BACC (Bay Area Cobra Club) Engine Picture of the week 2/23/04

LaGrone427Engineofthe weekBACC.jpg (214127 bytes)

Mike LaGrone's 427 ERA Project Page

Test Stand Images 10/23/02

Michael-AA.JPG (76813 bytes)  Michael-AB.JPG (86624 bytes)  Michael-AC.JPG (82565 bytes) (Old 428)

Assembly Images

MikesEngine-A01.JPG (23435 bytes)  MikesEngine-A02.JPG (24669 bytes) 

Aviaid pan and air cleaners installed 5/02

MichaelL428AviaidPan.jpg (70831 bytes)

Images from His Ford 2X4 Intake and Edelbrock Heads 12/01/2001

 fuel log2.JPG (274533 bytes)     new alt brackets1.JPG (266655 bytes)  Fuel Log and Linkage Installed 2/18/02

 

MichaelL428withnewwaterpump.jpg (669889 bytes) Polished Water Pump 1/5/02

MikeEde-01.jpg (71924 bytes)  MikeEde-02.jpg (69776 bytes)

MikeEde1246-05.jpg (105623 bytes)  MikeEde1246-06.jpg (120105 bytes)

MikeIntake-01.jpg (379242 bytes)

Mikedegreecam428.jpg (427053 bytes)

MikeIntake-02.jpg (450333 bytes)  MikeIntake-03.jpg (355394 bytes)

Mikeliftervalley-01 view.jpg (455950 bytes)  mikepanview-01 view.jpg (451993 bytes)  Mikepassengersidetiming cover.jpg (404786 bytes) 

Mike428blockfront.jpg (674709 bytes)  Mike428rearseal-01.jpg (492371 bytes)  Mike428rearseal-02.jpg (487927 bytes)  Mike428shortblock-01.jpg (68894 bytes)  Mikenewbearings428-01.jpg (280588 bytes)

Mike428CrankBalance-01.jpg (288318 bytes)

MikeBalanceCard-01.jpg (52539 bytes)  MikeUltradyneCamCard-01.jpg (39495 bytes)

More images 12/25/01

MikeIntake428-01-04.jpg (379242 bytes)

Initial repair BOM....labor only ...parts to follow after 10/29/02

ERA626 on the Way 11/8/02 I-80 & Hwy 281 (Nebraska)

Michael-Era-I-80-A01.jpg (962227 bytes) Gessford Truck & Boom Box Playing "California Girl" by the Beach Boys while waiting for the Cobra to arrive at the Exit of I-80 & 281 9:05 PM CDT

Michael-Era-I-80-A03.jpg (887735 bytes) Rich Arrives with ERA626 9:21 PM....

Michael-Era-I-80-A02.jpg (702595 bytes) Covered carefully.....let's take a look!

Michael-Era-I-80-A05.jpg (785798 bytes)  Michael-Era-I-80-A06.jpg (908378 bytes)  Michael-Era-I-80-A07.jpg (886084 bytes)  Michael-Era-I-80-A08.jpg (832349 bytes)  Michael-Era-I-80-A09.jpg (937136 bytes)

 

Michael-Era-I-80-A10.jpg (877096 bytes)  Michael-Era-I-80-A11.jpg (918418 bytes)  Michael-Era-I-80-A12.jpg (832461 bytes) 

Michael-Era-I-80-A04.jpg (851889 bytes) Wolf Man Jack...No it's Gashole George the DJ Live from Nebraska!

MikesERA.JPG (63566 bytes) In The Garage....

Engine Arrives at Gessford to convert to 427 454 Shelby Aluminum Engine

MichaelLaGrone-A01.jpg (873840 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-A02.jpg (942046 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-A03.jpg (868381 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-A04.jpg (864879 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-A05.jpg (968021 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-A06.jpg (972299 bytes)

MichaelLaGrone-A07.jpg (916922 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-A08.jpg (1011462 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-A09.jpg (868428 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-A10.jpg (932069 bytes) Disassembly

Block Magna Fluxed (ok) 11/19/02

MichaelLaGrone-Sonic428.jpg (41531 bytes) Sonic Checked 11/20/02 (see chart for results)

MichaelLaGrone-B01.jpg (905838 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-B02.jpg (937679 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-B03.jpg (799163 bytes)  MichaelLaGrone-B04.jpg (1041152 bytes)

UltraDyne old camshaft

LaGrone-DB01.JPG (70079 bytes)  LaGrone-DB02.JPG (71855 bytes)  LaGrone-DB04.JPG (70960 bytes) Will run Comp Cam 33-246-4 12/10/02

LakewoodERA-Trim.GIF (18820 bytes) Lakewood ERA Trim Drawing 12/9/02

Shelby Block Images

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CSX312 *

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LaGroneShelby427-DA01.JPG (67678 bytes)  LaGroneShelby427-DA02.JPG (72320 bytes)  LagroneShelby427-DA06.JPG (68372 bytes) Recvd 12/20/02

LaGroneShelby427-DA03.JPG (67160 bytes)  LaGroneShelby427-DA04.JPG (68858 bytes)  LaGroneShelby427-DA05.JPG (72644 bytes)

 

Crankshaft Review 12/11/02

LaGrone-DE011.JPG (72000 bytes) Will Grind Crank 20/20 for Shelby Block Clearance as Reqd

LaGrone-DE02.JPG (57824 bytes)  LaGrone-DE03.JPG (65054 bytes)  LaGrone-DE04.JPG (65471 bytes)  LaGrone-DE05.JPG (68554 bytes)  LaGrone-DE06.JPG (70658 bytes)  LaGrone-DE07.JPG (72995 bytes)

11/30/02 Michael-AAA01.JPG (99068 bytes)

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Shelby CSX312 Block work begins 1/2/03

LaGroneShelby-DC01.JPG (68194 bytes) 1st, replace Shelby Hex Nuts w/12pt, and upgrade Cross Bolts to ARP.

LaGroneShelby-DC02.JPG (79376 bytes)  New Cross Bolt and Main Stud 12pt Nuts.

LaGroneShelby-DC03.JPG (76099 bytes)  LaGroneShelby-DC04.JPG (79684 bytes) Head Studs & Nuts and galley plugs w/block

CSX312 Block Info Page (Click Here)

LaGrone427Eagle-DC01.JPG (63122 bytes)  LaGrone427Eagle-DC02.JPG (69151 bytes) Eagle Rods 1/8/03

Prepare Edelbrock Heads for Flow Work 1/22/03

LaGro9neShelby-DC04.JPG (77321 bytes)  LaGroneShelby-DC01.JPG (73421 bytes)  LaGroneShelbyDC02.JPG (68847 bytes)  LaGroneShelby-DC03.JPG (71025 bytes)

Arias Pistons & Final Job Sheet 340200 (added 3/29/03)

LaGrone427-DL01.JPG (69048 bytes)  LaGrone427-DL02.JPG (68669 bytes)  LaGrone427-DL03.JPG (65360 bytes)  LaGrone-AriasJob340200.jpg (304768 bytes)  LaGrone-AriasJob340200-1.jpg (587149 bytes)

3/19/03 Main Brg sizes for Grinding Crankshaft

LaGrone1702.JPG (70274 bytes)  LaGrone1703.JPG (72283 bytes)  LaGrone1704.JPG (71173 bytes)  LaGrone1705.JPG (70902 bytes)  LaGrone1706.JPG (62042 bytes)

Trim Lakewood Bell Housing, Eagle Rods checked & pin fit 3/17/03, Head Bowl Port, smooth Guide Bosses, Short Turn radius work, mild runner work and Port Match completed 3/28/03 Images to follow......

LaGrone-Flow-01.jpg (601047 bytes)  LaGrone-Flow-02A.jpg (806049 bytes)  LaGrone-Flow-03A.jpg (633237 bytes) Flow Numbers

LaGrone-2464.JPG (66233 bytes)  LaGrone-2465.JPG (68180 bytes)  LaGrone-2466.JPG (67829 bytes) 4/30/03

LaGrone-EDE-2503.JPG (67782 bytes)  LaGrone-EDE-2504.JPG (71290 bytes)  LaGrone-EDE-2505.JPG (71705 bytes)  LaGrone-EDE-2506.JPG (66747 bytes)  LaGrone-EDE-2507.JPG (65353 bytes)  LaGrone-EDE-2508.JPG (72903 bytes)  LaGrone-EDE-2509.JPG (76542 bytes) 5/5/03

Pressure Check after Port and Flow Work (OK) 5/5/03

LaGrone-2556.JPG (71173 bytes)  LaGrone2557.JPG (74233 bytes) 5/8/03 Ferrea Components

LaGrone-2797.JPG (71967 bytes)  LaGrone-2798.JPG (67465 bytes)  LaGrone-2815.JPG (70430 bytes)  LaGrone-2817.JPG (73744 bytes)  LaGrone-Walter-2816.JPG (73839 bytes) 5/22

LaGrone-2843.JPG (76594 bytes)  LaGrone-2844.JPG (76204 bytes) 5/23 cleaning Eagle Rods

LaGrone-2848.JPG (73675 bytes)  LaGrone-2849.JPG (64486 bytes)  LaGrone-2850.JPG (74539 bytes)  LaGrone-2851.JPG (69544 bytes)  LaGrone-2852.JPG (65263 bytes) 5/24/03

LaGrone-2918.JPG (67704 bytes)  LaGrone-2919.JPG (69589 bytes)  LaGrone-2920.JPG (74698 bytes)  LaGrone-2921.JPG (68778 bytes) 5/27 Balance Work

 LaGrone-2932.JPG (76010 bytes)  LaGrone-2935.JPG (64072 bytes)  LaGrone-2943.JPG (65268 bytes) Final Ring File Fit Check 5/28

LaGrone-2944.JPG (73013 bytes) LaGrone-2945.JPG (68395 bytes) LaGrone-2958.JPG (64804 bytes) LaGrone-Cam-Plug-2963.JPG (63945 bytes) LaGrone-Cam-Plug-2964.JPG (60260 bytes) 5/29

LaGrone-3008.JPG (63083 bytes)  LaGrone-3010.JPG (63441 bytes) Need to install Clutch Arm Bracket-(Not on BOM) 6/3

Bracket Received from Mike....

Walter-3005.JPG (60419 bytes)   Walter-3006.JPG (61722 bytes)  Walter-3003.JPG (64190 bytes) Lakewood Dial-in 6/3

LaGrone-3170.JPG (75550 bytes)  6/18/03 Pistons on Rods

LaGrone-3172.JPG (75649 bytes)    LaGrone-3175.JPG (68252 bytes) 1 & 5 Installed to check for Valve to bore and Piston to Valve Clrcs.

LaGrone-3173.JPG (65515 bytes) 6/18/03

LaGrone-3176.JPG (72700 bytes)  LaGrone-3177.JPG (74437 bytes)  LaGrone-3178.JPG (66305 bytes) Test Springs on heads for Checking final Clearances

LaGrone-3183.JPG (66240 bytes)  LaGrone-3185.JPG (65047 bytes)  LaGrone-3187.JPG (71017 bytes)  Pistons installed, Cam degreed and piston to valve clearances checked. 6/19/03

LaGrone-3188.JPG (72034 bytes)

LaGrone-3228.JPG (77300 bytes)   LaGrone-3229.JPG (79754 bytes)

LaGrone-3230.JPG (77478 bytes)  LaGrone-3231.JPG (71461 bytes)  LaGrone-3234.JPG (75064 bytes)  LaGrone-3235.JPG (76373 bytes)  LaGrone-3236.JPG (74828 bytes)

LaGrone-3238.JPG (74260 bytes)  LaGrone-3240.JPG (74485 bytes)  LaGrone-3241.JPG (61361 bytes)  6/24/03

LaGrone-3250.JPG (67867 bytes) Ground the two bosses...it now fits the Shelby Block...

LaGrone-3252.JPG (70865 bytes) Hot Steam Clean and Clean and Clean again!

LaGrone-3253.JPG (79213 bytes) Lifters in LaGrone-3256.JPG (71292 bytes) ARP Cam Bolt and our Washer installed

LaGrone-3259.JPG (65032 bytes) Shims and spacers installed correctly

LaGrone-3263.JPG (70288 bytes) Oil Drain Back in intake gasket opened up...

LaGrone-3268.JPG (73341 bytes) Intake fits fine now....

 LaGrone-3271.JPG (71296 bytes) New Smith Bros. P/Rods due in Fri AM UPS Red!

LaGrone-3272.JPG (71442 bytes) Using old pushrods to check pushrod hole clearances

LaGrone-3273.JPG (71312 bytes) 6/25/03

LaGrone-3278.JPG (74141 bytes)  LaGrone-3297.JPG (68242 bytes)  LaGrone-3298.JPG (71393 bytes)  LaGrone-3299.JPG (70189 bytes)  LaGrone-3301.JPG (70808 bytes)  LaGrone-3302.JPG (70572 bytes)

LaGrone-3304.JPG (70617 bytes)  LaGrone-3305.JPG (72817 bytes)  LaGrone-3307.JPG (67609 bytes) 6/27/03

LaGrone-3315.JPG (75498 bytes)  LaGrone-3316.JPG (75353 bytes)  LaGrone-3318.JPG (73977 bytes)  LaGrone-3319.JPG (75056 bytes)  LaGrone-3320.JPG (69130 bytes) 6/30/03

LaGrone-3328.JPG (71956 bytes)   LaGrone-3329.JPG (74717 bytes)  7/1/03

LaGrone-3334.JPG (71759 bytes)  LaGrone-3338.JPG (79231 bytes)  LaGrone-3339.JPG (77041 bytes) add inner springs after test running

 Lagrone-3343.JPG (71411 bytes)  Lagrone-3344.JPG (58597 bytes)  Lagrone-3347.JPG (78617 bytes) 7/2/03

LaGrone-3361.JPG (71649 bytes)   LaGrone-3362.JPG (77012 bytes)  7/3/03

LaGrone-3515.JPG (69880 bytes)  LaGrone-3517.JPG (70283 bytes)  LaGrone-3518.JPG (75089 bytes)  LaGrone-3519.JPG (72338 bytes)  LaGrone-3520.JPG (69343 bytes)

LaGrone-3521.JPG (76335 bytes)  LaGrone-3522.JPG (77796 bytes) 7/7/03

Happy 4th of July!

Rich Lacy to Pickup 7/11

LaGrone-Final-Specs.jpg (69557 bytes) Final Spec Detail Sheet 7/8/03

LaGrone-3547.JPG (75342 bytes) Ready to go! 7/8/03

LaGrone-3569.JPG (64055 bytes) Lacy picked up 7/10/03

 

Bill-Of-Materials revised to 427 Aluminum Shelby 454

updated 7/1/03

Date: 12/15/02 Customer: LaGrone Current FE 06/2002 (sup-1)

Job #: Engine Type: Aluminum 427 Shelby Engine Year:

Revised 12/16/02, updated 2/24/03, updated 3/29/03, 6/17/03, 6/23/03, 7/1/03

Notes from Mike: 2X4 Intake has .040 removed to fit original 428 (to high), need

use to add Clutch Arm Pivot to Lakewood and trim bottom to drg (completed)

Mike said application to be Light Road Race, Drags & weekend stuff..

QTY

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

TOTAL

Block Labor Options

1

1

Clean New Aluminum Shelby Block

62.00

62.00

x

5

5

Remove & Replace Cam Bearings (________)

9.00

45.00

x

8

8

Bore Block .005 For Piston 4.255" at _____# Torque W/______ Lube

26.00

208.00

x

Piston Clrc .0035 Measured 1.100" from bottom Oil Grv, Using Deck Plate

-

1

1

Align Bore Block ______# Torque W/______, Cross Bolts At 20# Torque &

224.00

224.00

x

Then 36# Torque W/Moroso Moly Lube

-

-

Crank Labor Options

-

1

1

Clean Crankshaft Forge # 1UB 10/10 as recvd

19.00

19.00

x

1

1

Magna Flux Crankshaft (OK)

28.00

28.00

x

1

1

Check Alignment (________________) Align If Required (Time x $)

34.00

34.00

x

1

1

Check & Grind Crankshaft R:020 M:020 Radius: 5/64" For Shelby Alum Clrc.

114.50

114.50

x

Connecting Rod Labor Options & Required Operations

-

8

8

Install New Arias Pistons On Connecting Rods (Floaters)

6.00

48.00

x

8

8

Check Big End And Pin Fit On New Eagle Rod Sets(Completed 3/17/03)

18.00

144.00

x

Rods Side Clearanced to Mike's 428 Crank(3/17)

-

Other Labor

-

1

Surface Grind Flywheel And Check Run Out

18.00

-

1

1

Pressure Check Intake Manifold (___)

48.00

48.00

-

-

Head Labor Options

-

2

2

Pressure Check Aluminum Heads (OK) (OK) After Flow work on heads (ok)

38.00

76.00

x

8

8

Final Grind Valves & Seat Three Angle 2002/2003 Performance

26.00

208.00

x

Intake: 20/30/45 Deg. And Exhaust: 30/45 Deg. (Or As Required)

-

2

2

Final Clean Heads & Parts For Assembly

24.00

48.00

x

2

2

Assemble Heads at __.____" For ______# Per Cam Spec card And Spring --

-

Part Number ___________ (Spring Mfg. ________________)

-

2

Restrict Block To Head Rocker Oiling .090 Street(Heads Restricted)

18.00

-

x

These Operations Are After Dummy Checking Engine Assembly And

-

Prior To Final Engine Assembly

-

2

Machine Valve Cover Rail On Cylinder Head To Match Geometry On Intake

35.00

-

1

Machine Valve Cover Rail On Intake Manifold To Match Geometry On Heads

68.00

-

1

1

Check Intake Push Rod Holes For Assembled Clearance (As Reqd) (OK)

88.00

88.00

x

1

Machine Distributor Hole On Intake For Correct Geometry To Block

224.00

-

1

Mill Intake Manifold Angles To Correct Geometry For Heads And Block

124.50

-

Mike said he took .040 off this intake for the Iron Motor…???

-

-

Dummy Engine Assembly To Check All Clearances As Follows:

-

Mandatory Operations, Prior to Engine Balancing & Building For All Engine

-

-

1

1

Install Crankshaft Main Bearings In Housing Bore At Correct Torque _____

124.00

124.00

x

Of ______# Using Bolt/Stud Lube _______, To Obtain Size To Grind

-

Crankshaft Mains _______ For Clearance Of .0___"

-

8

8

Install Connecting Rod Bearings In Rods At Correct Torque _____ W/Lube

12.50

100.00

x

Of _____, And Obtain Size To Grind Crankshaft To For Clearance Of .0___"

-

If New Rods Or Reconditioned Check The Tang Cut In The Rods For ---

-

Correct bearing Fit In The Cap And In The Rod - (Correct If Required)

-

1

1

Install Pistons And Check Piston To Valve Clearances Intake:_____ -----

228.00

228.00

x

Exhaust ______, With Camshaft Degreed At ____ Per Cam Card

-

Intake Clearance: ________ Exhaust Clearance: _______ As Measured

-

Intake Clearance: _______ Exhaust Clearance: ________ (Final Clearance)

-

1

Measure Piston Dome/Dish/Valve Relief Thickness Prior To Fly Cutting

6.50

-

8

Machine Valve Relief's (Fly Cutting) As Reqd. To Obtain Correct Clearances

12.50

-

Intake Modification Depth:________ Exhaust Modification Depth:________

-

1

1

Check Exhaust Valve Clearance To Cylinder Bore For Minimum Of .060" ---

48.00

48.00

x

At Full Lift + .050" (Outside Diameter Of Exhaust Valve To Bore) This Is

-

Done With Head Installed And Test Springs With Camshaft Degreed

-

(Above Check Is Done While Checking For Valve To Piston Clearances)

-

8

8

Verify Piston Protrusion Or Piston Recession To Deck Is Consistent At ____

4.50

36.00

x

1

1

Install Heads and Rocker Arms To Check For Correct Push Rod Length ---

68.00

68.00

x

Std Length For Comp Solid & Roller 9.157" (Actual Reqd: 9.157)

-

1

1

Balance Engine Rotating Assy Complete (Bob Weight 2296)

285.00

285.00

X

Assemble Engine Complete (As Listed) (Nov - Jan Only)

-

1

1

Assemble FE Engine providing all Specifications/Clearances/Torques

1,950.00

1,950.00

x

This Assembly Includes Pulleys to Clutch And Ready For The Test Stand

-

Bell Housing Dialed In, Camshaft Degreed, Valves Set, Brass Gear Installed

-

Belts Installed, Water Pump & Pulleys etc., Distributor & Wire Made Up

-

(Block/Bracket/Trans etc.Painting Usually Takes Place During This Time)

-

We Need Your Color Code And Brand-We Also Can Provide At No Charge

-

A Color Chip (6" x 6") For Customer Review Prior To Final Painting)

-

Mfg:_____ Color Code:_______ Application Yr/Model You're Using ________

-

1

1

Optional Adder If Special Engine Circumstances Etc. Shelby Block)

250.00

250.00

x

1

1

Install New Ford C8AZ Pivot in Lakewood Bell Housing (no chg)

-

1

1

Trim Lakewood Bell Housing Bottom and Block Plate Per Drawing (done)

24.00

24.00

x

Bowl Port, smooth Guide Bosses, short Turn Radous Work, Mild Runner Work

-

-

x see parts

and Port match 2X4 Intake to Heads

-

1

1

Less Wire Make up -200$ plus correct burned wire looms per Mike 12/16

(200.00)

(200.00)

x

Install Engine On Test Stand (As Listed)

-

1

1

Install Customer Engine On Test Stand

445.00

445.00

x

This Includes Installing Starter And Other Parts Required To Test Engine.

-

Our Gauges, Hoses, Fuel Lines, Test Stand Radiator Hoses

-

(Final Hose Connections will Be Required When You Install In Chassis)

-

-

Test Run Engine And Perform Required Operations (As Listed)

-

1

1

Test Run Engine, Run Timing, Tune Carbs or Carbs, Re Adjust Valves

550.00

550.00

x

1500-2000 RPM's Minimum 30 Minutes (Usually 2 Hours)

-

Note: Testing can require more small parts not quoted

-

Note: Final Radiator Hoses Will Be Required When Installed In Chassis

-

Includes Removing Engine From Stand

-

Includes Checking Oil Filter Internal Condition

-

Special Built Engine Crate/Stand For Shipments Are Available

-

-

-

-

Total Labor Required As Listed Above

5,302.50

x

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