on.

Life still is busy, but I have decided to re-enter the rodding hobby.

We are heading out tomorrow and I am bringing home a steel 26 roadster body.

It's the front half of a touring body that has been stretched 4" behind the doors and all the rust repaired the right way. New hinges and door latches.

A nice little bucket body.

I have a little 53 Dodge Red Ram 241 Hemi to power it. The engine I got for free !

I will be scratch building the chassis and almost everything.

Anyway I will be hanging around to pick your brains from time to time. Not sure how or who to have the little hemi built and all kinds of other problems will come up I'm sure.

Larry.